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Mini Barn Quilt Painting Workshop
Explore the art of barn quilts in a relaxed, beginner friendly workshop presented by the Montgomery Museum. No experience with painting or art is required. All materials and supplies are provided to create a 1 foot by 1 foot piece on a wooden board, and step by step instruction and guidance are included. Lemonade will be available. Space is limited. Registration is $45 for Museum Members and $50 for Non-Members.
Montgomery Museum of Art & HistoryJunk Journaling 101
Discover the art of junk journaling as you learn how to turn everyday scraps into lasting memories. All materials are supplied, and creativity is all you need to bring. This activity is designed for ages 11 and older. The Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library strives to maintain a welcoming, productive, and safe experience for everyone. For accessibility questions or accommodation requests, contact accessibilityrequest@mfrl.org. Please reach out 48 to 72 hours in advance to help ensure availability.
Christiansburg LibrarySpring Sing & Strum: Uke-led Jam
Welcome spring with a uke-led jam guided by Ash Devine. Open to players of any stringed instrument, to singers, and to listeners who prefer to soak in the music. Song charts are available upon request at bookashdevine@gmail.com.
Alexander Black HouseLegacy in Every Tile: Illustrating the History of Christiansburg Industrial Institute
Explore the legacy of the Christiansburg Industrial Institute through an interactive talk and creative tile-painting activity at the Blacksburg Library. Guided by CI, Inc. interns Jordin Harris and Sasha Halfon-DeLay with support from staff, the program traces the school’s beginnings, its impact as a center of Black and industrial education in Southwest Virginia, and its connections to the broader history of slavery, Reconstruction, industrialization, and Jim Crow. Participants will paint tiles inspired by the stories and themes discussed, then see their pieces combined into a single mosaic that honors collective memory, encourages community conversation, and underscores a continuing commitment to stewardship.
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