Upcoming Workshops
Explore the exciting world of creative art workshops at BMCA! Our programs are designed to inspire and engage participants of all skill levels. Discover the joy of painting, dance, and more, all while learning from passionate and skilled instructors. Sign up today for our creative art workshops and unlock your creative potential!
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Forage to Fiber:
Local Mushroom & Lichen Natural Dyeing Workshop
Led by Jon-Delia
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Saturday, October 17th • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pay-What-You-Want: $35 - $85
Discover the hidden colors of Southern Appalachia in this hands-on natural dye workshop! Join us in Western North Carolina to learn how to forage, identify, and extract vibrant, eco-friendly dyes from local mushrooms and lichens.
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We’ll start with guided foraging tips, mushroom identification basics, and an introduction to natural plant and fungi dyes. Then, you’ll dive into hands-on fiber dyeing using wild-harvested WNC mushrooms and lichens to create unique, naturally dyed wool. Perfect for fiber artists, foragers, and nature lovers of all skill levels!
Unlock your musical potential this fall at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with Foundations of Music Theory for Singers and Musicians, taught by local musician Cary Fridley. Whether you are a vocalist wanting to read sheet music with confidence or an instrumentalist looking to deepen your understanding of the songs you play, this four-week interactive workshop will give you the essential tools to build a strong theoretical foundation.
Throughout November, Cary will guide you through the core mechanics of music theory and demystify traditional notation, helping you effortlessly navigate scores and sheet music. You will practice sight-reading and engage in ear training techniques to help you hear, play, and recognize different pitch intervals both by ear and on the page.
Classes meet on Tuesdays, November 3 through November 24, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Tuition is $80 per student. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today to take the next step in your musical journey!
An Artful Journey
A Morning of Art, Conversations, and Gourmet TReats with Julianna Caro
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Fridays, 10:30am-12pm
$25 per lecture (refreshments included)
Aug 28 • The Masterpieces that Shaped America
Sept 25 • Marcel Duchamp at MoMA, New York
Nov 20 • Georgia O'Keeffe: Architecture at the Detroit Institute of Art
Join art historian Julianna Caro at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts for An Artful Journey, a vibrant morning lecture series exploring global art history, iconic movements, and local cultural heritage. Enjoy coffee, pastries, and lively conversation with fellow art lovers, followed by an inspiring presentation. Come curious, leave inspired!
This class will introduce you to the ancient art form of mosaics through the creation of your own, unique heart-shaped mosaic stepping stone. In the first session, you will learn the basics of mosaic design, select and cut/break tessere (ceramic tiles, plates and other materials) and adhere them to your concrete stepping stone. In the second session, you will learn how to grout your piece and will have a number of colors of grout to choose from. After just two sessions you will leave with a beautiful mosaic heart-shaped stepping stone for outdoor use and the knowledge to make mosaics on a number of substrates. See Michelle’s general guidelines and links for mosaics here.
Custom Wedding Dances
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Ages 18+
$200 for three 55-minute lessons
Imagine a custom wedding dance to the song and style of your choice. Make a lasting impression for your first dance as newlyweds. You are in good hands with over 25 years of teaching and choreography experience.
Use all three lessons for you and your partner or two for you and one for your friends and family so everybody looks good on the dance floor.
Contact the BMCA office to learn more!
About the Instructor
Originally from San Bernardino, California Justin began dancing at the age of 7. He grew up competing on the east coast and west coast winning national awards along the way. After high school he was a professional dancer for the cruise line industry for 6 years; working for Holland America, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean. During that time he was dance captain and company manager of up to 16 cast members. Justin performed in shows featuring themes from Las Vegas to Broadway where he traveled the globe. On land, Justin has worked for Arthur Murray International teaching and competing in the genre of ballroom, he was trained by world-winning international Latin and Smooth champions. Justin is certified in tap and jazz through Dance Masters of America. He has choreographed high school and community theatre, judged show choir and dance competitions and most recently he is working with Hickory Community Theatre last season. Justin is currently a doctor of physical therapy and is working towards blending the art and science of human movement.