Old Pecan Factory

08/28/2026

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🌾 Hands‑On Homestead Workshop—Friday, September 18, 2026 | Pittsview, Alabama |
9 am CENTRAL/10 EASTERN
Ready to level up your homesteading skills? Join us for a full day of practical, back‑to‑basics learning covering everything from livestock to soil to old‑fashioned food crafting. Whether you're just getting started or expanding your skills, this workshop is packed with real‑world demos and take‑home know‑how.
Topics include:
 All About Eggs—understanding quality, handling, and production
 Breeds to Meet Your Needs—choosing chickens that fit your goals
 Forage Basics—healthier birds through smarter grazing
 Fence Building—simple, durable setups that last
 Make Your Own Butter—churn‑to‑jar demo
 Make Your Own Sauerkraut — fermentation fundamentals
 Build Your Soil — nutrient management for long‑term fertility
 Pelt Making for Profit — turning waste into income
 Saving Seed — preserve your best varieties
 Drip Irrigation Demo — efficient watering for any scale
$40 registration includes luncheon. Preregistration and payment are required to attend.
Come learn, get your hands dirty, and connect with folks who love the land as much as you do. 🌱
https://aub.ie/pittsviewhomestead

08/25/2026

🎨✨ Create, Collage, Paint & Get Creative!

There’s lots of creativity happening at Old Pecan Factory! 💛 Join us for these upcoming hands-on workshops and spend some time learning new techniques, making something beautiful, and enjoying the creative process.

All workshops are beginner friendly!

🖌️ September 14 — Creative Collage Using Gelli Printing Papers with Laura

Explore collage-making with beautiful Gelli printed papers and paint! Create your own unique 8 x 10 collage on a wooden art panel.

📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m. CST
🎨 Ages 14+

🧙‍♀️ September 21 & October 6 — Creating a Witch’s Hat Luminary

Get into the Halloween spirit with a whimsical 2-day hand-building pottery workshop! 🏺🕯️

Build your luminary during the first session, then return after it has been dried and bisque-fired to glaze and decorate it with your own unique style.

📅 Monday, September 21 — 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📅 Tuesday, October 6 — 6:00–8:00 p.m.
👩‍🎨 Ages 14+ (ages 10+ welcome with a participating adult)

🎨 October 22 — The Value of Value in Watercolor with Rhonda

Ready to see watercolor in a whole new way? 🖌️💧 Explore how light and dark values create structure, depth, and the illusion of light in a painting.

As the first workshop in Rhonda’s new 7-class watercolor series, you’ll explore:

✨ The art of Notan
🖋️ India ink techniques
🎨 Value and composition
🖼️ Creating your own matted watercolor painting ready to frame

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m. CST
🎨 Ages 14+

Each watercolor workshop stands on its own, so whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’re welcome to join us.

🌿 Come slow down, get creative, learn something new, and make something uniquely yours at Old Pecan Factory! 💛

Old Pecan Factory Rhonda Hancock Watercolors

08/24/2026

Loving these beautiful finished bowls from Brian’s pottery workshop! 🌿🤍

There’s something so special about slowing down, working with your hands, and creating something completely your own. These hand-built coil bowls are such a lovely reminder that creativity doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours. 🏺✨

B-Earthware

08/24/2026

Wonderful! We truly have some talent in our southeast region!

08/20/2026

Meet the artist!
🌟 Meet Rhonda Hancock, an artist whose work spans an eclectic range of styles as she explores new techniques with water-based mediums. For her, the magic of art lies in the process—not just the finished piece. 🎨✨

Formerly part of the Citrus Watercolor Society, Florida Watercolor Society, and West Coast Plein Air, Rhonda has showcased her work across multiple platforms. Now based in Alabama, she’s a proud member of the Watercolor Society of Alabama, Eufaula Art Scene, and Alabama Plein Air Artists. 🌿

Join Rhonda's next workshop at Old Pecan Factory 👉 Spots are going fast, so sign-up at oldpecanfactory.com

08/20/2026

🎨 Meet the Artist: Lynn Koning

From the pottery wheel to the open sky, Lynn is a true force of creativity and passion. An award-winning potter, she transforms clay into beautiful, functional art—working both on the wheel and through handbuilding, often inspired by the textures and gifts of Mother Nature.

Lynn’s passion goes beyond her own studio. She teaches at The Dothan Cultural Arts Center and at Old Pecan Factory sharing her love of clay and inspiring others to create. She is also the founder of Empty Bowls Dothan, an annual event that raises awareness about hunger and supports the Wiregrass Area Food Bank.

And if that’s not enough—Lynn even went skydiving at 80!

She continues to stay busy, proving that working with clay isn’t just an art—it’s a lifelong passion. 💫

✨ Join Lynn for a 2-day workshop at Old Pecan Factory ~ Sign-Up at oldpecanfactory.com

In Lynn's fun, hands-on classes, you’ll create charming pottery pieces to enjoy!

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08/19/2026

🎨✨ The Value of Value in Watercolor with Rhonda! ✨🎨

Ready to take your watercolor skills to the next level? Join us at Old Pecan Factory for the first workshop in an exciting new 7-class watercolor series with Rhonda!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m. CST
🎨 Ages 14+

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how value—the lightness and darkness of color—creates structure, depth, and the illusion of light in a painting. You’ll also explore the art of Notan, experiment with India ink, and put these techniques into practice as you create your own beautiful watercolor. 🖌️✨

Whether you’re brand new to watercolor or looking to expand your skills, you’ll find this workshop approachable and inspiring!

🌟 Each class in the 7-part series stands on its own, so you can join for one or explore them all.

And the best part? You’ll leave with a matted watercolor painting ready to frame! 🖼️

🎨 All materials are provided—just bring your creativity!

Sign-up at oldpecanfactory.com (or) https://oldpecanfactory.com/product/10-22-26-the-value-of-value-in-watercolor-w-rhonda/

Rhonda Hancock Watercolors

08/19/2026

🎃✨ Create a Witch’s Hat Luminary! ✨🎃

Get into the Halloween spirit with this whimsical 2-Day Hand-Build Pottery Workshop! 🧙‍♀️🏺

Learn how to shape and build your very own Witch’s Hat Luminary—a festive ceramic decoration designed to cast a warm glow when illuminated with an LED tea light. 🕯️✨

You’ll build during the first session, then return for the second session to glaze and add your own creative style. Your finished piece will be fired and ready for pickup!

📅 Monday, September 21 | 6:00–8:00 PM CST
📅 Tuesday, October 6 | 6:00–8:00 PM CST
🎨 Beginner-friendly
👻 Ages 14+

✨ Everything is included!
• Step-by-step instruction
• Clay & studio tools
• Glazes & finishing materials
• Bisque & glaze firings
• One completed Witch’s Hat Luminary

No pottery experience necessary—just bring your creativity and get ready for a spooktacular time! 🎃🖤

Create a handmade Halloween keepsake you’ll love displaying year after year!

08/19/2026

🎨 Creative Collage Using Gelli Printing Papers with Laura!

Join us at Old Pecan Factory for a fun, creative evening! Learn the art of collage using beautiful Gelli-printed papers and paint while creating your own unique 8×10 collage on a wooden art panel. ✨

📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m. CST
🎨 Ages 14+
🖌️ All supplies included!

No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and come ready to relax, create, and have fun! You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind handmade collage to enjoy at home. 💕🎨

✨ Spaces are limited, so grab your spot and come create with us! Sign-up at oldpecanfactory.com (or) https://oldpecanfactory.com/product/09-14-creative-collage-using-gelli-printing-papers-w-laura/

08/19/2026

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Join us September 25 -27, 2026, for a full weekend of learning, exploring, and celebrating one of Lakepoint State Park’s most iconic animals. We’ll have guided walks, campfire talks, hands on activities, and plenty of opportunities to see alligators in their natural habitat.

Weekend Highlights Include:
• Ice Cream Social
• Campfire Talks and Nighttime Gator Stroll
• Early Morning Birding & Gator Watch
• Boat Tours, Nature Photography, and Alligator Talks
• Outdoor Nature Sessions: Fishing Workshop or Guided Birding Walk
• Gyotaku Gator Printing Art

This is a great event for nature lovers, families, photographers, and anyone curious about alligators and the ecosystem they call home!
Visit https://tinyurl.com/2a4szdmf to reserve your lodge room and meal package.
To register for activities, click https://tinyurl.com/yw4hsuwn