Tonda Jeffcoat “Dipping Glaze Workshop” Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 Afternoon session: 1:30-4:30 Are you one of those potters who has glaze anxiety? In this workshop, participants will learn about the fundamentals of glaze components and focus on applying glazes using dipping techniques. Other glaze applications will also be shown. This workshop is for potters of … Continue reading Dipping Glaze Workshop w/Tonda Jeffcoat (afternoon)
Happy Halloween! Paint & Party is a great way to open up your creative side – with a little help from your friends! Samantha will take you through creating these TWO sweet and spooky 8x8-inch Halloween motif collages. You'll have a scary good time, so bring your best pals, or come on your own and … Continue reading Paint & Party – Halloween Collages
You probably know that Sunset River Gallery has acquired the premier auction company, Cordier Auctions. And from time to time, we hold a consignment showcase event right here at the gallery. The next one is set for Friday, Nov. 8 - Saturday, Nov. 9 (during our Holiday Art Market). We're interested in reviewing valuables for … Continue reading Consignment Showcase at the Gallery
This year the gallery's 10th Annual Holiday Art Market will take place Friday, Nov. 8 - Sunday, Nov. 10. We're excited! Your favorite gallery artists (many expected to be on hand during the Art Market) are being featured to include Holiday pottery, jewelry, oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, home decor items, photography, sculpture, carved and turned … Continue reading Holiday Art Market
Retired attorney Otis Lee is the author of three books, the latest being "I Was Born in the Forest," which encapsulates the freedom struggle of Africans brought to the Americas in slave ships from Congo, Angola, and other parts of Central Africa. Many defied the odds by escaping and establishing Afrocentric communities in the mountains … Continue reading Coffee With the Authors – Otis L. Lee, Jr.
Paint & Party is a great way to open up your creative side – with a little help from your friends! Samantha will take you through this fun Ornament Collage on 16x20-inch canvas. Bring your best pals, or come on your own and make new friends! BYO snacks & beverage. Gallery provides everything else: paint, … Continue reading Paint & Party – Collaged Ornament Painting
Join us for an evening of fine tunes and good company in the artistic atmosphere you can only experience here at Sunset River Gallery.AfterHours is a local band of seasoned musicians you may have seen performing at local restaurants here in Brunswick County. The popular ensemble will bring their musical stylings to the gallery for … Continue reading Third Thursday Jazz
Thanksgiving weekend is always a big shopping event, but not everyone enjoys the early morning door busters, big box stores and malls. So we invite you to Shop Local and Shop Small right here in Calabash, NC. We’re open both Black Friday and Small Business Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art Makes Great … Continue reading Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
Join us for an evening of Holiday revelry and live jazz by AfterHours band in the artistic atmosphere you can only experience here at Sunset River Gallery. AfterHours is a local band of seasoned musicians you may have seen performing here in Brunswick County. The popular ensemble will bring their musical stylings to the gallery … Continue reading Third Thursday Jazz & Holiday Party
Six Thursdays from Jan 9- Feb 13, 10:00-12:30 $150 | non-refundable Please bring your own inspiration photo and supplies. The course will begin with examination of reference photos and things to be aware of in your photos. We will learn how to see the important areas of your photo to help develop a likeness. We … Continue reading Watercolor Portrait Class w/Brenda Riggins
SORRY! This class is full, but we've added another class on Jan. 22! Start off the New Year with a fun Paint & Party event! Samantha will walk you through this charming Snowy Egret collage on paper and canvas! Come on your own or bring your best pals with you (along with a snack and … Continue reading Paint & Party – Snowy Egret
Otis L. Lee, Jr. is a remarkable individual who defied the challenges of segregation and Jim Crow laws during his upbringing. Originally an attorney, Otis has now embarked on a successful career as an author. In November 2024 he spoke at the gallery's Coffee With the Authors event about his book, "I Was Born in … Continue reading Otis Lee: A Dive Into the Culture of Quilombos