Local photographers launch new community darkroom
The Savannah Center for Photography opens June 26 featuring a community darkroom, gallery, and workshops for artists.
- The Historic Savannah Foundation is hosting a series of artisan workshops through the end of the year.
- Upcoming workshops include needle felting, indigo dyeing, and a six-week line dancing series.
- Other events in Savannah include live music, an R&B party, and an Independence Day celebration.
As part of the 2026 Artisan Spotlight Series, the Historic Savannah Foundation has announced additional hands-on, creative workshops at the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy through the rest of the year. The Spotlight Series, which launched in 2024, offers workshops for artists to share their creative processes with local residents and visitors. Register here: davenporthousemuseum.org/public-programs
The following workshops are available for June and July, all events at 323 E. Broughton St.:
Needle felting for the whole family: This two-hour, beginner friendly session guides participating through shaping and sculpting colorful wood fibers into delightful summer flowers.
1:30 p.m., June 27, $35 per family (1 child, 1 adult), additional children +$12
Indigo dyeing workshop: Participants will have the opportunity to work with prepared indigo vats, and will use a variety of resist techniques to create patterns on cotton scarves.
9 a.m., July 18, $70 person
Learn to line dance: Dust off your boots for an energetic, six-week line dancing series designed for all skill levels. These weekly 90-minute session will have you moving, grooving and socializing. These dances will culminate in an end-of-summer dance party on Aug.18.
5:30 p.m., July 14, $100 per person.
These workshops are available through the end of the year:
- Leather crafting workshop: 1:30 p.m., Aug. 8
- Broom making workshop: 1:30 p.m., Sept. 12
- Manifestation jar workshop: 1:30 p.m., Oct. 3
- Holiday Wreath Decorating: 1:30 p.m., Dec. 5
SATURDAY JUNE 27
Music in the Garden
Enjoy an afternoon of live music featuring four talented local artists, including the beloved Crabettes, in the Savannah Botanical Gardens.
4 p.m., June 27, 1338 Eisenhower Dr, https://savannahvirtualvisitorcenter.com/events/e/music-in-the-garden—where-savannah-blooms-and-music-booms-6a04693160e8033e328e3388/
Seersucker & Sundresses RNB Edition
Don your favorite seersucker and sundress and enjoy smooth R&B tunes brought to life by The Levert Experience. Gerald Levert helped shape a whole generation of R&B with timeless music, unforgettable vocals, and a soul legacy that still lives on today.
7 p.m., June 27, 400 West River Street, https://savannahswaterfront.com/event/seersucker-sundresses-rnb-edition/
Red, White & Blue
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks display. Highlights include performances by The Swingin’ Medallions, inflatables, train rides and more.
4 p.m., June 27, 521 Cedar St, https://richmondhill-ga.gov/448/2026-Independence-Day-Celebration
Red, White & Bloom
Create a festive summer floral arrangement inspired by classic Americana colors in this hands-on workshop led by the Syd Nichole floral team.
6:30 p.m., July 1, 301 Passage Way, https://www.sydnichole.com
Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the American Revolution
Join Coastal Heritage Society for the opening reception of a landmark exhibition showcasing Savannah’s Revolutionary War history. Guests can view newly restored cannons, rare artifacts recovered from the Savannah River, and special historical items not regularly displayed to the public.4 p.m., July 2, 303 Martin Luther King Jr., https://chsgeorgia.org/event/loyalists-and-liberty-unveiling-savannah-history-museum/
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