In Person.
Art on Tap
Take a break from the studio or stage and join other creatives for fellowship, networking, and creative time.
Open space will be available for those who choose to work on their craft.
Come enjoy good food, drinks, music, and conversation from 4-6pm
First Thursdays at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
Join us for First Thursdays at the Cultural Center on Thursday!
Spend your evening celebrating Southwest Virginia’s culture with live music from The Crooked Road, artisan demonstrations from ‘Round the Mountain artists, and a delicious $10 dinner plate available for purchase.
Enjoy an evening of local flavors, handmade traditions, and community connection. We hope to see you there!
First Thursdays at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
Join us for First Thursdays at the Cultural Center on Thursday!
Spend your evening celebrating Southwest Virginia’s culture with live music from The Crooked Road, artisan demonstrations from ‘Round the Mountain artists, and a delicious $10 dinner plate available for purchase.
Enjoy an evening of local flavors, handmade traditions, and community connection. We hope to see you there!
Art on Tap
Take a break from the studio or stage and join other creatives for fellowship, networking, and creative time.
Open space will be available for those who choose to work on their craft.
Come enjoy good food, drinks, music, and conversation from 4-6pm
First Thursdays at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
Join us for First Thursdays at the Cultural Center on Thursday!
Spend your evening celebrating Southwest Virginia’s culture with live music from The Crooked Road, artisan demonstrations from ‘Round the Mountain artists, and a delicious $10 dinner plate available for purchase.
Enjoy an evening of local flavors, handmade traditions, and community connection. We hope to see you there!
Art on Tap
Take a break from the studio or stage and join other creatives for fellowship, networking, and creative time.
Open space will be available for those who choose to work on their craft.
Come enjoy good food, drinks, music, and conversation from 4-6pm
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Laurel Ridge Studios will be vending at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands!
Harrah's Cherokee Center – Asheville
Presented by the Southern Highland Craft Guild
First Thursdays at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
Join us for First Thursdays at the Cultural Center on Thursday!
Spend your evening celebrating Southwest Virginia’s culture with live music from The Crooked Road, artisan demonstrations from ‘Round the Mountain artists, and a delicious $10 dinner plate available for purchase.
Enjoy an evening of local flavors, handmade traditions, and community connection. We hope to see you there!
Art on Tap
Take a break from the studio or stage and join other creatives for fellowship, networking, and creative time.
Open space will be available for those who choose to work on their craft.
Come enjoy good food, drinks, music, and conversation from 4-6pm
First Thursdays at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
Join us for First Thursdays at the Cultural Center on Thursday!
Spend your evening celebrating Southwest Virginia’s culture with live music from The Crooked Road, artisan demonstrations from ‘Round the Mountain artists, and a delicious $10 dinner plate available for purchase.
Enjoy an evening of local flavors, handmade traditions, and community connection. We hope to see you there!
Yuletide Night Market
The Appalassies are hosting our Yuletide Market for our third year at Seven Sisters Brewery!
Join us for holiday shopping, live music, and locally brewed beer! This event will be taking place before, during, and after Wytheville’s Christmas parade.
Ann and Amy Lough will be playing traditional music on hammered and mountain dulcimer to set the holiday mood, from 3 – 6pm. You really don’t want to miss this show!
Art on Tap
Take a break from the studio or stage and join other creatives for fellowship, networking, and creative time.
Open space will be available for those who choose to work on their craft.
Come enjoy good food, drinks, music, and conversation from 4-6pm
Great American State Fair
Laurel RIdge Studios is going to the Great American State Fair!
Art on Tap
Take a break from the studio or stage and join other creatives for fellowship, networking, and creative time.
Open space will be available for those who choose to work on their craft.
Come enjoy good food, drinks, music, and conversation from 4-6pm
First Thursdays at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
Join us for First Thursdays at the Cultural Center on Thursday!
Spend your evening celebrating Southwest Virginia’s culture with live music from The Crooked Road, artisan demonstrations from ‘Round the Mountain artists, and a delicious $10 dinner plate available for purchase.
Enjoy an evening of local flavors, handmade traditions, and community connection. We hope to see you there!
Turkey Wing Whisk and Cake Tester Making
Sign up HERE
Sunday, May 17 , 2026
2-4PM
Reynolds Homestead
463 Homestead LN
Critz, VA 24082
Learn how to make a functional, hand whisk broom with Erin Simons of Laurel Ridge Studios. In this workshop you will learn traditional broom making techniques required to craft one turkey wing whisk broom and one cake tester. Crafted to create a fan shape, Turkey Wing Whisks are great tools for cleaning all types of areas: desks, kitchen tables, workbenches, fireplaces, and more! Cake Testers are made from the cut off, so that no material is wasted.
Broomcorn, a variety of sorghum, is the essential natural material for household cleaning because it is delicate enough to catch hair and smaller debris while being strong enough to bend without breaking. We will discuss broom folklore, history, and care for longevity.
* Please keep in mind, broom making requires manual dexterity in both hands and feet. Participants should feel comfortable using a blunt knife and lighter. This workshop is considered beginner to medium level friendly and is for participants 13 and older. All materials and tools will be provided.
Class Length: 90 minutes
Class Minimum: 8
Class Maximum: 12
Art on Tap
Always the first Sunday of the month! Art on Tap at Seven Sisters Brewery on Main St. in Wytheville, VA along with music provided by Jim Lloyd and Friends.
The only expectation is for you to have a good time!
Come enjoy good food, drinks, music, and conversation from 4-6pm
Come Celebrate Lavender Conference
Broom Making Workshops, Demonstrations, an Wholesale Ordering
Art on Tap
Bring your ideas, your creativity, and your community spirit, and let’s make something beautiful together.
Take a break from the studio, stage, or office and join other creatives for an evening of fellowship, networking, and inspiration. Whether you are looking to connect with fellow artists or carve out some dedicated time to work on your craft, this space is for you!
2nd Annual Yuletide Night Market
Come join the Appa-Lassie's for a night of mischief and art at Seven Sisters Brewery in Wytheville, VA.
John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival
2025 John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival