Tile Painting Class

April 16th - 6:00 pm

Join Cathy Hunter in this fun hands-on tile painting class. All supplies are included and you get to go home with a set of four coasters. For ages 9 and up - Limited space available so book your spot now - $20 per person!

Writing the Self: Penmanship and Identity in Early America

April 18th - 6:00 pm

FREE EVENT

In the Eighteenth Century, the ability to write with a quill and ink was a topic of great consequence. Being able to write—and write well— was thought to reflect the breeding and character of an individual. In a world before computers and social media, knowing how to write in cursive was a necessary skill to communicate, memorialize, and tell one’s story. Put into the “wrong” hands, handwriting was a weapon that could destabilize society and even inspire insurrection.

In this presentation, Dr Kirsten Iden, Assistant Professor of English at USC Salkehatchie, will explore the complex world of eighteenth-century writing: Why was it such an important skill? How was writing taught? Who learned to write-- and who did not? Participants will also have an opportunity to practice a variety of scripts that people learned at the time.

WHAM! Festival 2024

May 3rd - 11th

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

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We want to celebrate you and your work - whatever that may be! Discover everything that Walterboro has to offer! We may just surprise you!

WHAM! Event - Indigo Dying Workshop

May 4th - 11 am

Indigo for the Home Workshop
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.

WHAM! Event - Herb Workshop

May 7th - during Farmers Market 6pm

FREE EVENT

Join local Farmers Market vendor Debra Lightheart as she teaches us about local edible wild plants that have medicinal properties. Fore example: Did you know that magnolia may be beneficial for cancer and that pine needles make a great tea?

WHAM! Event - Canvases with Cathy

May 7th - 6pm

Join Cathy Hunter in painting Pon Pon Chapel of Ease here at the Museum. All supplies are included. $15 per person!

Spark! Places of Innovation

June 15th - July 27th: Open during normal business hours

Spark! Places of Innovation will highlight innovation in rural America from the perspective of the people who lived it! Their words, images, and experiences gathered through an ambitious crowdsourcing initiative will be the heartbeat of the exhibition. Technical, social, cultural, artistic, or a combination of all of these– every innovation is as unique as each community. Explore the diversity, ingenuity, and tenacity of rural Americans in Spark! Places of Innovation.

Spark! Places of Innovation explores the unique combination of places, people, and circumstances that sparks innovation and invention in rural communities. Inspired by an exhibition by the National Museum of American History, the exhibition features stories gathered from diverse communities across the nation. Photographs, engaging interactives, objects, videos, and augmented reality bring a multilayered experience to reveal the leaders, challenges, successes, and future of innovation in each town.

Spark! Places of Innovation will be the springboard for diverse local programming in the humanities, sciences, and arts. Visitors will be inspired to learn about innovation has shaped their own communities and how they may be innovators themselves. Community members will come together in conversation about their history, present, and future.

This exhibition will explore questions such as:

What is the role of creative thinkers and inventors in a town?

What resources do towns have for innovation and invention?

How important is the role of self-expression and openness to change?

How does a place encourage risk-taking?

How can diversity spark innovation?

Needle Felt Magnolia Bloom Class

August 17th - 11 am

Dive into learning the art of needle felting with local artist, Sarah Mitchell, by making a beautiful magnolia bloom out of wool. This class will teach you everything you need to begin needle felting. No prior experience is needed, and all skill levels are welcome. This is a great class for a beginner, and if you have previous experience we will build on these skills and add more intricate details to our creations. Anyone can learn how to needle felt!

In this class, you will learn how needle felting works, as well as the best materials to use. All materials are provided, and you will be able to take them home with you.

This includes:

• A foam mat

• Finger gloves for protection 

• A wooden needle felting handle with two needles

• Wool to create your magnolia bloom

At the end of the class, you will have a beautiful bloom to display and the skills and tools to take home with you to continue creating!

rAINBOW PUNCH NEEDLE wORKSHOP

September 14th - 11 am

Join local artist Daisy McClellan on Saturday, September 14th from 11 am-1 pm for a special Rainbow Punch Needle Workshop  While this traditional embroidery technique has been around for centuries, it has recently come back in a big and modern way in the crafting community. McClellan will teach you everything you need to know to get started with this meditative and relaxing craft. We will be making a rainbow piece but students can opt to create their own design if they wish instead! Participants will learn about the best supplies to get started, how to thread a punch needle, stretch a frame, trace a design to fabric, how to punch, as well as tips and tricks for turning your piece into a wall hanging, mini pillow, purse, trivet, and more. This class includes the below materials needed during the workshop and are yours to take home with you:

#10 Regular Oxford Punch Needle
3 oz yarn
Monk’s Cloth Backing Fabric
5-inch Morgan Non-Slip Hoop
Metal Snips
Water Soluble Marker
A guide to get you started on your punch needle journey

Space is limited to 12 participants at $65 per person. Advanced payment and registration is required!