LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Carnegie Hall is proud to announce its full slate of fall programming, inviting the community to explore a vibrant mix of classes, workshops, and seasonal events designed to inspire creativity, celebrate Appalachian heritage, and bring people together. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, dive into local history, or simply enjoy the festive spirit of autumn, Carnegie Hall offers something for everyone.
This season’s educational offerings include a wide range of hands-on experiences in the visual and performing arts. Participants can enroll in multi-week series such as Wheel Throwing Clay for Beginners, Intermediate Clay Throwing, Hand Building for Teens and Adults, and Introduction to Watercolor Painting. Music lovers can join Beginner Fiddle or Clawhammer Banjo classes, while craft enthusiasts can explore workshops in stained glass, leatherwork, basket weaving, and more. Highlights include Carved Shadow Box Paintings, Freeform Glass Mosaics, and Custom Leather Cell Phone Cases, with sessions running through mid-December.
In addition to its robust class schedule, Carnegie Hall is thrilled to present its annual CARNEGIE HALL-O-WEEN series—a family-friendly celebration of seasonal traditions and community storytelling. Events kick off with the Third Annual All Things Pumpkin Recipe Contest on October 11 during the Taste of Our Towns Festival. Other highlights include Hoot & Holler: WV Owls and More! presented by Three Rivers Avian Center on October 22, and Elsa Howell’s haunting performance of Ballads of Old Appalachia on October 23 in the Old Stone Room.
The Greenbrier Historical Society returns with Candlelit Cemetery Tours on October 16, 17, 24, and 25, offering a glimpse into local lore by lantern-light. October 25 features a full day of activities, including the Home and Hearth: Cobwebber Brooms workshop in the morning and Paper Pumpkins crafting in the evening. On October 28, guests are invited to In the Dark of the Night, a free immersive evening of storytelling and seasonal surprises.
November brings a thoughtful end to the season with Preserving the Past, a headstone cleaning and maintenance workshop, followed by Carved in Stone, a presentation on the language of symbols in headstone art. These events take place on November 8 and offer a meaningful way to honor and explore local history.
Carnegie Hall also continues its Appalachian Heritage Lecture Series with a special presentation on November 21. Roderico Y. Diaz of Iximche Media will speak on Celebrating Hispanic Culture in Appalachia; a free event held in coordination with the “Our American Neighbors” exhibition. This lecture offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the diverse cultural threads that shape our region.
Registration is now open for all classes and select events. To view the full schedule and reserve your spot, visit www.carnegiehallwv.org or call (304) 645-7917. Let this fall be a season of discovery, creativity, and connection—only at Carnegie Hall.
For a complete list of classes and workshops and to enroll visit carnegiehallwv.org/classes-and-workshops.
Carnegie Hall is a nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. The Hall is located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV. For more information, please call 304.645.7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.
