Volume Seven’s theme is “Collection of Curiosities” — an appreciation of the little objects that feel collected, discovered, or treasured for their unusual character.

Sign-up is REQUIRED for our sessions at Candlefish Makers Market as there is limited seating in the space.

Still Life Social is a free Charleston community art event that takes place on a monthly cadence. Each session focuses on a different still life setup and individuals of all experience levels are encouraged to attend. Basic drawing materials are provided but we encourage bringing extra materials if you have a preference or personal approach.

As always, we provide this event format free of charge but if you are interested in donating towards material replenishment so we can keep this series going — we are extremely grateful and appreciative. Art that gives back is our primary goal.

Volume Seven’s theme is “Collection of Curiosities” — an appreciation of the little objects that feel collected, discovered, or treasured for their unusual character. For our Hampton Park session, we will be joined by a special guest host: Cinelle Barnes.

Cinelle Barnes is the Philippine-born author of Monsoon Mansion: A Memoir, Malaya: Essays on Freedom, and A Way Home: A Memoir of Losing Yourself and the Beauty of Returning. She is also the editor of the New York Times “New and Noteworthy” A Measure of Belonging: Twenty-One Writers of Color on the New American South. 

Cinelle is a survivor of a brain aneurysm rupture and sits on the Brain Injury Leadership Council of South Carolina and the Hub City Press National Council. She has received awards and fellowships from the Sustainable Arts Fund, the Authors League Fund, the National Endowment for the Arts, South Arts, the SC State Arts Commission, and the North American Travel Journalists Association, among others. She has served on the jury panels for several literary awards, including the inaugural Pulitzer Prize for Memoir. Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in Coastal Living, Travel + Leisure, Oprah Daily, Newsweek, Southern Living, and Memoir Land, among others. 

Cinelle lives in Charleston, SC, with her husband, daughter, and cat. Art greatly aided her rehabilitation from brain injury, beginning with illustrations her nurses and neurosurgeons encouraged her to make in the ICU and recovery unit. 

Cinelle will join us in conversation regarding the importance of creating in daily life, followed by a session of self-guided still life and socializing!

Still Life Social is a free Charleston community art event that takes place on a monthly cadence. Each session focuses on a different still life setup and individuals of all experience levels are encouraged to attend. Basic drawing materials are provided but we encourage bringing extra materials if you have a preference or personal approach. For our park session, please bring a blanket to sit on. Participants will be emailed the day before to confirm session location in the park!

As always, we provide this event format free of charge but if you are interested in donating towards material replenishment so we can keep this series going — we are extremely grateful and appreciative. Art that gives back is our primary goal.

Volume Six’s theme is “Summer’s End” — an ode to the flowers and vegetables that August brings. And this month we will be back at Candlefish Maker’s Market! Floral design in collaboration with our friend, Mallory Dovey of @bloomsbymal.

Individuals who are not on the sign-up list may not be permitted into the space.

1 spot per person.

Still Life Social is a free Charleston community art event that takes place on a monthly cadence. Each session focuses on a different still life setup and individuals of all experience levels are encouraged to attend. Basic drawing materials are provided.

As always, we provide this event format free of charge but if you are interested in donating towards material replenishment so we can keep this series going — we are extremely grateful and appreciative. Art that gives back is our primary goal.

Still Life Social is a free Charleston community art event that takes place on a monthly cadence. Each session focuses on a different still life setup and individuals of all experience levels are encouraged to attend.

This month, we will be popping up in Candlefish’s Charleston Makers Market — a place that understands community well, with their showcasing of local artists, craftspeople, and small-batch producers. Our theme focus is “garnishes” — the small added flairs that make our favorite beverages whole. We will be staging some of our favorite Candlefish candles!

We’re so excited at the opportunity to host in such an intimate space and because of this, we ask that every individual who attends has registered for the event beforehand.

Individuals who are not on the sign-up list may not be permitted into the space.

1 spot per person.

As always, we provide this event format free of charge but if you are interested in donating towards material replenishment so we can keep this series going — we are extremely grateful and appreciative. Art that gives back is our primary goal.

Still Life Social is a free Charleston community art event that takes place on a monthly cadence. Each session focuses on a different still life setup and individuals of all experience levels are encouraged to attend.

This month, we will be popping up in Candlefish’s Charleston Makers Market — a place that understands community well, with their showcasing of local artists, craftspeople, and small-batch producers. Our theme focus is “garnishes” — the small added flairs that make our favorite beverages whole. We will be staging some of our favorite Candlefish candles!

We’re so excited at the opportunity to host in such an intimate space and because of this, we ask that every individual who attends has registered for the event beforehand.

Individuals who are not on the sign-up list may not be permitted into the space.

1 spot per person.

As always, we provide this event format free of charge but if you are interested in donating towards material replenishment so we can keep this series going — we are extremely grateful and appreciative. Art that gives back is our primary goal.

Still Life Social is a free Charleston community art event that takes place on a monthly cadence. Each session focuses on a different still life setup and individuals of all experience levels are encouraged to attend.

Volume One’s theme is “In Bloom” with a primary focus on spring florals.

Basic drawing materials are provided to each participant, but blankets and any preferred supplies are encouraged. Materials are limited to the number of slots available at each session.

Still Life Social is not a for-profit event, but rather a community initiative to bring connection through a low-stakes creative format. Want to get involved? We are open to material donations and collaborations with brands and local businesses! Email collabs@emilythillet.com to get in touch.