Pope’s Tavern Family Art Day

FLORENCE-The Shoals Art Collective is partnering with Florence Arts and Museums to present the inaugural Pope’s Tavern Family Art Day. The event will take place on October 26th, 2024, from 10am-12pm and 1-4pm at Pope’s Tavern Museum, 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence.

Family Art Day will feature a morning session (10am-12pm) geared toward children with the opportunity to participate in three art activities, including: Nature Cyanotype Paper Printing with Heather Fleming; Collage Self-Portrait Silhouettes with Erin Dailey; and Windchime Sculptural Storytelling and Sensory Experience with Ellen Dempsey. Breakfast will be served for all children participating in the event. While children are working on activities, we welcome parents to enjoy the museum over a cup of cider.

The afternoon session (1pm – 4pm) will be hosted by Nadene Mairesse and participants will learn how to hand-stitch a historical quilt block using native plant dyed fabrics. All participants must be pre-registered for the afternoon workshop by visiting Idyllwilde’s official website: https://www.idyllwilde.co/workshops

Join us in celebrating creativity and community through this series of engaging art workshops taught by professional artists. Register for the event by filling out this Form. In addition, we encourage participants to arrive early. The Alabama Renaissance Faire will be taking place at Wilson Park, and parking will be limited.

This program is sponsored by the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums in conjunction with the Shoals Art Collective. Pope’s Tavern is located at 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL, and is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00am-4pm. For more information call (256) 760 -6379 or email shoalsartcollective@gmail.com.