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All area codes are 843 unless otherwise indicated; all events are on Hilton Head Island unless otherwise indicated.

ART CLASSES/GALLERIES

THROUGH NOV. 5
Work in Clay
When/Where: Hand-building class from 10 a.m. to noon, wheel class from 1-3 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 5 at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street in Beaufort
The Scoop: Learn hand-building or wheel-thrown clay techniques. Cost is $125 in addition to $25 per 25 pounds of clay. Glazes and firing are included in the clay purchase. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 803-632-1039

THROUGH NOV. 7
Art League Exhibit
When/Where: Exhibit runs through Nov. 7 at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery in Pineland Station, suite 207
The Scoop: Painting by Vickie B. Ebbers, Judy S. McElynn, Barbara Snow and Kathy Tortorella will be on display during “Four Part Harmony” exhibit. 681-5060, www.artleaguehhi.org

THROUGH NOV. 14
The Sky’s the Limit
When/Where: Exhibit runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, through Nov. 14 at the Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery on Boundary Street in Bluffton
The Scoop: Oils and watercolors by Carol Snyder will be on display during “The Sky’s the Limit” exhibit. Snyder’s work is known for focusing on unusual sky treatments. 757-6586, www.sobagalleries.com

THROUGH NOV. 18
Oil Painting Class
When/Where: From 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays through Nov. 18 at the Art League of Hilton Head’s Art Academy
The Scoop: Learn how to paint any photo or subject in oils. All skill levels welcome. Class is $30 for Art League members and $35 for non-members. 686-5542

THROUGH NOV. 19
Wildlife Photography Class
When/Where: From 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Nov. 19 at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center
The Scoop: Photographer Eric Horan will lead a class on how to approach the field work and how to make a study of any subject. Cost is $240. 524-3037, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

THROUGH NOV. 30
Not Just Black and White
When/Where: Exhibit runs through Nov. 30 at jcostello gallery in the Weichert Building, 1038 William Hilton Parkway
The Scoop: “Not Just Black and White” will feature the collected works by contemporary artists Rose Thome Casterline, Alan Wilson, Daniel Smith, Betsy Cain, Julio Garcia, Suzanne Carmache, Maggie Evans and Kath Cardwel. 298-4895, www.jcostellogallery.com

NOV. 2, 11 AND DEC. 2
Endangered in the Lowcountry
When/Where: Through December at the Discovery House at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn; special events include a lecture about the bald eagle population in South Carolina at 2 p.m. Nov. 2; Sea Turtle Protection Project at 2 p.m. Nov. 11; and a presentation of the piping plover currently listed on the U.S. Endangered Species Act at 2 p.m. Dec. 2
The Scoop: Visitors can examine mounted specimens alongside photographs by local naturalists and artists during a special presentation of habitats, flora and fauna considered endangered in the Lowcountry. Also scheduled are lectures and programs about animals that are not protected by law but are still decreasing in number for different reasons. Artist John Davey will present a series of 15 engravings. The exhibit is family friendly with a scavenger hunt for younger visitors.

NOV. 2, 16
Digital Camera Class
When/Where: From 6-8 p.m. Nov. 2 and 16 at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street in Beaufort
The Scoop: Paul Nurnberg will teach camera and lens settings, techniques of controlling light and focus.
Cost is $130. 912-429-0189

NOV. 4
Introduction to Airbrushing
When/Where: From 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
The Scoop: Learn about the history and applications of airbrushing.
The instructor will demonstrate the wide scope and popularity of this medium. Cost is $60 for ages 13 and older.
Pre-registration is required. 686-3945, www.artshhi.com

NOV. 4-30
Visual Wanderings
When/Where: Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, at Picture This Gallery
The Scoop: Boston/Hilton Head artist Juliana Kim presents contemporary works in oil, acrylic and mixed media. 842-5299. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NOV. 5-7
Art, Artifice and Acquisition
When/Where: Opening night reception, 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at a to-be-determined venue; three-part lecture series, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Performing Arts Center on the historic Beaufort Campus; appraisal day, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Heritage Classic Foundation Hall in the Hargray Building of the USCB Bluffton campus
The Scoop: This is a three-day event to celebrate the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Golden Jubilee. The opening reception features Chancellor Jane Upshaw to kick off a year-round celebration of the university’s 50 years of service to the Lowcountry. The lecture series will include speakers Llewellyn (Kelly) Dykes, who will share his career as a police officer turned appraiser; Ulrush Boser, a reporter who writes about culture, politics and social issues; and Ronni Baer, senior curator at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Additionally, bring a treasure to have certified personal property appraisers to take a look at for a $25 fee. 208-8257 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NOV. 6
Clay Wall Pocket Workshop
When/Where: From 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
The Scoop: Using this slab technique, the class will be creating a wall pocket to use indoors or on the patio as a planter. Works will be decorated with stamped applique techniques, underglazes and overglazes. Beginners and experienced potters welcome. Class designed for ages 13 and older. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $35. 686-3945, www.artshhi.com

NOV. 7
Introduction to Watercolor Pencil Techniques
When/Where: From 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) gallery on Boundary Street in Bluffton
The Scoop: Explore water media without the frustration associated with traditional watercolors. A material list will be provided. Cost is $45. 422-5964, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NOV. 7
Drawing & Painting Workshop
When/Where: From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Picture This Gallery
The Scoop: Addison Palmer will lead this hands-on workshop where participants will work on a painting of choice, learning the fundamentals along the way. Cost is $75. 842-5299. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NOV. 9-11, 16-18
Basketry Class
When/Where: 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11 and 16-18 at ARTworks on Boundary Street in Beaufort
The Scoop: Kim Keats will lead a basketry class for children ages 10-15. Cost is $45. 379-2787, www.beaufortcountyarts.com

Nov. 10, 14
Illustrated Nature Journal Class
When/Where: From 9 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 14 at the Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) gallery on Boundary Street in Bluffton; feld trip from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 5 at a to-be-decided location
The Scoop: In this two-part workshop, participants will develop a keen eye through a series of observational exercises. Learn feld sketching techniques and what facts to record. Participants will work with pen and a sketch and wash pencil to create black-and-white illustrations. Fee for both workshops is $110. 422-5964, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nov. 10-DeC. 5
Ted Jordan’s “Tribute”
When/Where: Artist reception from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery in Pineland Station, suite 207; the exhibit runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday through Dec. 5
The Scoop: Te d Jordan’s “Tribute,” a series of drawings, pays homage to the 1959 food in Zanesville, Ohio, the site where runaway slaves from the South escaped into tunnels of the Underground Railroad that led to basements of the grand old houses lining the riverbanks. In the winter of 1959, two rivers that brought runaway slaves to the area swept through the black neighborhood, spilling into the old Victorian clapboard houses, forcing families to fee by boat. When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, Jordan remembered the Zanesville food. “Tribute” is the result. 681-5060, www.artleaguehhi.org

Nov. 11
Iraq: The World My Son Saw
When/Where: Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Picture This Gallery
The Scoop: Artist Suzy Shealy explores the Iraq her son, Joseph, saw in this Veterans Day exhibit. She created the paintings from images saved on a zip drive from Joseph’s camera, returned with her son’s personal effects. Shealy, who had never painted, created paintings of her son’s life as a soldier in Iraq and the environment he found himself in. 842-5299. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nov. 12-DeC. 8
Camellia Art Gallery exhibit
When/Where: Artist reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Camellia Art Gallery, 1 Office Way; show runs through Dec. 8
The Scoop: Artwork by Brucie Holler and Eileen Blyth will be on exhibit. 785-3535

Nov. 12
Four Corners Art Show
When/Where: Opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Four Corners Art Gallery, 1263-B May River Road
The Scoop: Four Corners invites the public to an exhibit that will be on display from Nov. 12 until Christmas. 757-8185

Nov. 20-DeC. 12
Rebecca Davenport exhibit
When/Where: Exhibit runs from Nov. 20-Dec. 12 with an artist reception from 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 20 at The Charles Street Gallery, 914 Charles St. in Beaufort
The Scoop: Rebecca Davenport will go back to her roots with “Who They Are,” a 1974 show at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Davenport doesn’t prefer to call her realistic-style portraits, because she wants the viewer to answer the question, “Who are they?” 521-9054, www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com

Nov. 20
Gallery Walk
When/ Where: From 3-8 p.m. Nov. 20 in Old Bluffton
The Scoop: Visitors can view more than 200 pieces, including pottery, fber, jewelry, glass, sculpture, basketry, turned wood, photography, painting and prints during the winter edition of the popular Art Walk. Wine and refreshments will be served at each gallery and live music will be held on Boundary and Calhoun streets. Participating galleries include Society of Bluffton Artists, Old Town Vintage Posters, The Filling Station, Amos Hummel Studio, Maye River Gallery, Pluff Mudd, Preston Pottery Studio, 26 Calhoun and Four Corners Framing and Fine Art

Nov. 20
Pluff Mudd Meet the Artists
When/Where: From 4-8 p.m. Nov. 20 at Pluff Mudd Art, located on Calhoun Street in Bluffton
The Scoop: Pluff Mudd invites the public to meet fve new artists at their gallery during the Old Town Bluffton Gallery Artwalk Nov. 20. Artists and their art include Julia Smoak, kiln formed glass; Pegg Carvell, jewelry; Michael Smalls and Daurus Niles, sweetgrass baskets; and Laura Cody, paintings. 757-5590

THROUGH DECEMBER
Local Art Display at Coastal States Bank
When/Where: Through December at Coastal States Bank next to the post office in Bluffton The Scoop: Artwork by Norma Deal and Joy Hermann, members of SoBA, will be on display for the next three months. Their art varies from contemporary to folk art with an emphasis on texture and originality.