On the wall

CHEROKEE POTTERY CLASS, ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS

The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will host a beginners pottery class with Lori Reed from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 26-27. For more information and/or to register for classes, call 828.497.3481 or click on mci.org. (File photo)

• Valentine’s Day monoprint greeting card workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the Haywood Handmade Gallery in downtown Waynesville. The class instructor will be Lauren A. Medford of Showgirl Press. Cost is $45 per person. To register, click on haywoodarts.org/creationclasses.

• Southwestern Community College Swain Arts Center (Bryson City) will host an array of workshops for adults and kids. For more

On the street

Contra dancing in Franklin

There will be a contra dance class offered from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. Contra dance is considered the most accessible and sociable of all dances, with participants moving in two long facing lines or in groups, and with frequent partner changes. With its roots in the British Isles and France, contra dance has become a traditional American dance form.

No experience is needed to contra dance. All dances are taught. Beginners’ lessons start at 6:30 p.m., with dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. No need to bring a partner, but you’re welcome to do so. You may also bring a closed information on the upcoming classes and/or to sign-up, click on southwesterncc.edu/scclocations/swain-center.

• Dogwood Crafters in Dillsboro will host an array of upcoming art classes and workshops. For more information and a full schedule of activities, click on dogwoodcrafters.com/classes.html or call 828.586.2248.

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water container and snack. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Masks are encouraged, but not required. Please don’t wear perfumes or strong scents.

Suggested donation of $10 per person. This project is hosted by the Arts Council of Macon County and supported by a generous gift from The James Edward Hudock Trust.