Free creative gatherings at MWCA

Is there a better price than FREE?  We don't think so! 
Make friends.  Make memories.  Make something.
These volunteer-led events are our gift to our community. 
​Drop in.  No RSVP required! 

Just Write
Informal meet up on Mondays from 11:30-1:30
A supportive space to write together and share if you wish.
Free · Drop-in · No registration required

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Makers Hearth: A Free Creative Gathering
Mondays from 7 - 9pm 

Makers Hearth is a welcoming, come-as-you-are creative hangout designed for connection, comfort, and creativity. There’s no agenda and no teaching — just a shared space to work on your own art or craft while enjoying the company of other creative souls.

Bring whatever you’re making (or dreaming about making), your favorite drink, and a snack if you like. Whether you stay the whole time or pop in for a bit, Makers Hearth is about slowing down, feeling at home, and creating together.

🕯 Mondays, 7–9 PM 
​🎨 Bring your own project
🍷 BYO beverage & snacks optional
💛 Free | No registration required

Pull up a chair. This fire is for everyone.

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Monroe Makers
Thursdays from 1 - 3 
Drop-in!

Free drop-in "do your own thing" and/or paint angels with Grace - from 1 - 3. All supplies provided. Bring a snack and hang out, fellowship, make new friends while you paint angels for our ART MD kits! Ages 16+

*You are welcome to bring your own projects and supplies, too, if you'd like to do your own thing.*

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Not Your Mama's Book Club
​Last Tuesday of each month (except Nov-Dec)
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A relaxed, discussion-based group for curious readers.
Free · Drop-in · No registration required
Learn more: Ask to join this private Facebook page for the book club to discover our book selection for the month

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Old Time Open Music Jam
Third Saturday of each month from 1 - 4 pm.
​You're invited to drop by and listen ... or join in and play!
​Free and open to the public. 
Email Doug Olsen for more information: [email protected]​

Old time open jam --- acoustic instruments only: fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, bass.  

Join in if you'd like -- old time music only.
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During pleasant weather, we can jam outdoors in the sculpture garden.

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Free Creative Gatherings at Grizzle Beer
These free, social, low-pressure evenings are focused on connection, creativity, and community.
​Sip a Grizzle beer if you’d like and make a few new friends!
📍 Grizzle Beer (right across the street!) 208 S Broad St
🎟️ FREE | Hosted by Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts

Books and Brews
Wednesday, April 15 from 7 - 9pm
Facilitated by Courtney O'Lenick and Tara Kable
Great books. Great beer. Great company. Join us at Grizzle for a casual, come-as-you-are book club night filled with conversation and connection.

**BOOK SELECTION: will be announced soon**

Email Courtney for more information: [email protected]
>> Join this private Facebook group to stay in touch!  Books and Brews on Facebook. <<

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Sit and Stitch
Fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 - 8:30pm
Next event: March 25 
👋 Facilitated by Susie Skillman

Unwind midweek with Sip & Stitch, a relaxed, come-as-you-are creative gathering at the beautifully renovated Grizzle Beer. Bring any fiber craft you love — knitting, crochet, hand sewing, weaving, punch needle, embroidery, or whatever’s currently in your project bag — and stitch alongside others who love to make things.

This is a free, social, low-pressure evening focused on connection, creativity, and community. Sip a Grizzle beer if you’d like, make something with your hands, and make a few new friends while you’re at it.