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SUMMARY:Michael Bauermeister: The Language of Wood
DESCRIPTION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School presents a major late-summer showcase celebrating the power\, texture\, and grain of regional and national woodwork. Headlined by master wood artist Michael Bauermeister\, this comprehensive exhibition brings together nationally recognized monumental sculpture alongside works by three premier TACS wood instructors and notable artisans from across the Blue Ridge and Foothills. \nMain Gallery: The Language of Wood by Michael Bauermeister\nThe Language of Wood presents a striking body of work exploring the dialogue between raw forest materials and human intention. Building on decades of studio practice in Missouri’s Ozark hills\, Bauermeister creates works from domestic hardwoods—primarily linden (basswood)\, walnut\, cherry\, and maple. \nRather than turning solid logs on a lathe\, Bauermeister meticulously laminates segments of hardwood lumber\, then hand-carves\, hollows\, and textures each piece using specialized hand tools and power-carving equipment. The results are imposing yet remarkably delicate sculptures that ripple\, wave\, and breathe. \nExhibition Highlights: \nMonumental Vessels: Tall\, segmented wood forms featuring flowing contour lines\, subtle dye applications\, and rhythmic carved surfaces. \nCarved Wall Reliefs: Multi-panel wall installations capturing the movement of wind\, water\, and geological strata through hand-carved channels and rich\, hand-applied patinas. \nSurface & Color: Milk paints\, dyes\, and oil finishes that accentuate and highlight underlying wood grain and tool marks. \nFeature Gallery: Fluid Form & The Foothills Wood Craft Showcase\nExhibiting in tandem with Bauermeister’s solo presentation\, two curated feature displays provide a regional context to the exhibition: \n1. Fluid Form: New Wood Instructors’ Spotlight\nHighlighting three studio woodworkers and TACS instructors: \nBrian Fireman: Merging an architectural background with a reverence for raw materials\, Fireman crafts fluid\, organic furniture and sculptural forms celebrating the natural character\, grain\, and live edges of local hardwoods. \nMark Gardner: Based in nearby Saluda\, NC\, Gardner is an internationally celebrated woodturner known for his clean\, mid-century-inspired vessel contours\, stepped rims\, and signature power-carved surface textures. \nWyatt Severs: A studio furniture maker specializing in both spindle turning and traditional green/hardwood joinery\, Severs presents pieces bridging clean functional design with hand-shaped sculptural details. \n2. Foothills Wood Craft Showcase\nA curated regional presentation celebrating both traditional and contemporary woodworking from talented craftspeople across the surrounding Foothills area\, celebrating local heritage alongside national studio masterworks. \nOpening Reception Details\nDate & Time: Thursday\, August 6\, 2026\, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM \nArtist Remarks: Brief opening remarks and Q&A at 6:15 PM \nHospitality: Refreshments and light bites served in the gallery and courtyard
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/michael-bauermeister-the-language-of-wood/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Get Pulped: Papermaking in 2D & 3D with Kate Timbes
DESCRIPTION:Get Pulped: Papermaking in 2D & 3D\nInstructor: Kate Timbes \nDates: Tuesday\, August 11 – Thursday\, August 13\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (Studio open for open-practice until 9:00 PM) \nTuition: $390 Members / $420 Non-Members \nMaterials Fee: $30 (payable directly to instructor on Day 1) \nRegistration Deadline: August 4 \nLevel: Beginner to Intermediate \nCourse Description\nExplore the tactile world of hand papermaking in this 3-day immersive workshop with artist Kate Timbes. Students will transform plant fibers and recycled materials into custom flat sheets and three-dimensional cast forms. \nThrough hands-on studio time and demonstrations\, participants will learn: \nPulp Preparation & Processing: Beating fibers\, mixing slurries\, and utilizing natural pigments for color. \n2D Sheet Forming: Techniques with the mold and deckle\, couching\, pressing\, and drying custom papers. \n3D Cast Papermaking: Utilizing molds\, armatures\, and relief structures to form sculptural paper objects.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/get-pulped-papermaking-in-2d-3d-with-kate-timbes/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Gravity and Grace: Creating Tall and Thin Drop Glass Vessels with Larry Pile
DESCRIPTION:Push your kilnforming practice into bold\, sculptural territory in this intensive 4-day advanced workshop with national glass artist Larry Pile. Focusing on tall\, elegant forms\, students will explore the complete lifecycle of drop vessel creation—from initial concept to coldworked finish.\nThrough a dynamic mix of live demonstrations\, hands-on studio time\, and in-depth technical discussions\, participants will master the “Drop Vessel Trifecta”:\nDesigning & Building: Constructing high-performing glass blanks engineered specifically for dramatic drops.\nExecution: Executing precise\, dynamic kiln drops while navigating the structural nuances between tall and thin vessels.\nRefining Forms: Mastering coldworking techniques to give your completed pieces a professional\, gallery-ready finish.\nAdvanced Mold-Making: Gaining hands-on experience with modern setup materials\, including SilkeMat molds.\nAlong the way\, you’ll deepen your understanding of glass viscosity\, firing strategies\, and troubleshooting to expand your personal design vocabulary. Students will complete multiple vessels during the week and leave with finished work alongside the technical confidence to pursue independent drop-vessel projects. \nBest suited for intermediate to advanced glass artists with prior experience in glass fusing\, mold work\, and coldworking.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/gravity-and-grace-creating-tall-thin-drop-glass-vessels-with-larry-pile/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Exploring Glass - Pâte de Verre Techniques with Dori Settles
DESCRIPTION:Discover the intricate and captivating process of pâte de verre (literally “glass paste”) in this hands-on\, 5-day intensive workshop led by glass artist Dori Settles.\nStudents will learn how to use finely ground glass powders\, frits\, and liquid binders to create colorful\, thin\, and exquisitely translucent sculptural forms. Through a balance of live demonstrations and guided studio practice\, Dori introduces multiple approaches to packing glass materials and working with molds\, encouraging participants to experiment\, develop new technical skills\, and discover their personal artistic voice.\nYou’ll leave the week with the skills\, confidence\, and completed custom glass pieces to continue exploring pâte de verre independently in your own practice. \nLevel: Open to all skill levels
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/exploring-glass-pate-de-verre-techniques-with-dori-settles/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Metal Fabrication for Jewelry with Beth Carter Gautsch
DESCRIPTION:Build a rock-solid foundation in classic metalsmithing during this intensive 3-day hands-on workshop with jewelry artist Beth Carter Gautsch. Part of Tryon Arts & Crafts School’s August Concentration Weeks\, this course introduces essential metal fabrication techniques to help students confidently transform sheet metal and wire into finished\, custom-designed jewelry pieces.\nThrough step-by-step demonstrations and individual instruction\, students will explore foundational jewelry-making skills\, including:\nCutting & Piercing: Mastering the jeweler’s saw for clean\, precise lines and interior cutouts.\nForming & Joining: Bending\, hammering\, and forming wire and sheet metal into classic elements like jump rings and handmade chain links.\nSoldering: Torch safety\, understanding solder flow\, heat control\, and sweat-soldering seams cleanly.\nSurface Design & Finishing: Adding texture through roller-printing and texturing hammers\, followed by filing\, sanding\, and polishing for gallery-ready finishes.\nStudents will complete multiple foundational projects—including custom wire chain links and fabricated metal elements—leaving with a comprehensive toolkit of metalsmithing techniques. \nLevel: Beginner to Intermediate
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/fundamentals-of-metal-fabrication-for-jewelry-with-beth-carter-gautsch/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Electrochemical Etching with Julia McIntyre
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Julia McIntyre\nDates: Friday\, August 14 – Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (Studio open for open-practice until 9:00 PM)\nTuition: $270 Members / $295 Non-Members\nMaterials Fee: $25 (payable directly to instructor on Day 1)\nRegistration Deadline: August 7\nLevel: All levels welcome\nCourse Description\nDiscover a safe\, low-toxic alternative to traditional acid etching in this 2-day jewelry and metals workshop with Julia McIntyre. Using low-voltage electrical currents and simple salt solutions\, students will etch detailed patterns and images into copper\, brass\, and nickel silver.\nCourse topics include:\nResist Application: Using liquid resists\, vinyl masks\, and toner transfer methods to transfer custom artwork onto metal.\nEtching Equipment & Safety: Setting up power supplies\, bath chemistry\, and controlling depth of etch.\nFinishing & Applications: Cleaning\, applying patinas\, and integrating etched sheet metal into jewelry design or decorative objects.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/electrochemical-etching-with-julia-mcintyre/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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