Hermitage Museum and Gardens

09/12/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY! If you've never been to the festival or you're looking to return, we welcome ALL to this one-stop-shop market where you can pick up handmade art from local artists.

Hermitage Handmade Festival | Saturday, September 19 from 11am-4pm

Artists pictured:
deep blue joy
Potomac Candle
Salty Sea Co
Jessica C Folck
Luna 2 the Moon Art Glass
Dockside Bags
Jay Ceramics
Hill Woodworking

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09/12/2026

It’s the last Second Saturdays & Sundays of the year! Today and tomorrow from 10am-2pm (FREE)!

09/12/2026

💎 It's jewelry time! Meet Allison Termine (.art) at the Museum this Saturday 9/12 & Sunday 9/13 from 10am-2pm to experience a jewelry-making demo using different metal types.

Second Saturdays & Sundays is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

09/11/2026

PHOTOS: Sunsets on the River ft. 8.27.26

Our musicians, guests, and Mother Nature brought the heat🔥to our 2026 Sunsets on the River Season! Thanks to all who sang along and danced on the back lawn this summer and to our food truck vendors for bringing yummy eats! 🌅

We would also like to thank our sponsors for a great season:





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09/10/2026

Pottery: Imaginary Objects
Instructor: Sherród Faulks
Saturdays, September 26th – October 31st
11:00am- 3:00pm
Member: $250 | Non-member: $270
*Supply & Studio Fee Included

This expansive class is about creating functional tableware that has never existed before. Innovative new techniques in both hand-building and wheel-throwing will be taught. Everyone will leave with several one-of-a-kind creations, totally new ways of creating, and a renewed vigor for ceramic design. No previous experience with clay is required.

Learn more:

Class Registration is now open! ADULT + TEEN CLASSES Unless otherwise noted, classes are open to ages 14 and up and take place at The Goode Family Visual Arts School (7701 North Shore Road). Pottery: Introduction to Wheel-throwing Instructor: Barbara Mann Dates: Mondays, September 14th- Novemb...

09/10/2026

LEARN, SHOP, & EAT! Join us at the Hermitage Handmade Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19 (11am-4pm) to experience one of the best art markets in Hampton Roads.

Here's a preview of artists:
Balefire Soap Company
pgdCeramics
RoseMoonDesign
Inlet Woodworking
Altargokart
Make Light
Katheryns Kuties .kuties
Beego Handmade

Everything you need to know about the Festival: https://thehermitagemuseum.org/hermitagehandmadefestival/

09/09/2026

ARTful Play (Ages 14 months – 3 years)
Tuesdays, 10:30am- 11:30am

Stimulate your child's budding curiosity through singing and movement activities, engaging stories, exploratory art experiences, and nature walks.

🎨 September 15th
🎨 September 29th
🎨 October 13th
🎨 October 27th
🎨 November 10th
🎨 November 24th

Members: $12 | Non-Members: $15
Learn More & Register:

ARTful Play Ages 14 months – 3 years Tuesdays, 10:30am- 11:30am Individual One-Day Workshops Members: $12 | Non-Members: $15 September 15th September 29th October 13th October 27th November 10th November 24th It is never too soon to introduce your child to art! Spend the morning with your child ma...

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

Our artists in residence loved having visitors during Open Studio!


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09/08/2026

"Ooh" and "ahh" at the wonderful handmade items you'll find at the Hermitage Handmade Festival (Sat. 9/19, 11am-4pm)!

This week's artist preview includes:
Padgett Studios
BeeKindDaisyCo
Angela Gonzales
Kelsey Finnie Glass
Alison Speerbrecker Art .speerbrecker.art
Bewitched Glass LLC .glass
Kirsten Gough
Ann Geraci

Learn more about the festival (including satellite parking locations) on our website: TheHermitageMuseum.org