Bonham, Texas – The Creative Arts Center in Bonham has many activities planned for the last two months of the year.
Sweets, Spirits and Sparkles is the center’s annual holiday shopping extravaganza. This year it will be on Saturday, Dec 7. Shopping hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and bonus shopping hours will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. as part of the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk. Tickets for the Wine Walk can be purchased at the Bonham Chamber. There is no admission fee to simply come shop at the center.
There are still a few vendor spots available for the event. Vendor information and registration is available on the center’s website.
Sweets Online Auction - New this year, the center will be hosting an online bake sale, dubbed the Sweets Online Auction on Thursday, December 5. Bidding on homemade pies, cakes, cookies and other holiday treats will start online at 10:00 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. The center is still accepting donations of baked goods. The bidding link will be posted on the center’s website and Facebook page.
Pancakes with Santa – tickets are on sale now for the Pancakes with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Come enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage brunch and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Early bird ticket prices are good through noon on Dec 12. Early bird tickets are $10 for kids ages 12 & under and $15 for adults and youth ages 13 and up. After 12:00 noon on Dec 12, the prices will increase to $15 for kids and $20 for adults. There will also be a special Family Pack price for up to four people at the early bird rate of $35 and the at the door price will be $50.
Art Show – the center currently has an art show dubbed “Earth, Wind, Fire and Water” on display until the end of November. The Community Ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos is also currently on display in the main gallery. The public is welcome to come and visit anytime the center is open. Free admission. The next call for artwork is for the December show with the theme of Sweets, Spirits and Sparkles as well as Artist Choice. Artwork for the December show is due Dec 3. Opening reception for the December show will be on Thursday, Dec 5, come and go from 4-6 pm. All are welcome to come and see the new artwork, meet the artists and enjoy some light refreshments.
Art Classes – The Center continues to have a wide variety of art classes scheduled for all ages. A Kids Paint Party with Jaye will be held on Nov 23. Printmaking Workshops with Stephanie Anderson will be held on Nov 26 and Dec 12. The Junk Journal Club will meet on Dec 3 with guest speaker Cassidy Barber. Christmas Crafting classes for children and youth will be held on Dec 3 & 10 and for adults on Dec 10. Brush and Brunch with Jaye includes both a painting class and lunch on Dec 13. Laura Lackey from Bonham Floral will be teaching a Christmas floral class on Dec 16. Suncatcher Workshop with Michelle Haynes will be held on Dec 21. Additional details and registration can be found on the center’s website.
Other Classes – There will be a Belly Dance Workshop on Nov 23 from 10 am to noon. The center also offers weekly yoga classes. Kristi Dunbar teaches yoga on Tuesdays at 6 pm and Domanique Allen teaches chair yoga on Wednesdays at 1 pm. Classes are $10 each for members and $15 each for non-members.
Friendsgiving - The center will be hosting a Friendsgiving Potluck dinner on Friday, Nov. 22 from 6-8 pm. There will be a brief Reader’s Theatre performance before the dinner and fellowship time begins. The center ask for folks to contact them by phone at (903) 640-2196 or email at Director@CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org to let them know how many are coming and what dish you are bringing.
Holiday parties – the center is booking holiday painting parties. If your business, church, friend group or other organization would like to schedule their own private paint party, contact the center soon to discuss your plans. Prices start at $20 per person for kids and $30 per person for adults, with a minimum of 10 people.
The Art Center’s normal hours of operation are Tuesday – Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to noon. The Center will be closed Nov 27-29 for Thanksgiving and will be open on Small Business Saturday, Nov 30 from 10 am to noon. Be sure to remember the center’s art gallery and gift shop when doing your holiday shopping. The center will offer free gift wrapping with a purchase from the center during the week of Dec 17-21. Guests are also welcome to bring in up to 5 items to be gift wrapped for a donation to the center during the same week.
The Creative Arts Center is a nonprofit organization with a mission of supporting the arts in Fannin County. They are located at 200 W 5th in downtown Bonham. Get more info by calling (903) 640-2196 or going to www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org.
