Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Adult Classes

We are very fortunate to be located near the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.  Our guests are able to take advantage of the school’s top-quality art instruction in well-equipped studios.  It is a great place to meet new friends in a creative learning environment.  

Wine Nights  In 2020 the art school is offering wine nights.  The classes are held from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and a glass of wine and materials are included in the course fee of $50.  Here are some upcoming offerings:

January 17:  Woven for your Wall, Ceramic Decal Collage, Rings for All Occasions

February 21:  Weave and Wear It, Sculptural Painting, Print/Wine/Repeat

March 13:  Earrings:  Cut to Patina, Wine and Wax, Painted Silks

Arrowmont Adult Short Courses  Short courses will be held February 24-26.  The Monday to Wednesday classes also are held from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for a course fee of $90.  Here are the offerings:

Surfacing with A Smoothing Plane.  Students will learn the fundamentals of using wooden and metal smoothing planes to obtain wood surfaces ready for finish.

Nailed It:  Tool Making for Clay.  Ceramic  learners will make their own forming, trimming, and decorating tools.

Figure Sculpting.  Sculptures will learn how to sculpt the human figure in a naturalistic way using a live model.  The pieces will be fired and available for pickup a few weeks after the class.

Appalachian Broom Making.  Those who complete the class will leave with two different styles of brooms:  a cobweb broom and a hearth sweeper.

Complex Enameled Surfaces.  From graphite, sugar firing, and retexturing techniques, students will add to their enameling skill sets.

Framed Weaves:  Constructing and Using Your Own Frame Loom.  During this class, attendees will construct their own looms to fit their needs.  Then they will make a wall hanging, bath mat, or other small piece on their new looms.

Pairing an art class with the Buckhorn Inn’s Great Winter Escape is a great way to add creativity and relaxation to your winter!   Additional information on the 2020 classes may be found at http://www.arrowmont.org/classes