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Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts  May 1-4, 2008 Registration will opens February 1st! You should have received your brochure in the mail. You may also browse the courses on this page and download a registration form. Schedule: |
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Woodturning: Functional & Artistic Starting with the basics and moving to things you never thought possible, learn to create bowls and lidded boxes that are beautiful and functional. We will have fun making lots of wood shavings while you learn the basics or freshen your skills on how to turn on the lathe. Each project will stress a different skill or technique that will allow your imagination to explore new possibilities. Tuition: $295 Dave Hankey is Arrowmont’s Wood Studio Operations Coordinator. He is a retired high school educator of 30 years, teaching wood, metals and adult evening classes. Back to top |
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Adventures in Glass Fusing Geared for beginners, this class is a discovery of the wonders of glass fusing using simple materials. Utilize different techniques such as frit casting using the Freeze 'N' Fuse™ method, and simple mold making to experiment with frits and powders, bas-relief slumping and basic fusing to produce beautiful glass pieces to take home and treasure. Enthusiasm and a sense of adventure are the only requirements for the weekend! Tuition: $295 Barbara Cashman – glass fuser for 30 years, she is recognized as an innovator and pioneer in the glass industry; work featured in many major home decorating and trade magazines with installations in the U.S. and abroad. Back to top |
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Eco Friendly Textile Design Create beautiful earth-friendly textile objects for the body and the nest. Create a series of projects incorporating strong design work with processes and materials that are gentle to the planet and the artist. We will experiment with natural dyes, raw fiber, and a variety of surface design techniques and embellishments. Completed projects will include a scarf, a pillow, and a few surprises. All levels. Tuition & lab fee: $295 Christi Teasley – received both her BFA in Textiles and a Masters in Art Education from Rhode Island School of Design; director of St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Gallery and Visiting Artist Program, as well as art faculty at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School in Sewanee, TN. Back to top |
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Wicker Basketry: Exploring the Oval Explore contemporary applications of traditional wicker basketry techniques. Derived from the oval-based French market basket, each participant will use natural and hand-dyed rattan to create a one-of-a-kind handbag or garden basket. This class is designed for beginners, however more advanced techniques will be available for the experienced basket maker. Tuition: $295 Lee Zimmerman Nelson – began studying basketry in New England in the 1970s and has been teaching and exhibiting nationally for over 20 years; she maintains a studio on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Back to top |
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Books, Books & More Transform our fresh, decorative paste papers into simple, non-adhesive bookbindings. Signature and accordion fold books will be created using basic skills of folding, scoring, cutting, and sewing. Decorative picture frames will also emerge from our newly developed bookbinding skills. Experimentation is encouraged as we design and create unique books and picture frames incorporating our beautiful paste papers. All levels. Tuition: $295 Billy McClain – studio artist and currently faculty at High Point University; MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; 1999 Winston-Salem Artist of the Year. Back to top |
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Tin is In & Good as Gold Beware! Working with tin is highly addictive and after this class you will buy strange exotic foods just for the can! Tin cans with images and text painted directly on the metal are a great material to bring color and pizzazz to jewelry. We will combine tin with sterling silver and other metals to create unique and personal wearable treasures. Sawing, drilling, texturing, cutting and forming tools will be used to create tin gems. Bracelets, necklaces or earrings are all possibilities and recycling never had more beautiful results. All levels. Tuition & lab fee: $295 Marlene True – studio artist living in Greenville, NC, with recent exhibitions at Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO, and Society for Contemporary Crafts, Pittsburgh, PA; work is published in “The Fine Art of the Tin Can” (Lark). Back to top |
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Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 865-436-5860 Email: info@arrowmont.org |
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