Upcoming Events
FINDING YOUR VOICE - Week 1 of 4 Creative Writing Workshops with local Author, Pat Branning
Instructor: Pat Branning, author of seven bestselling books on the Lowcountry and the voice behind the bi-weekly Substack The Diary of a Southern Author at patbranning.com.
There is a moment—quiet, persistent—when a story asks to be told.
Not a grand story.
Not a polished one.
Just yours.
This four-week creative writing workshop invites writers of all backgrounds to explore memory, place, and personal experience as the foundation of meaningful storytelling. Guided by author Pat Branning, participants will learn to write vivid scenes, develop cofidence, write honestly, and discover the power already living in their own voice.
Our most enduring stories are often found in small moments:
the kitchen table where conversations linger,
a handwritten recipe passed down,
a walk through the neighborhood at dusk,
a front porch where time slows and memories surface.
Writing is an act of noticing.
Of honoring what shaped us.
Of giving our lived moments a place to rest and be remembered.
Through gentle prompts, shared reflection, and thoughtful discussion, participants will learn to trust their instincts, shape everyday experiences into story, and build a writing practice grounded in curiosity rather than perfection.
No prior writing experience is required.
Only a willingness to show up and be present.
Your voice doesn’t need fixing.
It needs honoring.
Join us at Village Social Habersham, Thursdays, 6 pm to 7:30 pm January 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Note… The information taught in this 4 part series is cumlative and weekly attendance at each session is encoraged. Please see weekly lesson plan below. TICKETS FOR EACH SESSION MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY ON THE CORRESPONDING EVENT LISTING.
4-PART CRATIVE WRITING LESSON PLAN
Theme: Finding Your Voice Through Memory, Place, and Story
Format: 4 sessions | 90 minutes each
Audience: Adult writers of all levels (beginners welcome)
Goal: Help adults uncover meaningful stories, write with confidence, and develop a sustainable
writing practice
LESSON 1: YOU ALREADY HAVE A STORY
Focus: Confidence, observation, and breaking the “I’m not a writer” barrier
OBJECTIVES
● Help students understand that lived experience is valid material
● Quiet inner criticism and perfectionism
● Begin writing immediately
DISCUSSION TOPICS
● Why adults hesitate to write (fear, comparison, “doing it right”)
● Writing as noticing, not performing
● The power of ordinary moments
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● 10-Minute Free Write:
Prompt: “Write about a place where you felt safe, seen, or at home.”
(Encourage sensory detail—what could you smell, hear, taste?)
SHARING (Optional)
● Read aloud in pairs or small groups
● Emphasize listening without critique
TAKE-HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Keep a small notebook or phone note
● Write one paragraph a day about something noticed: a meal, a walk, a memory
triggered by scent or sound
LESSON 2: WRITING FROM MEMORY & PLACE
Focus: Memory as a doorway; grounding story in setting
OBJECTIVES
● Teach writers how to anchor memory through physical details
● Explore place as character
● Move from vague recollection to vivid scene
DISCUSSSION TOPICS
● Why place carries emotion
● Memory doesn’t need to be “perfect” to be true
● Writing what you remember feeling, not just what happened
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Guided Memory Map
○ Students sketch or list a meaningful place (kitchen, shoreline, front porch, farm,
city street)
○ Write a short scene beginning with:
“I remember the way...”
MINI CRAFT TALK
● Show how sensory details (sound, texture, smell) create intimacy
● Explain scene vs. summary in simple terms
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Write a one-page memory vignette set in a specific place
● No backstory—drop the reader straight into the moment
LESSON 3: FINDING YOUR VOICE (AND TRUSTING IT)
Focus: Authentic voice, rhythm, and personal truth
OBJECTIVES
● Help writers recognize their natural voice
● Encourage emotional honesty without overexposure
● Let go of “writing like someone else”
DISCUSSION TOPICS
● What voice really is (and isn’t)
● The danger of over-polishing
● Writing the way you speak—on the page
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Voice Comparison
○ Write the same short moment twice:
1. As if telling a close friend
2. As if writing for publication
○ Discuss which feels more alive
GROUP ACTIVITY
● Read short excerpts aloud and identify:
○ Lines that feel true
○ Places where the writer “showed up”
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Revise one earlier piece lightly—focus on clarity, not perfection
● Highlight your favorite sentence and bring it to the next class
LESSON 4: SHAPING SHARING AND SUSTAINING A WRITING LIFE
Focus: Revision, courage, and building a habit
OBJECTIVES
● Introduce gentle revision strategies
● Practice sharing work with confidence
● Help students envision a sustainable writing practice
DSCUSSION TOPICS
● Revision as listening, not fixing
● When to stop tinkering
● Writing for yourself vs. writing for others
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Guided Revision
○ Cut one unnecessary sentence
○ Add one specific detail
○ Read the piece aloud to hear rhythm
CELEBRATION READING
● Volunteers read a short piece
● Emphasis on bravery, not polish
CLOSING REFLECTION
● Students write a note to themselves:
“Why my story matters.”
OPTIONAL NEXT STEPS
● Substack, journaling, small writing groups
● Continuing memoir or essay work
● Writing as a form of attention and care
DIY DECOPAUGE COASTER CRAFT NIGHT
Bring a friend for January Girls Night Out and join us a Village Social Habersham . Learn step by step how to make these beautiful DIY Decoupage Ceramic Coasters (set of 4) to keep for yourself or give as a gift. Many patterns and designs possible …use your imagination!! All supplies and refreshments included. BYOB welcome.
CAPTAIN'S MEETING WITH BRIAN MCCAFFREE - BOATNG SAFETY AND DOCK ETIQUETTE
Calling all Habersham Boaters and beyond….
Captain Brian McCaffree of Holden On Charters will be leading a discussion on general boating safety rules and dock etiquette, particularly regarding the temporary use of the deepwater dock here in Habersham.
He will follow with a question and answer session on upcoming fishing seasons and boating in our local waters during the winter months.
Learn more about his Charter Fishing Trips and Pleasure Cruises with Holden On Charters directly out of Habersham.
Includes Free Drink Ticket to Criollo.
FINDING YOUR VOICE - Week 2 of 4 Creative Writing Workshops with local Author, Pat Branning
Instructor: Pat Branning, author of seven bestselling books on the Lowcountry and the voice behind the bi-weekly Substack The Diary of a Southern Author at patbranning.com.
There is a moment—quiet, persistent—when a story asks to be told.
Not a grand story.
Not a polished one.
Just yours.
This four-week creative writing workshop invites writers of all backgrounds to explore memory, place, and personal experience as the foundation of meaningful storytelling. Guided by author Pat Branning, participants will learn to write vivid scenes, develop cofidence, write honestly, and discover the power already living in their own voice.
Our most enduring stories are often found in small moments:
the kitchen table where conversations linger,
a handwritten recipe passed down,
a walk through the neighborhood at dusk,
a front porch where time slows and memories surface.
Writing is an act of noticing.
Of honoring what shaped us.
Of giving our lived moments a place to rest and be remembered.
Through gentle prompts, shared reflection, and thoughtful discussion, participants will learn to trust their instincts, shape everyday experiences into story, and build a writing practice grounded in curiosity rather than perfection.
No prior writing experience is required.
Only a willingness to show up and be present.
Your voice doesn’t need fixing.
It needs honoring.
Join us at Village Social Habersham, Thursdays, 6 pm to 7:30 pm January 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Note… The information taught in this 4 part series is cumlative and weekly attendance at each session is encoraged. Please see weekly lesson plan below. TICKETS FOR EACH SESSION MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY ON THE CORRESPONDING EVENT LISTING.
4-PART CRATIVE WRITING LESSON PLAN
Theme: Finding Your Voice Through Memory, Place, and Story
Format: 4 sessions | 90 minutes each
Audience: Adult writers of all levels (beginners welcome)
Goal: Help adults uncover meaningful stories, write with confidence, and develop a sustainable
writing practice
LESSON 1: YOU ALREADY HAVE A STORY
Focus: Confidence, observation, and breaking the “I’m not a writer” barrier
OBJECTIVES
● Help students understand that lived experience is valid material
● Quiet inner criticism and perfectionism
● Begin writing immediately
DISCUSSION TOPICS
● Why adults hesitate to write (fear, comparison, “doing it right”)
● Writing as noticing, not performing
● The power of ordinary moments
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● 10-Minute Free Write:
Prompt: “Write about a place where you felt safe, seen, or at home.”
(Encourage sensory detail—what could you smell, hear, taste?)
SHARING (Optional)
● Read aloud in pairs or small groups
● Emphasize listening without critique
TAKE-HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Keep a small notebook or phone note
● Write one paragraph a day about something noticed: a meal, a walk, a memory
triggered by scent or sound
LESSON 2: WRITING FROM MEMORY & PLACE
Focus: Memory as a doorway; grounding story in setting
OBJECTIVES
● Teach writers how to anchor memory through physical details
● Explore place as character
● Move from vague recollection to vivid scene
DISCUSSSION TOPICS
● Why place carries emotion
● Memory doesn’t need to be “perfect” to be true
● Writing what you remember feeling, not just what happened
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Guided Memory Map
○ Students sketch or list a meaningful place (kitchen, shoreline, front porch, farm,
city street)
○ Write a short scene beginning with:
“I remember the way...”
MINI CRAFT TALK
● Show how sensory details (sound, texture, smell) create intimacy
● Explain scene vs. summary in simple terms
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Write a one-page memory vignette set in a specific place
● No backstory—drop the reader straight into the moment
LESSON 3: FINDING YOUR VOICE (AND TRUSTING IT)
Focus: Authentic voice, rhythm, and personal truth
OBJECTIVES
● Help writers recognize their natural voice
● Encourage emotional honesty without overexposure
● Let go of “writing like someone else”
DISCUSSION TOPICS
● What voice really is (and isn’t)
● The danger of over-polishing
● Writing the way you speak—on the page
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Voice Comparison
○ Write the same short moment twice:
1. As if telling a close friend
2. As if writing for publication
○ Discuss which feels more alive
GROUP ACTIVITY
● Read short excerpts aloud and identify:
○ Lines that feel true
○ Places where the writer “showed up”
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Revise one earlier piece lightly—focus on clarity, not perfection
● Highlight your favorite sentence and bring it to the next class
LESSON 4: SHAPING SHARING AND SUSTAINING A WRITING LIFE
Focus: Revision, courage, and building a habit
OBJECTIVES
● Introduce gentle revision strategies
● Practice sharing work with confidence
● Help students envision a sustainable writing practice
DSCUSSION TOPICS
● Revision as listening, not fixing
● When to stop tinkering
● Writing for yourself vs. writing for others
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Guided Revision
○ Cut one unnecessary sentence
○ Add one specific detail
○ Read the piece aloud to hear rhythm
CELEBRATION READING
● Volunteers read a short piece
● Emphasis on bravery, not polish
CLOSING REFLECTION
● Students write a note to themselves:
“Why my story matters.”
OPTIONAL NEXT STEPS
● Substack, journaling, small writing groups
● Continuing memoir or essay work
● Writing as a form of attention and care
FINDING YOUR VOICE - Week 3 of 4 Creative Writing Workshops with local Author, Pat Branning
Instructor: Pat Branning, author of seven bestselling books on the Lowcountry and the voice behind the bi-weekly Substack The Diary of a Southern Author at patbranning.com.
There is a moment—quiet, persistent—when a story asks to be told.
Not a grand story.
Not a polished one.
Just yours.
This four-week creative writing workshop invites writers of all backgrounds to explore memory, place, and personal experience as the foundation of meaningful storytelling. Guided by author Pat Branning, participants will learn to write vivid scenes, develop cofidence, write honestly, and discover the power already living in their own voice.
Our most enduring stories are often found in small moments:
the kitchen table where conversations linger,
a handwritten recipe passed down,
a walk through the neighborhood at dusk,
a front porch where time slows and memories surface.
Writing is an act of noticing.
Of honoring what shaped us.
Of giving our lived moments a place to rest and be remembered.
Through gentle prompts, shared reflection, and thoughtful discussion, participants will learn to trust their instincts, shape everyday experiences into story, and build a writing practice grounded in curiosity rather than perfection.
No prior writing experience is required.
Only a willingness to show up and be present.
Your voice doesn’t need fixing.
It needs honoring.
Join us at Village Social Habersham, Thursdays, 6 pm to 7:30 pm January 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Note… The information taught in this 4 part series is cumlative and weekly attendance at each session is encoraged. Please see weekly lesson plan below. TICKETS FOR EACH SESSION MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY ON THE CORRESPONDING EVENT LISTING.
4-PART CRATIVE WRITING LESSON PLAN
Theme: Finding Your Voice Through Memory, Place, and Story
Format: 4 sessions | 90 minutes each
Audience: Adult writers of all levels (beginners welcome)
Goal: Help adults uncover meaningful stories, write with confidence, and develop a sustainable
writing practice
LESSON 1: YOU ALREADY HAVE A STORY
Focus: Confidence, observation, and breaking the “I’m not a writer” barrier
OBJECTIVES
● Help students understand that lived experience is valid material
● Quiet inner criticism and perfectionism
● Begin writing immediately
DISCUSSION TOPICS
● Why adults hesitate to write (fear, comparison, “doing it right”)
● Writing as noticing, not performing
● The power of ordinary moments
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● 10-Minute Free Write:
Prompt: “Write about a place where you felt safe, seen, or at home.”
(Encourage sensory detail—what could you smell, hear, taste?)
SHARING (Optional)
● Read aloud in pairs or small groups
● Emphasize listening without critique
TAKE-HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Keep a small notebook or phone note
● Write one paragraph a day about something noticed: a meal, a walk, a memory
triggered by scent or sound
LESSON 2: WRITING FROM MEMORY & PLACE
Focus: Memory as a doorway; grounding story in setting
OBJECTIVES
● Teach writers how to anchor memory through physical details
● Explore place as character
● Move from vague recollection to vivid scene
DISCUSSSION TOPICS
● Why place carries emotion
● Memory doesn’t need to be “perfect” to be true
● Writing what you remember feeling, not just what happened
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Guided Memory Map
○ Students sketch or list a meaningful place (kitchen, shoreline, front porch, farm,
city street)
○ Write a short scene beginning with:
“I remember the way...”
MINI CRAFT TALK
● Show how sensory details (sound, texture, smell) create intimacy
● Explain scene vs. summary in simple terms
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Write a one-page memory vignette set in a specific place
● No backstory—drop the reader straight into the moment
LESSON 3: FINDING YOUR VOICE (AND TRUSTING IT)
Focus: Authentic voice, rhythm, and personal truth
OBJECTIVES
● Help writers recognize their natural voice
● Encourage emotional honesty without overexposure
● Let go of “writing like someone else”
DISCUSSION TOPICS
● What voice really is (and isn’t)
● The danger of over-polishing
● Writing the way you speak—on the page
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Voice Comparison
○ Write the same short moment twice:
1. As if telling a close friend
2. As if writing for publication
○ Discuss which feels more alive
GROUP ACTIVITY
● Read short excerpts aloud and identify:
○ Lines that feel true
○ Places where the writer “showed up”
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Revise one earlier piece lightly—focus on clarity, not perfection
● Highlight your favorite sentence and bring it to the next class
LESSON 4: SHAPING SHARING AND SUSTAINING A WRITING LIFE
Focus: Revision, courage, and building a habit
OBJECTIVES
● Introduce gentle revision strategies
● Practice sharing work with confidence
● Help students envision a sustainable writing practice
DSCUSSION TOPICS
● Revision as listening, not fixing
● When to stop tinkering
● Writing for yourself vs. writing for others
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Guided Revision
○ Cut one unnecessary sentence
○ Add one specific detail
○ Read the piece aloud to hear rhythm
CELEBRATION READING
● Volunteers read a short piece
● Emphasis on bravery, not polish
CLOSING REFLECTION
● Students write a note to themselves:
“Why my story matters.”
OPTIONAL NEXT STEPS
● Substack, journaling, small writing groups
● Continuing memoir or essay work
● Writing as a form of attention and care
PAT CONROY LECTURE NIGHT 5 (Sunday Session) - Pat Conroy as a Nature Writer
Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and poet Tim Conroy will discuss the nature writing of Pat Conroy, the bestselling author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Prince of Tides, and more. From his obscure boyhood poetry to his beloved lyrical adult prose, Conroy wrote about the beauty of our natural world as both wondrous and perilous, using the lowcountry not only as a setting but as the central character of his many books. This presentation will highlight representative examples of Conroy’s nature writing from across the span of his writing life, drawing attention to how Conroy’s relationship with nature is also ultimately a relationship with his deeply felt spiritual and humanistic faith.
PAT CONROY LECTURE NIGHT 5 (Monday Session) - Pat Conroy as a Nature Writer
Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and poet Tim Conroy will discuss the nature writing of Pat Conroy, the bestselling author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Prince of Tides, and more. From his obscure boyhood poetry to his beloved lyrical adult prose, Conroy wrote about the beauty of our natural world as both wondrous and perilous, using the lowcountry not only as a setting but as the central character of his many books. This presentation will highlight representative examples of Conroy’s nature writing from across the span of his writing life, drawing attention to how Conroy’s relationship with nature is also ultimately a relationship with his deeply felt spiritual and humanistic faith.
FINDING YOUR VOICE - Week 4 of 4 Creative Writing Workshops with local Author, Pat Branning
Instructor: Pat Branning, author of seven bestselling books on the Lowcountry and the voice behind the bi-weekly Substack The Diary of a Southern Author at patbranning.com.
There is a moment—quiet, persistent—when a story asks to be told.
Not a grand story.
Not a polished one.
Just yours.
This four-week creative writing workshop invites writers of all backgrounds to explore memory, place, and personal experience as the foundation of meaningful storytelling. Guided by author Pat Branning, participants will learn to write vivid scenes, develop cofidence, write honestly, and discover the power already living in their own voice.
Our most enduring stories are often found in small moments:
the kitchen table where conversations linger,
a handwritten recipe passed down,
a walk through the neighborhood at dusk,
a front porch where time slows and memories surface.
Writing is an act of noticing.
Of honoring what shaped us.
Of giving our lived moments a place to rest and be remembered.
Through gentle prompts, shared reflection, and thoughtful discussion, participants will learn to trust their instincts, shape everyday experiences into story, and build a writing practice grounded in curiosity rather than perfection.
No prior writing experience is required.
Only a willingness to show up and be present.
Your voice doesn’t need fixing.
It needs honoring.
Join us at Village Social Habersham, Thursdays, 6 pm to 7:30 pm January 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Note… The information taught in this 4 part series is cumlative and weekly attendance at each session is encoraged. Please see weekly lesson plan below. TICKETS FOR EACH SESSION MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY ON THE CORRESPONDING EVENT LISTING.
4-PART CRATIVE WRITING LESSON PLAN
Theme: Finding Your Voice Through Memory, Place, and Story
Format: 4 sessions | 90 minutes each
Audience: Adult writers of all levels (beginners welcome)
Goal: Help adults uncover meaningful stories, write with confidence, and develop a sustainable
writing practice
LESSON 1: YOU ALREADY HAVE A STORY
Focus: Confidence, observation, and breaking the “I’m not a writer” barrier
OBJECTIVES
● Help students understand that lived experience is valid material
● Quiet inner criticism and perfectionism
● Begin writing immediately
DISCUSSION TOPICS
● Why adults hesitate to write (fear, comparison, “doing it right”)
● Writing as noticing, not performing
● The power of ordinary moments
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● 10-Minute Free Write:
Prompt: “Write about a place where you felt safe, seen, or at home.”
(Encourage sensory detail—what could you smell, hear, taste?)
SHARING (Optional)
● Read aloud in pairs or small groups
● Emphasize listening without critique
TAKE-HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Keep a small notebook or phone note
● Write one paragraph a day about something noticed: a meal, a walk, a memory
triggered by scent or sound
LESSON 2: WRITING FROM MEMORY & PLACE
Focus: Memory as a doorway; grounding story in setting
OBJECTIVES
● Teach writers how to anchor memory through physical details
● Explore place as character
● Move from vague recollection to vivid scene
DISCUSSSION TOPICS
● Why place carries emotion
● Memory doesn’t need to be “perfect” to be true
● Writing what you remember feeling, not just what happened
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Guided Memory Map
○ Students sketch or list a meaningful place (kitchen, shoreline, front porch, farm,
city street)
○ Write a short scene beginning with:
“I remember the way...”
MINI CRAFT TALK
● Show how sensory details (sound, texture, smell) create intimacy
● Explain scene vs. summary in simple terms
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Write a one-page memory vignette set in a specific place
● No backstory—drop the reader straight into the moment
LESSON 3: FINDING YOUR VOICE (AND TRUSTING IT)
Focus: Authentic voice, rhythm, and personal truth
OBJECTIVES
● Help writers recognize their natural voice
● Encourage emotional honesty without overexposure
● Let go of “writing like someone else”
DISCUSSION TOPICS
● What voice really is (and isn’t)
● The danger of over-polishing
● Writing the way you speak—on the page
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Voice Comparison
○ Write the same short moment twice:
1. As if telling a close friend
2. As if writing for publication
○ Discuss which feels more alive
GROUP ACTIVITY
● Read short excerpts aloud and identify:
○ Lines that feel true
○ Places where the writer “showed up”
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT
● Revise one earlier piece lightly—focus on clarity, not perfection
● Highlight your favorite sentence and bring it to the next class
LESSON 4: SHAPING SHARING AND SUSTAINING A WRITING LIFE
Focus: Revision, courage, and building a habit
OBJECTIVES
● Introduce gentle revision strategies
● Practice sharing work with confidence
● Help students envision a sustainable writing practice
DSCUSSION TOPICS
● Revision as listening, not fixing
● When to stop tinkering
● Writing for yourself vs. writing for others
IN-CLASS EXERCISE
● Guided Revision
○ Cut one unnecessary sentence
○ Add one specific detail
○ Read the piece aloud to hear rhythm
CELEBRATION READING
● Volunteers read a short piece
● Emphasis on bravery, not polish
CLOSING REFLECTION
● Students write a note to themselves:
“Why my story matters.”
OPTIONAL NEXT STEPS
● Substack, journaling, small writing groups
● Continuing memoir or essay work
● Writing as a form of attention and care
FELTED FLOWER WORKSHOP WITH TEXTILE ARTIST MARGO DUKE
Join us for a Saturday Morning Textile Workshop with local artist, Margo Duke. Margo is a delightful former Habersham neighbor and renowned local textile artist who creates one of kind fabrications. She is the author of ‘Needle Felting Magic’ & Making More ‘Needle Felting Magic’ You can find her elaborate work on display at The May River Gallery in Bluffton, hermajestymargo.blogspot.com, or on her Instagram @southcarolinaqueen.
Discover the art of wet felting in this creative and hands-on flower-making class! In this wrkshop, you will learn how to transform soft wool fibers into beautiful, vibrant flowers using traditional wet felting techniques. Guided by Margo Duke, who is an experienced instructor, you will explore the basics of layering, shaping, and embellishing your felted creations.
This class is perfect for beginners, and anyone interested in exploring felt making.
All supplies and refreshments included.
MORE ABOUT MARGO DUKE…
Margo considers herself a pioneer. She was born in Scotland and came to the US with her +++++family when she was twelve; the love of working with fiber and color in her genes. Some of Margo’sancestors were Harris Tweed weavers and even today still live on the island of Stornoway in the same croftwhere they used to weave, surrounded by their flock of sheep. It was a dream come true to visit them several years ago.
This journey into the world of felting began when she first discovered the Baby Lock Embellisher and was infact, one of the first to own this new tool. This fascinating needle felting machine has provided many hours of pleasure and has truly become a wonderful and colorful obsession. Today, however, Margo focuses primarily on Nuno felting using silk, wool, soap and water, however, can still be found at the Embellisher adding special touches. Margo was given the opportunity of teaching Baby Lock USA dealers at their St. Louis annual conference how to use the Embellisher in 2005 as well as design projects for their website and kits for their instructors; she provided her samples to Baby Lock for teaching events and conferences from time-to-time and has given many presentations and lectures about her craft and appeared in one of their ads to promote their machine.
By endless experimentation and learning how to incorporate machine needle and wet felting, Margo has taken felting one step further and finds no greater satisfaction than seeing the magical colors and texture come together; she won numerous ribbons and awards for her garments year after year at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival including Best of Show in 2012 prior to moving to the Low Country. Margo had the opportunity to study under many world-class instructors in felt making as well as numerous other crafts while she lived in the suburbs of Washington, DC. Never one to stop learning and expanding her knowledge, some other passions besides felt making share her life: studying, endless experimenting, documenting, eco printing and natural dyeing have all become obsessions. Margo is honored to share her experiences when invited to give a workshop – she loves all things fiber related and has yet another obsession – Joomchi! (the ancient art of Korean paper making) and teaches that as well. Margo (Her Majesty Margo) has been fortunate enough to be invited to share her felting experience by traveling and teaching at events all over the US and in fact has taught in the Netherlands, Australia and in Scotland; this sharing of information has indeed become another passion and has only served to enhance her own knowledge and has permitted her to connect with the most amazing people and to make a myriad of lifelong friends. Sincemoving to the SC, Margo has taught at Artworks, Coastal Art Supply, the Fiber Guild of the Savannahs andSpring Island. She was invited to share her work via a feature in the 2011 issue of FUN magazine, an article in the December 2021 issue of LOCAL Life and her Hilton Head Garden Club entry will also be included in their May 2023 issue. This year, Margo was fortunate enough to win the Surface Design Award of Excellence forher entry in FACE (Fiber Guild of the Rockies) in Estes Park, Colorado, and can be viewed on You Tube; she is a member of The Fiber Guild of the Savannahs as well as FAB (Fiber Guild of Beaufort, SC)
PAT CONROY LECTURE SERIES NIGHT 6 - Our Prince of Scribes: Writers remember Pat Conroy, with Tim Conroy, Cassandra King, and Ellen Malphrus
Best-selling writer Pat Conroy (1945–2016) inspired a worldwide legion of devoted fans numbering in the millions, but none are more loyal to him and more committed to sustaining his literary legacy than the many writers he nurtured over the course of his fifty-year writing life. In sharing their stories, his fellow writers honor his memory and advance our shared understanding of his lasting impact on literary life in and well beyond the American South. Winner of 17 book awards, the anthology Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy is a collection of remembrances from 67 writers befriended, beloved, taught, mentored, and championed by Conroy—and no two stories are the same. Neither are any two panel discussions among the contributors.
Join us at Village Social on Monday, February 23, 5:00-6:00 p.m., for a lively conversation, moderated by Our Prince of Scribes co-editor and Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and featuring a trio of contributing writers: Conroy’s brother Tim (author of two poetry collections, most recently No True Route), Conroy’s widow Cassandra King (New York Times bestselling author of fiction and nonfiction, most recently Tell Me a Story), and USC Beaufort writer in residence Ellen Malphrus (author of Untying the Moon).
AFTERNOON SWEETGRASS BASKET CLASS
Our favorite Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Artists, Chealsea and Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson, will be back at Village Social Habersham and offering two separate classes on Sunday, January 4th.
This listing is for the afternoon class from 2:00-4:30 pm. The morning class from 10:00-12:30 will be listed in a separate event listing.
Seating is limited and there is a lot of interest so space should fill up for both classes quickly, however please note: IF SPACE DOES NOT FILL UP, IT MAY BE NECCESSARY FOR US TO CONSOLIDATE BOTH CLASS INTO THE AFTERNOON SESSION at 2 pm. You will be notified in advance if you have signed up for the morning session and this happens.
Andrea and Chelsea are 6th and 7th Generation Sewers and will share the art of weaving famous Lowcountry Sweetgrass Baskets along with a dose of cultural charm and local Gullah history. If you have attended previous classes, they will offer another style basket for you to try this time. Please note Andrea and Chelsea hand gather all of the natural materials needed themselves and bring all their supplies to us from Mount Pleasant. The classes are approximately 2 1/2 hours long and you will take home your own handmade basket. Light refreshments included.
MORNING SWEETGRASS BASKET CLASS
Our favorite Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Artists, Chealsea and Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson, will be back at Village Social Habersham and offering two separate classes on Sunday, January 4th.
This listing is for the morning session from 10:00 am-12:30 pm . The afternoon class will be listed in a separate event listing from 2:00 - 4:30 pm.
Seating is limited and there is a lot of interest so space should fill up for both classes quickly, however please note: IF SPACE DOES NOT FILL UP, IT MAY BE NECCESSARY FOR US TO CONSOLIDATE BOTH CLASS INTO THE AFTERNOON SESSION at 2 pm. You will be notified in advance if you have signed up for the morning session and this happens.
Andrea and Chelsea are 6th and 7th Generation Sewers and will share the art of weaving famous Lowcountry Sweetgrass Baskets along with a dose of cultural charm and local Gullah history. If you have attended previous classes, they will offer another style basket for you to try this time. Please note Andrea and Chelsea hand gather all of the natural materials needed themselves and bring all their supplies to us from Mount Pleasant. The classes are approximately 2 1/2 hours long and you will take home your own handmade basket. Light refreshments included.
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY BREAK
Village Social will be closed for a much needed holiday break to rest and visit with family this season.
During this time we will also be adding new events to our Upcoming Schedule and creating a strategic marketing plan for the New Year.
Check our website often to see what is new and join our email list to receive our monthly newsletter, the Social Ledger. Our first Event in January of 2026 will be the Sweetgrass Basket Classes offered on January 6th. Our popular Pat Conroy Lectures will resume in January and the monthly series will likely be extended. We are working on many new events such as a 4 part Writing Workshop, Ceramics Class, Painting Workshops, Furniture Painting Technique Series, a Quilting Workshop, a Felting Workshop, Children’s Ettiquette Classes, and even an interactive Murder Mystery Event! We also hope to schedule additional Captain’s Meetings with local Charter Boat Fisherman this year, as well as well as nature talks on our local waterways, eco systems, and wildlife…
Season’s Greetings to everyone. We are looking forward to seeing you soon…Happy New Year!!
HOLIDAY POP UP SHOPPING
For unique gifting this season come shop our curated gift collection on consignment at Village Social from our many talented Vendors and Artisans. Most items are hand-made and one-of-a- kind so plan to shop early, because once they are gone, they are gone…
Sweet Treats and Seasonal Beverages available.
Free gift wrap with purchase!
FIRST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TEA
Bring your Holiday Houseguests to Village Social to entertain them with a festive afternoon of sweets and sandwiches at our First Annual Christmas Tea. With only a few days left before Christmas Eve, this will be a lovely way to celebrate the season with friends and family out of the house. We will be serving a variety holiday teas and treats with Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker playing in the background, and who knows… Santa himself may even make an appearance!!
HOLIDAY POP UP SHOPPING
For unique gifting this season come shop our curated gift collection on consignment at Village Social from our many talented Vendors and Artisans. Most items are hand-made and one-of-a- kind so plan to shop early, because once they are gone, they are gone…
Sweet Treats and Seasonal Beverages available.
Free gift wrap with purchase!
VISIT WITH SANTA AT VILLAGE SOCIAL AND ENJOY HOLIDAY SHOPPING FROM OUR COLLECTION AT HABERSHAM’S 3rd FRIDAY
COME VISIT WITH SANTA AT VILLAGE SOCIAL and share in the merriment of the season at Habersham’s December 3rd Friday Event. Village Social will be offering a curated collection of Pop-Up Retail Items in-house that evening suitable for holiday gifting. Gift wrap is free with purchase or you can drop off gifts you have gotten elsewhere to be custom gift wrapped for a small fee.
Please drop by to enjoy a holiday cookie and cup of something warm and be sure to pick up a copy of our upcoming events schedule for the beginning of the New Year. There will also be horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, food trucks, and outdoor vendors in the Marketplace that evening so plan to make night of it and discover everything Village Social and Habersham have to offer!
HOLIDAY POP UP SHOPPING
For unique gifting this season come shop our curated gift collection on consignment at Village Social from our many talented Vendors and Artisans. Most items are hand-made and one-of-a- kind so plan to shop early, because once they are gone, they are gone…
Sweet Treats and Seasonal Beverages avalable.
Free gift wrap with purchase!
COOKIE EXCHANGE
Please join us for a Christmas Cookie Exchange at Village Social this month. Space is limited and this event likely to sell out quickly so sign up now to claim your spot!
Work smarter not harder… bake one batch of holiday cookies to swap for a collection of others. Please bring a large tray of 3 dozen individually packaged home-made holiday cookies and 36 copies of the recipe along with a tote bag to take home other cookies you collect. Please package 2 cookies per bag if smaller than 3” but make sure to bring 36 bags. We will put all the cookie trays out on tables and then filter through in a line, filling your tote bags with one copy of the recipe and once cookie package per tray to take home. You will leave with a wide variety of holiday cookies to enjoy or serve this season.
Each tray of cookies placed on the table will be assigned a number. There will be small panel of Santa’s Elves who will go through the cookie line first to gather one of each cookie to sample for a taste test and a decision in two categories “Best Decorated” and “Best Cookie Recipe.”
The judges will make their decisions while the rest of us go through the line and gather our cookies to take home. The winners will be announced, and prizes will be awarded at the end!
Hang around after the exchange to enjoy extra cookies and hot cocoa with friends. BYOB.
A small service fee per person will be charged as admission to cover set up and clean up.
Please purchase tickets below:
CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING CLASS
Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and festive cookie decorating class with Frosted Artestry!
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to create six adorable Christmas character cookies: Santa, an Elf, Mrs. Claus, a Gingerbread Cutie, a Snowman, and a sweet Reindeer. I’ll guide you step-by-step through icing consistency, outlining and flooding techniques, adding clean details, and creating smooth, professional finishes. These designs are perfect for beginners and experienced decorators alike—no prior experience required!
You’ll leave class with:
• Six beautifully decorated cookies ready to share or gift
• A new set of decorating skills you can use for future bakes
• A festive, creative evening full of holiday cheer
All supplies are included, cookies will be boxed up for you at the end of class. Cookie and Icing recipes are also included. BYOB
Q & A:
Is this class for beginners?
YES! Many of our classes are appropriate for beginners to more advanced Cookies!! Some classes will be more detailed than others or advanced. I break down the steps and provide step by step instructions that are clear and easy-to-follow. You will leave with some beautiful cookies and new skills!
Are children allowed to attend?
Yes, classes are recommended for children ages 8 and over who can remain seated. Parent must attend as well.
Frosted Artistry Policy Info:
All Ticket Sales are Final. In the event that you cannot attend class, all tickets are transferable to another student but tickets are non refundable. If you cannot find someone else to take your place, please email me with at least 24 hours notice because I often have a waiting list. However, this does not guarantee I can find a replacement for you. Please let me know if you transfer your ticket to another friend so that I can update the attendee list. I reserve the right to cancel this class due to illness or low enrollment in which case you will be offered a full refund.
GIFT WRAP PARTY
Bring up to 8 of your holiday gifts to wrap yourself at Village Social’s gift wrap party. We have plenty of stylish boxes, tissue, gift bags, tags, tape wrapping paper, and ribbon to share so save yourself the trouble of gathering those things and join us for an evening full of holiday cheer as we all get ready for Christmas together. BYOB
HOLIDAY POP UP SHOPPING
For unique gifting this season come shop our curated gift collection on consignment at Village Social from our many talented Vendors and Artisans. Most items are hand-made and one-of-a- kind so plan to shop early, because once they are gone, they are gone…
Sweet Treats and Seasonal Beverages available.
Free gift wrap with purchase!
SIDEWALK SALE
THE INSIDE VENUE WILL BE CLOSED ON THIS DAY TO HOST A PRIVATE EVENT.
However, weather- permitting…we will still have a small sidewalk sale outside and will be offering Sweet Treats and Seasonal Beverages.
2ND DATE JUST ADDED!! PAINT & SIP GIANT NUTCRACKER WALL HANGERS
JUST ADDED MORNING SESSION ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH!!!
Come paint giant wooden Nutcrackers with us at a festive holiday Paint & Sip at Village Social. Add your own personal colors and style to this darling 47” balsa wood cutout nutcracker. He would look great greeting guests as a holiday door hanger or as wall decor anywhere you need a little drama. All supplies and light refreshments included.
HOLIDAY POP UP SHOPPING
For unique gifting this season come shop our curated gift collection on consignment at Village Social from our many talented Vendors and Artisans. Most items are hand-made and one-of-a- kind so plan to shop early, because once they are gone, they are gone…
Sweet Treats and Seasonal Beverages Available.
Free Gift Wrap with purchase!
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Bring your pet to Village Social for a holiday photo session with the big guy! Put them in festive sweaters or holiday attire or let them borrow some of ours (please note our sizes may be limited). A professional photographer will be on hand to snap a couple poses for a photo package that can be edited and sent to you as digital download that can be printed out and framed or used for your Christmas Cards. Lots of doggie love and treats included.
CHARM BAR WORKSH0P & POP UP SHOP WITH Little Fish BOATEAK
Jewelry Designer, Lissy Rawl from Little Fish BOTEAK of HHI will be hosting a Charm Bar Jewelry Event with special pricing at Village Social Wednesday, December 10th from 6-8 pm. Sign up below to make custom charm bracelets to gift family and friends this season, or come choose something for yourself. All of Lissy’s jewelry will be on display for holiday pop up shopping as well. These are quality pieces that do not tarnish and the flexibility of changing out the charms to go with you look is so fun. My daughter and I both have these necklaces with several charms, and we wear them nearly every day!
12 Guests Minimum Required for Event to occur… you will be notified and tickets will be refunded if minimum is not met.
PAINT & SIP GIANT NUTCRACKER WALL HANGERS
THIS EVENT DATE WAS CHANGED FROM MONDAY TO TUESDAY DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. We apologize for any inconvenience and will refund your ticket if you cannot make the new date.
Come paint giant wooden Nutcrackers with us at a festive holiday Paint & Sip at Village Social. Add your own personal colors and style to this darling 47” balsa wood cutout nutcracker. He would look great greeting guests as a holiday door hanger or as wall decor anywhere you need a little drama. All supplies and light refreshments included, BYOB.
HOLIDAY POP UP SHOPPING
For unique gifting this season come shop our curated gift collection on consignment at Village Social from our many talented Vendors and Artisans. Most items are hand-made and one-of-a- kind so plan to shop early, because once they are gone, they are gone…
Sweet Treats and Seasonal Beverages Available.
Free gift wrap with purchase!
HOLIDAY POP UP SHOPPING
For unique gifting this season come shop our curated gift collection on consignment at Village Social from our many talented Vendors and Artisans. Most items are hand-made and one-of-a- kind so plan to shop early, because once they are gone, they are gone…
Sweet Treats and Seasonal Beverages Available.
Free gift wrap with purchase!
LOTUS FLOWER ORIGAMI WORKSHOP
One of my husband David Graysmith’s little known talents is that he is an expert in Origami, the art of folding paper. His work never fails to fascinate and delight all who see it. He can make anything from a menagerie of tiny jungle or sea animals the size of your thumb nail to miniature flower bouquets inside of delicate paper boxes.
David will be leading a beginner’s origami workshop at Village Social on Wednesday evening, December 3rd on how to make a large, beautiful lotus flower out of paper. This wonderful creation would make a very special gift for anyone, or you can always keep it to enjoy yourself. David will start the Lily Pad base for you and then lead you step by step on how to fold and build the paper Lotus. All supplies will be provided and you will be able to choose your own paper colors. Light Refreshments….BYOB.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP
Join us at Village Social for a delightful evening of holiday cheer as we build adorable Nutcracker Gingerbread Houses for you to take home and enjoy as part of your holiday decor all season long. Each person will receive their own deluxe gingerbread house kit with all supplies included, and there will be plenty of hot cocoa and festive holiday cookies to go around. BYOB
BLACK FRIDAY SALE ALL WEEK ON OUR NEW RETAIL POP UP GIFT ITEMS
Make a dent in your holiday gift list by shopping local at Village Social of Habersham during our First Week-Long Black Friday Sale!
Enjoy some punch and a holiday cookie as you browse our new collection of retail gift items on consignment from our many talented vendors and artisans. Shop early because we will only have these items in stock until the New Year and much of what we carry is hand-made or one-of-a-kind so when it is gone, it is gone! Giftwrap free with purchase!
Shopping hours Thanksgiving Week will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:00- 7:00 pm. We will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Our collection has been curated with items from the following vendors and artisans:
Gullah Sweetgrass BasketsPottery by Kaley BrownKate Gary DesignsMiller & Muse
Magnolia Couture DesignsEllie Shea CrochetOverjoyed Co.Crafts by LaceyChris Jones ArtVillage Creek KnittingQuilts by MargoVillage GiftsLowcountry Luxe Linens
GIFT WRAPPING SERVICES AVAILABLE
We also offer gift wrapping services for gifts bought elsewhere for a small fee. Drop your gifts off to us with an inventory list detailing what is to and from whom, and we will have them wrapped and ready for pick up in a jiffy!
GIVE BACK A LITTLE EXTRA THIS SEASON IF YOU CAN…
Please help us freed our local Burton Neighbors during this difficult time by dropping off non-perishable food item in the collection box at the front of our store. All donations will be used to help fill the Little Pantry on Joe Frasier Road.
HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP SERVICES
Village Social Habersham will be offering expert Holiday Gift Wrapping Services from now until December 23rd BY APPOINTMENT ONLY because our hours vary. Mark this time-consuming task off your to do list this season and leave the details to us!
Gift wrap is included on any items purchased from Village Social, and we will gladly wrap any other packages purchased elsewhere for a small service fee. Just drop them off to us with a written inventory list describing what goes to whom along with correct name spellings. We use elegant papers, boxes, ribbons, tags, tissue and decorative embellishments. We will try to finish the job while you wait, if possible, but in some instances, it may be necessary to schedule a later pick-up time.
PRICING:
$10.00 SMALL (Jewelry Size Box)
$12.00 MEDIUM (Lingerie Size Box)
$14.00 LARGE (Shirt Size Box)
$16.00 EXTRA LARGE (Coat Size Box)
Custom Quote Required for anything larger than 18 x24 or that cannot be boxed.
Just Added!! Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Class
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…RESERVE YOU SPACE TODAY!!
6th Generation Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Artist, Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson and her daughter Chelsea will be returning to Village Social teach another class for beginners in the art of weaving famous Lowcountry Sweetgrass Baskets along with a dose of cultural charm and local Gullah history. If you attended the last class, they will offer another style basket for you to try this time. Please note Andrea and Chelsea hand gather all of the natural materials needed themselves and bring all their supplies to us from Mount Pleasant. We are especially honored to have them host a class again so soon! The class is approximately 2 1/2 hours long and you will take home your own handmade basket. Light refreshments included.
POP UP SHOP WITH ANTIQUE JEWELRY FROM TROUVE DES OBJET & 3rd FRIDAY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
You are in for a special treat! Visiting Artisan and Jewelry Designer, Liane Miller- Brown from Trouve Des Objets in Cincinnati, will be holding a pop up shop at Village Social Habersham during our November Open House 3rd Friday Event.
Please join us for complimentary refreshments as you browse one- of- a- kind antique jewelry, monogramed lockets and earrings from the Art Deco and Art Nouveau periods. You can preview Lianne’s line of vintage treasures at trouvedesobjets.etsy.com.
Stop by to get a jump on your holiday shopping list, and be sure to pick up a copy of our upcoming events schedule. There will also be live music, food trucks, and outdoor vendors in the Marketplace that evening so plan to make night of it and discover everything Village Social and Habersham have to offer!
READINGS BY NATALIE: An Evening of Personal Palm and Tarot Readings by Gifted Local Psychic
Ever wondered why something in your past happened the way it did, or maybe what your future holds? Gain some insight to your burning personal questions when you spend an evening at Village Social Habersham with local Beaufort psychic, Natalie. She will give a brief overview of her natural skills and gifts, and then will offer each guest a one-on-one private reading behind our velvet curtains while the rest of us socialize and enjoy refreshments.
PAT CONROY LECTURE SERIES NIGHT 4 - Our Prince of Scribes: Writers remember Pat Conroy, with Margaret Shinn Evans, Bren McClain, and Sean A. Scapellato
Best-selling writer Pat Conroy (1945–2016) inspired a worldwide legion of devoted fans numbering in the millions, but none are more loyal to him and more committed to sustaining his literary legacy than the many writers he nurtured over the course of his fifty-year writing life. In sharing their stories, his fellow writers honor his memory and advance our shared understanding of his lasting impact on literary life in and well beyond the American South. Winner of 17 book awards, the anthology Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy is a collection of remembrances from 67 writers befriended, beloved, taught, mentored, and championed by Conroy—and no two stories are the same. Neither are any two panel discussions among the contributors.
THANKSGIVING COOKIE DECORATING CLASS
Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class with Rachel Migliorino of Frosted Artestry
Cozy up for an evening of cookie decorating fun! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn to decorate a beautiful set of fall-themed cookies — featuring a pumpkin, turkey, pie, mug, acorn, and “fall” script cookie.
We’ll go step-by-step as you learn:
How to outline and flood with royal icing
Piping and detail techniques to create dimension and texture
How to achieve a clean, professional look with simple tools
All supplies are provided, and you’ll take home your decorated cookies plus the skills to recreate them at home. No experience needed — just bring your creativity and love for all things fall. Space is limited so grab a friend and sign up today!
