Workshop
Weaving Sampler Workshop with Lea Weaver
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesBeginner level project-oriented workshop. All materials included. Bring a snack and come prepared to have fun. Experience and learn weaving in this afternoon workshop. Gain experience, understanding and appreciation for this ancient craft and take home two small, finished projects: 1. a belt or strap or bookmarks created on an inkle loon, and 2. a […]
Glass Mosaics 1 – 2-Day Intensive with Wendy West
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesNo prior knowledge or experience required. Students will complete a glass mosaic project for interior decor. Please wear closed toed shoes. Materials fee: To be determined. 10:00 am-4:00 pm each day
Creation Class: Intro to Basketry
Haywood Handmade Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesParticipants 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.
Painting on Silk 2-Day Workshop with Ellen Davison
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesUsing paints made for silk, participants will come up with their own designs and then transfer them to silk and apply paint. They will learn how to use resist, salt, stencils and painting techniques. Students will also learn to combine textures and blend colors. The second piece of silk will be painted without resist to […]
Broom Making Workshop with Dustin Cecil
Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts 9710 NC Highway 194, Lansing, NC, United StatesInstructor Dustin Cecil will be in town to teach you in this fun event. Students will make a primitive cobweb broom in the traditional style. This lightweight narrow broom is great for reaching all the places cobwebs can be found- Great for sweeping the ceiling too. These brooms are functional but make great decorative items, […]
Door to Drawers Pottery Workshop with Marina Bosetti
Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts 9710 NC Highway 194, Lansing, NC, United StatesAre 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 […]
Glazing the Cloisonné Way with Marina Bosetti
Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts 9710 NC Highway 194, Lansing, NC, United StatesAre 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 […]
Take a Stab at Sashiko Embroidery
Stecoah Valley Center School House Road, Robbinsville, North Carolina, United StatesTake a stab at Sashiko embroidery and show off your work with this simple little Envelope Pouch. Sashiko literally means ‘little stabs’ and is a traditional embroidery style in which geometric patterns are reproduced in white thread contrasted on a dark fabric. The stitches are simple running stitches – the perfect project for beginners who […]
Dairy Processing 101 with Mary Cutter
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesIn 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. […]
Creation Class: Painted Coffee Mugs
Haywood Handmade Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United Statesou 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.
Creation Class: Naturally Dyed Bandannas
Haywood Handmade Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesClass 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 […]
Pervasive Vine Ribbed Basket Weaving with Nancy Basket
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesUsing 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, […]
