Special Events/Classes/Workshops
Note: Online registration closes 3 days prior to the start of the event
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Wild Herbs & Foraging Workshop
June 6th
The Hiddenite Center is excited to announce its first Wild Herbs and Foraging Workshop of the
year! Amy Barr of Heritage Hills Farms will lead an informative lesson on the uses of herbs growing right in your own backyard
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Painted Barn Quilt Workshop
June 6th
The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to announce the upcoming
Painted Barn Quilt Workshop on Saturday,June 6th, from 10am-2pm. Instructor Carol Mitchell
will lead participants in creating their own 2’ x 2’ painted barn quilt.
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Artist Reception
June 20
Join us for a reception, honoring our June-July gallery artist, Dori Settles. Dori's exhibit “Shoes as Storytellers” features hand crafted glass shoes and the stories behind them. The reception will be held from 1:00-3:00pm in the Lucas Mansion's second floor art gallery. There is no charge for admission to this event.
Pottery Summer Camp
June 22nd - June 26th
Calling all young artists! The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to announce its Summer Pottery Art Camp, a hands-on creative adventure where kids can mold, shape, and paint their own clay masterpieces. This fun-filled camp is perfect for children who love to explore their imagination through art.
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Summer on the Square
August 8th
The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to announce that its Summer on the Squareconcert will take place on Friday, August 8, 2026—and this year brings a fresh new twist focused on celebrating homegrown talent.
In a special effort to highlight the creativity within our own community, this year’s concert will showcase local performers from Alexander County.
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45th Celebration of the Arts
September 26th
The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will host the 45th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. along Hiddenite Church Road in Alexander County.
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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. Call 828-632-6966 to book your spot!
Ongoing Classes
Call the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center at 828-632-6966 for class start dates and availability.
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
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Heritage Homeschool Classes
The Basic Heritage Homeschool class will take place from September through May! 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!
In The Gallery
Emerging Artist - Britton Newland
We are excited to present the work of students in our pottery class. Instructor: Sally Warren
The art work will be on display from May - June 2026 on the second floor of The Lucas Mansion.
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Main Gallery Artist - Dori Settles
Our main gallery features artwork from Dori Settles. She is a glass artist and the gallery features shoes made out of glass.
The gallery is located on the second floor of The Lucas Mansion in the Main Gallery and will be on display during the months of June/July.
