Events/ Exhibits/ Classes & Workshops
Note: Online registration closes 3 days prior to the start of the event
44th Celebration of the Arts
The 44th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts will take place on Saturday, September 27th from 9 am to 4 pm at Hiddenite Church Rd in Alexander County. This FREE street festival is
held in Hiddenite, NC and features arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, living history demonstrations within the folk-life pavilion, live performances on four stages, an interactive children’s area, ASU Steely Pan band, Horse Rides, informational booths, and more!
Kids Arts & Crafts
Celebrate Fall with After-School Arts & Crafts at the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center! The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center invites children in kindergarten through fifth grade to join us this October for a colorful and creative Fall Arts & Crafts Adventure!
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Seasonal Wellness Herbal Make & Take Workshop
The Hiddenite Center is offering a timely opportunity to explore the traditional role of herbs in seasonal wellness. The Center will host a Seasonal Wellness Herbal Make & Take Workshop on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10:00am until approximately 1:00pm at the Center’s Educational Complex (70 Hiddenite Church Road, Hiddenite). The class will be led by Amy Barr of Heritage Hills Farms.
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Christmas Painted Barn Quilt Workshop
The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center invites the community to join a festive Christmas Barn Quilt Workshop on Friday, November 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Center’s
Educational Complex (70 Hiddenite Church Road). Led by instructor, Carol Mitchell, participants will create a hand-painted Christmas barn quilt—perfect for seasonal decorating or
gift-giving.
Kidz Market
Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to announce its upcoming Kidz Market, a one-of-a-kind event where children take center stage as business owners and entrepreneurs.
The Kidz Market will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at
the Hiddenite Center’s Educational Complex (70 Hiddenite Church Rd, Hiddenite).
Luxury Picnics
Indulge in a delightful outing with Luxury Dessert Picnics at the Lucas Mansion. Enjoy a charming picnic in the gazebo on the Mansion’s front lawn, featuring locally made sweet
treats.
Emerging Artist
The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center is proud to announce that the Emerging Artist for July through October 2025 will be Jessica Barlow of Wilkes County. Barlow first gained recognition earlier this year during the Center’s 2025 Adult Art Competition, where her wildlife and natural environment renderings earned a First Place award.
Ongoing Classes For Adults
Call the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center at 828-632-6966 for class start dates and availability.
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Line Dance Classes 6:30-9:00 pm
PAY THE DOOR $5.
The weekly program will focus on beginners during the first half of the class from 6:30-8:00 pm; and the second half from 8:00 pm-9:00 pm is for teaching dances to those who are ready to learn more.
Classes will be held at the Hiddenite Center’s Educational Complex (70 Hiddenite Church Rd. Hiddenite, NC) on Mondays where you will be lead in all skill levels in the hottest country line dances. Doors open at 6:00pm.
6-week Pottery Class
Join Sally Warren as she instructs pottery for all levels on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Center's Education Complex. Class takes place in a fully equipped pottery studio! Students of all levels enjoy creative freedom as Sally facilitates and teaches various pottery techniques. Please call the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center for start dates and class availability information 828-632-6966
CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
Current Ongoing Classes for Children and Families
Call the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center at 828-632-6966 for class start dates and availability.
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JAM Music Classes
Open to students 5th grade through adult. Classes will take place from 4-5pm on Tuesdays at the Hiddenite Center's Educational Complex. "family style" learning atmosphere, in a jam setting with instruction in guitar & fiddle (loaner instruments available as supplies last..)
5-week Arts & Crafts Class
Celebrate Fall with After-School Arts & Crafts at the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center! The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center invites children in kindergarten through fifth grade to join us this October for a colorful and creative Fall Arts & Crafts Adventure!
Heritage Homeschool Classes
COMING FALL 2025
The Basic Heritage Homeschool class registration will open soon and will take place from September through May! Classes take place at the Educational Complex on the FIRST Wednesday of each month for new students beginning October 8th from 10 am - noon. Parents remain with their children and play a special part in the learning experience. The class series keeps the family at heart and is open to students from kindergarten through high school!
