Upcoming Events, Shows and Workshops

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 You’re Invited to Celebrate! 

Join us as we celebrate the Fripp Island Art Guild’s One-Year Anniversary!

Wednesday, September 2
7:00 PM

 Fripp Island Community Center

What an incredible first year it’s been! Come enjoy an evening of celebration as Kari Cornwell and the Board of Directors look back on the highlights, milestones, and wonderful memories that have made our first year such a success. We’ll also share an exciting look ahead at what’s in store for the coming year.

We’re also thrilled to enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by Harold’s Chef Services.

Menu
• Baked Brie with Blueberry Preserves wrapped in Puff Pastry, served with Savory Crackers
• Classic Waldorf Salad
• Artichoke & Asiago Stuffed Chicken Breast with Fresh Herb Beurre Blanc
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Grilled Vegetables with a Fig & Balsamic Glaze

Dinner: $40 per person

Members and guests are welcome! Bring a friend and celebrate with us.

Reservations are required by August 26 so we can provide an accurate meal count.

Come celebrate the friendships, creativity, and community we’ve built together during our first year. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Discover the endless possibilities of landscape painting in this creative, hands-on workshop led by award-winning and widely collected pastel artist                                     Beth Tokey Williams. 

Participants will explore how composition, color harmony, and textural techniques can transform a single landscape into a variety of expressive interpretations. Learn how to layer, simplify, and experiment to achieve mood and movement in your work while discovering the luminous depth and richness of pastel.

All levels welcome—bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure!

A supply list will be provided.

Class size: Limited to 6 

participants (maximum 12)

$170 for members | $185 for non-members

*Does not include supplies

Supplies will be offered at a price of $30, if needed, paid directly to Beth Williams.

Join accomplished Lowcountry artist Mary Segars for an in-depth exploration of landscape painting in oils. Designed for intermediate to advanced painters, this workshop focuses on refining your skills in composition, color harmony, and texture to create expressive, cohesive landscapes. Mary will demonstrate advanced techniques for building depth, capturing light, and bringing emotion and movement to your work, while providing individualized guidance to help you strengthen your personal style.

A supply list will be provided.

Class size: Limited to 8 

participants (maximum 15)

$200 for members | $215 for non-members

Spinning Yarn and Dyeing with Nature by April Hartman

Discover the deeply satisfying journey of creating your own textile art from scratch.

Watch April demonstrate how to turn loose wool into beautiful yarn .

Learn how to transform kitchen scraps, backyard weeds, and wild plants into a beautiful palette of non-toxic dyes.

7pm-9pm at the Fripp Island Community Center

April Hartman is a fiber arts educator and visual artist with a focus on knitting, tapestry, and rigid heddle weaving.  When she isn't teaching and creating new classes, she finds joy in collecting sea shells, painting seascapes and sheep (though not necessarily together!), spinning art yarn, and adventuring with her husband and two giant, fluffy dogs - Orla and Finnegan.

Tapestry Weaving Workshop with April Hartman

Using naturally dyed yarns and fiber from the demonstrating earlier in the week, April will guide participants through traditional tapestry weaving techniques to create a beautiful wall hanging.  

7pm-9pm

Address to be sent after via email after you register

Optional: Bring a special shell or two with a hole in them to incorporate into your weaving.

Looms and tools will be provided.

Class size - Limited to 10 participants

$107 for members | $117 for non-members

Holiday Wreath-Making at the Fripp Island Community Center!

Ready to get crafty with a little holiday spirit? Join us at the Fripp Island Community Center for a Holiday Wreath-Making Class with the fabulous Woodsman's Wife!

You'll create your own beautiful, fresh wreath using live greenery and all the tools and supplies provided - no experience needed, just bring your creativity and holiday cheer.

Come sip, chat and craft your way into the season as Woodsman's Wife guides you step-by-step.

Spaces are limited, so sign up early - this one's guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit!

$120 for members | $130 for non-members