Mayfair Art Studios

Community Workshop- Quilting the Spartanburg Juneteenth Flag
2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join Dr Mary Lou Hightower for a quilting workshop commemorating the historic Spartanburg Juneteenth Flag. All materials provided!
Book Your Space!

Community Workshop - Bird Silhouettes
2025-06-17 17:00 - 18:00
Using simple tools – paper maps, template, scissors, glue sticks – create a bird silhouette. Supplies provided!
Paper artist Christina Laurel was inspired for this project by the London-based artist Claire Brewster. In Claire’s own words: “My birds, insects and flowers transcend borders with scant regard for rules of immigration or the effects of biodiversity.” Christina’s bird silhouette can be an individual or collaborative project (among friends, family, classmates). Participants will walk away with finished artwork ready for the wall.
Limited space, so follow the link to reserve your spaces!
Book Your Space!

Open Doors Studio Tour 2025
2025-04-26 - 2025-04-27
Open Doors is a self-guided studio tour of artists’ studios that is free to the public. For two days the artists of Spartanburg County open their doors to the public.
Click Here To Explore Open Doors

Ceramics | Intro to Wheel-Throwing
2025-01-14
Book Your Wheel Today!

Mistletoe Market 2024
2024-12-07 10:00 - 17:00

Intro To Wheel-Throwing | Pottery Wheel Basics
2024-12-04 17:00 - 19:00
In our beginner wheel throwing class, you’ll learn the basics of shaping clay on the wheel, from centering to creating simple forms. Perfect for first-timers- Come relax, create, and take home a piece of art you made yourself!
Book Your Wheel

Art Walk
2024-11-21 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-18 17:00 - 20:30

Ceramics | Intro to Wheel-Throwing
2024-11-11 13:00 - 15:00

Intro To Wheel-Throwing | Pottery Wheel Basics
2024-10-17 17:30 - 19:30
Interested in starting a journey in ceramics? Now’s the time. We’d love to make it accessible to you! Join instructor Leah Wesley for our newest class catered towards introductory level enthusiasts. Space is limited to 10 per class, so head to the link below to book your space! Looking forward to seeing you there.

Ceramics Kickoff Party
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:30

Open Studios
2024-07-18 17:30 - 20:30

Art Walk + Free Workshops!
2024-06-20 16:00 - 20:00
Join us on Thursday, June 20th for Art Walk! This month also features two free workshops for you to choose from.
4:00pm-7:00pm: Paint Your Own Quilt Square Canvas hosted by Mary Lou Hightower
5:00pm-8:00pm: Let’s Paint Rainbows! Hosted by Nancy Corbin
No supplies or experience needed. Materials and instruction will be provided- Suitable for all age and ability ranges. There is limited seating at both of the workshops- Reserve your space today. See you there!

Creative Conversations- Applying for Grants and Fellowships
2024-04-25 18:00 - 19:30

Open Door Studio Tour
2024-04-20 - 2024-04-21
The Open Doors Studio Tour is a self-guided tour of artists’ studios that is free to the public. For two days the artists of Spartanburg County open their studio doors to the public and we are proud to be one of several participating locations!
Visit us Saturday or on Sunday!

Creative Conversations: Your Deduction Checklist
2024-03-28 18:00 - 19:30
Mayfair Art Studios + Chapman Cultural Center are excited to invite you to our next Creative Conversations, for creative professionals!
Stop by Mayfair Art Studios to hear Chapman Cultural Center President & CEO, Dan Mayer, provide a checklist of what you can and can not deduct on your taxes as creative professionals.
April 15th is right around the corner! Come learn how to do your taxes correctly for your creative business.
Bring your own questions as the event will feature an interactive presentation with the opportunity to ask questions throughout!
About Dan Mayer
Formerly the Executive Director of The ArtsCenter located in Carrboro, North Carolina, Dan has served numerous roles in the arts and cultural non-profit community including as the Development Director and later Executive Director of the Kirkland Performance Center, in Kirkland, WA.
Dan has over 20 years of leadership experience in various roles in the arts and cultural sector including his work at Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts in New York City. Additionally, he has served in numerous executive and advisory roles across the nation including the Spectrum Dance Theater, Photographic Center Northwest, and Seattle Jewish Film Festival.

The Dummy Market III
2024-03-23 11:00 - 17:00
25 vendors, 2 floors, 1 location: Mayfair Art Studios. Dive into handcrafted gems, vintage delights, and offbeat curiosities at Spartanburg’s premier alternative market.

Creative Conversations: Paths to Publishing
2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:30
We’re thrilled to invite you to our next workshop that promises to unlock the secrets of successfully becoming a published author.
Join Meg Reid, the Publisher of Hub City Press, as she demystifies all aspects of publishing and the business of writing. This talk will serve as an overview of the 2024 book landscape and will touch on topics including:
-Types of publishing models,
-Distribution
-Query letters
-Agents
..and much more, followed by a Q&A!
Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into a world of possibilities on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 6:00pm.
Be sure to share this event with every aspiring author that you know.

Creative Conversations | THE GIG BLUEPRINT: How to Get More Bookings in 2024
2024-01-16 18:00 - 19:00
We’re thrilled to invite you to our next workshop that promises to unlock the secrets of successfully booking more gigs in 2024 and beyond. Join us as we host Clay Johnson, professional musician, to share tips and strategies on how to have a year full of bookings and success.

The Dummy Market II
2024-01-13 11:00 - 17:00
Sometimes a sequel is even better than the original.
This local artisan market is a hub for unique jewelry, vintage clothing, handmade items, and more; all with a distinct alternative flair. Celebrating creativity and community, this market offers an unforgettable experience for those who cherish the unconventional.

Origami Workshop- Holiday Trees + Scandinavian Stars
2023-12-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Mayfair Art Studios, 1885 Hayne Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29301, United States
Join us at the final Art Walk of 2023 and enjoy two, FREE origami workshops for all ages hosted by our Resident Artists Nancy Corbin and Mary Lou Hightower! All experience levels are welcome.
Schedule:
Scandinavian Star (Mary Lou Hightower): 5:00-6:00
Origami Trees (Nancy Corbin): 6:00-7:00
Follow the link below to register!

Mistletoe Market
2023-12-02 10:00 - 17:00
You won’t want to miss our highly anticipated annual holiday market complete with local artists, live music, refreshments and Mayfair’s resident creatives.
If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, click the link below!
Vendor Application

CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS: Holiday Sales Best Practices for Artists and Makers
2023-11-02 18:00 - 19:30
We’re thrilled to invite you to our next workshop that promises to unlock the secrets of successfully navigating the holiday season for creative entrepreneurs.
Join us as we host Danielle Woodson, a creative maker and artist to share tips and strategies on how to have a solid holiday sales strategy.
Get ready to elevate your projects and bring your artistic visions to life. Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into a world of possibilities on Thursday, November 02, 2023 at 6:00pm.
Be sure to share this event with every creative you know interested in making money during the holiday season. And, there will also be an opportunity to hear more about the Mistletoe Market for creatives and makers.

Kite Making Workshop with Chuck Holmes | FREE Workshop
2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Mayfair Art Studios, 1885 Hayne Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29301, United States
Learn More

Chapman Cultural Center’s Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival is right around the corner! Join local kite enthusiast and Spartanburg Kite Club member, Chuck Holmes, for a kite-building workshop at Mayfair Art Studios!
Participants will be able to build and decorate their very own kite that they can bring to the festival on October 14th to fly!
About Spartanburg Soaring!
A free festival in downtown Spartanburg, the Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival presented by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System will feature live music by local musicians, performing acts/artists, tasty food trucks, local arts and crafters at a makers market, an interactive kids zone with activities for all ages, and so much more!
Attendees are welcome to bring their own kites but a limited number of kites will be available for purchase at the festival. Proceeds help support the mission of Chapman Cultural Center!

RSVP Here!

Create Floral Fantasy Garden With Citrasolv by Mary Lou Hightower | Free Workshop
2023-09-26 16:30 - 18:30 | Mayfair Art Studios, 1885 Hayne Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29301, United States
Learn More

This free workshop will have participants creating their own fantasy garden using watercolor and citrasolv pages. No drawing or painting skills required.
Come be creative at Mayfair Art Studios on Tuesday, September 26 from 4:30-6:30. The workshop is instructed by Dr. Mary Lou Hightower. Space is limited to 15 participants. Sign up today!

RSVP Here!

CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS: Grant Opportunities for Creative Entrepreneurs
2023-08-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Mayfair Art Studios, 1885 Hayne Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29301, United States
RSVP Here!

We’re thrilled to invite you to our next workshop that promises to unlock the secrets of successful grant applications for creative entrepreneurs. Join us as we host four distinguished speakers from the SC Arts Commission, who are eager to share their invaluable insights and best practices. Whether you’re an artist, writer, musician, or any kind of creative, this is your opportunity to learn how to navigate the grant application process with finesse. Get ready to elevate your projects and bring your artistic visions to life. Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into a world of possibilities on Thursday, August 24th.
Our four speakers are staff members at the SC Arts Commission in Columbia, SC, so we’re bringing you the BEST! Here are their individual bios:
Ce Scott-Fitts, Deputy Director:
Ce Scott-Fitts is a Visual Artist, Poet, Chef, Curator and Arts Administrator. She is Deputy Director at the South Carolina Arts Commission, where she oversees the Artists Development, Arts Industry, Rural Arts, Folk and Traditional Arts, Public Art programs and grants. Ce was formerly Creative Director, Chef and founding staff of McColl Center for Art in Charlotte, NC. She was program manager for “Chairs on Parade” Charlotte’s largest Public Art project. Ce has served on selection panels for the NEA, the North Carolina Arts Council, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, and the San Francisco Arts Commission. She was also Co-Chair for the Artist Service Committee of Alliance of Artist Communities, Providence, RI and Chair of Regional Project Grant Committee for the Arts and Science Council, Charlotte NC. Ce served as co-chair of the Individual Artist Support committee for Grant Makers in the Arts founding staff for SCAiA (South Carolina Artists in Action). Ce has exhibited at Museums, Public spaces, and Galleries throughout the Southeast. Her work is held in Public and Private Collections throughout the US and UK and in Tokyo. Ce holds her Master of Fine Arts Degree in Painting from Maryland Institute, College of Art in Baltimore, MD.
Tanisha N. Brown, Artist Development Director:
Brown provides leadership related to building and sustaining support for individual artists in SouthCarolina in all disciplines (literary, performing, visual, etc.) at various stages in their careers (emerging, mid-level, advanced). A Columbia native, she is a multi-disciplined artist-entrepreneur, arts administrator, leadership developer, and business consultant. She received an associate degree from Midlands Technical College and a bachelor’s degree in media arts from USC. Additionally, she has worked in multiple other industries from marketing and IT to higher education and municipal business. Before joining the staff of the Arts Commission, she was Office Manager of One Columbia for Arts & Culture, Columbia’s Local Arts Agency. Tanisha has served on several boards, including Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) and the Midlands Housing Alliance for the Transitions Homeless Center. She enjoys driving economic development within her home state through advocacy and amplification of local arts and culture.
Rebecca Pearson, Rural Arts Director:
Rebecca Pearson is the agency’s first rural arts director. Pearson will provide consulting, assistance, and leadership for activities related to building participation in the arts and strengthening rural SouthCarolina communities through arts initiatives. The long-time Laurens County resident has lived andworked in rural South Carolina all their life. They have been active in local and state theatre since 2006 and hold a bachelor’s degree in English, theatre, and art history. Pearson previously taught at Laurens District 55 High School since 2015.
Margot Strasburger, Public Art Coordinator:
Margot is a creative enabler bringing her background as a freelance arts marketer, artist manager, and public art consultant to the agency. She has a decade of experience in the arts industry in Australia, the U.S., and Europe. She is a project manager and cultural consultant as well as a passionate believer that art is the key to vibrant, liveable spaces. She holds a BA in cultural anthropology from Boston University and an MA in material and visual culture from the University College London anthropology dept. She specializes in community engagement, large-scale public artworks, site-specificity, and artist’s legal rights.

RSVP Here!

Creative Conversations | The ART of Entrepreneurship and Small Business
2023-07-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Mayfair Art Studios, 1885 Hayne Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29301, United States
There are some misnomers and inaccurate information about entrepreneurship and small business in the ART world. Jay Jenkins is prepared to clear up the confusion and equip you with the tools to become successful creative entrepreneurs!
Jay Jenkins is the Director of Small & Minority Business Development at OneSpartanburg, Inc. He is active and committed to business development and community involvement. He is passionate about helping people and enabling small businesses to develop and prosper in their local communities.
Jay has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector and with community engagement. He has held leadership positions with large financial institutions, including Bank of America, KeyBank Corp, and SunTrust Bank. He also was the business development officer at the CLIMB Fund, whose mission is to provide access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
He is a graduate of South Carolina State University. He is also a board member of the Urban League.

RSVP Here!

Creative Conversations | Public School Partnerships for Creative Professionals
2023-06-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Mayfair Art Studios, 1885 Hayne Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29301, United States
Learn More

Curious about working in the Spartanburg County Public School System as a Teaching Artist? Hear from our experts in the field!

RSVP HERE!

Creative Conversations | How to Keep From Being Ignored: STORYTELLING
2023-05-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Mayfair Art Studios, 1885 Hayne Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29301, United States
Learn More

Attention spans are getting shorter every day. Marketing to customers is hard.
That’s why this month’s conversation is called “How To Keep From Being Ignored By Using STORYTELLING”
By Attending, You’ll Discover How To:-Eliminate wasting your time and money when trying to attract customers.-Cut through the marketing “noise” with your message.-Keep your marketing message from being ignored.
ABOUT YOUR PRESENTER:Tony Snipes is not only the Marketing and Communications Director of the Chapman Cultural Center, but he is also a visual artist, content creator, and Creative Entrepreneur.
Tony learned the power of storytelling in marketing through his 20+ year career in Multimedia Marketing with media corporations such as The Greenville News, HIS Radio, Audacity Inc. (includes B93.7 and The Block 96.3), and WSPA/News 7.
Tony learned how to take the marketing strategies that worked for million-dollar companies, universities, and franchises, and apply them to small “mom and pop” businesses and even his own arts-based business.
Now he wants to share a few of those proven strategies with you.

Creative Conversations | Grant Writing for Creative Work
2023-04-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Mayfair Art Studios, 1885 Hayne Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29301, United States
Learn More

This month’s conversation will focus on grant writing principles for projects in the arts and creative fields. Please feel free to bring an internet-connected device and your existing artist statement or your notes for a planned project, and we’ll explore opportunities online and practice responding to a call for proposals.
By Attending, You’ll Discover How To:

Increase your chances of being awarded a grant.
Avoid common mistakes others make in the process.
Find easy resources for help and guidance.

About Your Presenters
Dr. Celena Kusch is a professor of American literature and executive director of the Center for Academic Innovation and Faculty Support. She has received grants or been part of grant-funded teams supported by Campus Compact, the South Carolina Humanities Council, and many more.
Dr. David Marlowe has been awarded over $125,000 in grant funding from various sources. He is a professor of Linguistics and also serves as Director of the Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement at the University of South Carolina Upstate. At the core of all his endeavors, David seeks to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
