Studio Saturdays at BRAHM – Comic Art

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

In this month's workshop for tween/teens, led by BRAHM Educational Center Director Jennifer Garonzik and Appalachian State University’s comic-book professor Craig Fischer, explore how comics’ mix of words and pictures can tell any story.

Registration Required

Sit & Stitch at BRAHM

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and workshop with the group! Bring friends or make new ones.

Ready to start a new project? Why not try some winter weather items for folks heavily affected by the storm?

Free

Contra Dance at the American Legion Hall

American Legion Hall Wallingford Street, Blowing Rock, NC

No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable, low heeled shoes and dress in layers. New dancers are always welcome. We have a New Dancers’ Workshop before each dance.

$8 – $20

Blowing Rock WinterFest

Blowing Rock WinterFest Downtown, Blowing Rock, United States

Don't hibernate- celebrate! Join the entire village of Blowing Rock as we celebrate the fun side of winter! Lots of entertainment for all, from the icy Polar Bear Plunge to the Chili Challenge. Many events are free to attend, some are ticketed.

Tickets vary

Anna Buckner & Other Myths Artist Talk at BRAHM

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join BRAHM for an fun and engaging event with exhibiting artist Anna Buckner & BRAHM Curator of Exhibitions & Collections, Ian Gabriel Wilson. This program will be one part cocktail party, one part artist talk, and one part gallery tour.

$8.00

Children’s Council Gingerbread Building at Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC

Head over to Chetola Resort on Friday, January 24th, 2025 between 12-7pm and create your Gingerbread House Masterpiece! Kits are $25 a piece with extra supplies available for sale the day of the event.

$25

Patio Pop-Up with Local Artists at Storie Street Grille

Storie Street Grille 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Storie Street Grille and Sidecar Bar are pulling out all of the stops for WinterFest this year! On Friday, January 24 from 4-7 they will be serving Hot Chocolate and hot chocolate Bombs, have a WinterFest cocktail, the Sangria Toddy, have local artists selling their art, and have a wine sale!

Free Entry

Cork & Canvas at BRAHM

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Arthur Lismer’s “A Clear Winter." Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. A trained instructor will lead you step-by-step.

$50

WinterFest After Dark

Main Street 1094 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Free to attend, stores will be open late, venues will have local musicians, and bars will be serving specialty cocktails. Stroll around the picturesque Main Street of Blowing Rock and enjoy the festive atmosphere!

Free Entry

Blowing Rock WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge

Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC

The Polar Bear Plunge takes place at Chetola Resort every year. The brave of heart dress up and plunge into the lake to support the charity of their choice. It is free entry to watch and costs $35.00 to plunge.

$35.00

Cork & Canvas at BRAHM

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Arthur Lismer’s “A Clear Winter." Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. A trained instructor will lead you step-by-step.