The Ballenger Family"Woodfin Richardson Ballenger (1912-2001), nicknamed ‘Monk', son of Grady Woodfin (1880-1964) and Eleanor Richardson Ballenger (1882-1958), was a Seneca native and lifelong resident of Seneca, husband to Elizabeth Marett Ballenger (1913-2003), and brother to Marion Ballenger (1920-1979). A graduate of Seneca High School, he attended The Citadel, graduating in 1933 with a degree in English and a commission as an officer of the U.S. army.In 1935 'Monk'completed legal studies at Cumberland School of Law, now Samford University, and returned home to marry his high school ...

Keowee Krafters OrgBuilding Community Through Creativity and CraftKeowee Krafters Org is a 501(c)(3) (EIN: 99-5110027) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering creativity, skill-sharing, and community development through arts and crafts. We are proud to launch MakeKeowee, a vibrant Makerspace located at the Eagles Nest Art Center in Salem, SC. This dynamic hub offers individuals of all skill levels a place to explore, create, and connect.Our Offerings:Workshops: Dive into hands-on learning experiences with classes in woodworking, fabric arts (sewing and quilting), paper arts, basket ...

Each member of the Buddin family makes custom pottery to share with friends & family...and we're now expanding to share this love of handmade ceramics with our community. We offer classes of all ability levels as well as stock pre-made pieces for drop-in glazing of stoneware pottery.We seek to support our students' growth in their personal custom pottery journey in such a way as to help them reach independence in creating functional handmade ceramics. We believe that pottery should not only be beautiful, but also practical for everyday use.We offer a range of handmade ceramics, including ...

FCPA is a 501(c)3 dedicated to increasing access to the Performing Arts in Oconee County and the surrounding areas.

Our mission is to enhance local tourism, bolster education, and improve quality of life for local communities through the sharing of visual and performing arts, local histories, and historic cultures. The department is comprised of the Lunney Museum (a historic house museum built in 1909 and listed on the National Register of Historic Properties); Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum (an exhibit museum focusing on local Black/African American history); Faith Cabin Library Museum (under restoration); Carter Archives (17,500 sq ft archive housing a comprehensive history of Seneca and the ...

Blue Ridge Arts Center is committed to "Bringing Art to the People and People to the Arts". We offer opportunities for artists to show their work in our gallery throughout the year, including an Annual Members’ Show, Juried Exhibition and various themed/invitational shows. Our classroom studio offers space for members and the community to participate in art classes, painting groups, artist demonstrations, events and meetings. Art Classes include: oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, drawing, figure drawing, landscapes, pastel classes, clay sculpture, art education, art ...