by admin on September 4, 2026.
Learn how to create expressive, abstract floral paintings that capture the movement and life of botanicals. *Looking to break free from realism? *Wanting to try Mixed Media? Whether you’re a representational painter looking to break free or a mixed media artist building richer layers, this course is designed to help you loosen up and find...
by admin on September 1, 2026.
Instructor: Kate Timbes Dates: Tuesday, September 29 – Thursday, October 1, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (Studio open for open-practice until 9:00 PM) Tuition: $390 Members / $420 Non-Members Materials Fee: $30 (payable directly to instructor on Day 1) Registration Deadline: September 22 Level: Beginner to Intermediate Course Description Explore the tactile...
by admin on September 1, 2026.
Transform everyday spaces into thoughtfully curated focal points in this 2-series workshop on vignette styling. Participants will learn the fundamentals of creating visually balanced displays by exploring color theory, lighting, texture, scale, and proportion. The class will cover how to incorporate plants for added life and movement, create depth by playing with varying heights and...
by admin on September 1, 2026.
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. Designed 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...
by admin on September 1, 2026.
Bring the warmth and joy of spring and summer inside as autumn quickly approaches. Join us for a relaxing afternoon creating your own illuminated botanical lamp using real pressed flowers, ferns, grasses, and leaves. Browse our collection of carefully preserved botanicals, design your own arrangement, and permanently adhere them to a modern touch-control lamp. The...
by admin on September 1, 2026.
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. Whether you’re working on a personal creative project, building a documentary series, or looking to add...
by admin on August 28, 2026.
Description: In this printmaking class, you will work with recycled TetraPak cartons, discovering how their thin metal foil liner can be transformed into an expressive drypoint surface. By drawing directly into the foil, you’ll carve delicate recessed lines that hold ink much like traditional etched or engraved marks on a copper plate. The process reveals...
by admin on August 20, 2026.
I am a Bob Ross Certified Landscape, Seascapes, and Floral Instructor (CRI, CRFI) who loves to share the Joy of Painting! We will start promptly at 1:00 and end at 5:00 . This is a 4 Hour OIL painting class that I will lead, taking us step-by-step through the whole process, teaching you all the...
by admin on August 6, 2026.
Session Dates: August 17 – September 25, 2026 (6-Week Session) Location: Tryon Arts & Crafts School Main Studios Format: Multi-week instructional classes and facilitated group studio sessions across clay, glass, metal/jewelry, photography, and fiber arts. Ceramics & Clay Beginning to Intermediate Wheel: (Jim Cullen — Thursdays or Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) — Fundamentals...
by admin on July 29, 2026.
This workshop offers an approachable introduction to figure painting from a live model. Working from a single, sustained pose, students will have the time to slow down, observe carefully, and build their painting step by step. We’ll use the limited Zorn palette—titanium white, ivory black, yellow ochre, and cadmium red—to simplify color mixing and help...