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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Public Reception: March 12, 6:30 – 7:30pm Runtime: March 13 – May 8, 2026 Tryon Arts & Crafts School (TACS) is proud to exhibit the work and artistic legacy of celebrated artists Winton and Rosa Eugene. Married in 1968, the Eugenes are mainstays of the vibrant Southern craft tradition that is clay. Their history in...
Experience the Art of Fused Glass Welcome to FuseFest 2026! Join us for a weekend-long celebration of fused glass art at the beautiful Tryon Arts and Crafts School (TACS) in Tryon, North Carolina. Whether you're a seasoned studio artist, an art educator looking for professional development, or a curious enthusiast, FuseFest is designed to inspire...
Tryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno, Kit Paulson, and Kimberly Thomas, which will run from January 13 through February 15, 2026. The exhibit coincides with the school’s annual fused glass symposium, FuseFest (February 13 to 15), and culminates in a closing reception and artist panel on Friday, February 13,...
Save the date for this year’s annual Handcrafted Holiday Market! This year’s show will run from November 7 through December 18, with the reception planned for Thursday, November 6, 5:30 - 7pm. Regional artists will fill the TACS Gallery with fine and handcrafted goods, rotating their inventory with each week and providing you with ample...