You can find something exciting and educational going on at the Hiddenite Center throughout the entire year. Join the fun!

• Art After School Classes
• Adult Oil Painting Classes
• Pottery Classes
• One Stroke Painting Classes
• Summer Art Classes for KIDS
• Square Dance Classes
• Brushy Mountain Quilters Guild
• Classes that complement our exhibits
• FEBRUARY "Cabin Fever” Workshop
• NOVEMBER "Quilt Workshop”
• LOTS of Seasonal Offerings

Our wide variety of school programs enrich your children and our community:

• Performances throughout the year in our Alexander County Schools by
  Nationally Acclaimed Companies
• Artists-in-Residencies in our schools
• North Carolina Heritage Fair
• Appalachian Young People’s Theatre
• SOS After-School Program at East Middle
• 21st Century After-School Program at Taylorsville Elementary
• Programs for Home Schoolers
• Cabin Project at Believers Faith Academy
• SOS Cabin Project

The Hiddenite Center is pleased to serve as a Public Access Site for Alexander County. This site is located on the second floor of the Lucas Mansion. High speed access is available for those needing this service.

There is no charge for use of the service, and the service will be available to the public from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays (except holidays). A basic use form which conforms to the guidelines of the Alexander County Schools and Alexander County Library will be enforced. The use of the computer for illegal activity is prohibited. Persons using the site should have a hotmail, yahoo, or other e-mail address. Activity will be monitored.

Persons using the Public Access Site are encouraged to enjoy the Center’s other offerings which are available. The Lucas Mansion Gallery is open to the public throughout the year at no charge.