Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center

SPRING WREATH MAKING
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
Join Buddy Carter for a Spring Wreath Making Class on April 12, 2025 from 2 pm – 4 pm. There will be room for 6 students (at least 12 years and older). Just bring your wreath base (straw hat, embroidery hoop, sticks, straw ring, Styrofoam ring, grapevine wreath, or wire wreath, etc.). All other materials will be supplied. Students will use a variety of materials and their imagination to decorate their own Spring Wreath ready to hang! The cost is $45. Please register to reserve your spot by April 7th. Call 540-862-4447 to register.

BRIDGE WITH BUDDY (Beginner)
2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00
Most everything you wanted to know about bridge, but were afraid to ask! This class is for all levels of adult players and will be every Wednesday from 6 pm to 8 pm beginning on April 23rd through May 28th. Deadline to register is April 16th. There is room for 4 to 12 players, so register soon by calling 540-862-4447. The cost is $40.

Altering Books with Maggie Kerrigan
2025-05-22 13:00 - 16:00
Maggie Kerrigan-Award-Winning Artist, is offering this two-day workshop on May 22 (1pm-4pm)& May 27(10am-2pm). Just bring a couple of your favorite hardcover books and let’s make some art! Students will create two artistic pieces using a variety of techniques. This workshop is a special offering and the cost is $110. Please register soon to reserve your place!

Counted Cross Stitch Class with Pam Hirt
2025-05-31 10:00 - 14:00
This class is taught by Pam Hirt. Students have enjoyed Pam’s painting barn quilts for years. It was through painting barn quilts that brought her to her love of counted cross stitch. Perhaps you too will love counted cross stitch after learning from Pam. The cost of this class is $10. The class takes place on May 31st from 10am to 2pm and is for ages 16+. All supplies will be provided. Please come by, call the center (540-862-4447) or buy tickets below to reserve your spot.

"I Paint Chickens" by Kelly Prim
2025-06-02 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-04 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-08 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-09 10:00 - 16:30 and 4 more dates
These chickens are colorful, sassy, and sometimes sardonic! Says Kelly, “I have loved birds, and everything about them since I was three years old. The only thing I don’t love about birds is that more people don’t share my affection for these beautiful clever creatures and may even misunderstand them.”
This wonderful exhibit will be in the Gallery through June 13th. Come and enjoy this fun exhibit. The Gallery is open 7 days:
Mon – Sat from 10am – 4:30 pm & Sun 1pm – 4pm

"The Heavens Declare His Glory" by Julie Seewald
2025-06-02 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-04 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-08 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-09 10:00 - 16:30 and 4 more dates
“Coming from Colorado, I grew up with a great appreciation for the beauty of my natural surroundings. Creating has always been a passion of mine. I love connecting with others through my paintings. I began sharing my painting with the world in 2019. I now live in Lynchburg where I work in both oil and acrylic.” says Julie. Come and sit quietly in the Gallery and reflect on these beautiful paintings.
This exhibit is on display through June 13th. The Gallery is open 7 days. Mon – Sat from 10am – 4:30pm.

Juneteenth Exhibit- "Stalker of Light-a Tribute to Jada Callender"
2025-06-17 10:00 - 16:30
This year’s Juneteenth exhibit features the work of Jada Callender. A was dedicated, passionate, and artistic photographer Jada’s work could always be identified by her emotional content, crisp images and ability to “stalk the light’! She is missed, but as long as her work is around, she will not be forgotten. In 2021, Jada Callender became a dedicated collaborator with Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance. This four-year relationship was marked by her beautiful documentation of the company’s work. Many of the photos in this exhibit have been provided by Shannon’s personal collection and others from family and friends.
This exhibit will be in the Gallery from June 17 – July 11.
There will be a special performance by Cora Dance among Jada’s photos on June 19th at 4:30pm with a reception to follow.

Please come by and see this exhibit remembering Jada. The Gallery is open 7 days.
Hours for the Gallery are:
Mon – Sat from 10am to 4:30pm
&
Sundays from 1pm – 4pm.

One-on-One Drawing Lessons
2025-06-18 09:00 - 16:00
For a limited time (June 23rd – August 8th) the AHACC is offering personalized drawing lessons taught by Sabrina Burks.
Students will start by learning the basic principles of drawing and observation techniques. As you progress, you will receive a more personalize instruction based on your unique interests (i.e. cartoon drawing, realism, portraits, architecture, caricature etc…).
Students can meet for either 1 hour or 2 hours per session. It is recommended to meet at least 4 times.
Days and Times available to schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm.
Cost: $15 an hour (payments will be made on site)
Ages 12 and up
*Participants must supply their own sketchbook (9x12in) and a pencil set including hb, h, b, 2h, 2b pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, and a blending stump.
Contact us:
Email: ahacc.sabrina.burks@gmail.com
Phone: 1(540) 862-4447
