Past Events

The Bandy Heritage Center, Creative Arts Guild, and Prater’s Mill Foundation are proud to partner with Jayme Laney of Laney Pottery to present a Face Mug Workshop! Many people are familiar with the distinctive folk pottery tradition of face jugs, which have been made in North Georgia for nearly two centuries. The face mug workshop will provide students with the opportunity to participate in a modern twist on a historic North Georgia folk pottery tradition by gaining hands-on experience sculpting a unique face of their choice onto clay coffee mugs. This class is a morning session which will last two and a half hours total. Each student will be given a large stoneware clay mug and additional clay, and using clay sculpting tools, shown how to sculpt a face onto the mug. Each student will have the opportunity to create a face mug, which will be fired in a kiln by their instructor after the workshop and mailed to their address. All necessary equipment and supplies will be provided by the instructor. This class is suitable for ages thirteen and up; students under eighteen must have an accompanying adult present at all times. No prior knowledge of or experience with pottery making is necessary.

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ArtsFestivalSep 20 · 11:00 AM

63rd Annual Festival of Fine Arts Crafts

📍 Creative Arts Guild

ArtsFestivalSep 19 · 10:00 AM

63rd Annual Festival of Fine Arts Crafts

📍 Creative Arts Guild

MusicArtsFestivalSep 18 · 7:00 PM

ARTS FEST Preview Party + Taste of Dalton

📍 Creative Arts Guild

Preview Party celebrates the opening of ARTS FEST weekend with live music. The event offers drinks and delicious bites from some local restaurants. Preview Party guests get the first chance to view and purchase artworks from the juried Gallery Exhibit and the first chance to shop from the outdoor Artist Market vendors before ARTS FEST opens to the public for the weekend. It is also the perfect time to meet and mingle with artists, volunteers, and patrons. Attendees will vote for their favorite piece from the exhibit to determine the Patron's Choice Award. Tickets are $55; Attire is dressy-casual.

Food & DrinkFamilyEducationSep 12 · 10:00 AM

Cherokee Basketry Workshop

📍 Creative Arts Guild

Woven baskets were essential for transporting and storing food and supplies, playing a vital role in the survival of the Indigenous peoples of Northwest Georgia, particularly the Cherokees. These baskets also served as a canvas for artistic expression, featuring intricate patterns woven into each piece. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a creative and historic craft tradition of Northwest Georgia by gaining hands-on experience in weaving their own round reed baskets. The class will be held in the morning and will last for three hours. All necessary equipment and materials will be provided by the instructor. This workshop is designed for adults aged eighteen and up; students under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No prior knowledge or experience in basketry is required. The southwest Georgia craft tradition involves gaining hands-on experience weaving their own round reed baskets. This class is a morning session that will last three hours total. All necessary equipment and supplies will be provided by the instructor. This class is suitable for adults eighteen and up; students under eighteen must have an accompanying adult present at all times. No prior basketry knowledge or experience is necessary

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Sep11

ArtsFood & DrinkEducationSep 11 · 6:00 PM

Studio Social

📍 Creative Arts Guild

Our monthly Studio Social is a relaxed, creative gathering where participants come together to make art and connect. Each month features a new theme and hands-on craft activity, so there's always something fresh to explore – no experience needed. Enjoy a casual, welcoming atmosphere with wine and beer available while you work, chat, and unwind. It's the perfect blend of creativity and community! Make something, meet new people, and leave feeling inspired. 21yo+ | Second Friday of Each Month | 6-9pm | $75 per workshop

Aug14

ArtsFood & DrinkEducationAug 14 · 6:00 PM

Studio Social

📍 Creative Arts Guild

ArtsFestivalAug 13 · 6:00 PM

Live Improv Comedy at the Creative Arts Guild

📍 Creative Arts Guild

The Fine Art of Making It Up: A Celebration of the Creative Arts Join us at the Creative Arts Guild as we draw inspiration from every corner of the artistic world (and you, the audience) to create a completely unscripted and hilarious show. Every scene is original. Every performance is one of a kind. And like all great art, nobody is entirely sure what it means.

Jul30

EducationArtsFamilyJul 30 · 9:00 AM