Tryon Arts and Crafts School

This workshop will cover basic safety issues, introduction to types of wood, wet versus dry,  tools (lathe, hand tools), and techniques (clamping, turning, finishes).  Students will produce 1-2 finished pieces – spindle, muddler, dibbler, small dry flower urn and/or small bowl. Please bring a lunch or snacks as desired. Materials fee: $20 Minimum age – […]

Enameling is a process in which vitreous glass is fused to precious metals; and is easier to achieve than it may seem.  The layering of vibrant color upon the surface of your jewelry adds light and warmth to your original designs.  Demonstrations will include basic sifting, kiln and torch firing techniques, stenciling, and sgraffito.  Students […]

This workshop is for beginners or intermediate students who have good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.  Students will learn basic skills while using copper sheet, copper tubing, and copper wire with a torch welding method to make art and craft objects.  Specifically each student will make at least one candleholder or wine coaster using the […]

During this workshop students learn many needle felting techniques and the possibilities of wool through doll and creature making.  Participants will walk away from the class with many ideas for future work and a thorough understanding of how to manipulate wool.  Making dolls is a great starting point to learn to make armatures, attach pieces, […]

No prior experience is necessary. Learn the principles of silkscreen printing with this single session course.  We will be cutting a knife-cut stencil to print a single-color image.  The course will use readily available water-based textile inks (choice of white or black) to print on t-shirts; a heat-setting device will be provided. Students should bring […]

This is an intermediate workshop – students must have a good working knowledge of forging and basic blacksmithing skills. This two-part workshop will be team-taught by Gerry Drew (Friday lead) and Billy Salyers (Saturday lead). On Friday evening, students will forge weld a three-layer laminated billet, rough grind to shape, heat treat and complete a […]

This workshop is for beginners or intermediate students who have good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.  Students will learn basic skills while using copper sheet, copper tubing, and copper wire with a torch welding method to make art and craft objects.  Specifically each student will make at least one candleholder or wine coaster using the […]

This workshop will cover basic safety issues, introduction to types of wood, wet versus dry,  tools (lathe, hand tools), and techniques (clamping, turning, finishes).  Students will produce 1-2 finished pieces – spindle, muddler, dibbler, small dry flower urn and/or small bowl. Please bring a lunch or snacks as desired. Saturday, January 15, 9:00 am-3:00 pm […]