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Drawing Canyon, Sage, and Sky NM Badlands Residency



A Truly Unique South Carolina to New Mexico "Field Trip"
with Sara Schneckloth



Join the University of South Carolina Professor and critically acclaimed visual artist, Sara Schneckloth, for an immersive drawing residency experience in the high desert of New Mexico! Surrounded by piñon and juniper, complex geological formations, a tapestry of cloudscapes, and Milky Way skies, this unique environment is open for sensory discovery. Famed artist Agnes Martin identified the land of New Mexico as her home, “working in concert with the terrain.” Resident participants will set up portable studios within badlands and sage fields, gathering earth pigments and creating handcrafted charcoal and natural paints. Through the alchemy of land, materials, and creativity, participants will expand their insights into drawing and gain enrichment through tutorials and the gift of solitude with the independent studio practice.



2023 Residential Workshop: May 12 - 17, 2023 - starting at $2150/person



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Geological On-line
Drawing Primer (not required)
2023 In-Person Residential
Drawing Workshop
Learn more about Sara:
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PUMpKIN CARVING with BABY GOATS





By Dawn Hunter, November 1, 2022.



Do you love animals? Do you like being outside? Darcy and I had the BEST time carving pumpkins at Flowertown Charm in Summerville, SC. It is a terrific experience for guests. They provide pumpkins, tools, and stencils. Each event can host up to sixteen guests. Aside from goats and baby goats (❣️) - there are chickens, pigs, a rabbit, a turtle, and a cow. Darcy is an animal lover, so the whole event was fascinating and enriching. We had a great time bonding while carving and plan to make this an annual event!


Other than this seasonal fall tradition, Flowertown Charm offers a Bed and Breakfast and Off the Grid Tree House rentals for guests.


For those who want some adventure while staying fit? Try their Goat Yoga. Why not? There are other seasonal events, too, like Farm Snuggle Sessions with their animals, Intro Class to Goats and Chickens, Marshmallow Roasting with Goats in Sweaters, Holiday Candle Making with Goats, and Painting Farm Ornaments with Goats. Chris and Jenna Pelayo are experienced farmers and terrific hosts! They make every guest feel welcome with their warm and gentle manner. We highly recommend Flowertown Charm. We are animal lovers and plan to attend many future events!


Flowertown Charm
Off the Grid Treehouse
Goat Experiences

Summerville, SC




flowertowncharm.com

Historic ELMWOOD PARK, COLUMBIA, SC | HallowEEN 2022





By Dawn Hunter, November 1, 2022



Our neighborhood, the Historic Elmwood Park, is the Halloween destination in Columbia SC.



The residents of Elmwood Park go all out for the Halloween festivities. Homes and yards are decorated in a high quality and over the top manner - rivaling any amusement park or haunted house. For this popular event, the Columbia City Police department block off streets to keep the trick-or-treaters safe. The average tally of trick-or-treaters per home? We don't know the official count average, but one of our neighbors kept a tally for the night and had a grand total of TWO THOUSAND visitors! In this essay, you'll find our dramatic before the main event photo shoot. To get a sense the Halloween night celebration be sure to check out GoCola's Instagram reel! Curated with Lynn did an excellent job capturing this Soda City tradition!


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Historic Elmwood Park, Columbia, SC 29201


historicelmwoodpark.org

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE Fair





By Dawn Hunter, October 20, 2022.



Spinning around, riding high, and a trip to the Moon. This year's South Carolina State Fair does not disappoint!



The South Carolina State Fair is a yearly event that is held in Columbia, South Carolina. The State Agricultural and Mechanical Society of South Carolina operates the fair, and North American Midway Entertainment provides rides, food, and games. This event is a great opportunity for people in the area to come together and have some fun. The South Carolina State Fair is a great way to spend a day with family and friends. You can enjoy the rides, eat some great food, and play some fun games.


Darcy and I had a blast at this year's fair! We enjoyed the rides, food & drink, the Museum of the Moon, art exhibit, flower shows and livestock. The high point for us - the circus!!


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Every Saturday, rain or shine from 9am - 1pm
Downtown Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201


scstatefair.org

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