Events

The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Fused Glass Cozy Quilt Squares" on February 15th from 12pm - 4pm ! Tuition: $65; plus an additional materials fee for glass, which can be purchased in the studio. This can range between $15-$40. The cost of each project is calculated by the complexity and…

Build Smart Institute invites you to participate in the Fundamentals of Trim Course! Working with trim requires expertise. Build Smart Institute offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills in this hands on training course at Build Smart's location in Roanoke, VA. Proper trim protects the seams and joints of building components, such as windows,…

The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Fused Glass Panel & Wooden Birdfeeder"! Dates: 2-Day Class -- Friday, February 21, 1-4:30pm and Saturday, February 22, 10am-1pm Tuition: $80, plus an estimated cost of $10-$30 for glass, based on your choice of glass. (Glass can be purchased in the Glass Studio) and $25…

The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Beginning Blacksmithing" on February 22nd from 9am-4pm! Tuition: $165; plus additional materials fee of $10, paid to instructor at class Ages: 13-Adult (under 13 can work together with a supervising adult on the same forge) Gain a strong foundation in the art of blacksmithing. Along…

Tuition: $65, plus an additional materials fee paid to instructor for wooden panel -- amount TBD (Please reach out if you have questions about this) Ages: Adult Barn quilts are colorful, geometric designs painted onto wooden panels and displayed on the sides of barns, buildings, and other structures. Barn quilts are a beautiful way to…

We are excited to announce the return of the multi-location George Washington Train Show! An annual fundraiser for our non-profit organization, for the first time since the pandemic, we are returning the event to the Clifton Forge Armory in addition to our C&O Railway Heritage Center. For 2025, we are excited to continue this traditional…

We are excited to announce the return of the multi-location George Washington Train Show! An annual fundraiser for our non-profit organization, for the first time since the pandemic, we are returning the event to the Clifton Forge Armory in addition to our C&O Railway Heritage Center. For 2025, we are excited to continue this traditional event…

Build Smart Institute invites you to participate in the Estimating Course! This course is designed to train individuals to become familiar with the bid/estimating process, from the initial bid meeting until bid day. Individual problems will be used at each stage to practice the new topic, along with a continuing project to run the entire…

Build Smart Institute invites you to participate in the Fundamentals of Drywall Installation Course! This course covers the basics of proper drywall installation. Join us for this hands on training at Build Smart's Roanoke, VA location to learn the proper drywall installation techniques. Also called gypsum board or plasterboard, drywall is a commonly used material…

This class for kids in 3rd-5th grade is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 9:15-10:15. The children will read and discuss a story, make their own craft pertaining to the story, and often there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with retired school teachers Cathy Drummer &…