Upcoming Events
4/1-5/15 Annual Student Extravaganza
The Stokes County Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of its annual Spring Art Extravaganza, displaying work by the students of Stokes County Schools.High School students will exhibit their original art in the Apple Gallery from April 1-May 15, 2025. Students from the elementary and middle schools of Stokes County will exhibit their…
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5/15 Trivia Night
Trivia NightThursday, May 15, 2025 | 6:30pm Free event | All Ages Welcome Dinner Menu: Food Lion of Walnut Cover is sponsoring. Dessert will be included. Meal provided complimentary for Donations | NC Beer & Wine proceeds benefit “Stokes Arts Scholarship” Fund Bring a team or join one on location! The Arts Place of Stokes502…
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5/16 – 6/30 Kenneth Laird Exhibit
The Stokes County Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibit of originalpaintings by artist Kenneth Laird in the Apple Gallery. A meet and greet is scheduled forSaturday, May 24 from 4:30pm-6:00pm in the Apple Gallery of the Stokes County Arts Council500 Main Street Danbury, NC. By merging traditional painting techniques with…
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5/16 School House Rock Auditions
AUDITIONS!The Stokes County Arts Council Presents:School House Rock Live! Friday, May 16 @ 4:30PM – 7:00PM The Arts Place of Stokes502 Main Street, Danbury, NC Auditions are open to actors 10 and up. Bring with you, 16 bars of any song. Sides will be provided day of. Preregistration is not required but recommended. Video audition…
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5/23 Paranormal Experience Investigations
Paranormal Experience Investigations Friday May 23rd, 2025Scaredy Cat Investigation 7:00PM – 10:00PMExtreme Investigation 11:00PM – 2:00AM The Arts Place of Stokes500 Main St.Danbury, NC 27016 $35 Per personAge Requirement 16+8 People Per Investigation This is a chance for you to investigate a historic location in Danbury, N.C., with the Stokes County Paranormal team. This event…
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5/24 Paranormal Experience Investigation
Paranormal Experience Investigations Saturday May 24th, 2025Scaredy Cat Investigation 7:00PM – 10:00PMExtreme Investigation 11:00PM – 2:00AM The Old Danbury Courthouse100 Courthouse CirDanbury, NC 27016 $35 Per personAge Requirement 16+8 People Per Investigation This is a chance for you to investigate a historic location in Danbury, N.C., with the Stokes County Paranormal team. This event will…
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5/30 Double Feature Investigation
Paranormal Experience Investigations: Double Feature Friday May 30th, 20259:00 PM – 3:00 AM The Arts Place of Stokes500 Main St., Danbury, NC 27016 $65 Per personAge Requirement 16+8 People Per Investigation This is a chance for you to investigate two of the most haunted historic locations in Danbury, N.C., with the Stokes County Paranormal team.…
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5/31 Girl of the Holler
Girl of the Holler by Christina Boyd HollandA One Woman Show A memoir show about a woman growing up in a small town in Appalachia with mental health issues and her relationship with her moonshiner father. For Mature Audiences OnlyFunny and Poignant, Girl of the Holler runs about 1 hour Saturday May 31st @ 6PMAdmission…
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3/13, 4/10, 5/8, & 6/12 Come Hear Stokes
Come Hear Stokes: Thursday Songwriter SeriesHosted by Laurelyn Dossett Entry $10No advance tix required7:00 pm -9:00 pm Thursday, Mar 13 Caleb Caudle and Laurelyn DossettThursday, April 10 Anna Mertson and Josh SheltonThursday, May 8 Alicia Bullard (Full Band)Thursday, June 12 Jacob Harbour & Sarah Sophia Arts Place of Stokes502 Main StreetDanbury, NC Call 336-593-8159 for…
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5/6 & 5/13 May Intro to Crochet I
Intro to Crochet I with Janeise Harmon Tuesday May 6th & 13th6:00PM-7:30PM Ages 14 & up$46 per person-materials includedLimited to 8 students This class is for beginners and can also be great for those in need of a refresher class. We’ll start with foundation terminology and an introduction to the basic stitches of crochet. We’ll…
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5/20 & 5/27 May Intro to Crochet II
Intro to Crochet II with Janeise Harmon Tuesday May 20th & 27th6:00PM-7:30PM $46 per person-Materials includedAges 14 & upLimited to 8 students This class is for beginners and can also be great for those in need of a refresher class. We’ll start with foundation terminology and an introduction to the basic stitches of crochet. The…
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5/21, 5/28, & 6/4 Commemorative Weaving
Commemorative Weaving on a Simple Loom with Janeise Harmon Wednesday May 21, 28, June 46:00PM-7:45PM Ages 14 & up$68 per person all materials includedMax 15 students Participants are encouraged to select a memory, place, or person they wish to commemorate. They will then be guided to think creatively about how they can best use mixed…
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5/22 & 5/29 Intro to Knitting I
Intro to Knitting I with Janeise Harmon Thursday May 22nd & 29th6:00PM-7:30PM Ages 14 and up$49 per person, materials includedLimited to 8 students This class is for beginners and can also be great for those in need of a refresher class. We’ll start with foundation terminology and an introduction to casting on, knitting, purling, and…
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5/24 Ice Cream Bowl Pottery Workshop
Ice Cream Bowl Pottery Bowl Workshop with Kathy Stanley Saturday May 24th10am-1pm $60 per person / all materials includedMax 12 students Each student will make a set of 2 Ice Cream BowlsPieces will be bisque fired, then glazed in your choice of color and ready for pick up in 3-4 weeks. The Arts Place of…
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5/31 Youth Intro to Weaving
Youth Class- Intro to Weaving with Janeise Harmon Saturday May 31st12:30pm-1:45pm $10-materials includedAges 8-14Limited to 12 students This class is a great introduction to weaving. We’ll weave a simple wall hanging using mixed materials that will include colorful yarns, roving, and fabric scraps. Participants will learn basic weaving terminology and techniques. Creative expressions is encouraged!…
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5/31 & 6/14 Intro to Knitting II
Intro to Knitting II with Janeise Harmon Saturday May 31st & June 14th (note that these Saturdays are not consecutive)2:00PM-3:30PM Ages 14 & up$49 per person materials includedLimited to 8 students This class is for beginners and can also be great for those in need of a refresher class. Let’s make a drawstring pouch! We’ll…
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6/11, 6/18, & 6/25 June-Intro to Twining
Intro to Twining with Janeise Harmon Wednesday’s-June 11th, 18th, 25th6:00PM-8:00PM $78 per person-materials includedAges 14 & upLimited to 10 students Twining is an ancient (10,000 years old!) technique of weaving that has been used in Appalachia the past 200 years to make heirloom quality rag rugs, table mats, and more that are both beautiful and…
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6/16, 6/23, & 6/30 June-Crochet a Bucket Hat
Crochet a Bucket Hat with Janeise Harmon (Advanced Beginner) Monday’s June 16th, 23rd, 30th2:00PM-3:30PM $64 per person-all materials includedAges 14 & upLimited to 8 students This bucket hat is a wonderful summer accessory! The fabric is flexible and easy to pack in a bag or a suitcase, yet the brim is sturdy enough to turn…
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6/17 & 6/24 Intro to Crochet I
Intro to Crochet I with Janeise Harmon Tuesday June 17th & 24th2:00PM-3:30PM Ages 14 & up$46 per person-materials includedLimited to 8 students This class is for beginners and can also be great for those in need of a refresher class. We’ll start with foundation terminology and an introduction to the basic stitches of crochet. We’ll…
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6/21 June-Indigo Shibori
Indigo Shibori with Jennifer Reis Saturday June 21st12:30PM-3:30Pm $80 per person-materials includedAges 18 & upLimited to 15 students Experience the magic of natural dyeing with indigo! Participants will learn: how to prepare the dye vat techniques of binding, stitching, clamping, and other patternmaking options the dye process itself final preparation of finished products Everyone will…
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Starting 3/8 Works In Progress
Weekly Fiber Arts Gathering Starts March 8thSaturdays, 10am – 12pm The Gypsy Hollingsworth Fiber Arts ProgramKnitting, Spinning, Needle Felting, Crocheting, Weaving, Rug Hooking, Embroidery, Quilting, All Fiber Arts!!! Join us for our weekly fiber arts gathering… we’re calling it Works In Progress. All types of fiber arts are welcome, all skill levels are welcome. Bring…
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