Workshop
Fundamentals of Jewelry Making
Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United StatesJoin us for Fundamentals of Jewelry Making and unleash your creativity as you transform raw materials into wearable works of art! This course is tailored for beginners and enthusiasts eager to explore the art of creating wearable masterpieces. Through a blend of hands-on practice, design theory, and expert guidance, students will learn the essential techniques […]
2024 FuseFest: Firing Up the Foothills
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesJoin Tryon Arts & Crafts School for an immersive fused glass workshop series! Students will begin the weekend with a kick-off social, followed by workshops led by Brad Walker of Warm Glass Studios (Clemmons, NC), Liz Haas of Rayzist Photomask (Vista, CA), and Tony Glander of Fitzpatrick Glass Studios (Gaithersburg, MD), with breakfast and lunch […]
Fundamentals of Jewelry Making
Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United StatesJoin us for Fundamentals of Jewelry Making and unleash your creativity as you transform raw materials into wearable works of art! This course is tailored for beginners and enthusiasts eager to explore the art of creating wearable masterpieces. Through a blend of hands-on practice, design theory, and expert guidance, students will learn the essential techniques […]
Fundamentals of Jewelry Making
Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United StatesJoin us for Fundamentals of Jewelry Making and unleash your creativity as you transform raw materials into wearable works of art! This course is tailored for beginners and enthusiasts eager to explore the art of creating wearable masterpieces. Through a blend of hands-on practice, design theory, and expert guidance, students will learn the essential techniques […]
Coffee and Crafts: Spring Things Glass Bead Workshop
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesNo prior experience is necessary for you to come socialize, snack, and try lamp work beadmaking. Complimentary refreshments provided by Tryon Coffeehouse Co-op. All materials included. Join this seasonal workshop in which the instructor will go over basic studio safety, an explanation of the process of torched glass, types of glass and color reactions, dots, […]
Glass Mosaics 2-Day Intensive with Wendy West
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesPre-requisite: Mosaics level 1 or equivalent experience. Students will continue their journey into mosaic composition and construction to complete a glass mosaic project for interior decor. Please wear closed toed shoes. Materials fee: To be determined. Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 4pm each day
Intermediate Stone Setting in Sterling 2-Day Workshop with Kim St. Jean
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesIntermediate level, process oriented. Students will be given a variety of uniquely shaped stones to choose from to learn how to set using silver soldering skills. Using your own jewelry tools is always preferred but TACS does have student tools for you to use. Tools that will be used in the workshop: solderite soldering board, […]
Mixed Metals Hot Rivets 2-Day Workshop with Julie Merrill
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesStudents will be exploring techniques with sawing and piercing, punching or drilling holes, cleaning sharp edges, and basic soldering skills. We will be learning how to make a chosen shape out of sheet metal (either brass or copper) with a jeweler’s saw. Next, we will learn how to measure and prepare the metal to either […]
Glaze Days with Mayco
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesTryon Arts & Crafts School with Mayco Colors Presents GLAZE DAZE, a 1-Day seminar including 3 demonstrations and student exercises in the application of Mayco glaze products. TACS Invites potters and ceramic artists to the third “Glaze Daze”, an all-inclusive day of learning and fun with Mayco Colors. Crista Toler, Mayco representative, will lead three (3) unique glazing […]
Enameling – Champleve-Cloisonne 2-Day Workshop with Ilene Kay
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesAll skill levels welcome / 9:00 am-5:00pm each day In this class, you will have a taste of both processes and create a pair of earrings or a pendant of your design. Champleve does not require a separate setting for a finished piece. Cloisonne uses wires to separate the cells of color. Combining these will […]
Wall Sculpture in Textured Bronze 2-Day Workshop with Joe Cooper
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesThis workshop is for beginners or intermediate students who have good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Each student will create one “bas relief” wall-mountable artwork with original imagery. Students should bring sketches of their project ideas. Basic, gestural line drawings with no shading will be most successful with the copper and textured bronze technique, as […]
Whimsy Flower Needle Book
Local Cloth 408 Depot Street #100, Asheville, NC, United StatesSpend a fun-filled morning on Friday, April 19 from 9am to 1pm creating a beautiful and practical needle book using cotton fabrics. With Local Cloth Instructor Julie Bagamary, you will explore techniques such as hand embroidery and fabric collage to create a whimsical flower design on the cover. Inside, you will use soft wool felt […]
