Dates: October 7, 14, 21, and 28 (Registration includes all four classes.)

Travel through history and around the world in this exciting month-long mask-making class for children. Young artists will explore the cultural traditions and stories behind masks from different regions and time periods, learning how masks have been used in celebrations, theater, ceremonies, and storytelling.

Students will sketch original designs and build their own wearable masks using cardboard construction techniques and paper mâché sculpture. Throughout the class, children will learn how to shape forms, add texture, paint details, and bring their creative characters to life.

This hands-on class encourages imagination, creativity, and artistic problem-solving while introducing basic sculpture and mixed-media techniques. By the end of the month, each child will complete a unique, fully decorated mask inspired by both historical traditions and their own creative ideas.

Perfect for imaginative kids who love building, painting, and exploring art from around the world.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Coffee in the Coe returns to HMA!

Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for coffee, conversation, and the latest HMA news as we settle into our newly transformed home. Hear updates on upcoming exhibitions, programs, and events, ask questions, and connect with fellow members and friends of HMA.

Whether you're catching up after our grand reopening or joining us for the first time, we hope you'll pull up a chair and be part of the conversation!

$20; $15 Members

HMA Member Partner Hickory Yoga and Wellness will lead a yoga class in our galleries on Friday mornings from 9-10 AM, before the museum opens to the public. Come enjoy a moment of quiet surrounded by beautiful art in a class designed for all skill levels. Explore different styles and yogic themes- this is a great way to expand your awareness and knowledge of this ancient healing art and enjoy Hickory Museum of Art with a different perspective! Yoga mats are provided.

Fee: $5

Join us on Saturdays from 12–2 PM for Open Studio in the Education Department! Drop in anytime between 12 and 2 PM and get creative with a variety of art materials. You can pay in advance (which helps us know you're coming) or pay when you arrive. We can't wait to see you there!

Ever wonder what it is like to have the museum all to yourself? As a HMA Member, you can!

On Mondays, HMA Members can make an appointment for just $5 to explore and enjoy the museum by themselves or with a group. Contact Membership and Programs Manager, Kate Garvey, at kgarvey@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576 ext. 201 to make an appointment and enjoy this membership perk!

October 6, 13, 20, 27 (4 Classes Included)
$125 | $100 Members

This beginner-friendly teen drawing workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of figure drawing in a supportive, creative environment. We begin by learning how to build a strong foundation using simple skeletal structures, helping students understand proportion, balance, and movement. As the class progresses, we gradually develop these frameworks into full figures, exploring form, gesture, and basic anatomy. By the end of the workshop, students will feel more confident bringing their drawings to life, with a deeper understanding of how the human body is constructed and expressed through art. No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to learn! Bring a sketchbook, but all other materials will be provided

Hit the Deck is a fast-paced, two-hour after-school pop-up class where you'll design your own skateboard deck graphics. You'll master vertical layouts, bold lines, and high-contrast color theory to make your art pop. Working on custom-cut paper scaled to a real deck, you'll take your concept from a rough sketch to a finished, portfolio-ready piece of street art.

Dates: October 7, 14, 21, and 28 (Registration includes all four classes.)

Travel through history and around the world in this exciting month-long mask-making class for children. Young artists will explore the cultural traditions and stories behind masks from different regions and time periods, learning how masks have been used in celebrations, theater, ceremonies, and storytelling.

Students will sketch original designs and build their own wearable masks using cardboard construction techniques and paper mâché sculpture. Throughout the class, children will learn how to shape forms, add texture, paint details, and bring their creative characters to life.

This hands-on class encourages imagination, creativity, and artistic problem-solving while introducing basic sculpture and mixed-media techniques. By the end of the month, each child will complete a unique, fully decorated mask inspired by both historical traditions and their own creative ideas.

Perfect for imaginative kids who love building, painting, and exploring art from around the world.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$20; $15 Members

HMA Member Partner Hickory Yoga and Wellness will lead a yoga class in our galleries on Friday mornings from 9-10 AM, before the museum opens to the public. Come enjoy a moment of quiet surrounded by beautiful art in a class designed for all skill levels. Explore different styles and yogic themes- this is a great way to expand your awareness and knowledge of this ancient healing art and enjoy Hickory Museum of Art with a different perspective! Yoga mats are provided.

Ever wonder what it is like to have the museum all to yourself? As a HMA Member, you can!

On Mondays, HMA Members can make an appointment for just $5 to explore and enjoy the museum by themselves or with a group. Contact Membership and Programs Manager, Kate Garvey, at kgarvey@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576 ext. 201 to make an appointment and enjoy this membership perk!

First and Third Mondays of each month, through May
Ages 5 years and older (must be 5 by 10/1/2024)

Students will be led through the galleries to examine works of art at a student level. From gallery inspiration, students will then create artwork of their own. Different media will be used each class for experimentation, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more.

Pre-registration is required one week in advance of the first class. Classes start September 21st. Registration will open for members on August 1st. Registration for non-members will open on August 26th.

Dates:

• September 21st***

• October 5 and 19

• November 2 and 16

• December 7 and 21

• January 4 and 18

• February 1 and 15

• March 1 and 15

• April 5 and 19

• May 3 and 17

Moretz Boardroom on the SALT Block
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.

First and Third Mondays of each month, through May
Ages 5 years and older (must be 5 by 10/1/2024)

Students will be led through the galleries to examine works of art at a student level. From gallery inspiration, students will then create artwork of their own. Different media will be used each class for experimentation, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more.

Pre-registration is required one week in advance of the first class. Classes start September 21st. Registration will open for members on August 1st. Registration for non-members will open on August 26th.

Dates:

• September 21st***

• October 5 and 19

• November 2 and 16

• December 7 and 21

• January 4 and 18

• February 1 and 15

• March 1 and 15

• April 5 and 19

• May 3 and 17

November AND December combined because of Holidays. November 3rd and 10th; PLUS December 1st and 8th (4 classes included).
$125; $100 Members

This beginner-friendly teen drawing workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of figure drawing in a supportive, creative environment. We begin by learning how to build a strong foundation using simple skeletal structures, helping students understand proportion, balance, and movement. As the class progresses, we gradually develop these frameworks into full figures, exploring form, gesture, and basic anatomy. By the end of the workshop, students will feel more confident bringing their drawings to life, with a deeper understanding of how the human body is constructed and expressed through art. No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to learn! Bring a sketchbook, but all other materials will be provided

November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, & 15
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

November 4th, 11th, 18th, and December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

1st and 2nd Wednesdays of Each Month
Ages 3 – 5 Years with Accompanying Adult
$25 | $20 Members; Adults free

September through May, our Pint Sized Picasso children’s program and their favorite grown-up are introduced to art, the Museum, and how they work together to cultivate creativity. Each class will focus on a new book and artwork to go along with the book. Fee covers both classes in the month. Months cannot be prorated.

2026/2027 Schedule:

• September 9 and 16

• October 7 and 14

• November 4 and 11

• December 2 and 9

• January 6 and 13

• Feb 3 and 10

• March 3 and 10

• April 7 and 14

• May 5 and 1

Wednesday's, November 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th (All three classes included).

$150; $125 Members

No experience necessary! In this interactive class, students will learn the basics of oil painting. They will learn fundamentals of art, basic color theory, how to use the color wheel, and concepts such as composition, focal point, value, and more. They will explore how to use materials and mediums effectively. Learn brushstrokes and make their own oil masterpieces!

Main Goals:

Learn in a fun way using your creativity, learning the artistic processes, exploring oil medium, color theory, and more…

Most Materials Provided!

****For the very first month of classes, you will be required to order an Oil Painting Kit from us. This kit will include your own 10 Palette Winsor and Newton Oil Paints, set of paintbrushes, and pallet knives. This will not be required to purchase each time you take this class, and these materials will be yours to keep so you can continue your practice at home! This starter pack is $70.00. You will be invoiced separately for this starter pack after you register for the class.

Photo Credit - Victoria Morales

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Thursdays: November 5th and 12th, and December 3rd and 10th (All four classes included).

$150; $125 Members

No experience necessary! In this interactive class students will learn the basics of oil painting. They will learn fundamentals of art, basic color theory, how to use the color wheel, and concepts such as composition, focal point, value, and more. They will explore how to use materials and mediums effectively. Learn brushstrokes and make their own oil masterpieces!

Main Goals:

Learn in a fun way using your creativity, learning the artistic processes, exploring oil medium, color theory, and more…

Most Materials provided!

****For the very first month of classes, you will be required to order an Oil Painting Kit from us. This kit will include your own 10 Palette Winsor and Newton Oil Paints, a set of paintbrushes, and palette knives. This will not be required to purchase each time you take this class, and these materials will be yours to keep so you can continue your practice at home! This starter pack is $70.00. You will be invoiced separately for this starter pack after you register for the class.

Photo Credit - Victoria Morales

November 5th, 12th, 19th, and December 3rd, 10th, and 17th

$150 | $125 Members

Self-Portrait: More Than a Face

What does a portrait say about you beyond what you look like? In this hands-on painting experience, students will explore self-portraiture as a way to express personality, identity, mood, and personal style. Students will learn the fundamentals of portrait painting, including proportion, facial features, color mixing, value, light, and shadow, while experimenting with techniques that allow their individual artistic voices to come through.

Students can move beyond a traditional, realistic portrait by making intentional choices about color, composition, background, expression, and symbolism. Whether bold and graphic, subtle and realistic, or completely unexpected, each painting becomes an opportunity to show a different side of themselves. Come ready to experiment, take creative risks, and turn a picture of yourself into a work of art that actually says something.

This is a 6-week course that will help students study in multiple ways to create a self-portrait painting.

$20; $15 Members

HMA Member Partner Hickory Yoga and Wellness will lead a yoga class in our galleries on Friday mornings from 9-10 AM, before the museum opens to the public. Come enjoy a moment of quiet surrounded by beautiful art in a class designed for all skill levels. Explore different styles and yogic themes- this is a great way to expand your awareness and knowledge of this ancient healing art and enjoy Hickory Museum of Art with a different perspective! Yoga mats are provided.

Ever wonder what it is like to have the museum all to yourself? As a HMA Member, you can!

On Mondays, HMA Members can make an appointment for just $5 to explore and enjoy the museum by themselves or with a group. Contact Membership and Programs Manager, Kate Garvey, at kgarvey@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576 ext. 201 to make an appointment and enjoy this membership perk!

November AND December combined because of Holidays. November 3rd and 10th; PLUS December 1st and 8th (4 classes included).
$125; $100 Members

This beginner-friendly teen drawing workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of figure drawing in a supportive, creative environment. We begin by learning how to build a strong foundation using simple skeletal structures, helping students understand proportion, balance, and movement. As the class progresses, we gradually develop these frameworks into full figures, exploring form, gesture, and basic anatomy. By the end of the workshop, students will feel more confident bringing their drawings to life, with a deeper understanding of how the human body is constructed and expressed through art. No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to learn! Bring a sketchbook, but all other materials will be provided

November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, & 15
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

November 4th, 11th, 18th, and December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

1st and 2nd Wednesdays of Each Month
Ages 3 – 5 Years with Accompanying Adult
$25 | $20 Members; Adults free

September through May, our Pint Sized Picasso children’s program and their favorite grown-up are introduced to art, the Museum, and how they work together to cultivate creativity. Each class will focus on a new book and artwork to go along with the book. Fee covers both classes in the month. Months cannot be prorated.

2026/2027 Schedule:

• September 9 and 16

• October 7 and 14

• November 4 and 11

• December 2 and 9

• January 6 and 13

• Feb 3 and 10

• March 3 and 10

• April 7 and 14

• May 5 and 1

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Coffee in the Coe returns to HMA!

Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for coffee, conversation, and the latest HMA news as we settle into our newly transformed home. Hear updates on upcoming exhibitions, programs, and events, ask questions, and connect with fellow members and friends of HMA.

Whether you're catching up after our grand reopening or joining us for the first time, we hope you'll pull up a chair and be part of the conversation!

November 5th, 12th, 19th, and December 3rd, 10th, and 17th

$150 | $125 Members

Self-Portrait: More Than a Face

What does a portrait say about you beyond what you look like? In this hands-on painting experience, students will explore self-portraiture as a way to express personality, identity, mood, and personal style. Students will learn the fundamentals of portrait painting, including proportion, facial features, color mixing, value, light, and shadow, while experimenting with techniques that allow their individual artistic voices to come through.

Students can move beyond a traditional, realistic portrait by making intentional choices about color, composition, background, expression, and symbolism. Whether bold and graphic, subtle and realistic, or completely unexpected, each painting becomes an opportunity to show a different side of themselves. Come ready to experiment, take creative risks, and turn a picture of yourself into a work of art that actually says something.

This is a 6-week course that will help students study in multiple ways to create a self-portrait painting.

$20; $15 Members

HMA Member Partner Hickory Yoga and Wellness will lead a yoga class in our galleries on Friday mornings from 9-10 AM, before the museum opens to the public. Come enjoy a moment of quiet surrounded by beautiful art in a class designed for all skill levels. Explore different styles and yogic themes- this is a great way to expand your awareness and knowledge of this ancient healing art and enjoy Hickory Museum of Art with a different perspective! Yoga mats are provided.

Join us on the Second Saturday of each month for an open-studio-style journaling experience where creativity has no limits!

Bring your journal and gather your friends for an afternoon of sketching, collage, painting, writing, and whatever else inspires you. All materials are provided, and creative prompts will be offered to help spark your imagination and get your creative process started.

Since launching more than a year ago, our Journaling Club has grown into a welcoming community of creatives who love experimenting, sharing ideas, and simply enjoying the process of making.

Second Saturday of each month from 10 AM -12 PM

$30; $20 Members

Join us every Second Saturday for an exciting, hands-on Dual Language STEAM experience where students explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) while building skills in two languages. Through interactive experiments, engineering challenges, creative projects, and collaborative activities, participants develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fun, engaging environment.

Each month features a new STEAM theme presented with age-appropriate bilingual instruction and vocabulary, allowing students to strengthen their language abilities while exploring real-world concepts. Activities encourage students to listen, speak, read, and collaborate in both languages, fostering confidence, cultural appreciation, and global awareness.

Designed for learners of all skill levels, our Second Saturday Dual Language STEAM Class celebrates curiosity, creativity, and multilingual learning. Whether building prototypes, conducting science experiments, coding, or creating STEAM-inspired art, students will discover that innovation has no language barriers.

Come explore, create, and learn — in two languages!

Ever wonder what it is like to have the museum all to yourself? As a HMA Member, you can!

On Mondays, HMA Members can make an appointment for just $5 to explore and enjoy the museum by themselves or with a group. Contact Membership and Programs Manager, Kate Garvey, at kgarvey@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576 ext. 201 to make an appointment and enjoy this membership perk!

First and Third Mondays of each month, through May
Ages 5 years and older (must be 5 by 10/1/2024)

Students will be led through the galleries to examine works of art at a student level. From gallery inspiration, students will then create artwork of their own. Different media will be used each class for experimentation, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more.

Pre-registration is required one week in advance of the first class. Classes start September 21st. Registration will open for members on August 1st. Registration for non-members will open on August 26th.

Dates:

• September 21st***

• October 5 and 19

• November 2 and 16

• December 7 and 21

• January 4 and 18

• February 1 and 15

• March 1 and 15

• April 5 and 19

• May 3 and 17

First and Third Mondays of each month, through May
Ages 5 years and older (must be 5 by 10/1/2024)

Students will be led through the galleries to examine works of art at a student level. From gallery inspiration, students will then create artwork of their own. Different media will be used each class for experimentation, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more.

Pre-registration is required one week in advance of the first class. Classes start September 21st. Registration will open for members on August 1st. Registration for non-members will open on August 26th.

Dates:

• September 21st***

• October 5 and 19

• November 2 and 16

• December 7 and 21

• January 4 and 18

• February 1 and 15

• March 1 and 15

• April 5 and 19

• May 3 and 17

November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, & 15
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

November 4th, 11th, 18th, and December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

November 5th, 12th, 19th, and December 3rd, 10th, and 17th

$150 | $125 Members

Self-Portrait: More Than a Face

What does a portrait say about you beyond what you look like? In this hands-on painting experience, students will explore self-portraiture as a way to express personality, identity, mood, and personal style. Students will learn the fundamentals of portrait painting, including proportion, facial features, color mixing, value, light, and shadow, while experimenting with techniques that allow their individual artistic voices to come through.

Students can move beyond a traditional, realistic portrait by making intentional choices about color, composition, background, expression, and symbolism. Whether bold and graphic, subtle and realistic, or completely unexpected, each painting becomes an opportunity to show a different side of themselves. Come ready to experiment, take creative risks, and turn a picture of yourself into a work of art that actually says something.

This is a 6-week course that will help students study in multiple ways to create a self-portrait painting.

Cocktails with Clarissa is an opportunity for HMA Members to get to enjoy cocktails and a behind-the-scenes look and tour of the exhibition with Hickory Museum of Art's Executive Director, Clarissa Starnes. Refreshments will be served in our new office spaces and boardroom on the 3rd floor at 5:30, followed by exploration and discussion in the galleries. This program is limited to 20 people.

$15 Per Person

Need to renew your membership or buy a new one? Visit hickoryart.org/membership

$20; $15 Members

HMA Member Partner Hickory Yoga and Wellness will lead a yoga class in our galleries on Friday mornings from 9-10 AM, before the museum opens to the public. Come enjoy a moment of quiet surrounded by beautiful art in a class designed for all skill levels. Explore different styles and yogic themes- this is a great way to expand your awareness and knowledge of this ancient healing art and enjoy Hickory Museum of Art with a different perspective! Yoga mats are provided.

Ever wonder what it is like to have the museum all to yourself? As a HMA Member, you can!

On Mondays, HMA Members can make an appointment for just $5 to explore and enjoy the museum by themselves or with a group. Contact Membership and Programs Manager, Kate Garvey, at kgarvey@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576 ext. 201 to make an appointment and enjoy this membership perk!

$20; $15 Members

HMA Member Partner Hickory Yoga and Wellness will lead a yoga class in our galleries on Friday mornings from 9-10 AM, before the museum opens to the public. Come enjoy a moment of quiet surrounded by beautiful art in a class designed for all skill levels. Explore different styles and yogic themes- this is a great way to expand your awareness and knowledge of this ancient healing art and enjoy Hickory Museum of Art with a different perspective! Yoga mats are provided.

Ever wonder what it is like to have the museum all to yourself? As a HMA Member, you can!

On Mondays, HMA Members can make an appointment for just $5 to explore and enjoy the museum by themselves or with a group. Contact Membership and Programs Manager, Kate Garvey, at kgarvey@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576 ext. 201 to make an appointment and enjoy this membership perk!

November AND December combined because of Holidays. November 3rd and 10th; PLUS December 1st and 8th (4 classes included).
$125; $100 Members

This beginner-friendly teen drawing workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of figure drawing in a supportive, creative environment. We begin by learning how to build a strong foundation using simple skeletal structures, helping students understand proportion, balance, and movement. As the class progresses, we gradually develop these frameworks into full figures, exploring form, gesture, and basic anatomy. By the end of the workshop, students will feel more confident bringing their drawings to life, with a deeper understanding of how the human body is constructed and expressed through art. No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to learn! Bring a sketchbook, but all other materials will be provided

November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, & 15
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

November 4th, 11th, 18th, and December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

1st and 2nd Wednesdays of Each Month
Ages 3 – 5 Years with Accompanying Adult
$25 | $20 Members; Adults free

September through May, our Pint Sized Picasso children’s program and their favorite grown-up are introduced to art, the Museum, and how they work together to cultivate creativity. Each class will focus on a new book and artwork to go along with the book. Fee covers both classes in the month. Months cannot be prorated.

2026/2027 Schedule:

• September 9 and 16

• October 7 and 14

• November 4 and 11

• December 2 and 9

• January 6 and 13

• Feb 3 and 10

• March 3 and 10

• April 7 and 14

• May 5 and 1

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

November 5th, 12th, 19th, and December 3rd, 10th, and 17th

$150 | $125 Members

Self-Portrait: More Than a Face

What does a portrait say about you beyond what you look like? In this hands-on painting experience, students will explore self-portraiture as a way to express personality, identity, mood, and personal style. Students will learn the fundamentals of portrait painting, including proportion, facial features, color mixing, value, light, and shadow, while experimenting with techniques that allow their individual artistic voices to come through.

Students can move beyond a traditional, realistic portrait by making intentional choices about color, composition, background, expression, and symbolism. Whether bold and graphic, subtle and realistic, or completely unexpected, each painting becomes an opportunity to show a different side of themselves. Come ready to experiment, take creative risks, and turn a picture of yourself into a work of art that actually says something.

This is a 6-week course that will help students study in multiple ways to create a self-portrait painting.

$20; $15 Members

HMA Member Partner Hickory Yoga and Wellness will lead a yoga class in our galleries on Friday mornings from 9-10 AM, before the museum opens to the public. Come enjoy a moment of quiet surrounded by beautiful art in a class designed for all skill levels. Explore different styles and yogic themes- this is a great way to expand your awareness and knowledge of this ancient healing art and enjoy Hickory Museum of Art with a different perspective! Yoga mats are provided.

Moretz Boardroom on the SALT Block
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.

November AND December combined because of Holidays. November 3rd and 10th; PLUS December 1st and 8th (4 classes included).
$125; $100 Members

This beginner-friendly teen drawing workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of figure drawing in a supportive, creative environment. We begin by learning how to build a strong foundation using simple skeletal structures, helping students understand proportion, balance, and movement. As the class progresses, we gradually develop these frameworks into full figures, exploring form, gesture, and basic anatomy. By the end of the workshop, students will feel more confident bringing their drawings to life, with a deeper understanding of how the human body is constructed and expressed through art. No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to learn! Bring a sketchbook, but all other materials will be provided

November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, & 15
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

November 4th, 11th, 18th, and December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

1st and 2nd Wednesdays of Each Month
Ages 3 – 5 Years with Accompanying Adult
$25 | $20 Members; Adults free

September through May, our Pint Sized Picasso children’s program and their favorite grown-up are introduced to art, the Museum, and how they work together to cultivate creativity. Each class will focus on a new book and artwork to go along with the book. Fee covers both classes in the month. Months cannot be prorated.

2026/2027 Schedule:

• September 9 and 16

• October 7 and 14

• November 4 and 11

• December 2 and 9

• January 6 and 13

• Feb 3 and 10

• March 3 and 10

• April 7 and 14

• May 5 and 1

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Coffee in the Coe returns to HMA!

Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for coffee, conversation, and the latest HMA news as we settle into our newly transformed home. Hear updates on upcoming exhibitions, programs, and events, ask questions, and connect with fellow members and friends of HMA.

Whether you're catching up after our grand reopening or joining us for the first time, we hope you'll pull up a chair and be part of the conversation!

November 5th, 12th, 19th, and December 3rd, 10th, and 17th

$150 | $125 Members

Self-Portrait: More Than a Face

What does a portrait say about you beyond what you look like? In this hands-on painting experience, students will explore self-portraiture as a way to express personality, identity, mood, and personal style. Students will learn the fundamentals of portrait painting, including proportion, facial features, color mixing, value, light, and shadow, while experimenting with techniques that allow their individual artistic voices to come through.

Students can move beyond a traditional, realistic portrait by making intentional choices about color, composition, background, expression, and symbolism. Whether bold and graphic, subtle and realistic, or completely unexpected, each painting becomes an opportunity to show a different side of themselves. Come ready to experiment, take creative risks, and turn a picture of yourself into a work of art that actually says something.

This is a 6-week course that will help students study in multiple ways to create a self-portrait painting.

$20; $15 Members

HMA Member Partner Hickory Yoga and Wellness will lead a yoga class in our galleries on Friday mornings from 9-10 AM, before the museum opens to the public. Come enjoy a moment of quiet surrounded by beautiful art in a class designed for all skill levels. Explore different styles and yogic themes- this is a great way to expand your awareness and knowledge of this ancient healing art and enjoy Hickory Museum of Art with a different perspective! Yoga mats are provided.

November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, & 15
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

November 4th, 11th, 18th, and December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
$150; $125 Members

Paint, Play & Create: A 6-Week Painting Adventure

Over the course of six weeks, students will jump into a colorful painting adventure where they can experiment, discover, and build confidence as young artists. Through watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture, layering, pattern, and composition while creating their own unique works of art. Each week introduces new materials and techniques, encouraging students to try something new, make creative choices, and discover that there is more than one way to make a great painting.

Most importantly, this class is about giving children the freedom to explore their imagination and express their ideas through art. Students will learn to trust their creative instincts, solve artistic problems, and take pride in their individual choices. By the end of the six weeks, each student will have created a collection of original paintings while developing new skills, greater confidence, and an understanding that mistakes and experimentation are an important part of the creative process.

Week 1: Watercolor Wonderlands

Introduce watercolor basics: loading the brush, water-to-paint ratios, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing. Students create an imaginative landscape—perhaps a magical forest, outer space, underwater world, or fantasy place.

Week 2: Underwater Worlds

Explore transparent layers and blending. Students create colorful underwater scenes with fish, coral, sea plants, bubbles, and other creatures. This gives them a chance to experiment with watercolor without worrying about making things "realistic."

Week 3: Colorful Creatures

Move into tempera paint. Introduce primary/secondary colors and mixing. Students invent an animal by combining different shapes and features, then paint it with bold colors.

Week 4: Painted Garden

Explore texture and mark-making. Students experiment with different brushes and unconventional tools—sponges, cotton swabs, cardboard, fingers, etc.—to create flowers and plants. They can build an entire imaginary garden.

Week 5: Mini Masterpieces

Introduce acrylic paint and the idea of working in layers. Students paint a simple still life or landscape. This is a good week to talk about foreground, middle ground, and background in an age-appropriate way.

Week 6: My Big Painting

Students get more independence. They choose what they want to paint and use techniques from the previous five weeks.

*Dual Language provided and encouraged!

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

November 5th, 12th, 19th, and December 3rd, 10th, and 17th

$150 | $125 Members

Self-Portrait: More Than a Face

What does a portrait say about you beyond what you look like? In this hands-on painting experience, students will explore self-portraiture as a way to express personality, identity, mood, and personal style. Students will learn the fundamentals of portrait painting, including proportion, facial features, color mixing, value, light, and shadow, while experimenting with techniques that allow their individual artistic voices to come through.

Students can move beyond a traditional, realistic portrait by making intentional choices about color, composition, background, expression, and symbolism. Whether bold and graphic, subtle and realistic, or completely unexpected, each painting becomes an opportunity to show a different side of themselves. Come ready to experiment, take creative risks, and turn a picture of yourself into a work of art that actually says something.

This is a 6-week course that will help students study in multiple ways to create a self-portrait painting.

$20; $15 Members

HMA Member Partner Hickory Yoga and Wellness will lead a yoga class in our galleries on Friday mornings from 9-10 AM, before the museum opens to the public. Come enjoy a moment of quiet surrounded by beautiful art in a class designed for all skill levels. Explore different styles and yogic themes- this is a great way to expand your awareness and knowledge of this ancient healing art and enjoy Hickory Museum of Art with a different perspective! Yoga mats are provided.

Tuesdays: January 5th, 12th, 19th
$100; $75 Members

We will build on the skills learned in watercolor basics by painting landscapes, buildings, and still life. We will be painting mostly from photos, but will also try some fun exercises by painting objects from life. In the final session, you will create a painting from your own photo.

The students are asked to provide their own watercolor paper (Arches 140lb cold press is recommended), paper towels, and a substrate to tape the watercolor paper onto. (The most common substrate Susan has used is foam core.) The brushes, paint, tape, and other odds and ends will be provided so you are not required to bring these.

Susan has been a watercolor artist for more than 30 years. She paints in the studio from photographs and also outdoors as a participant in plein air events in western North Carolina. Susan has also been fortunate to paint outdoors in Italy and Ireland.

Susan Grant Bio

Type of Art:
Watercolor and Gouache Painting

Artist Statement:
Even with my logical, mathematical nature that led to an engineering degree, I have loved art for as long as I can remember. I fell in love with watercolor painting over 30 years ago. My engineering background naturally leads into my realistic style of painting; I particularly enjoy painting animals, especially capturing the personality of a pet, a loved member of the family. When participating in plein-air events, I am drawn toward architectural subjects, again a nod to my engineering background. (Plein air is a French term that means to leave the studio and paint outdoors from life.) My medium of choice is transparent watercolor for the fresh, clean colors that result from building layers of “washes” onto the paper. However, I have also discovered that gouache (opaque watercolor) with its rich, saturated color, can also result in striking pieces.

Art Education:

• 2018 & 2019: Portrait painting classes with Kay Robb

• 2017 & 2018: 5-day plein-air workshop in Ireland

• 2013: “A Non-Traditional Approach to Watercolor”, 2-day workshop with Kate Worm

• 2006, 2007 & 2016: “Painting the Tuscan Landscape”, 7-day plein-air workshops with Jean Cauthen in Italy

• 2004: “Painting the Cityscape” plein-air workshop with Kate Worm

• 2002: 5-day workshop with nationally recognized watercolorist Marilyn Hughey Phillis

• 2001: “Find Your Direction,” 5-day workshop with nationally recognized watercolorist Skip Lawrence

• 2000: “Traditional Watercolor”, 3-day workshop with nationally recognized watercolorist Joe Miller

• 1989-present: Multiple instructors in western NC, mainly through Catawba Valley Community College

Affiliations:

• Signature member of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina

• Member/officer of Foothills Painter

Image provided by Susan Grant - Catawba River

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$20; $15 Members

HMA Member Partner Hickory Yoga and Wellness will lead a yoga class in our galleries on Friday mornings from 9-10 AM, before the museum opens to the public. Come enjoy a moment of quiet surrounded by beautiful art in a class designed for all skill levels. Explore different styles and yogic themes- this is a great way to expand your awareness and knowledge of this ancient healing art and enjoy Hickory Museum of Art with a different perspective! Yoga mats are provided.

Moretz Boardroom on the SALT Block
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Coffee in the Coe returns to HMA!

Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for coffee, conversation, and the latest HMA news as we settle into our newly transformed home. Hear updates on upcoming exhibitions, programs, and events, ask questions, and connect with fellow members and friends of HMA.

Whether you're catching up after our grand reopening or joining us for the first time, we hope you'll pull up a chair and be part of the conversation!

Tuesdays, October 20, 27, & November 3
$100; $75 Members

We will build on the skills learned in watercolor basics by painting landscapes, buildings, and still life. We will be painting mostly from photos, but will also try some fun exercises by painting objects from life. In the final session, you will create a painting from your own photo.

The students are asked to provide their own watercolor paper (Arches 140lb cold press is recommended), paper towels, and a substrate to tape the watercolor paper onto. (The most common substrate Susan has used is foam core.) The brushes, paint, tape, and other odds and ends will be provided so you are not required to bring these.

Susan has been a watercolor artist for more than 30 years. She paints in the studio from photographs and also outdoors as a participant in plein air events in western North Carolina. Susan has also been fortunate to paint outdoors in Italy and Ireland.

Susan Grant Bio

Type of Art:
Watercolor and Gouache Painting

Artist Statement:
Even with my logical, mathematical nature that led to an engineering degree, I have loved art for as long as I can remember. I fell in love with watercolor painting over 30 years ago. My engineering background naturally leads into my realistic style of painting; I particularly enjoy painting animals, especially capturing the personality of a pet, a loved member of the family. When participating in plein-air events, I am drawn toward architectural subjects, again a nod to my engineering background. (Plein air is a French term that means to leave the studio and paint outdoors from life.) My medium of choice is transparent watercolor for the fresh, clean colors that result from building layers of “washes” onto the paper. However, I have also discovered that gouache (opaque watercolor) with its rich, saturated color, can also result in striking pieces.

Art Education:

• 2018 & 2019: Portrait painting classes with Kay Robb

• 2017 & 2018: 5-day plein-air workshop in Ireland

• 2013: “A Non-Traditional Approach to Watercolor”, 2-day workshop with Kate Worm

• 2006, 2007 & 2016: “Painting the Tuscan Landscape”, 7-day plein-air workshops with Jean Cauthen in Italy

• 2004: “Painting the Cityscape” plein-air workshop with Kate Worm

• 2002: 5-day workshop with nationally recognized watercolorist Marilyn Hughey Phillis

• 2001: “Find Your Direction,” 5-day workshop with nationally recognized watercolorist Skip Lawrence

• 2000: “Traditional Watercolor”, 3-day workshop with nationally recognized watercolorist Joe Miller

• 1989-present: Multiple instructors in western NC, mainly through Catawba Valley Community College

Affiliations:

• Signature member of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina

• Member/officer of Foothills Painter

Image provided by Susan Grant - Catawba River

Tuesdays: January 5th, 12th, & 19th
$100; $75 Members

We will build on the skills learned in watercolor basics by painting landscapes, buildings, and still life. We will be painting mostly from photos, but will also try some fun exercises by painting objects from life. In the final session, you will create a painting from your own photo.

The students are asked to provide their own watercolor paper (Arches 140lb cold press is recommended), paper towels, and a substrate to tape the watercolor paper onto. (The most common substrate Susan has used is foam core.) The brushes, paint, tape, and other odds and ends will be provided so you are not required to bring these.

Susan has been a watercolor artist for more than 30 years. She paints in the studio from photographs and also outdoors as a participant in plein air events in western North Carolina. Susan has also been fortunate to paint outdoors in Italy and Ireland.

Susan Grant Bio

Type of Art:
Watercolor and Gouache Painting

Artist Statement:
Even with my logical, mathematical nature that led to an engineering degree, I have loved art for as long as I can remember. I fell in love with watercolor painting over 30 years ago. My engineering background naturally leads into my realistic style of painting; I particularly enjoy painting animals, especially capturing the personality of a pet, a loved member of the family. When participating in plein-air events, I am drawn toward architectural subjects, again a nod to my engineering background. (Plein air is a French term that means to leave the studio and paint outdoors from life.) My medium of choice is transparent watercolor for the fresh, clean colors that result from building layers of “washes” onto the paper. However, I have also discovered that gouache (opaque watercolor) with its rich, saturated color, can also result in striking pieces.

Art Education:

• 2018 & 2019: Portrait painting classes with Kay Robb

• 2017 & 2018: 5-day plein-air workshop in Ireland

• 2013: “A Non-Traditional Approach to Watercolor”, 2-day workshop with Kate Worm

• 2006, 2007 & 2016: “Painting the Tuscan Landscape”, 7-day plein-air workshops with Jean Cauthen in Italy

• 2004: “Painting the Cityscape” plein-air workshop with Kate Worm

• 2002: 5-day workshop with nationally recognized watercolorist Marilyn Hughey Phillis

• 2001: “Find Your Direction,” 5-day workshop with nationally recognized watercolorist Skip Lawrence

• 2000: “Traditional Watercolor”, 3-day workshop with nationally recognized watercolorist Joe Miller

• 1989-present: Multiple instructors in western NC, mainly through Catawba Valley Community College

Affiliations:

• Signature member of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina

• Member/officer of Foothills Painter

Image provided by Susan Grant - Catawba River

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Coffee in the Coe returns to HMA!

Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for coffee, conversation, and the latest HMA news as we settle into our newly transformed home. Hear updates on upcoming exhibitions, programs, and events, ask questions, and connect with fellow members and friends of HMA.

Whether you're catching up after our grand reopening or joining us for the first time, we hope you'll pull up a chair and be part of the conversation!

Moretz Boardroom on the SALT Block
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Moretz Boardroom on the SALT Block
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $75 Members

$100; $75 Members

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

Moretz Boardroom on the SALT Block
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.

Moretz Boardroom on the SALT Block
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.

Moretz Boardroom on the SALT Block
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.