Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center

53rd Annual Fall Festival Art Exhibit
2024-10-29 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-28 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-25 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-24 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-23 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
The Gallery is ablaze with artwork from local & regional artists showing off their skills in painting, pastel, fiber, mixed media and sculpture. There are just too many techniques & styles to mention- you must come see the Fall Festival to appreciate it. Plus, you can vote for the “Peoples Choice” award for the ones you appreciate the most!

Mat Cutting Class #2 -with Jeff Bartley
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
Jeff Mat Cutting class #2 is on October 26th from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be a limit of only 3 students per class so register soon. Each student should bring a piece of art work and a frame (at least 2″ larger on each side than the art image), a sharp pencil and a working eraser, and something to take notes on. Also, bring a brown bag lunch.
Please register at least 48 hours before class. The cost is $40 and includes a sheet of acid free mat board (white) and acid free foam core for backing.
Jeff, a former teacher and a wonderful photographer, has photographed every thing from the Panama Canal to penguins, and thus has had need to cut many mats! The Annual Fx2 Photo Show are coming soon, so this is a very timely class!

Story/Craft Hour (K-2nd Grade)
2024-10-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
This class for kids K-2nd grade is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30 to 11:30. The children will read and discuss a story, make their own craft pertaining to the story, and often there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with retired school teachers Cathy Drummer & Judy Scott! Only a few spots are available.
All supplies provided. Each session is free, but registration is still required. Register by calling the Art Center at (540)862-4447
For more info call Cathy: 540-968-1648

Story/Craft Hour(3rd-5th grade)
2024-10-02 09:15 - 10:15 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
This class for kids in 3rd-5th grade is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 9:15 am-10:15 am. The children will read and discuss a story, make their own craft pertaining to the story, and often there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with retired school teachers Cathy Drummer & Judy Scott! Only a few spots available.
All supplies provided. Each session is free, but registration is still required. Register by clicking on GET TICKETS at the bottom right.
For more info call Cathy: 540-968-1648

Snow Owl on Slate-RONALD NAVROSKI
2024-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
This class will be on September 28th beginning at 1pm. The cost is $25 and open to students as young as 16 years old and to adults. There will be a maximum of 12 so be sure to register by September 25th. Students will learn how to paint a Snow Owl on Slate and will be taking home a completed painting. All supplies will be provided.
Ronald Navroski is a self-taught artist who began his career in oil. Navroski began to be more passionate about choosing a medium with meaning. He chose to paint on feathers. Feather painting is a creative method to symbolize the powerful meaning of feathers which represents honor, trust, strength, wisdom and freedom. A unique one of a kind “art” that is deeply revered and a sign of high honor from the heavens. Ronald has won numerous awards and his feathers are displayed in the Shop of Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, as well as other shops throughout Virginia.

PAINTING ON FEATHERS-RONALD NAVROSKI
2024-09-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
This class will be on September 28th beginning at 10 am. The cost is $25 and open to students as young as 16 years old and to adults. There will be a maximum of 12 so be sure to register by September 25th.
Students will learn how to paint on feathers and will be taking home a feather painting of a Snow Owl mounted in a cloche dome. All supplies will be provided.
Ronald Navroski is a self-taught artist who began his career in oil. Navroski began to be more passionate about choosing a medium with meaning. He chose to paint on feathers. Feather painting is a creative method to symbolize the powerful meaning of feathers which represents honor, trust, strength, wisdom and freedom. A unique one of a kind “art” that is deeply revered and a sign of high honor from the heavens. Ronald has won numerous awards and his feathers are displayed in the Shop of Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, as well as other shops throughout Virginia.

Arts Community Celebration (ACC) 2024
2024-09-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-20 15:00 - 21:00 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
Get ready for this years ACC! On September 20th (3-9pm) and 21st (10am-5pm) you have the chance to immerse yourself in the arts and crafts community of the Alleghany Highlands. Various art demonstrations will be available as well as live performances, art market vendors, and new to this year, food trucks!

Buddy's Christmas Wreath Making Class
2024-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
This class will be held during the Arts Community Celebration on September 20th at 7pm.
Need a Christmas Wreath? Learn to make your very own with Buddy Carter! Starting at 7pm during the ACC, Buddy will show you how to assemble a wreath with various leaves and flowers.
What you need to bring:
-Your own wreath base
-Any extra decorations you would like to add to your wreath
Ticket cost is $15. You are welcome to register by September 14th to ensure your spot, however this class is open to those who choose to pay the day of.
If you want specific items (such as snowflakes, a certain color of ribbon, or anything other than greenery) please let us know ahead upon registration, so that Buddy has time to gather those items. You can register by clicking “get tickets” at the bottom of the screen or by visiting the AHACC in person.

Mat Cutting Class -with Jeff Bartley
2024-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
Jeff will hold several Mat Cutting classes. The first one is on September 14th from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be a limit of only 3 students per class so register soon. Each student should bring a piece of art work and a frame (at least 2″ larger on each side than the art image), a sharp pencil and a working eraser, and something to take notes on. Also, bring a brown bag lunch.
Please register at least 48 hours before class. The cost is $40 and includes a sheet of acid free mat board (white) and acid free foam core for backing.
Jeff, a former teacher and a wonderful photographer, has photographed every thing from the Panama Canal to penguins, and thus has had need to cut many mats! The Annual Fall Festival and the Annual Fx2 Photo Show are coming soon, so this is a very timely class!

Commonalities Exhibit: by Tammy Deane and Peter Pittman
2024-08-30 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-29 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-28 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-27 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-26 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-24 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-23 10:00 - 16:30 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
COMMONALITIES, with paintings by TAMMY DEANE and sculpture by PETER PITTMAN opens Tuesday, July 23, 2024 and runs thought August 30, 2024.
Even a cursory exploration of these works by painter Tammy Deane and sculptor Peter Pittman, sculptor demonstrate shared aesthetic similarities. “We live in a time that makes it convenient to focus on our differences. Political racial, gender and socio-economic dissimilarities are threatening polarity. When we were putting together the show with two completely dissimilar mediums, we were pleasantly surprised that a study of the work reveals unexpectedly delightful congruencies. A deeper consideration of these pieces reveals even more. Study the line, shape, shadow, color, texture, and emotion behind the works of these two artists and discover your own observations. We welcome your input.
