Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts

Strengthen your artistic foundation and develop your observational skills in Exploring the Figure: Observational Drawing and Painting, a six-day workshop designed for artists of all experience levels. Through focused study and hands-on practice, participants will explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting while learning to translate space, form, and volume onto a two-dimensional surface. The […]

Discover the rich and expressive possibilities of atmospheric firing in Soda Firing: Exploring Atmospheric Glaze and Surface, an immersive intermediate-level workshop designed for ceramic artists looking to deepen their understanding of form, glaze, and kiln effects. Throughout this fast-paced six-day course, students will explore the unique surfaces created by soda vapor firing. From soft, subtle […]

MIG Welding a Keepsake Box Dates: May 31 – June 5, 2026Skill Level: Open to All Skill LevelsFocus Areas: Sculpture, MetalsCourse Fee: $852.00 Learn the fundamentals of metal fabrication in MIG Welding a Keepsake Box, a hands-on workshop designed to introduce students to welding, shaping, and finishing techniques through the creation of a small steel […]

Why Not Joomchi Dates: May 31 – June 5, 2026Skill Level: Open to All Skill LevelsFocus Areas: Paper & Books, FibersCourse Fee: $760.00 Discover the expressive and tactile art of traditional Korean papermaking in Why Not Joomchi, an immersive workshop exploring the transformation of fiber and water into strong, richly textured handmade paper. Open to […]

Threads, Patterns, and Textures: Stitching Stories Together Dates: May 31 – June 5, 2026Skill Level: Open to All Skill LevelsFocus Areas: Mixed Media, Textiles, Embroidery, QuiltingCourse Fee: $760.00 Explore the power of storytelling through fiber arts in Threads, Patterns, and Textures: Stitching Stories Together, a reflective and hands-on workshop that blends creative making with personal […]

Chain Dynamics Dates: May 31 – June 5, 2026Skill Level: Open to All Skill LevelsFocus Areas: Metals, JewelryCourse Fee: $760.00 Discover the art and movement of handcrafted jewelry in Chain Dynamics, an immersive workshop focused on creating original chain wearables using copper, brass, and sterling silver. Open to all skill levels, this hands-on course introduces […]

The Calabash Canvas: Form and Surface Treatment Dates: May 31 – June 5, 2026Skill Level: IntermediateFocus Area: WoodturningCourse Fee: $852.00 Explore the artistry of form, texture, and surface design in The Calabash Canvas: Form and Surface Treatment, an immersive woodturning workshop centered around the historically significant Hawaiian calabash bowl form. Designed for intermediate students, this […]

Automata and Beyond: Playing with Kinetic Sculpture Dates: May 31 – June 5, 2026Skill Level: IntermediateFocus Areas: Sculpture, Automata, Special Topics, Mixed MediaCourse Fee: $852.00 Discover the fascinating world of movement, mechanics, and storytelling in Automata and Beyond: Playing with Kinetic Sculpture, an immersive mixed-media workshop designed for intermediate artists ready to bring their creations […]

Free-Form Clay Fired in a Rocket Kiln Dates: May 31 – June 5, 2026Skill Level: IntermediateFocus Area: ClayCourse Fee: $760.00 Explore the intersection of creative clay work and innovative kiln technology in Free-Form Clay Fired in a Rocket Kiln, an immersive workshop designed for intermediate ceramic artists ready to expand both their making and firing […]

Nature and Nurture: Improv and Intuition in Clay Dates: May 31 – June 5, 2026Skill Level: Open to All Skill LevelsFocus Area: ClayCourse Fee: $760.00 Discover the connection between nature, creativity, and intuition in Nature and Nurture: Improv and Intuition in Clay, an immersive handbuilding workshop designed to inspire artistic exploration through organic form and […]

Dates: May 24–29, 2026Skill Level: Open to All Skill LevelsFocus Areas: Sculpture, ClayCourse Fee: $760.00 Explore the creative possibilities of clay at every stage in Wet to Bone Dry: Hand-Building at All Stages, an immersive workshop designed for artists interested in pushing beyond traditional ceramic techniques. Open to all skill levels, this hands-on course encourages […]

Dates: May 24–29, 2026Skill Level: Open to All Skill LevelsFocus Areas: Special Topics, Sculpture, FibersCourse Fee: $760.00 Discover the creative and hands-on art of gourd crafting in this immersive multi-day workshop, open to beginners and experienced artists alike. Gourding For the Love of It – Metal Leaf offers a comprehensive introduction to both foundational techniques […]