Holly Springs Center

06/19/2026

🎨🪵Classes at Holly Springs Center 🧺🔥

Summer is the perfect time to learn a new skill, explore Appalachian arts, and get creative at Holly Springs Center! Join us for hands-on workshops and classes in woodworking, pottery, nature studies, fiber arts, beekeeping, and more through the School of Mountain Arts & Heritage.

📍 Holly Springs Center
120 Holly Springs School Road
Pickens, SC

📝 Sign Up Here: https://loom.ly/YoaFxys

Come, learn, and connect with our amazing community this Summer! ✨

06/16/2026

🌿 Skip the hassle. Rent at Holly Springs! 🌿
Planning a celebration, meeting, or special event? Holly Springs Center has beautiful, affordable spaces ready for you!

✨ Spaces Available:
• Cafeteria Only – $40/hour
• Cafeteria & Kitchen – $55/hour
• Classroom – $25/hour
• Half-Court Gym – $40/hour
• Ball Field – $45/day
• Sound System – $120/day (security deposit required)
• 75” TV & Podium – $20
• Tables and Chairs available
🕓 For rentals outside of regular business hours (8 AM–6:30 PM Mon–Sat, 1–5 PM Sun), an additional fee will be required to cover an on-site staff member.
💵 $50 security deposit due prior to occupation.

Host your next event in a welcoming space surrounded by the beauty of the mountains!
👉 Learn more or check availability:
🔗 https://loom.ly/wKcUlaQ

06/15/2026

Call for Vendors: Fourth Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival

📅 October 23-24, 2026
📍 Hagood Mill Historic Site – 138 Hagood Mill Rd., Pickens, SC

The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce, in proud partnership with Hagood Mill Historic Site and Holly Springs Center, invites artisan vendors, food vendors, and heritage craft demonstrators to be part of the Third Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival!

This two-day festival celebrates the traditions, stories, and culture of the Appalachian region with live music, heritage demonstrations, handcrafted goods, and mouthwatering Appalachian cuisine. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend, making this an excellent opportunity to showcase your work and connect with the community.

Vendor Opportunities

We are seeking:

🛠️ Artisan & Craft Vendors – Handmade goods, heritage trades, traditional crafts, and locally sourced products.

🍲 Food Vendors – Appalachian cuisine, local specialties, and festival favorites.

🎨 Demonstrators – Artists and craftspeople who can share heritage skills and Appalachian traditions.

Why Join Us?

Be part of one of Pickens County’s fastest-growing cultural festivals.

Gain exposure to a regional audience passionate about local arts, food, and heritage.

Support the preservation and celebration of Appalachian culture.

Vendor Registration

➡️ Vendor applications are now open!
Visit https://pickensappalachianfolkfestival.org/vendor-application/

06/13/2026

We won the Cat Daddy's Ice Cream camp giveaway!!!! Thanks to everyone who gave us a shoutout! And big, big thanks to Cat Daddy's Ice Cream! Our campers are going to be so excited!

🍦 GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! 🍦

Y’all showed up for this one! We had so many nominations for summer camps, daycares, preschools, and children’s programs! Reading through all the comments was honestly one of the best parts, and such a great reminder of just how many amazing people are pouring into local kids every single day!

We did a random draw, and are very excited to announce that this year’s Cat Daddy’s Ice Cream Party Giveaway winner is…

🎉 Holly Springs Center! Holly Springs Center🎉

Congratulations! We’ll be in touch soon to coordinate a sweet summer treat for your campers 🍦😻

To every family, director, and community member who took the time to nominate a program — thank you!!

If your organization didn’t win but would like information about hosting a visit, fundraiser, camp treat day, VBS event, swim team celebration, or summer program stop, shoot us a message. We’d love to find a way to work together this summer ❤️🍦

06/11/2026

Get your hands in the clay and discover the joy of creating at the Holly Springs Center Pottery Studio! Whether you're new to pottery or an experienced ceramic artist, our studio provides a welcoming space to learn, practice, and connect with a creative community.

Learn more and join the studio community today: https://loom.ly/6GSn_eo

06/10/2026

Help us win an ice cream party for our amazing day campers! We love Cat Daddy's Ice Cream

🍦 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🍦

School is officially out for summer, and we’re giving away a FREE Cat Daddy’s Ice Cream Party to one lucky local camp or daycare this summer 😎

To enter:
🍦 Comment the name of a summer camp or daycare
🍦 Tag someone connected to that organization
🍦 Bonus points for telling us why they’re awesome!

A random winner will be selected next Friday June 12th.

We have three vans rolling daily throughout Pickens, Greenville, Anderson, and Oconee counties, and we can’t wait to help make summer a little sweeter for a whole bunch of kiddos ☀️🍦

Know an awesome camp or daycare? Drop them in the comments below!

06/10/2026

🎨🧺 Calling All Artists, Makers, and Craftspeople! 🪵🍞🐝

Do you have a skill, craft, or traditional art you'd love to share with others?

The School of Mountain Arts (SOMAH) at Holly Springs Center is looking for instructors to lead classes and workshops that help preserve and pass along valuable handcrafts, artistic traditions, and practical skills.

Whether you're a professional artist, experienced craftsperson, artisan, or passionate hobbyist, we'd love to hear your ideas for classes that inspire creativity, self-reliance, and community connection.

Join us in keeping traditional skills alive for future generations!

Interested in teaching? Contact Holly Springs Center today and become part of our growing community of makers, artists, and educators. https://loom.ly/RxUW6fA

06/09/2026

🪵✨ Wooden Bowl Turning Workshop ✨🪵

Ever wanted to create your own beautiful wooden bowl on a lathe? Join master craftsman Bill Higgins for a hands-on Wooden Bowl Turning class at Holly Springs Center!

Learn the basics of safe lathe operation and bowl turning techniques while creating your own handcrafted piece. This class is perfect for beginners interested in woodworking and traditional craftsmanship.

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM EDT
📍 Holly Springs Center
120 Holly Springs School Road
Pickens, SC 29671

💲 $125.00

Important Notes:
✔️ Wear appropriate clothing (no loose or dangling items)
✔️ Feel free to bring your own safety glasses, gloves, or apron
✔️ Bring your own lunch and water bottle
✔️ No students under 16

Register today: https://loom.ly/YoaFxys

06/06/2026

🎨🪵 June Classes at Holly Springs Center 🧺🔥

Summer is the perfect time to learn a new skill, explore Appalachian arts, and get creative at Holly Springs Center! Join us this June for hands-on workshops and classes in woodworking, pottery, nature studies, fiber arts, beekeeping, and more through the School of Mountain Arts & Heritage.

📍 Holly Springs Center
120 Holly Springs School Road
Pickens, SC

📝 Sign Up Here: https://loom.ly/YoaFxys

Come create, learn, and connect with our amazing community this June! ✨