Alcohol Ink Workshop

March 22nd: 10am

Join local artist Susan Kessler as she guides us through the art of alcohol ink. You will explore, experiment and play with blending colors and mark making. This workshop is fun and relaxed, and suitable for those looking to learn alcohol ink painting techniques whilst exploring color and pattern. All supplies are included in this fun and easy class - no experience needed! Space is limited. Tickets are $40 per person.

canvases with Cathy

March 25th-6pm

Join resident artist, Cathy Hunter, as she guides us step by step in creating our very own masterpiece. All supplies are included. Space is limited. BYOB snacks and drinks!

Easter Egg Topiary Class

April 1st: 6pm

Looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate Easter? Join us for an Easter Egg Topiary Class on April 1st at 6 PM. All supplies are included, so just bring your favorite snacks and drinks to share. RSVP now!

Wildlife Wednesday with Clemson Extension

April 2nd: 6pm

FREE PROGRAM!

Join Clemson Extensions Senior County Extension Agent, Marion Barnes as we take a look at Bluebirds. Learn how to attract these beautiful birds to your backyard. Get expert insights, tips, and tricks for creating a bluebird-friendly habitat.

The deadline to register is April 1, 2025 - great for all ages!

To register, contact:

• Dawn Stuckey: dstucke@clemson.edu

• Marion Barnes: jbrns@clemson.edu

• or call 843-549-2595

canvases with Cathy

April 8th-6pm

Join resident artist, Cathy Hunter, as she guides us step by step in creating our very own masterpiece. All supplies are included. Space is limited. BYOB snacks and drinks!

Monday Funday: Spring Break Edition

April 14th- 9am thru 4pm

Drop off and pick-up will be at Colleton Civic Center

Monday Funday is BACK and ready for fun! Get ready for a day packed with hands-on crafts, exciting activities, and more! For kids in grades 1-6.

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost: $30 per child

Limited Space: Only 30 spots available!

Lunch: Provided by Colleton Summer Break Cafe.

Scheduled activities may vary slightly based on time. Don't miss out!

Mixed Media Art Class: Rice Edition

April 17th-6pm

Get hands-on with rice. Learn to create unique textures and 3D effects by combining rice with other materials. This workshop focuses on practical techniques, not just theory.

What you'll learn:

• Rice manipulation

• Mixed media integration

• Textural design

Limited spots available. Enroll now to secure your place.

WHAM! Festival

May 3rd-11th

WHAM! (Walterboro | History | Art | Music) is a festival to celebrate local history and the visual and performing arts for all ages - for artists, performers, re-enactors, storytellers, musicians, and music and art lovers.

We want to celebrate you and your work - whatever that may be!

Sweetgrass Workshop

WHAM! Festival Event

May 3rd: 10am-1pm

Join local artisan Sarah Edwards-Hammond for in-depth instruction on sweetgrass basketry which has been an integral part of the Lowcountry’s Gullah Geechee community since the 17th century. Edwards-Hammond comes from a long line of basket makers and has passed down the tradition to her family and others in the community. She will share a brief history of the artisanal craft of basket making.  Participants will then spend the remainder of the class making their own basket guided by Edwards-Hammond. Come learn about an extraordinary  craft that has been a staple of culture, art, and history in the Lowcountry for centuries. All materials and instruction will be provided.

Space is limited. Reservations required.

Mother’s DAy Craft Class

WHAM! Festival Event

May 3rd: 11am

Hey Dads! We know you want to make this Mother's Day special, and we've got the perfect, kid-approved craft that's guaranteed to melt Mom's heart. It's fun, it's easy, and it's a keepsake she'll cherish forever.

The Button Bouquet!

• Easy to Do: Even the littlest hands can help! No fancy skills required.

• Keeps the Kids Busy: A fun, engaging project that will keep them entertained.

• Personalized Touch: Each button and arrangement is unique, just like Mom!

• Meaningful Gift: A handmade gift shows Mom how much you care.

• All supplies included for $5 per kid

canvases with Cathy: WHAM Edition

May 6th-6pm

Join resident artist, Cathy Hunter, as she guides us step by step in creating our very own masterpiece. All supplies are included. Space is limited. BYOB

Indigo Workshop

WHAM!

May 10th: 11am-1pm

Join local artist Daisy McClellan for her Indigo Dye for the Home Workshop. In this class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of using indigo dye from beginning to end and dye your own throw pillow and tea towel. We’ll discuss the history of indigo in South Carolina and then dive into how to create a dye vat and various shibori tie-dye methods that reveal beautiful patterns. You’ll go home with 1 throw pillow cover and 1 tea towel you custom dye. We love using our tea towel in the kitchen and bathroom as a hand towel but many of our students frame them and turn them into wall art. The possibilities are endless!

Space is limited to 35 participants at $45 per person. Advanced payment and registration is required! Bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind getting a bit messy and be prepared to spend some time outdoors!

Protecting Edisto Island: A Story of Collaborative Conservation

June 6th-6pm

FREE PROGRAM!

Learn more about the Edisto Island Open Land Trust (EIOST) and its mission, Tom Austin the Director of Land Conservation at EISOT, and his newly published book The Flora & Fauna of Edisto Island and the Lowcountry Sea Islands

POWs in the US with a focus on South Carolina

August 9th-10:30am

FREE PROGRAM!

This presentation begins with how the first German POWs were brought to the US, what they experienced when they first arrived, and how the US Army housed and fed them and gave them jobs that provided crucial labor for the nation’s crops and timber in a labor-starved war economy.

Our presenter is Dr. Fritz Hamer, who received his MA and PhD in history from USC-Columbia. He spent 25 years at the SC State Museum as Curator of History researching and developing exhibitions on a variety of topics, ranging from the American Civil War and Reconstruction, World War I and II, and sports history with emphasis on baseball and football.

Did you know that the Walterboro Army Airfield had a POW site on base? In 1944, a prisoner-of-war camp with housing for 250 inmates was established at the air field. 150 German POWs served out the rest of the war there, working on local farms during the day.

This program is supported by South Carolina Humanities, a not-for-profit organization; inspiring, engaging and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage. SC Humanities receives funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

REsurrecting Sea Island Cotton

September 5th-6pm

FREE PROGRAM!

Join Edisto Island Open Land Trust’s Director of Land Conservation, Tom Austin, as he talks about the efforts to revive Sea Island Cotton on Edisto Island for historical interpretation and demonstration at the Hutchison House.