Upcoming Workshops
An Artful Journey:
A morning of art, conversation, and gourmet treats
Exploring the Best Art Exhibitions of 2024 with Art Historian Julianna Caro
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Wednesdays 10:30am-12pm
September 25 (Paris—Impressionism)
October 16 (New York—The Harlem Renaissance
November 13 (London—Sargent and Fashion)
December 11 (Venice—The 2024 Biennale)
$25 per lecture, refreshments included
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Join us for an artful journey to the world’s most exciting art centers: Paris, New York, London, and Venice to virtually tour this year’s best museum exhibitions. Each artful journey will begin with a delightful morning drink and pastry followed by an inspiring lecture and discussion with art historian and curator Julianna Caro. Together we will enjoy time to visit and connect and to learn about the birth of Impressionism, the African American artists of the Harlem Renaissance, John Singer Sargent’s use of fashion in his portraiture, and the oldest and most important contemporary art exhibition, the Venice Biennale.
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Julianna Caro is an art historian and curator based in Asheville. Formerly professor of Art History and chair of the Art department at Warren Wilson College, she has curated exhibitions for the Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center, the North Carolina Museum of Art, and the Center for Craft. Recently, Caro started The Artisan Tour by Julianna, which offers art, culture, and food tours in downtown Black Mountain and Asheville and week-long cultural and restorative experiences in Italy.
Mosaic Mushrooms
led by Michelle Bettencourt
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November 23rd • 10am-2pm
November 24th • 10am-12pm
Registration $95 (supplies included)
$5 discount for BMCA Members
Ages 12+
Whether you have dabbled in mosaics before or are completely new, this class will introduce you to the ancient art form of mosaics through the creation of your own, unique mosaic mushroom with a hand cut wooden stake. In the first session, you will learn the basics of mosaic design, select and cut/break your ceramic pieces and adhere them to your concrete mushroom. In the second session, you will learn how to grout your piece and will have a number of colors of grout to choose from. After just two sessions you will leave with a beautiful mosaic mushroom for outdoor use and the knowledge to make mosaics on a number of substrates. See Michelle’s general guidelines and links for mosaics here.
We prefer cash or check to avoid costly credit card fees.
You may also pay via the button below or by debit/credit card in our main office.
Custom Wedding Dances
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Ages 18+
$200 for three 55-minute lessons
Imagine a custom wedding dance to the song and style of your choice. Make a lasting impression for your first dance as newlyweds. You are in good hands with over 25 years of teaching and choreography experience.
Use all three lessons for you and your partner or two for you and one for your friends and family so everybody looks good on the dance floor.
Contact the BMCA office to learn more!
About the Instructor
Originally from San Bernardino, California Justin began dancing at the age of 7. He grew up competing on the east coast and west coast winning national awards along the way. After high school he was a professional dancer for the cruise line industry for 6 years; working for Holland America, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean. During that time he was dance captain and company manager of up to 16 cast members. Justin performed in shows featuring themes from Las Vegas to Broadway where he traveled the globe. On land, Justin has worked for Arthur Murray International teaching and competing in the genre of ballroom, he was trained by world-winning international Latin and Smooth champions. Justin is certified in tap and jazz through Dance Masters of America. He has choreographed high school and community theatre, judged show choir and dance competitions and most recently he is working with Hickory Community Theatre last season. Justin is currently a doctor of physical therapy and is working towards blending the art and science of human movement.