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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:Summer 2 Multi-Week Classes
DESCRIPTION:Session Dates: August 17 – September 25\, 2026 (6-Week Session) \nLocation: Tryon Arts & Crafts School Main Studios \nFormat: Multi-week instructional classes and facilitated group studio sessions across clay\, glass\, metal/jewelry\, photography\, and fiber arts. \nCeramics & Clay\nBeginning to Intermediate Wheel: (Jim Cullen — Thursdays or Saturdays\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) — Fundamentals of wheel throwing\, centering\, shaping\, trimming\, and glazing functional wares. \nIntermediate Wheel Throwing: (Austin Burns — Tuesdays\, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) — Advanced forms\, throwing larger volumes\, handles\, and altered wheel shapes. \nAll-Levels Independent Clay: (Austin Burns — Fridays\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) — Open studio environment with instructor guidance for self-directed ceramic projects. \nPottery Group Studio Time: (Tom McNaney — Sundays\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) — Dedicated studio practice for active clay students. \nGlass Arts\nAll Levels Stained Glass: (Wendy West — Tuesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) — Copper foil and lead came assembly\, pattern cutting\, and soldering for glass art. \nFused Glass 1: (Wendy West — Thursdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) — Glass cutting\, design layering\, mold slumping\, and kiln-firing mechanics. \nFused Glass Group Studio Time: (Pam Herres — Wednesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) — Independent work time for experienced fused glass artists. \nJewelry & Metalsmithing\nIntroduction to Jewelry Making: (Allen Brown — Wednesdays\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) — Sawing\, filing\, texturing\, cold connections\, and basic torch soldering for silver and copper. \nIntermediate Silversmithing: (Allen Brown — Wednesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) — Complex fabrication\, stone bezel settings\, and advanced soldering layouts. \nJewelry Group Studio Time: (Jimmi Buell — Thursdays\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) — Open bench time for jewelry students. \nPhotography\nPhoto 102: (Monica Stevenson — Tuesdays\, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) — Intermediate camera operation\, manual light control\, composition\, and visual storytelling. \nPhoto History & Techniques: (Monica Stevenson — Wednesdays\, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) — Exploration of historic photographic processes\, camera movements\, and classic aesthetics. \nFiber Arts\nWeaving Group Studio Time: (Tuesdays\, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM) — Guided open studio time for floor and rigid-heddle weavers.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/summer-2-multi-week-classes/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Storytelling through Photography with Monica Stevenson
DESCRIPTION:Every photo has the power to tell a story—if you know how to capture it. Join commercial and fine-art photographer Monica Stevenson for an inspiring\, hands-on workshop designed to elevate your imagery from simple snapshots to compelling visual narratives.\nWhether you’re working on a personal creative project\, building a documentary series\, or looking to add depth and emotion to your portfolio\, this workshop will teach you how to sequence images\, master compositional framing\, and use lighting to evoke feeling. Step into the studio\, hone your unique artistic voice\, and learn how to translate mood\, moment\, and subject into unforgettable visual stories. \nInstructor: Monica Stevenson\nSkill Level: Open to all levels (beginner to advanced)\nBring: Your camera of choice (DSLR\, mirrorless\, or smartphone) and an eagerness to create!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/storytelling-through-photography-with-monica-stevenson/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bowl Turning with Mark Gardner
DESCRIPTION:Step up to the lathe and turn your very first wooden bowl in this hands-on\, 1-day introductory workshop with acclaimed Saluda woodturner Mark Gardner.\nDesigned specifically for beginners\, this course demystifies the woodturning lathe and equips students with essential safety\, mounting\, and tool-handling techniques. Mark guides students step-by-step through the process of shaping\, hollowing\, and finishing a small functional hardwood bowl from a raw wood blank. \nThrough live demonstrations and dedicated one-on-one coaching\, participants will cover:\nLathe Mechanics & Safety: Understanding lathe controls\, speeds\, mounting faceplates\, and operating scroll chucks safely.\nGouge & Chisel Technique: Learning proper body positioning and tool-presentation angles for smooth\, controlled cuts using bowl gouges.\nForm & Wall Thickness: Shaping the exterior profile\, establishing a solid foot/recess\, and evenly hollowing the bowl interior.\nSanding & Food-Safe Finishing: Refining turned surfaces on the lathe and applying protective\, non-toxic wood oils. \nStudents will leave the workshop with a completed\, hand-turned wooden bowl and the foundational confidence to continue pursuing lathe work independently. \nWhat Students Should Bring\nFace shield or safety glasses\nN95 dust mask or respirator\nHair tie (for long hair; no loose clothing or dangling jewelry permitted near lathes)
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/beginning-bowl-turning-with-mark-gardner/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Get Pulped: Papermaking in 2D & 3D with Kate Timbes
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kate Timbes\nDates: Tuesday\, September 29 – Thursday\, October 1\, 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: September 22\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 learn to transform plant fibers and recycled materials into custom flat sheets and three-dimensional cast forms.\nThrough hands-on studio time and live demonstrations\, participants will cover:\nPulp Preparation & Processing: Beating fibers\, mixing slurries\, and utilizing natural pigments for color.\n2D Sheet Forming: Mastering 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-2/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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