Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Art Center

Join us on November 22, 2026, from noon to 4:00 PM for Woodburning Christmas Gourdaments with instructor Jan Carney. Tis the season for ornaments! Come learn the art of gourd woodburning to create unique ‘gourdaments’ that will add a special touch to your Christmas tree this year. In this all-levels class, taught by instructor Jan Carney, you will learn how to safely burn and decorate gourds, shading techniques, and how to transfer patterns. By the end of the course, you will have two customized wood-burned and painted banana gourd ornaments. Register here now: https://brmaa.org/woodburning-gourdaments-nov-2026/

Join us on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 3:00-6:00 PM as we celebrate Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead) at Doghobble Cellars! Doghobble Cellars

Join us on November 6, 2026, for an Appalachian Cobweb Broom Workshop. Instructor Denise Taranto will continue to explore the traditional and contemporary Appalachian craft beyond the beginner’s level. Students will make a Cobweb broom and learn to plait with broomcorn stalks. Foot treadle experience is necessary for this class. Learn more and register now: https://brmaa.org/cobweb-broom-november-2026/

Appalachian Cobweb Broom Workshop | Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Built for artists who have some prior knowledge in broom making, this class will continue to explore the traditional and contemporary Appalachian craft beyond the beginner’s level.

Join Instructor Lenzy Griffin Bond for an upcoming series of Stained Glass Workshops. Students will be using the copper foil method to learn the process of stained-glass art and take home their artwork. The following classes will be offered:
Holiday Ornaments: Stained Glass Workshop – November 7, 2026
Let It Snow: Stained Glass Workshop – December 5, 2026
Learn more about each class and register: https://brmaa.org/category/find-a-class/class-stained-glass/

Another wonderful evening marked the opening of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association’s newest exhibit, “Common Threads: A Textile Art Exhibit.” Attendees experienced the creativity and craftsmanship of quilt and fiber artists through distinctive designs, techniques, textures, and traditions that make textile art such a vibrant form of expression. The exhibit is on view through November 15. Don’t miss it!

Brush up on your sewing skills in this three-day doll-making workshop November 3rd-5th, 2026, with instructor Charlie Patricollo. Known for her fantastic dolls with lifelike expressions, Charlie will teach students to cut cloth patterns for both the doll and the clothing. She will then demonstrate how the patterns are sewn together. Students will then stuff these patterns to create their own doll. The finished product will consist of a free-standing cloth elf. Learn more and register now: https://brmaa.org/santa-claus-cloth-doll-workshop-2/

Freestanding Cloth Elf Doll Workshop | Doll Making Class Brush up on your sewing skills in this doll making workshop. Charlie Patricollo is a maker who is known for her fantastic dolls with life-like expressions.

TONIGHT!!! The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association invites you to celebrate the opening of Common Threads – A Textile Arts Exhibition on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM at The Art Center. This inspiring exhibition showcases the creativity, talent, and artistry of quilt and fiber artists, highlighting the unique designs, techniques, textures, and traditions that make textile art such a dynamic form of creative expression. Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and community as we celebrate the artists whose skill and imagination bring these beautiful works to life. More: https://brmaa.org/event-item/2026-common-threads/