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Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities
Residencies

Andrew McCall • August 25-29, 2025

Traditional Artist-in-Residence

In partnership with the Alabama Folklife Association

 

A Lowndes County native, Andrew McCall has practiced vine weaving and reclaimed wood design for four decades. His handcrafted baskets, furniture, and rustic décor are made from locally-sourced wisteria, grapevines, and salvaged wood. McCall’s hands-on workshops blend practical skill and storytelling, inspiring participants to create with purpose and connect with their roots.

  

Join us for a free workshop at one of the sites below! Space is limited and registration is required.

 

Monday, August 25, 2025 • 10 AM - 12 PM • Shorter Legacy Center

Registration required: dcpowell@shorteral.gov or 334-727-9190 • 16445 U.S. Highway 80 W, Shorter

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 • 10 AM - 12 PM • Macon County-Tuskegee Public Library

Registration required: 334-727-5192 • 302 S Main St., Tuskegee

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 • 2 PM - 4 PM • Pebble Hill

Registration required: EventBrite • 101 S. Debardeleben Street, Auburn

Thursday, August 28, 2025 • 10 AM - 12 PM • Tallassee Community Library

Registration required: checkitout.tclibrary@gmail.com or 334-283-2732 • 99 Freeman Ave., Tallassee

Friday, August 29, 2025 • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM • Dadeville Library

Registration required: 256-825-7820 • 205 N West St, Dadeville

 

The Alabama Folklife Association and the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities are proud to lead the new Traditional Artist-in-Residence program to spotlight, support, and share the work of talented traditional artists in Alabama! Artists spend one week in residence at Auburn University, teaching their craft at free workshops in Auburn and local surrounding communities.