Tryon Arts & Crafts School

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...

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...

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...

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...