Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts

Explore the intersection of woodworking, design, and functionality during Sculptural Lighting at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Designed for intermediate students, this hands-on workshop uses the creation of a unique light fixture to introduce a variety of woodworking and construction techniques. Participants will develop essential woodshop skills while exploring specialized processes such as bent […]

Explore the art and process of kiln-cast glass during Translating Form to Glass: Casting Essentials at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Open to all skill levels, this hands-on workshop introduces participants to the foundational techniques needed to transform an original form into a finished glass sculpture. Students will experiment with a variety of modeling […]

Explore a more intuitive approach to creativity during Intuitive Raw-Edge Appliqué and Embroidery Collage at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Open to all skill levels, this hands-on workshop encourages participants to create without a set pattern, allowing intuition and experimentation to guide the artistic process. Students will create layered and stitched art quilts using […]

Discover the unique art of green woodworking during Explore Greenwood Box-Making on the Lathe at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Open to all skill levels, this hands-on workshop introduces participants to the fascinating process of creating shrink boxes using the natural movement of wood. Students will learn to turn boxes from green wood before […]

Slow down and embrace the art of mindful making during Hand Sew a Powershield Portal: Meditative Stitching & Embellishment at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Open to all skill levels, this relaxing workshop combines hand stitching, embroidery, and mixed media techniques to create a one-of-a-kind quilted textile artwork. Participants will begin by creating a […]

Discover the art of natural dyeing and garment making during Dyeing to Sew: Natural Dyes and Shirt Creation, a hands-on workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Open to all skill levels, this immersive experience introduces participants to traditional natural dyeing techniques while guiding them through the creation of a one-of-a-kind handmade shirt. Throughout […]

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 […]