Foothills Arts Center

| welcome |

Fri, Aug 04

| plein air painters | elkin creek vineyard

The picturesque Elkin Creek Vineyard and Winery recently played host to our first 2023 Plein Air Painters excursion, leaving participants enamored by the serene beauty of the location. Tucked away at

Thu, Jul 27

| sparking a fire within | clayworks ceramics studio

Thanks to the generous support of the North Carolina Arts Council through their Spark the Arts grant, our dream of reinvigorating a vibrant Clayworks ceramics program is becoming a reality. We cannot

Wed, Jul 19

affiliates | tapestry weavers south | exhibiting new works 2023

Tapestry Weavers South is committed to the progression of the art and skill of tapestry weaving. Through their yearly New Works exhibition, generously supported by the Yadkin Valley Fiber Center,

Mon, Jul 10

| celebrating violin luthier and woodwright programs at the foothills arts center

We are delighted to share some exciting news and express our heartfelt gratitude to the North Carolina Arts Council for their generous Spark the Arts grant program. This funding has been instrumental

Wed, Jul 19

| affiliates | foothills theatre presents monty python’s spamalot

In July, the Foothills Theatre staged three uproarious performances of Monty Python's Spamalot, captivating audiences at the Dixon Auditorium. The meticulously choreographed scenes had the entire

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| reevestock |music festival |

| who | Everyone is welcome!

| when | Friday, August 4 at 5:30 PM, and Saturday, August 5, 1:00 PM-10:00 PM

| where |

Friday: Downtown Elkin, including Reeves Theater, 129 W. Main Street, Elkin, NC 28621

Saturday: Elkin's Hidden Amphitheater, 357 Ivy Circle Elkin, NC 28621

| admission | $20-$40

| details | This family-friendly, grassroots festival is a weekend celebration of music in both Downtown Elkin and Elkin’s Hidden Amphitheater. It’s not only a signature annual event for Elkin, but a much-anticipated gathering for guests from all over the Carolinas and beyond.

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| follow the thread | new works exhibit by tapestry weavers south |

| who | Everyone is welcome!

| when | Available to view during Second Fridays from 5:00-8:00 PM or by appointment through September 30, 2023.

| where | Yadkin Valley Fiber Center, 113 West Main Street, Elkin, NC 28621

| details | Tapestry Weavers South is an organization dedicated to advancing the art and craft of tapestry weaving. Each summer, the Yadkin Valley Fiber Center hosts an exhibit featuring the new work of TWS members.

| pictured | Leaves at Play, Beverly Walker

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| foothills plein air painters | group excursions

| who | Both beginning and advanced plein air artists are invited to join us on our monthly excursions in preparation for the second annual Foothills Plein Air Festival in October.

| when | Sunday, August 27, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

| where | Stone Mountain State Park, 3042 Frank Pkwy, Roaring Gap, NC 28668

Director Dan Butner will be painting at the Hutchinson Homestead accessible via a short hike from Lower Trailhead Parking. (There is also handicap-only parking at the homestead.)

Painters are welcome to paint wherever they prefer in the park. If you enjoy hiking, we suggest planning a day trip in advance to scout locations in this park full of breathtaking scenic vistas. Additional information included in RSVP link below.

| pictured | Elkin Creek Mill, Dan Butner

Participation is free. Please RSVP below.

| plein air |

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| creating cyanotypes

| who | Instructed by Laurie Schorr

| when | Saturday, September 2, 2023, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

| where | 105 Gwyn Ave. Elkin, NC 28621

| the details |

The Cyanotype has become popular among photographic artists who seek to step away from digital and return to the slower, more experimental processes of the past. In this workshop, students will each create multiple cyanotype prints using natural or found objects. We will also have time to explore the "wet" cyanotype process, which is a fun experimental variation! All materials will be provided, and absolutely no experience is necessary!

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| art instruction|

| art instruction | the foothills arts center |

Discover your passion for violin making at the Foothills School of Violin Making! Join acclaimed master violin maker Joe Thrift for an unforgettable learning experience. Limited openings for the semester: Tuesday mornings (half-day) and Wednesdays (full-day). Enroll now, semester begins on the 8th or 9th (depending on your class selection). Don't miss this incredible opportunity!