a’ la carte cooking classes with Lara Hicks – A Taste of Italy

Burke Arts Council 506 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC, United States

Wednesday, August 23, 5:30 – 8PM A Taste of Italy:  Try your hand at making pasta from scratch! Pasta is something in everyone’s cupboard, but you haven’t lived until you’ve made it yourself. It’s easier than you think! We will also pair it with a delicious lemon cream sauce, caprese salad, and quick tiramisu. ______________________________________________ These fun…

$60 – $65

Play Music on the Porch Day

Burke Arts Council 506 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC, United States

Saturday, August, 26 - 12PM – 1:30PM Featuring: The Woodshed Collective Come on down to the BAC and listen to some Bluegrass-Americana - live from our new porch!

a’ la carte cooking classes with Lara Hicks – Sauces

Burke Arts Council 506 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC, United States

Make your own incredible sauces from scratch: We all use sauces….. but most of us buy them from the store. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to make your own sauces right at home! Together we will make mayonnaise, and then ranch dressing from that mayonnaise! We will also learn how to make bbq…

$60 – $65

Open Studio

Burke Arts Council 506 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC, United States

Here is an opportunity for artists to work with a live model. Participants bring their choice of materials to work with. The model holds the same position for 3 hours with several breaks. There is no instruction. All ability levels are welcome. Tables, chairs, and easels provided. Facilitator: Jane Best $15 BAC Members, $20 Non-Members…

$15 – $20
Event Series Calligraphy 101

Calligraphy 101 A

Burke Arts Council 506 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC, United States

Come and learn the enjoyment of putting a calligraphy pen to paper in this beginning Italic calligraphy class. You will learn how to hold the pen, how to use guidelines to keep your letters consistent, how to create your own guidelines for different pen sizes, and methods to identify and copy letter forms. Calligraphy pens…

Event Series Calligraphy 101

Calligraphy 101 B

Burke Arts Council 506 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC, United States

Come and learn the enjoyment of putting a calligraphy pen to paper in this beginning Italic calligraphy class. You will learn how to hold the pen, how to use guidelines to keep your letters consistent, how to create your own guidelines for different pen sizes, and methods to identify and copy letter forms. Calligraphy pens…

a’ la carte cooking classes with Lara Hicks – an Oktoberfest Feast!

Burke Arts Council 506 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC, United States

You may have never been to Germany, or even if you have, you can enjoy favorite German dishes right at home! Join us for an evening as we celebrate Oktoberfest and learn how to make soft pretzels, German cucumber salad, German potato salad, and braised red cabbage! ______________________________________________ These fun night-out experiences will be held…

$60 – $65

Third Thursday Art Crawl

Featuring artist Olivia Gamboa, and glass artists Kenny Peiper and John Geci.  On the back porch - Guitar duo Joe Hasty and Dick Hull.

NCSSM Concert

The NCSSM-Morganton Fine Arts Department presents the first of six concerts on September 22, 5:30pm at the Burke Arts Council. The purpose of this concert series is to bridge together the NCSSM and greater Morganton communities through engaging musical experiences and discussion. This hour-long September concert will celebrate National Hispanic American Heritage Month, featuring student performances…

Designing Duos

Burke Arts Council 506 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC, United States

The Burke Arts Council is hosting an art auction fundraiser where community leaders and local artists have teamed up to create one-of-a-kind artwork that will be auctioned off to the public on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Burke Arts Council. Inspired by other local celebrity events, “Designing Duos” will feature a live auction of…