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....
Get Pulped: Papermaking in 2D & 3D Instructor: Kate Timbes Dates: Tuesday, August 11 – Thursday, August 13, 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: August 4 Level: Beginner...
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. Through a dynamic mix of live demonstrations, hands-on studio time, and in-depth technical discussions, participants...
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. Students 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...
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. Through step-by-step demonstrations and individual...
Instructor: Julia McIntyre Dates: Friday, August 14 – Saturday, August 15, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (Studio open for open-practice until 9:00 PM) Tuition: $270 Members / $295 Non-Members Materials Fee: $25 (payable directly to instructor on Day 1) Registration Deadline: August 7 Level: All levels welcome Course Description Discover a safe,...