Upcoming Events
Fabulous Flora and Fauna: Elementary Clay
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
This class will teach students the three basic forms of hand building with clay: pinch, coil, and slab. Each week we will make a different flora and fauna themed item
Color and Composition
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the adventure with watercolor! Students will practice mixing colors to enhance their paintings. While working from still life, students will also learn about composition basics in two-dimensional art.
Pottery Basics and Beyond with Kim Clarke
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Unleash your inner artist in this relaxed and fun six-week pottery class! Dive into the fundamentals of hand-building with the ancient punch coil method, creating organic and expressive forms without rigid rules. Then, discover the ...
Homeschool Wheel Throwing: Middle and High School Student
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
This specialized 6-week course for middle and high school homeschoolers is designed to transform you from a complete beginner into a confident wheel-thrower. Over six sessions, we will dive deep into the fundamentals of the potter’s wheel, mastering ...
Adaptive Ceramics
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
This inclusive ceramics class is thoughtfully designed to provide a supportive and engaging environment for students with diverse learning needs. We'll focus on foundational hand-building techniques, creative expression, and sensory exploration using clay.
Spotlight Kids: The Toy Store
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Have you ever wondered what happens in a toy store after the lights go out? Find out in our production of The Toy Store!
Tempered Glass Mosaics with Dotti Stone
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Try something different … Tempered glass (aka crash glass) can be used for an entire mosaic or as an accent for one. Students will create 2 or 3 small pieces to get used to working with tempered glass while planning their own special design for a ...
Acting Technique: Monologues
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Step into the spotlight in this seven-session course designed to help you master the art of the monologue! You’ll choose and perform both a comedic and dramatic piece while learning techniques to connect deeply with your character and captivate an ...
Primary Homeschool Clay Program
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore the art and basics of the clay craft that humanity has endeavored in for centuries. In this class, you will experience crafting clay into bowls and shapes and learn to make useful pots throwing hand-building.
Secondary Homeschool Clay Program
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
In this class, you will experience crafting clay into bowls and shapes and learn to make useful pots throwing hand-building.
Braaten Gallery Private Rental
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Braaten Gallery will not be open at this time due to a private rental.
Junior Spin Masters
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Get ready to get muddy! In this hands-on introduction to the pottery wheel, young artists will transform a ball of clay into functional treasures.
Bower Book Club: The Artist's Way
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Fabulous Flora and Fauna: Elementary Clay
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
This class will teach students the three basic forms of hand building with clay: pinch, coil, and slab. Each week we will make a different flora and fauna themed item
Color and Composition
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the adventure with watercolor! Students will practice mixing colors to enhance their paintings. While working from still life, students will also learn about composition basics in two-dimensional art.
Pottery Basics and Beyond with Kim Clarke
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Unleash your inner artist in this relaxed and fun six-week pottery class! Dive into the fundamentals of hand-building with the ancient punch coil method, creating organic and expressive forms without rigid rules. Then, discover the ...
Homeschool Wheel Throwing: Middle and High School Student
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
This specialized 6-week course for middle and high school homeschoolers is designed to transform you from a complete beginner into a confident wheel-thrower. Over six sessions, we will dive deep into the fundamentals of the potter’s wheel, mastering ...
Adaptive Ceramics
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
This inclusive ceramics class is thoughtfully designed to provide a supportive and engaging environment for students with diverse learning needs. We'll focus on foundational hand-building techniques, creative expression, and sensory exploration using clay.
Youth Acrylic and Watercolor Painting with Judy Hylton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Have fun being creative with basic to advanced painting with acrylic and watercolor techniques.
Spotlight Kids: The Toy Store
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Have you ever wondered what happens in a toy store after the lights go out? Find out in our production of The Toy Store!
BCPS Middle School Art Show Reception
This exhibit features artwork created by students at the three Bedford County Public Schools: Liberty Middle School, Forest Middle School, and Staunton River Middle School.
Tempered Glass Mosaics with Dotti Stone
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Try something different … Tempered glass (aka crash glass) can be used for an entire mosaic or as an accent for one. Students will create 2 or 3 small pieces to get used to working with tempered glass while planning their own special design for a ...
Acting Technique: Monologues
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Step into the spotlight in this seven-session course designed to help you master the art of the monologue! You’ll choose and perform both a comedic and dramatic piece while learning techniques to connect deeply with your character and captivate an ...
Primary Homeschool Clay Program
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore the art and basics of the clay craft that humanity has endeavored in for centuries. In this class, you will experience crafting clay into bowls and shapes and learn to make useful pots throwing hand-building.
Secondary Homeschool Clay Program
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
In this class, you will experience crafting clay into bowls and shapes and learn to make useful pots throwing hand-building.
Couples & Clay: LOVE Marquee Workshop
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Looking for a truly unique and collaborative date night? Join us for an evening of creativity where you and your partner will work together to design and paint a personalized, illuminated ceramic "LOVE" Marquee Sign!
Silver Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Discover the magic of metal clay in this hands-on beginner workshop! You'll start with a simple lump of metal clay and transform it into a beautiful, custom pressed leaf pendant.
Junior Spin Masters
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Get ready to get muddy! In this hands-on introduction to the pottery wheel, young artists will transform a ball of clay into functional treasures.
Bower Book Club: The Artist's Way
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Fabulous Flora and Fauna: Elementary Clay
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
This class will teach students the three basic forms of hand building with clay: pinch, coil, and slab. Each week we will make a different flora and fauna themed item
Color and Composition
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the adventure with watercolor! Students will practice mixing colors to enhance their paintings. While working from still life, students will also learn about composition basics in two-dimensional art.
Pottery Basics and Beyond with Kim Clarke
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Unleash your inner artist in this relaxed and fun six-week pottery class! Dive into the fundamentals of hand-building with the ancient punch coil method, creating organic and expressive forms without rigid rules. Then, discover the ...
Homeschool Wheel Throwing: Middle and High School Student
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
This specialized 6-week course for middle and high school homeschoolers is designed to transform you from a complete beginner into a confident wheel-thrower. Over six sessions, we will dive deep into the fundamentals of the potter’s wheel, mastering ...
Adaptive Ceramics
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
This inclusive ceramics class is thoughtfully designed to provide a supportive and engaging environment for students with diverse learning needs. We'll focus on foundational hand-building techniques, creative expression, and sensory exploration using clay.
Spotlight Kids: The Toy Store
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Have you ever wondered what happens in a toy store after the lights go out? Find out in our production of The Toy Store!
Mother's Day Clay Planter Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Give a gift that truly grows! In this fast-paced, fun, 90-minute workshop, young artists will hand-build a beautiful, personalized clay planter just in time for Mother's Day. This is a memorable way for kids to create a unique and lasting treasure for thei
Acting Technique: Monologues
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Step into the spotlight in this seven-session course designed to help you master the art of the monologue! You’ll choose and perform both a comedic and dramatic piece while learning techniques to connect deeply with your character and captivate an ...
Primary Homeschool Clay Program
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore the art and basics of the clay craft that humanity has endeavored in for centuries. In this class, you will experience crafting clay into bowls and shapes and learn to make useful pots throwing hand-building.
Secondary Homeschool Clay Program
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
In this class, you will experience crafting clay into bowls and shapes and learn to make useful pots throwing hand-building.
BCPS High School Art Show Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This exhibit features artwork created by students at the three Bedford County Public Schools: Jefferson Forest High School, Liberty High School, and Staunton River High School.
Junior Spin Masters
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Get ready to get muddy! In this hands-on introduction to the pottery wheel, young artists will transform a ball of clay into functional treasures.
Bower Book Club: The Artist's Way
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Color and Composition
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the adventure with watercolor! Students will practice mixing colors to enhance their paintings. While working from still life, students will also learn about composition basics in two-dimensional art.
Pottery Olympics
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome to the Pottery Olympics, a thrilling five-part workshop series where your skill, speed, and precision will be tested to the absolute limit. This isn't your average pottery class—it's a high-stakes, high-energy competition inspired by the best of Br
Acting Technique: Monologues
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Step into the spotlight in this seven-session course designed to help you master the art of the monologue! You’ll choose and perform both a comedic and dramatic piece while learning techniques to connect deeply with your character and captivate an ...
Braaten Gallery Private Rental
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The Braaten Gallery will not be open at this time due to a private rental.
Acting Technique: Monologues
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Step into the spotlight in this seven-session course designed to help you master the art of the monologue! You’ll choose and perform both a comedic and dramatic piece while learning techniques to connect deeply with your character and captivate an ...
Silver Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Discover the magic of metal clay in this hands-on beginner workshop! You'll start with a simple lump of metal clay and transform it into a beautiful, custom pressed leaf pendant.
Acting Technique: Monologues
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Step into the spotlight in this seven-session course designed to help you master the art of the monologue! You’ll choose and perform both a comedic and dramatic piece while learning techniques to connect deeply with your character and captivate an ...
Silver Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Discover the magic of metal clay in this hands-on beginner workshop! You'll start with a simple lump of metal clay and transform it into a beautiful, custom pressed leaf pendant.
Lovers and Other Strangers: A Spring Cabaret with Wynn Creasy & C.W. Markham III
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a Spring Cabaret with Bedford natives, Wynn Creasy & C.W. Markham III.
Revolution in Clay: History of Colonial and Post-Colonial American Ceramics
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This workshop explores the clay medium as a record of human experience coming out of the Old World and into the New World
CAB Kids! Hello Summer! Creative Kickoff
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A FREE afternoon of family fun in the performing arts, including circus skills and juggling,
Akeyla Simone Trio
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Akeylah Simone delivers a stunning performance by fusing genres from Rock, R&B, Pop & Jazz in an eclectic set of original music.
Pottery: The Secret to a Post-Colonial Virginia
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This workshop explores Colonial Williamsburg's historical relationship between clay and technology with which Williamsburg became an influential city for America rather than the Crown.
Virginia Hollow
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy a blend of Americana, Country and Folk, with a hint of Bluegrass and Rock.
CAB Kids! Ty-Rone Travis: Puppeteer
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A FREE afternoon of family fun with puppeteer Ty-Rone Travis.
Fritz Schindler Band
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What is "Contagious Folk 'N' Roll?! Join the Fritz Schindler Band and find out more...
CAB Kids! Opera on the James Presents Cinderella
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A FREE afternoon of family fun in the performing arts, including circus skills and juggling,
Big Band of the Blue Ridge
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Big Band of the Blue Ridge is a sixteen-piece big band based in Bedford, Virginia, dedicated to the performance of classic and contemporary big band jazz.
Art of Pairing: Bower at the Bayou
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Save the Date! Bower Center’s biggest night of the year is back and this time, we’re bringing the Bayou to Bedford!
New Standard Bluegrass
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy a variety of styles & influences from traditional artists to contemporary bluegrass and gospel artists.
Mistletoe Maker's Market
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Save the Date! Celebrate Small Business Saturday and shop local handmade goods at Bower Center for the Arts!
CAB Kids: Jingle Bell Jamboree
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free family-friendly holiday art activities after the Christmas Parade at Bower Center!
John Hardy: A Christmas Carol
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Returning to the Bower Stage! The Charles Dickens classic is performed by one actor, John Hardy, playing over forty roles.
Big Band of the Blue Ridge: Jazz Christmas Concert
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Big Band of the Blue Ridge is a sixteen-piece big band based in Bedford, Virginia, dedicated to the performance of classic and contemporary big band jazz.