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!
Block Printing Holiday Cards
with Stephanie Groshelle
Saturday, November 15th
10am-2pm
Cost: $80 (supplies included)
Unleash your creativity this holiday season! From envisioning and designing a carving-friendly image, to crafting your own printing plate and producing stunning prints, Stephanie will guide you every step of the way. Whether you're a complete beginner or have dabbled in printmaking before, this workshop offers a perfect blend of technique, personal expression, and holiday cheer. Don't miss the chance to create heartfelt, handmade cards that reflect your unique style and celebrate the season's spirit.
An Artful Journey
A morning of Art, Conversation, and gourmet treats
Fridays, 10:30am - 12pm
$25 per lecture, refreshments included
Sept 5
Van Gogh and Cezanne in the South of France
Oct 3
Ruth Asawa Retrospective at SF MoMA
Nov 21
Fra Angelico at the Strozzi Palace in Florence, Italy
Learn about some of the best art exhibitions of 2025. Each Artful Journey program will begin with a delightful morning drink and homemade pastry followed by an inspiring lecture and discussion with art historian and curator Julianna Caro.
Julianna Caro is an art historian, museum educator, and curator based in Asheville. With her company, The Artisan Tour by Julianna, she leads week-long excursions to Italy and local art and food tours. For more about Julianna, visit www.theartisantour.com.
Creative Writing Essentials
led by Shelby Wardlaw
Mondays, February 2, 9, 16, & 23
5-6:30pm
Tuition: $150
Do you have a story to tell? Do you scribble ideas down on napkins and notecards? Have you always felt the urge to write, but are unsure how to get started? In this fun and dynamic class, students will learn the essentials of masterful storytelling. Each class will include a craft talk, a mentor text, free writing prompts and time for sharing written work.
By the end of four weeks, you will know:
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How to mine your memories for inspiration
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How to get past mental blocks
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How to build complex, believable characters
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How to tie characters to setting
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How to enhance your plot through an understanding of place
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How to craft catchy dialogue that draws the reader in
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Plus you’ll leave with four weeks’ worth of free writes, prompts, and story ideas to get your
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writing projects going.
Excellent for beginners, intermediate students, or anyone who just needs a focused setting to kick start their creative work.
Shelby Wardlaw is a writer, teacher, and translator. She holds an M.F.A. in Fiction from
Columbia University and currently teaches in the Writing Program at Rutgers University. Her fiction, non-fiction and Russian poetry translations have appeared in Drafthorse, Interim, Northwest Review, Hunger Mountain, iō Literary Journal, Philadelphia Stories, hex literary, Vassar Review, and the Neon Door Literary Exhibit. In the spring of 2020, she won Honorable mention in the Pigeon Pages Fiction Contest. She was a Finalist for the 2021 Salamander Fiction Prize and the 2021 McGlinn Prize for Fiction and was selected as one of the top five finalists in The Writer magazine’s 2020 Fall Short Story Contest. In 2022, her story “Papaya Erectus” was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Praised by The Writer editorial staff as a “stunningly talented writer,” Shelby is now working on her first novel.
Valentine's Heart Mosaic Stepping Stones
led by Michelle Bettencourt
Saturday, February 7th • 1:00-4:00pm
Sunday, February 8th • 1:00-3:00pm
Tuition $80 (supplies included)
Ages 12 and up
Ready for some color in your yard? 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
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.