A 600-acre sanctuary that empowers individuals to develop, explore, and express their creative voices.

Open house 2024

Join us on May 11, 12-5pm at the Hambidge Center for our Open House. FREE to the public with registration.

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WORKSHOPS

Learn something new at Hambidge! We offer workshops of three, five, and twelve days in a wide range of disciplines. No matter which topic you choose, you can look forward to an inspiring and restorative experience.

Workshop Event Schedule

Apr 14

Apr 14, 2024 – Apr 19, 2024

Drawing with Nature

Apr 14, 2024 – Apr 19, 2024

VISUAL ART WORKSHOP
William Downs will show you how to tap into your subconscious and allow your intuition to guide your artistic expression while combining traditional drawing tools with materials found in nature.

Apr 14, 2024 – Apr 19, 2024

Layers of Meaning: Exploring Analog Collage

May 12

May 12, 2024 – May 17, 2024

Layers of Meaning: Exploring Analog Collage

May 12, 2024 – May 17, 2024

VISUAL ART WORKSHOP
Artist Marryam Moma will guide you into a deep understanding of collage as an artistic medium, nurturing both technical skill and creative intuition.

May 12, 2024 – May 17, 2024

May 26

May 26, 2024 – May 31, 2024

Marionette Making

May 26, 2024 – May 31, 2024

VISUAL ART & CRAFT WORKSHOP
Jason Hines of the Center for Puppetry Arts will teach you how to create a marionette of your own design, imbue it with personality, and how to perform with it.

May 26, 2024 – May 31, 2024

Jun 2

Jun 2, 2024 – Jun 7, 2024

Seoul Food

Jun 2, 2024 – Jun 7, 2024

CULINARY WORKSHOP
Chef LaMara Davidson will teach you culinary creativity inspired by her Asian and Southern roots, starting with sauces & marinades and culminating with Korean BBQ and the Perfect Fried Chicken.

Jun 2, 2024 – Jun 7, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Upcoming Events

Jan 15

To Hambidge with Love!

Send some love for Hambidge in its 90th year!

Apr 26

Anagama Kiln Firing—Spring

Join us for our Anagama Kiln Spring Firing!

Apr 27

4TH SATURDAY: Journaling for Creative Survival

Rabun County residents are invited to learn fun ways to maintain a steady flow of creative output through journaling at our free monthly Community Workshop.

May 4

Gristmill Visit

Enjoy a demonstration of an old-fashioned, water-powered mill stone-grinding corn into grits and cornmeal at Barker’s Creek Mill.

May 11

Hambidge Open House

Escape to our mountain retreat and wander through artist studios, participate in U-do-Raku, enjoy live music, along with festive food and drinks. The Spring Open House is FREE with Registration, and open to the public.