Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts

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 […]

Lowfire Landscapes (Ages 16+) Date: March 20, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMTickets: $85Ages: 16+ Discover the art of ceramics during this hands-on Adult Craft Night workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Lowfire Landscapes is a beginner-friendly class designed to introduce participants to the creative possibilities of working with clay. In this workshop, […]

Is a Sandwich a Book or Is a Book a Sandwich? (Ages 16+) Date: March 20, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMTickets: $85Ages: 16+ Explore the fascinating world of bookmaking during this creative Adult Craft Night workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Is a Sandwich a Book or Is a Book a Sandwich? […]

Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts | Ages 21+ Sip, savor, and soak in the beauty of the Smoky Mountains at the Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest. This is a one-day celebration of wine, art, food, and music set in the heart of Gatlinburg. Guests are invited to enjoy regional […]

Beautiful Blues: Introduction to Indigo (Ages 16+) 📅 Date: February 7, 2026🧵 Medium: Textiles👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly💲 Course Fee: $18 Discover the magic of indigo, a plant that has produced stunning blue dyes around the world for centuries. In this hands-on workshop, youth ages 16+ and adults will learn about indigo’s rich history, its traditional and contemporary […]

Creating a Personalized Pendant (Ages 11+) 📅 Date: February 7, 2026💍 Medium: Jewelry & Metals👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly💲 Course Fee: $18 Explore the art of jewelry making in this hands-on workshop designed for youth ages 11+ and adults. Participants will design and create their own custom copper or brass pendant, learning foundational metalsmithing techniques along the way. […]

Heart-Shaped Picture Holder (Ages 7+) 📅 Date: February 28, 2026🎨 Medium: Clay / Handbuilding👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly💲 Course Fee: $18 Create a meaningful keepsake in this hands-on clay workshop designed for youth ages 7+ and adults. Participants will learn slab handbuilding techniques and underglaze surface design while creating a heart-shaped clay sculpture. Each piece will be decorated […]