Education
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The Southern Highland Craft Guild Offers Daily Craft Demonstrations at the Folk Art Center
The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Center from March through December. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing media will explain and demonstrate their craft with informative materials displayed at their booth. These free educational events are open to the public. Visitors will have […]
2 events,
Creation Class: Intro to Basketry
Creation Class: Intro to Basketry
Participants will learn the fundamentals of basket weaving and create their very own unique basket. All necessary materials will be provided for this relaxing and enjoyable class. This class is limited to six students.
2 events,
Next Level Throwing with Dottie Baker
In this class we will start with where you are in your throwing journey and go to the next level. If your goal is to make pots you like better than the ones you are making now, this is the place to be. We will work on technical skills, but also on good form and […]
3 events,
Door to Drawers Pottery Workshop with Marina Bosetti
Are you ready to take your ceramic skills to the next level? Join our intermediate ceramic class, where you'll learn the art of stiff slab construction. This technique involves using slabs to create intricate structures that hold drawers, nooks, windows, and doors, allowing you to reveal and hide treasures you bring to class. Structure options […]
3 events,
Glazing the Cloisonné Way with Marina Bosetti
Are you looking to explore your artistic side and learn a new skill while having fun? Look no further than the Glazing the Cloisonné Way workshop. You'll discover how to transform internet images into original drawings and then use them to make beautiful ceramic tiles using the cuerda seca glaze technique. This workshop is suitable […]
3 events,
Dairy Processing 101 with Mary Cutter
Dairy Processing 101 with Mary Cutter
In this workshop we'll do a deep dive into the basics of processing raw(unpasteurized and non-homogenized) milk from the farm to the kitchen. This class will give you the foundational knowledge to process milk at home to make some of your favorite grocery store dairy products like butter, yogurt, and fresh cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella. […]
3 events,
Creation Class: Painted Coffee Mugs
Creation Class: Painted Coffee Mugs
ou will choose two coffee mugs. Then, artist, Barbara Brook, will guide you through various techniques to help you design and paint unique, personalized coffee mugs that you will cherish for years to come. All materials will be provided for you.
3 events,
Creation Class: Naturally Dyed Bandannas
Creation Class: Naturally Dyed Bandannas
Class Objectives: In this workshop, participants will experience the magic of natural dyes, creating two one-of-a-kind dyed bandannas. Class Description: Participants will experiment with basic tie-dye and shibori techniques to fold, roll, bind, or manipulate lightweight organic cotton bandannas. Multiple natural dye pots will be available, for different color options. The tied/bound bandannas will simmer for […]
3 events,
Pervasive Vine Ribbed Basket Weaving with Nancy Basket
Pervasive Vine Ribbed Basket Weaving with Nancy Basket
Using more prolific naturals, such as Wisteria, Virginia Creeper, English Ivy, Grape Vine and split Kudzu vines to weave a small ribbed basket. Nancy Basket takes her name from the work she does and a Cherokee grandmother long ago, Margaret Basket. She’s made vessels from natural materials for more than 40 years. Expect serious humor, […]
