The Batesville Area Arts Council’s Winter Art Boxes are available now, while supplies last! BAAC has created 2 winter boxes perfect for gifting this season. The art box recommended for ages 5 – 11 includes step-by-step instructions, and all materials needed to create five winter-themed art projects, plus bonus coloring pages. The Bullet Journal Art Box is recommended for ages 10 and up, and includes a dotted journal (5” x 8.25”), set of 18 felt tip pens, bullet journaling ideas & tips, a small sketchbook, plus fun stickers and washi tapes. The cost of each Winter Art Box is $40, and shipping is available for an additional $8. Visit batesvilleareaartscouncil.org for more information, and to purchase the Winter Art Box. This program is sponsored by Citizens Bank, and all printing was donated by Batesville Printing.
The Batesville Area Arts Council has created Gingerbread House Kits this year in place of their annual Gingerbread House Workshop. The kits are available now, while supplies last, and are recommended for all ages! The kits contain step-by-step instructions, and all supplies needed to create your house, including a full tub of frosting, and individually wrapped candy & treats. You can purchase a kit for $10 at the BAAC Gallery on Main (226 E Main St) during regular gallery hours. Visit batesvilleareaartscouncil.org for more information, and to reserve your gingerbread house kit today. This program is sponsored by First Community Bank, and all printing was donated by Batesville Printing.
Take a walk on the wassail side Saturday, December 12 in historic downtown Batesville. The inaugural Main Street Wassail Walk will encourage people to stroll Main Street Batesville and get to know downtown merchants over a cup of wassail and hors d’oeuvres.
A yuletide drink in England since Medieval times, Wassail is a mulled cider, spiced with seasonal items like ginger, cinnamon and clove.”It can be hot or cold; it can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic,” Main Street Batesville board chairman, Brian Coltharp, said. “It can be apple cider, it can be pear cider. There are many different versions of wassail.”For a $5 ticket benefiting Main Street Batesville, available in advance or at participating merchants, people can sample a wide variety of wassail styles from 10 confirmed participants: Beneath the Willow, Main Street Batesville office, Batesville Area Arts Council, Thompson’s Jewelry, Main Attire, Tomahawk Chop Company, Natural State Running, Autry’s White River F