Art In Motion National Juried Exhibition has been cancelled

Intermediate Acrylic Painting

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

This hands-on class taught by Lori Stetson is designed for students who have completed the level one class or who have basic painting experience and wish to further develop their skills. It is also a good refresher for artists who have been ...

Figure Drawing Class with Robert Keith

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This 4-week, 3-hour class will focus solely on the accurate portrayal of the human figure. Students will work with live figure models in various poses in order to hone skills in sighting, proportion, structure, planes & forms, blocking in, ...

Mitchell Bond's Strengthen & Restore Yoga

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Class is offered every Monday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM in the Braaten Gallery.

Pottery Basics with Kim Clarke

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Ready to try your hand at the potter’s wheel and handbuilding? There will be helpful demonstrations and lots of hands-on time in this session. You will be learning the basics of wheel throwing, hand building, and surface decoration in this fun ...

Mosaics: Open Studio Time

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

This is time for those who want to work in a classroom environment, build their skills, and receive occasional additional instruction while working on their own individual projects. Tools not in use will be available, otherwise students should ...

Let's Get This Show On The Road!

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The students will put together a one act play in all its parts: acting, costuming, creating props and scenery. They will perform at the end of the class. For youth from age 7-18 years! Tuesdays from March 5-April 23rd, 5-6:30pm. ...

Introduction to Oil & Acrylic Painting

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This 6-week, 2-hour class will focus on basic painting techniques and applications. For ages 15+! Skills learned in this class will include: · Understanding color including how to mix, match, portray distance, size, light & shadow · ...

Tai Chi with Scott Larson

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Come learn the healthy art of Tai Chi. Beijing certified instructor Scott Larson gently students through Tai Chi concepts, qigong, the beautiful flowing 24 movement hunyuan choreography and more! Tuesdays from March 5th - March 28th Dress ...

Beginner Yoga Series for Every Body!

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

n this 6 week yoga beginner series, we will: - Focus on the Foundations Yoga - Introduce proper body alignment - Explore Pranayama (Breath Work) - Move at a slower pace to develop safe and comfortable foundational poses - Introduce the use of props,

Slow Flow Yoga with Ellen

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Slow Flow Yoga moves slowly and mindfully.

Mosaics Basics | Evening Class

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn the basics of mosaic design, different materials, several methods of construction, cutting glass and porcelain tiles, and explore options for various types of projects. $35 supply fee due to instructor at first class. Thursdays from April ...

Mosaics: Open Studio Time

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

This is time for those who want to work in a classroom environment, build their skills, and receive occasional additional instruction while working on their own individual projects. Tools not in use will be available, otherwise students should ...

Woodsy Felt Vessels: Inspired by Nature

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

In this inspiring workshop, we will create fabulous felt vessels resembling a woodsy forest floor. Drawing inspiration from the organic shapes, textures, and colors found in the natural environment, we will explore various felting techniques, layering colo

Felt Cloche Hats Workshop

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come learn the basics of wet-felting, or expand your knowledge, as we create beautiful felt Cloche style hats (see photo). You will love the artistic possibilities, with functionality as an added bonus. By the end of this class, you will have created a ...

Intermediate Acrylic Painting

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

This hands-on class taught by Lori Stetson is designed for students who have completed the level one class or who have basic painting experience and wish to further develop their skills. It is also a good refresher for artists who have been ...

Figure Drawing Class with Robert Keith

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This 4-week, 3-hour class will focus solely on the accurate portrayal of the human figure. Students will work with live figure models in various poses in order to hone skills in sighting, proportion, structure, planes & forms, blocking in, ...

Mitchell Bond's Strengthen & Restore Yoga

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Class is offered every Monday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM in the Braaten Gallery.

Pottery Basics with Kim Clarke

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Ready to try your hand at the potter’s wheel and handbuilding? There will be helpful demonstrations and lots of hands-on time in this session. You will be learning the basics of wheel throwing, hand building, and surface decoration in this fun ...

Mosaics: Open Studio Time

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

This is time for those who want to work in a classroom environment, build their skills, and receive occasional additional instruction while working on their own individual projects. Tools not in use will be available, otherwise students should ...

Let's Get This Show On The Road!

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The students will put together a one act play in all its parts: acting, costuming, creating props and scenery. They will perform at the end of the class. For youth from age 7-18 years! Tuesdays from March 5-April 23rd, 5-6:30pm. ...

Introduction to Oil & Acrylic Painting

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This 6-week, 2-hour class will focus on basic painting techniques and applications. For ages 15+! Skills learned in this class will include: · Understanding color including how to mix, match, portray distance, size, light & shadow · ...

Tai Chi with Scott Larson

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Come learn the healthy art of Tai Chi. Beijing certified instructor Scott Larson gently students through Tai Chi concepts, qigong, the beautiful flowing 24 movement hunyuan choreography and more! Tuesdays from March 5th - March 28th Dress ...

Beginner Yoga Series for Every Body!

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

n this 6 week yoga beginner series, we will: - Focus on the Foundations Yoga - Introduce proper body alignment - Explore Pranayama (Breath Work) - Move at a slower pace to develop safe and comfortable foundational poses - Introduce the use of props,

Youth Clay Handbuilding (6-10 yrs)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This is a 6-week class beginning on May 2nd and running until June 6. Come play with clay to shape your ideas and bring them to life. Clay is flexible, strong, infinitely changeable and so much fun to work with! A new project to try every ...

Slow Flow Yoga with Ellen

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Slow Flow Yoga moves slowly and mindfully.

Mosaics Basics | Evening Class

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn the basics of mosaic design, different materials, several methods of construction, cutting glass and porcelain tiles, and explore options for various types of projects. $35 supply fee due to instructor at first class. Thursdays from April ...

Mosaics: Open Studio Time

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

This is time for those who want to work in a classroom environment, build their skills, and receive occasional additional instruction while working on their own individual projects. Tools not in use will be available, otherwise students should ...

Intermediate Acrylic Painting

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

This hands-on class taught by Lori Stetson is designed for students who have completed the level one class or who have basic painting experience and wish to further develop their skills. It is also a good refresher for artists who have been ...

Figure Drawing Class with Robert Keith

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This 4-week, 3-hour class will focus solely on the accurate portrayal of the human figure. Students will work with live figure models in various poses in order to hone skills in sighting, proportion, structure, planes & forms, blocking in, ...

Mitchell Bond's Strengthen & Restore Yoga

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Class is offered every Monday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM in the Braaten Gallery.

Mosaics: Open Studio Time

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

This is time for those who want to work in a classroom environment, build their skills, and receive occasional additional instruction while working on their own individual projects. Tools not in use will be available, otherwise students should ...

Introduction to Oil & Acrylic Painting

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This 6-week, 2-hour class will focus on basic painting techniques and applications. For ages 15+! Skills learned in this class will include: · Understanding color including how to mix, match, portray distance, size, light & shadow · ...

Tai Chi with Scott Larson

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Come learn the healthy art of Tai Chi. Beijing certified instructor Scott Larson gently students through Tai Chi concepts, qigong, the beautiful flowing 24 movement hunyuan choreography and more! Tuesdays from March 5th - March 28th Dress ...

Beginner Yoga Series for Every Body!

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

n this 6 week yoga beginner series, we will: - Focus on the Foundations Yoga - Introduce proper body alignment - Explore Pranayama (Breath Work) - Move at a slower pace to develop safe and comfortable foundational poses - Introduce the use of props,

Youth Clay Handbuilding (6-10 yrs)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This is a 6-week class beginning on May 2nd and running until June 6. Come play with clay to shape your ideas and bring them to life. Clay is flexible, strong, infinitely changeable and so much fun to work with! A new project to try every ...

Slow Flow Yoga with Ellen

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Slow Flow Yoga moves slowly and mindfully.

Mosaics Basics | Evening Class

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn the basics of mosaic design, different materials, several methods of construction, cutting glass and porcelain tiles, and explore options for various types of projects. $35 supply fee due to instructor at first class. Thursdays from April ...

Mosaics: Open Studio Time

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

This is time for those who want to work in a classroom environment, build their skills, and receive occasional additional instruction while working on their own individual projects. Tools not in use will be available, otherwise students should ...

Figure Drawing Class with Robert Keith

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This 4-week, 3-hour class will focus solely on the accurate portrayal of the human figure. Students will work with live figure models in various poses in order to hone skills in sighting, proportion, structure, planes & forms, blocking in, ...

Mitchell Bond's Strengthen & Restore Yoga

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Class is offered every Monday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM in the Braaten Gallery.

Mosaics: Open Studio Time

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

This is time for those who want to work in a classroom environment, build their skills, and receive occasional additional instruction while working on their own individual projects. Tools not in use will be available, otherwise students should ...

Tai Chi with Scott Larson

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Come learn the healthy art of Tai Chi. Beijing certified instructor Scott Larson gently students through Tai Chi concepts, qigong, the beautiful flowing 24 movement hunyuan choreography and more! Tuesdays from March 5th - March 28th Dress ...

Beginner Yoga Series for Every Body!

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

n this 6 week yoga beginner series, we will: - Focus on the Foundations Yoga - Introduce proper body alignment - Explore Pranayama (Breath Work) - Move at a slower pace to develop safe and comfortable foundational poses - Introduce the use of props,

Youth Clay Handbuilding (6-10 yrs)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This is a 6-week class beginning on May 2nd and running until June 6. Come play with clay to shape your ideas and bring them to life. Clay is flexible, strong, infinitely changeable and so much fun to work with! A new project to try every ...

Slow Flow Yoga with Ellen

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Slow Flow Yoga moves slowly and mindfully.

Mosaics Basics | Evening Class

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn the basics of mosaic design, different materials, several methods of construction, cutting glass and porcelain tiles, and explore options for various types of projects. $35 supply fee due to instructor at first class. Thursdays from April ...

Mosaics: Open Studio Time

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

This is time for those who want to work in a classroom environment, build their skills, and receive occasional additional instruction while working on their own individual projects. Tools not in use will be available, otherwise students should ...

WRITE NOW Writing Group

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We all enjoy writing, but we all know how difficult it can be at times. Sharing with friendly, encouraging people can help, as we have all been there. We encourage you to bring something you’ve written and read it /share it with the group. Or ...

Figure Drawing Class with Robert Keith

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This 4-week, 3-hour class will focus solely on the accurate portrayal of the human figure. Students will work with live figure models in various poses in order to hone skills in sighting, proportion, structure, planes & forms, blocking in, ...

Mitchell Bond's Strengthen & Restore Yoga

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Class is offered every Monday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM in the Braaten Gallery.

Tai Chi with Scott Larson

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Come learn the healthy art of Tai Chi. Beijing certified instructor Scott Larson gently students through Tai Chi concepts, qigong, the beautiful flowing 24 movement hunyuan choreography and more! Tuesdays from March 5th - March 28th Dress ...

Beginner Yoga Series for Every Body!

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

n this 6 week yoga beginner series, we will: - Focus on the Foundations Yoga - Introduce proper body alignment - Explore Pranayama (Breath Work) - Move at a slower pace to develop safe and comfortable foundational poses - Introduce the use of props,

Youth Clay Handbuilding (6-10 yrs)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This is a 6-week class beginning on May 2nd and running until June 6. Come play with clay to shape your ideas and bring them to life. Clay is flexible, strong, infinitely changeable and so much fun to work with! A new project to try every ...

Slow Flow Yoga with Ellen

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Slow Flow Yoga moves slowly and mindfully.

Figure Drawing Class with Robert Keith

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This 4-week, 3-hour class will focus solely on the accurate portrayal of the human figure. Students will work with live figure models in various poses in order to hone skills in sighting, proportion, structure, planes & forms, blocking in, ...

Mitchell Bond's Strengthen & Restore Yoga

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Class is offered every Monday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM in the Braaten Gallery.

Tai Chi with Scott Larson

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Come learn the healthy art of Tai Chi. Beijing certified instructor Scott Larson gently students through Tai Chi concepts, qigong, the beautiful flowing 24 movement hunyuan choreography and more! Tuesdays from March 5th - March 28th Dress ...

Youth Clay Handbuilding (6-10 yrs)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This is a 6-week class beginning on May 2nd and running until June 6. Come play with clay to shape your ideas and bring them to life. Clay is flexible, strong, infinitely changeable and so much fun to work with! A new project to try every ...

Slow Flow Yoga with Ellen

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Slow Flow Yoga moves slowly and mindfully.

Youth Clay Handbuilding (6-10 yrs)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This is a 6-week class beginning on May 2nd and running until June 6. Come play with clay to shape your ideas and bring them to life. Clay is flexible, strong, infinitely changeable and so much fun to work with! A new project to try every ...

Sam Wheelock In Concert

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

"The one man show "A Story and a Song '' is partially a love letter about life as a child in the Appalachian Mountains. Part eclectic roots music and part memoir. Mostly, it's a heartfelt journey into the souls of a people... my people, our heritage ...

12th Annual National Juried Exhibition Awards Reception

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Awards for the 12th Annual National Juried Exhibition will be announced on Friday, June 14th from 5-7pm. Join us for this FREE reception event! Light refreshments and drinks will be available.

WRITE NOW Writing Group

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We all enjoy writing, but we all know how difficult it can be at times. Sharing with friendly, encouraging people can help, as we have all been there. We encourage you to bring something you’ve written and read it /share it with the group. Or ...

Paddy Dougherty Presents Winds of Change

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Paddy Dougherty’s musical career has taken her on quite a ride. First as a backup singer for national bluesman David Bromberg, performing in venues along the east coast; Wolf Trap (DC), the Bottom Line (NYC), Lime Kiln (VA), the Iron Horse (MA), the ...

WRITE NOW Writing Group

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We all enjoy writing, but we all know how difficult it can be at times. Sharing with friendly, encouraging people can help, as we have all been there. We encourage you to bring something you’ve written and read it /share it with the group. Or ...

Art In Motion National Juried Exhibition Awards Reception

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us on Friday, July 19th from 5-7pm as we announce the winners of our Art In Motion National Juried Exhibition here at Bower Center for The Arts. Immerse yourself in this wonderful exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments and drinks ...

NiteKAP In Concert

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Ken Horne and Allison Johnson have been joined by Paul Brockman to form NiteKap, a trio of local Bedford musicians who perform an eclectic mix of American folk music. Their stage show spans several centuries and many genres of American folk music. From ...

WRITE NOW Writing Group

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We all enjoy writing, but we all know how difficult it can be at times. Sharing with friendly, encouraging people can help, as we have all been there. We encourage you to bring something you’ve written and read it /share it with the group. Or ...

Kinnfolk - Celtic Folk Duo In Concert

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Josh and Julie Kinn weave bouzouki, bodhran, and smooth vocal harmonies in their Celtic folk music from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Since ...

WRITE NOW Writing Group

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We all enjoy writing, but we all know how difficult it can be at times. Sharing with friendly, encouraging people can help, as we have all been there. We encourage you to bring something you’ve written and read it /share it with the group. Or ...

A Night of Laughs at Bower!

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Come join Comedian LA Preston and the gang for a Night of Laughs at Bower! Travis Stevenson, Brandi Augustus and Grampy join host – LA Preston for a clean comedy night. Bring your friends, bring the family and have a few laughs!

WRITE NOW Writing Group

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We all enjoy writing, but we all know how difficult it can be at times. Sharing with friendly, encouraging people can help, as we have all been there. We encourage you to bring something you’ve written and read it /share it with the group. Or ...

Event Rental | NOSO Fiber Event

We're excited to welcome back the NOSO Fiber Event for a second year in a row!

New Standard Bluegrass in Concert

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

ALWAYS A SELL OUT CROWD! Doors open at 5:30 New Standard brings together a variety of styles and influences ranging from traditional ...

WRITE NOW Writing Group

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We all enjoy writing, but we all know how difficult it can be at times. Sharing with friendly, encouraging people can help, as we have all been there. We encourage you to bring something you’ve written and read it /share it with the group. Or ...

Mistletoe Maker's Market

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Celebrate Small Business Saturday and shop local handmade goods at Bower Center for the Arts! With over twenty-five exhibitors from around the region, you are sure to find the perfect holiday gifts!  Free gift wrapping will be available. This ...

WRITE NOW Writing Group

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We all enjoy writing, but we all know how difficult it can be at times. Sharing with friendly, encouraging people can help, as we have all been there. We encourage you to bring something you’ve written and read it /share it with the group. Or ...