Public Works Art Center

Public Works Art Center

Nonprofit art center for ALL in Downtown Summerville, SC. Classes | Camps | Rotating Exhibitions | Gift Shop | Studios | FREE ADMISSION!

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Pottery: Open Studio (previous pottery experience required!)

Pottery: Open Studio (previous pottery experience required!)

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

Previous ceramic experience required (completion of Pottery: Wheel & Handbuilding at PWAC or demonstration of proficiency with studio manager) No instruction,…

Sewing for Homeschoolers: Tuesdays 10/6- 11/10, 9:30-11am, 6 weeks

Sewing for Homeschoolers: Tuesdays 10/6- 11/10, 9:30-11am, 6 weeks

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 • 9:30 AM—11:00 AM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

This 6-week session is for new and returning students! Throughout this session, students will refine their sewing machine techniques, practice precision…

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I Can Build It! Architecture and Design Camp: 6 weeks on Saturdays Oct 17-Nov 21, 10-11:30am

I Can Build It! Architecture and Design Camp: 6 weeks on Saturdays Oct 17-Nov 21, 10-11:30am

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

Are you ready to dream big and build even bigger? Join us for 6 weeks of hands-on fun as we explore architecture, engineering, circuitry, and creative design!…

Art for Homeschoolers: Wednesdays 10/14-11/18, (no class 11/11) 10:30-11:30am, 5 weeks

Art for Homeschoolers: Wednesdays 10/14-11/18, (no class 11/11) 10:30-11:30am, 5 weeks

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

In this playful, exploratory class, young artists will make, view, and talk about art while discovering the tools and techniques that help artists bring their…

Sketch Summerville Club

Sketch Summerville Club

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

From 12 to 2pm, come sketch with us at Public Works Art Center. This group is more like an art club, without instruction, just an opportunity to meet up with…

After School Art for Elementary Students ages 6+: Thursdays 10/15-11/12 4-5pm, 5 weeks

After School Art for Elementary Students ages 6+: Thursdays 10/15-11/12 4-5pm, 5 weeks

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

My name is Jessica Smith and I am an art teacher at Alston-Bailey Elementary. I teach art summer camps at Public Works as well! I am excited to begin teaching…

Gallery Yoga – Living Art in Motion: Mondays 5:45-6:45pm

Gallery Yoga – Living Art in Motion: Mondays 5:45-6:45pm

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 • 5:45 PM—6:45 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

Please join us for an all-levels, beginner-friendly yoga class! The invitation for our practice will be to explore the body and breath as living art in motion.…

Pottery: Wheel & Hand Building: Tuesdays 10/27-11/17, 6-8pm, 4 weeks

Pottery: Wheel & Hand Building: Tuesdays 10/27-11/17, 6-8pm, 4 weeks

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

**NO CLASS 11/10** This class is for first time beginners with no experience to Intermediate level students interested in learning new techniques and doing new…

Sound Bath Meditation: Once a Month on Tuesday evenings

Sound Bath Meditation: Once a Month on Tuesday evenings

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 7:30 PM—8:45 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

A sound bath is a guided meditative, restorative experience where participants are “bathed” in soothing sounds, resonant tones, and vibrations produced by…

Sewing Basics: Make Your Own Stuffy – Saturday 11/7, 10am-12pm

Sewing Basics: Make Your Own Stuffy – Saturday 11/7, 10am-12pm

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

In this fun and hands-on 2-hour class, kids will get an exciting introduction to the sewing machine! This class goes over the basics of machine operation,…

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Christmas Tree and Incense Workshop: Saturday 11/7, 3-5pm

Christmas Tree and Incense Workshop: Saturday 11/7, 3-5pm

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

Christmas trees and incense, oh my! Join Maike Kowal in the pottery studio first and get creative making your hand built one-of-a-kind Christmas Tree incense…

Open Mic Night | Nov 13th

Open Mic Night | Nov 13th

Fri, Nov 13, 2026 • 6:30 PM—10:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

Join us at Public Works Art Center for open mic poetry with Free Verse Poets! Whether you’re a seasoned writer or stepping up to the mic for the first time,…

Full Time | Demetrius Bing

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

East Gallery | November 19th — January 16th | Opening Reception: November 19th from 5:30pm — 8:30pm Artist Statement: Demetrius Bing | Art of Bing For me, art…

What If? | Public Works Art Center Studio Artist Exhibition

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

West Gallery | November 19th 2026 — January 16th 2027 | Opening Reception: November 19th 2026 from 5:30pm — 8:30pm Featuring the works of: Mary Hoffman Anna…

Machine Sewing Level II: Fabric Notebook – Saturday 11/21, 10am-12pm

Machine Sewing Level II: Fabric Notebook – Saturday 11/21, 10am-12pm

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

Turn fabric and paper into a one-of-a-kind notebook, made entirely on the sewing machine. In this class, your child will design and sew a custom fabric cover,…

Stained Glass for Beginners: Saturday 11/21, 1-3pm

Stained Glass for Beginners: Saturday 11/21, 1-3pm

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

In this beginner-friendly workshop you will learn the basics of stained glass. Students will be taught how to copper foil pre-cut and ground glass pieces and…

Uncork and Clay: Saturday 11/21, 4-6pm, ages 21+

Uncork and Clay: Saturday 11/21, 4-6pm, ages 21+

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 • 4:00 PM—6:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

Don’t have the time to commit to a 4 week pottery course? Just want a fun afternoon out to try a new skill? Join us for a crash course in throwing on the…

Pottery: Wheel & Hand Building: Saturdays 11/21-12/12, 10am-12pm, 4 weeks

Pottery: Wheel & Hand Building: Saturdays 11/21-12/12, 10am-12pm, 4 weeks

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

This class is for first time beginners with no experience to Intermediate level students interested in learning new techniques and doing new projects. Each…

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Open Mic Music | December 1st

Open Mic Music | December 1st

Tue, Dec 1, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

Here’s the plan: Doors open at 6:10 PM, with sign-ups for the open mic kicking off at the same time. From 6:20 to 6:50 PM, join us for an unplugged song…

Art for Homeschoolers: Wednesdays 12/2-16, 10:30-11:30am, 3 weeks

Art for Homeschoolers: Wednesdays 12/2-16, 10:30-11:30am, 3 weeks

Wed, Dec 2, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

In this playful, exploratory class, young artists will make, view, and talk about art while discovering the tools and techniques that help artists bring their…

After School Art for Elementary Students ages 6+: Thursdays 12/3-17 4-5pm, 3 weeks

After School Art for Elementary Students ages 6+: Thursdays 12/3-17 4-5pm, 3 weeks

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

My name is Jessica Smith and I am an art teacher at Alston-Bailey Elementary. I teach art summer camps at Public Works as well! I am excited to begin teaching…

Stained Glass for Beginners: Saturday 12/5, 1-3pm

Stained Glass for Beginners: Saturday 12/5, 1-3pm

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

In this beginner-friendly workshop you will learn the basics of stained glass. Students will be taught how to copper foil pre-cut and ground glass pieces and…

Shake Up the Season: Snow Globes: Friday 12/11, 4-5pm

Shake Up the Season: Snow Globes: Friday 12/11, 4-5pm

Fri, Dec 11, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

In this holiday workshop, young artists ages 6 and up will create their own personalized snow globes. Students will begin by drawing a small winter-inspired…

Ornament Sewing Workshop: Saturday 12/12, 10am-12pm

Ornament Sewing Workshop: Saturday 12/12, 10am-12pm

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Public Works Art Center · Summerville, SC

Make Your Own Christmas Ornaments: Level 2 Machine Sewing Get ready for the holidays with a class full of handmade ornaments. Your child will pick from a…