SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 1
Tai Chi in the Gallery
With Instructor Rick Berry
6 - 7 PM, Coe Gallery
Free Class
The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements and has been known to reduce stress and improve relaxation, vitality, agility, flexibility and regulation of metabolism. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. Rick is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience.
Click here for a flyer. Presented in conjunction with FORMS ORBIT THE MIND: Michael McCall Retrospective.
Monday, September 13
Big Girls' Night Out
"Rings Around the Rosé"
5:45 - 6:30 PM: Wine and light snacks
6:30 - 8:30 PM: Workshop
HMA Education Wing
Members: $25/class;
Non-Members: $35/class
Gather the second Monday of each month from September to December in HMA's Education Wing for adult beverages and snacks before learning to make different pieces of jewelry. Instructor Jessie McCann crafts all kinds of exquisite, unique and beautiful wire-wrapped jewelry. Join her for one, two, three or all four Nights Out! Cost includes materials and refreshments. For women and men ages 21 and older only. Call HMA to reserve your spot at 828.327.8576. Click here for more information.
Wednesday, September 22
Yoga in the Gallery
With Instructor Katheryn Harlan
6 - 7 PM, Coe Gallery
Free Class
This is a gentle yoga class, perfect for beginners. Participants should wear comfortable and loose fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat and two beach towels or a yoga blanket. Click here for a flyer. Presented in conjunction with FORMS ORBIT THE MIND: Michael McCall Retrospective.
Thursday, September 23
Gallery Talk
West Point and the Hudson River
6:30 PM, Whitener Gallery
Free Admission
Vince Trollan, Graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, presents a talk in conjunction with the exhibition Hudson River School Era: Paintings from the Museum's Permanent Collection.
Sunday, September 26
Holiday Folk Art Workshop
2:30 PM - 4 PM (For Parents & Children)
HMA Education Wing
FREE
Local artist Jacquelyn Mate is a specialist in the tradition of wycinanki (pronounced vih-chee-nahn-kee), Polish paper-cutting. She will offer this wycinanki workshop for children and their parents in the Museum's Education Wing. There is no cost for the workshops. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Call HMA at 828-327-8576.
Wycinanki are symmetrical, cut-paper designs used for decorations and often made with layers of colored papers. In 19th century America, wycinanki were inexpensive ways for Polish immigrants to provide lively decorations for Christmas.
Additional workshops will take place at Hickory Museum of Art (see below), Ridgeview Branch Library (828-345-6037) and Patrick Beaver Memorial Library (828-304-0500 ext. 7277). The workshops are presented by the Hickory International Council, Hickory Museum of Art and Hickory Public Library.
OCTOBER
Friday, October 1
Preview Party for Lake Norman Folk Art Festival
6 - 9 PM
4737 Giles Ave, Sherrills Ford, NC
Tickets: $30 (limited number available)
Call 828.327.8576 for Reservations
Sponsored by WACHOVIA
You'll be inside and outside with Outsider Art! Enjoy Southern cooking with a Southwestern twist and live entertainment. Also meet some of the featured folk artists and get the first chance at purchases!
Saturday, October 2
Lake Norman Folk Art Festival
11 AM - 4 PM
4689 Giles Ave, Sherrills Ford, NC
FREE Admission & Parking
Mark your calendars for a full day of Southern Contemporary Folk Art! Enjoy Folk Artist Booths, Demonstrations, Food Vendors, and Live Music!
Check out the festival's website.
Sponsors: ALEX LEE, INC.; CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER; The Gardner Group; GDS of Hickory; Joanie Gardner, Broker with Newport Properties; Our State Magazine; Rink Media; Darwin & Myra Smith; HMA Board of Trustees; Lenoir-Rhyne University; Duke Energy
Saturday, October 9
Holiday Folk Art Workshops
10 AM - 12 PM (For Teachers)
2 PM - 4 PM
(For Children Ages 5 - 16)
HMA Education Wing
FREE
Local artist Jacquelyn Mate is a specialist in the tradition of wycinanki (pronounced vih-chee-nahn-kee), Polish paper-cutting. She will offer these 2 hour wycinanki workshops, one for children and one for teachers, in the Museum's Education Wing. There is no cost for the workshops. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Call HMA at 828-327-8576.
Wycinanki are symmetrical, cut-paper designs used for decorations and often made with layers of colored papers. In 19th century America, wycinanki were inexpensive ways for Polish immigrants to provide lively decorations for Christmas.
Additional workshops will take place at Ridgeview Branch Library (828-345-6037) and Patrick Beaver Memorial Library (828-304-0500 ext. 7277). The workshops are presented by the Hickory International Council, Hickory Museum of Art and Hickory Public Library.
Sunday, October 10
Opening Reception
Watercolor Society of North Carolina:
65th Juried Exhibition 2010
2 - 4 PM, Coe Gallery
Sunday, October 10
Holiday Folk Art Workshop
3 PM - 4 PM
HMA Education Wing
FREE
Local artist Jacquelyn Mate is a specialist in the tradition of wycinanki (pronounced vih-chee-nahn-kee), Polish paper-cutting. She will offer this 1 hour wycinanki workshop for adults in the Museum's Education Wing. There is no charge. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Call HMA at 828-327-8576.
Wycinanki are symmetrical, cut-paper designs used for decorations and often made with layers of colored papers. In 19th century America, wycinanki were inexpensive ways for Polish immigrants to provide lively decorations for Christmas.
Additional workshops will take place at Ridgeview Branch Library (828-345-6037) and Patrick Beaver Memorial Library (828-304-0500 ext. 7277). The workshops are presented by the Hickory International Council, Hickory Museum of Art and Hickory Public Library.
Monday, October 11
Big Girls' Night Out
"Beerings" (Rhymes with Earrings, silly)
5:45 - 6:30 PM: Beer and light snacks
6:30 - 8:30 PM: Workshop
HMA Education Wing
Members: $25/class; Non-Members: $35/class
Gather the second Monday of each month from September to December in HMA's Education Wing for adult beverages and snacks before learning to make different pieces of jewelry. Instructor Jessie McCann crafts all kinds of exquisite, unique and beautiful wire-wrapped jewelry. Join her for one, two, three or all four Nights Out! Cost includes materials and refreshments. For women and men ages 21 and older only. Call HMA to reserve your spot at 828.327.8576. Click here for more information.
NOVEMBER
Monday, November 8
Big Girls' Night Out
"Bracelets and Necklaces"
5:45 - 6:30 PM: Wine and light snacks
6:30 - 8:30 PM: Workshop
HMA Education Wing
Members: $25/class; Non-Members: $35/class
Gather the second Monday of each month from September to December in HMA's Education Wing for adult beverages and snacks before learning to make different pieces of jewelry. Instructor Jessie McCann crafts all kinds of exquisite, unique and beautiful wire-wrapped jewelry. Join her for one, two, three or all four Nights Out! Cost includes materials and refreshments. For women and men ages 21 and older only. Call HMA to reserve your spot at 828.327.8576. Click here for more information.
DECEMBER
Monday, December 13
Big Girls' Night Out
"Jeweler's Choice"
5:45 - 6:30 PM: Wine and light snacks
6:30 - 8:30 PM: Workshop
HMA Education Wing
Members: $25/class; Non-Members: $35/class
Gather the second Monday of each month from September to December in HMA's Education Wing for adult beverages and snacks before learning to make different pieces of jewelry. Instructor Jessie McCann crafts all kinds of exquisite, unique and beautiful wire-wrapped jewelry. Join her for one, two, three or all four Nights Out! Cost includes materials and refreshments. For women and men ages 21 and older only. Call HMA to reserve your spot at 828.327.8576. Click here for more information.
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