Shelton House Evening Candlelight Tours
Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Shelton House will offer Evening Candlelight Tours of the Shelton House, decorated for the Holiday Season, on December 11, 16, & 18 at 7 pm. These tours will be limited in size and will require a reservation. The cost of the Candlelight tours, including Holiday Treats, will be $15 per person. Please call (828) […]
A Swannanoa Solstice
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesIn 2021, A Swannanoa Solstice celebrates 19 years of delighting Western North Carolina audiences with a world-class display of folk, ushering in the winter season and drawing in more fans each and every year. A beloved local holiday tradition, A Swannanoa Solstice welcomes renowned multi-instrumentalist Robin Bullock and Grammy-winner David Holt to the stage, along […]
Private Kiln Firing-Full Kiln: Tryon Arts and Crafts School
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesTryon Arts & Crafts School allows students to pay for private kiln firing. By participating in TACS’ normal kiln firing schedule, potters’ work will be fired and returned within a 1- to 3-week period, allowing kiln space to be shared fairly among all classes, teachers, and independent studio participants. Individuals may bypass this process by […]
Language & Identity: Methods of Revitalization
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United StatesJoin Cherokee language instructors as they consider methods for revitalization––and the urgent need to put those methods into practice. Panelists: Landon French, David Jumper, Kelly Murphy Landon French Landon French lives in the Yellowhill community in Cherokee, North Carolina. He is currently the first grade teacher at New Kituwah Academy, a Cherokee language immersion school. This […]
The Colors of Winter – Artist Member Showcase
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center 226 E. Main Street, Yadkinville, NC, United StatesThe Yadkin Arts Council announces their 2022 Welborn Gallery season of intriguing art exhibits featuring 3D stained glass works, colored pencil drawings, watercolor paintings, a juried show, photography and more. The new year will begin with the Yadkin Arts Council’s Artist Member showcase titled “The Colors of Winter” on display from January 13 – March […]
Beginning Wood Turning with Madison Geer
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesThis 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 […]
Ann Miller Woodford: The Artist as Storyteller
Mountain Heritage Center Hunter Library, 176 Central Drive, WCU, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesA new exhibit, Ann Miller Woodford: The Artist as Storyteller is now in our Hunter Library exhibit gallery. This retrospective exhibit features 25 artworks spanning 60 years, tracing Ann Woodford’s artistic development from early childhood to the present day. On view through March 3, the exhibit is free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. […]
Beginning/Intermediate Copper & Textured Bronze 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. 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 […]
Art, Language, & Culture
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United StatesHow can language influence art? Award-winning Cherokee and EBCI visual artists share how the Cherokee language and syllabary inform and inspire their work. Panelists: Roy Boney, Jeff Edwards, John Henry Gloyne, Keli Gonzalez Roy Boney, Jr. Roy Boney, Jr. (Cherokee Nation) is from Locust Grove, Oklahoma, and currently resides in Tahlequah. He is an award-winning multimedia […]
Learning Damascus Forging with Gerry Drew & Billy Salyers
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesThis 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 […]
Silkscreen T-Shirt Workshop with Reid Coyner
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesNo 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 […]
Introduction to Needle Felting through Doll Making with Jess Self
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesDuring 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, […]
