Special Events

Click on each event below to read more!  We will hopefully be adding more events soon.  Visit our CLASSES page to see a full list of class descriptions and registration instructions.

Past Events

Georgia Color Plein Air
Georgia Color Plein Air is a four-day experience, presented by Olmsted Arts in partnership with The Artisans Village Guild. It celebrates the tradition of painting outdoors and depicts the dramatic and distinct locales and landscapes in Georgia. This is a juried event exclusively for Georgia artists. Fresh paintings will be added each day to the pop-up Gallery at Barrel 118! Enjoy Artist Demonstrations, Talks and Gallery Walks, and other activities in Madison, Greensboro and Eatonton! October 19 - 22, 2023
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Dual Vision Pumpkin painting class
Pumpkin Pillow Painting Gourd vibes only with this pumpkin pillow project! This mini-lesson is beginner friendly, easily completed in one hour, and sure to impress your fall lovin' friends. All supplies are included with the exception of a pillow insert.  NOTE: Location: Barrel 118 (one block from The Artisans Village) Instructor: April Hendricks Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023 two class times available!
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happy hour
Bourbon Tasting Experience at Barrel 118 EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED> Join us for Happy Hour instead! No ticket purchase required. Click for details. Date: Friday, September 15.
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Dual Vision 2023
Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes Save the date! Opening Reception at Barrel 118 on Thursday, September 14. And a Happy Hour event on September 15. Click for details!
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Fluid
Opening night reception and sale for the new Gallery event, "FLUID." Artists were challenged to create new pieces with this word/theme in mind. Come see the new artwork and meet some of the local artists! Thursday, July 13 from 4 - 7 PM.
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Join us for an art talk with local artists Cathy McIntire and Debbie Anderson. They will discuss what to look for when buying art, including how to start a collection, original art vs. prints, framing, and much more! FREE EVENT! Date: Saturday, May 13 from 3 - 5 pm.
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Art & Wine Tasting at Barrel 118 Enjoy The Lake Country Juried Art Show and a fabulous Wine Tasting event! Click to learn more. DATE: Friday, May 12 from 6 - 10 pm
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Lake Country Juried Art Show
7th Annual Lake Country Juried Art Show Save the date for the opening reception on May 11 at Barrel 118. Wine Tasting tickets on sale this week! Click to learn more about our special events. Date: Opening Reception, Thursday, May 11 from 5 - 7:30 pm
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Paint Out
7th Annual Eatonton One Day Paint Out & Workshops Congratulations to our winners! Click for photos and details of the Awards presentation. Saturday, April 29, 2023
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The Artisans Village Guild presents a new fundraising event called The BIG Little Project! BIG Fundraising. BIG FUN. BIG Creativity. little 6x6: artwork with a little price tag. Date: Thursday, March 23.
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