Columbia Creative Factory

09/02/2024

SEPTEMBER OPEN CALL FOR ART
Theme: Random!
Deadline to submit: September 21st

Whether you have an artistic degree or just enjoy doodling on lined paper, we want your art! Each artist may submit 3 pieces max per show!

To submit send your name, images, title, size, medium, price for each individual piece and contact information for payment to [email protected]

08/30/2024

Hello everyone!! NEW classes starting in October!! 6 week pottery classes are also available starting September!!😊✌🏻

08/24/2024

It’s chili time!! We are asking local restaurants and home cooks to participate in the 3rd annual Chili Cook Off for Charity Contest. This is an opportunity for you to help The Movers and Shakers and The Columbia Food Bank continue providing family fun events and helping with hunger. This event wi...

08/17/2024

Just a reminder, WE NEED YOUR ART!

This months gallery exhibit is themed "Circus" and we are looking for local artwork to display!

3 pieces per artist (Max)

Send pictures of your work and the following info to [email protected]

Title of piece
Medium
Dimensions
Artist name
Price
Contact info for purchases

Need submissions by Tuesday August 20th at the latest. Drop off is Wednesday the 21st if accepted.

Gallery opening will be Friday, August 23rd from 6-9PM

Thank you!!!!

-Miss A

08/12/2024

We are less then 1 month away from The 2024 Chili For Charity Cook Off!!!

Tickets will be available for cash only purchase at the door the day of the event! After you’ve tried all of the chili and cast your votes be sure to stop up at the private 2nd floor bar and visit the best bartender in town Miss Alison!!!

*pssst pssst* if you compete in the cook off, you get a drink voucher to be used during the event! 😉

08/12/2024

Hello Everyone! September and October pottery workshops are available to sign up!😊✌🏻

07/17/2024

Nice work everyone! Pieces from Summer Camp, Intro to the Wheel, 6 week workshop, and Intro to Hand Building!!😊✌🏻

05/22/2024

Hello! June and July pottery workshops are now available for sign ups!! There is still space available for kids pottery workshops in June. Visit our website for all the information!😊✌🏻

04/27/2024

Kids Summer Camp workshops now available for sign up! These are examples of the Sgraffito workshop being offered. This is a style of ceramics in which designs are scratched into the surface of the clay. The clay is covered with layers of different colored liquid mixes. Other workshops, Flower Planter, Coil and Face Mugs. Instructors are Kim Wilder and Mychal LaVia. [email protected]. 😊✌🏻

04/14/2024

Pieces from the 6 week pottery class! Nice job Michelle and Marianne!😊✌🏻

04/14/2024

Glazing and hand building with residents from Our Home Of Hope! Nice job! 😊✌🏻

03/31/2024

EXTENDED!!!! Yep the deadline has been extended. I talked to many of you personally face-to-face or email so I know you want to do this! Fill out our google form now so we know you are committed. It's easy and fun, the more people participating, the more fun it is!!!!!

Here's what you need to do . . .
Here is the link to the google application: https://bit.ly/3TdJsFk
Fill out the first section so we know you are participating; this section needs to completed ASAP!
The next section you have a little time to finish, that info is due April 8th and is necessary so that we can give this info to the judges and the MC for the show. VERY LATEST DEADLINE IS APRIL 15, but please get your info in by the 8th (all of it).
Questions contact Kim Morrow at KiMorroWorks through FB message. We are so exited for this year's show, our third consecutive year!
EVENT POST FOR THE RUNWAY SHOW WILL BE UP SHORTLY. I have 6 confirmed participants, but I know there are more!! Tell me below and fill out the out app now https://bit.ly/3TdJsFk

03/28/2024

SUMMER CAMP sign up is available!! 4 different workshops to choose from!! 😊✌🏻

03/26/2024

April and May workshops now available!! Kids summer camp dates coming soon!!😊✌🏻

03/10/2024

AT LAST, AT LAST, it is time to fill out your information application so we know you are participating as a Trashion Fashion Avant Garb Creator contestant!

First thing first, here is the link to the google application: https://bit.ly/3TdJsFk
Fill out the first section so we know you are participating; this section needs to completed and done by March 29.

The next section you have a little time to finish, that info is due April 8th and is necessary so that we can give this info to the judges and the MC for the show.

IF you need help with ideas or creating, contact me, Kim Morrow at KiMorroWorks through FB message. We are so exited for this year's show, our third consecutive year!

Leave a post below so I know either your a creator contestant or your coming to the runway show on Saturday, April 20 2024!

03/04/2024

Nice pieces everyone! Pottery from Intro to Wheel, 6 week workshop and Kim Morrow workshop!!😊✌🏻

03/01/2024

02/28/2024

March pottery workshops available for sign up!!😊✌🏻

01/17/2024

Pottery workshops available!! January and February!!😊✌🏻

01/12/2024

There’s some magic rising up from that bag. Aerial Yoga is coming to the Switchboard. We will begin with some exclusive individual classes in January and grow the schedule as demand suggests. If you’re interested, visit and follow Bumbling Circus Workshop for information and updates. And don’t forget we already have weekly yoga practices on the mat with Miss Alison's Studio on Wednesday evenings at 6 and on Saturday mornings at 9 with Stormy. $10. Just show up to sign up.

01/11/2024

12/23/2023

Nice work Sherry, Pam and Judy from Our Home of Hope!!😊✌🏻 🤔What could be next!!

12/22/2023

12/21/2023

FRIDAY 6-9 SWITCHBOARD GALLERY OPENING FOR RECOVERY!!!!

Guest speaker, at 7PM—SUSAN DARLING, presents her story of a piece she created while working in the post office of ELIZABETH COLLEGE that reflects on su***de.

Susan is a well known collage artist but also has a wide range of acrylic, watercolor and graphic work. She is also a cancer survivor.

Come hear her story, ask questions and add your story. This show is both visible storytelling (art)—with this extra layer of audio storytelling.

Come be a part of it, admission FREE.
Friday December 22, gallery opens 6:00
Artist talk 7:00

12/20/2023

January and February workshops available! 😊✌🏻