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Join Jessica Borchert on October 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Tri-County Arts Council in Olean to celebrate Fall by painting a still life of pumpkins and create an original art piece to add to your fall decor. 

Cost: 

$30 - Artisan Members & Above

$40 - Basic/Family Members & Non-members

Immerse yourself in a stunning display of Native American artistry at the 1st Annual Ohi:yo' Art Market! Join in on May 3rd, 2025, at the Seneca Allegany Casino Event Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Witness the vibrant culture and creativity through exquisite beadwork, pottery, and other traditional crafts. There's something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for the whole family!

Join us for the 13th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on October 18th and 19th, 2025.

What is WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend?

It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.

Join us for the 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on October 19th and 20th, 2024.

What is WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend?

It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.

Creative Clay: Christmas Tree – November 2 & 16, 2023 (Thursday) with Violet Nolder

Cost: $40 Artisan Members & Above $50 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Age: 16+

Creative Clay Classes are project specific, beginner hand building classes. We will be making fun coil Christmas tree for you to display during the holiday season.

Join the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts for an exciting community event on Saturday April 26, from 11am - 3pm; featuring a day of music, dance, art activities, and community engagement that is free and open to all ages. Come and experience the collaborative spirit of the Quick Center and its partners! 

Local Dance Groups and their performance times include:

The Tri-County Arts Council is hosting a Pumpkin Carving workshop with the renowned artist and TV personality, Eric Jones! Join Eric on October 8th and October 22nd, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and learn the intricacies of pumpkin carving from a master. Ages 12 and up are welcome.

The Tri-County Arts Council is hosting a Butternut Squash Turkey Carving workshop with the renowned artist and TV personality, Eric Jones! Join Eric on November 12th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and learn the intricacies of carving from a master. Ages 12 and up are welcome.

Join the Tri-County Arts Council on April 19th, 2025, for a vibrant and interactive Tie-Dye Workshop, led by instructor SerenHippity! In this 2-hour session, discover the art of creating stunning tie-dye designs on your very own tote bag. Learn the essentials of fabric preservation, basic tying techniques and tie-dye care. 

No experience necessary! Our workshop covers everything you need to know to achieve professional-looking results. Details:

Join Merry Ryding on October 26th from 11am-2pm for an Encaustic workshop at the Tri-County Arts Council in Olean.

Explore the art of Encaustic, a hot wax medium perfect for transforming paper scraps and other lightweight materials into beautiful creations. Participants can bring small copies of photos, poems, or quotes printed on lightweight paper, though various papers will be provided.

Join instructor, Tara Walker, at the Tri-County Arts Council on Saturday, July 26th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm for an oil pastels class. In this class you will use a variety of different strokes and colors, learning how to blend and layer colors to create stunning still life paintings that you will surely be proud of! 

Class Info:

Cost: $30 Artisan Members & Above, $40 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Age: 12+

Join the Tri-County Arts Council for an exciting Wire Bending/Rainbow Casting Heart Catcher Workshop on November 2nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. SerenHippity will be your guide, helping you channel your creativity into crafting a unique wire-bent Heart Catcher that will cast beautiful rainbow prisms in your home or garden.

Join instructor, Linda Simons from 5:00-8:00 pm, on June 19th and July 10th for a hands-on stained-glass class! Learn the copper foil method (Tiffany method) and create your own beautiful piece of art. Choose from various projects and select your own glass, learn to cut, grind, and assemble your pieces using copper foil and soldering techniques. 

Details:

Good Times of Olean will be hosting a Fall Vendor Show Extravaganza on Saturday, November 2nd from 12pm-5pm at Good Times of Olean located at 800 E State St, Olean. 

Admission is free! Come indulge your senses with delicious food & drinks, and great LIVE music while you explore different vendors selling hand made crafts, collectables, and more! Spread the word, rally your friends, and come make some great memories at Good Times of Olean! 

Join Darlene Subulski for a 2D needle felting class on May 17th, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 pm! Create a beautiful bird-themed picture frame using wool roving and needle felting techniques. Details:

• Cost: $45 (Artisan Members & Above), $55 (Basic/Family Members & Non-Members)
• Age: 14+
• What to bring: A 5×7 picture frame 

No experience needed! Learn this fun technique and take home your unique wool-felted art piece!

Looking for some unique gifts for the holiday season? Check out the Small Business Saturday Vendor Event on November 25th, 10:00am - 3:00pm. 

Over 30 vendors, chinese auction, chicken BBQ, and much more!

Join the Tri-County Arts Council for a live drawing session featuring a costumed model on November 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The session will begin with gesture drawing and progress to a longer pose. Please note that this is a practice session without an instructor. Ages 12 and up are welcome. 

Cost:

$10 - Artisan Members & Above 

$15 - Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Tri-County Arts Council will be hosting an Acrylic Painting Workshop on October 5th and 12th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Ages 12+.

Immerse yourself in the art of acrylic painting with this beginner-friendly class. You'll paint a picturesque scene featuring boats docked by a lush forest and majestic mountains, all under the expert guidance of Barbara Boser who will lead you through each step of the process. 

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