Spend time as Jefferson did—in the home designed as his personal retreat. Read and relax in a historic setting, enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, explore our grounds or engage with special exhibits and vignettes. And on Saturdays, join us for gallery talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time, including the eventful year...

Annual judged non-theme exhibition to honor Bower Center's primary benefactors, Edna Curry and John Bower Gallery admission is always free during open hours- Tues-Sat, 11am-4pm Entry deadline for artists: January 19th 5 Judges: Artists in the Blue Tablecloth Society The Blue Tablecloth Society was originated by the well-known Virginia artist Ron Boehmer and functions as...

Annual judged non-theme exhibition to honor Bower Center's primary benefactors, Edna Curry and John Bower Gallery admission is always free during open hours- Tues-Sat, 11am-4pm Entry deadline for artists: January 19th 5 Judges: Artists in the Blue Tablecloth Society The Blue Tablecloth Society was originated by the well-known Virginia artist Ron Boehmer and functions as...

Learn and explore the wonderful world of clay! In this class we will use techniques such as coil, pinch and slab to create decorative and functional ware. Instruction will include treatment of clay in various stages of moisture, wedging, finishing techniques and glazing. There will be an introduction to wheel- throwing to form bowls, cups,...

Annual judged non-theme exhibition to honor Bower Center's primary benefactors, Edna Curry and John Bower Gallery admission is always free during open hours- Tues-Sat, 11am-4pm Entry deadline for artists: January 19th 5 Judges: Artists in the Blue Tablecloth Society The Blue Tablecloth Society was originated by the well-known Virginia artist Ron Boehmer and functions as...

Feel the excitement of learning a centuries-old art form... and prepare to be addicted! Learn the basics of mosaic design, some of the different materials used, the tools used, how to cut glass and porcelain, and two direct methods of constructing a mosaic. Supply fee will cover the first two small projects. Instructor: Dotti Stone...

We will learn the basics of knitting and make a cozy pair of slippers. Once you learn to to cast on, knit and purl, there is no end to what you can make! Instructor: Suzanne Warner, a retired middle school teacher in Bedford. "I have been knitting since around age 10. Knitting helps me relax...

Annual judged non-theme exhibition to honor Bower Center's primary benefactors, Edna Curry and John Bower Gallery admission is always free during open hours- Tues-Sat, 11am-4pm Entry deadline for artists: January 19th 5 Judges: Artists in the Blue Tablecloth Society The Blue Tablecloth Society was originated by the well-known Virginia artist Ron Boehmer and functions as...