Category: Arts

Meg’s Bread’s second location is now open at the Craft Center! Open M-F, 8:30-2:00 p.m. TN Tech Offices are invited to host meetings in the conference room at the Appalachian Center for Craft at no charge (reservation required) and catering can be coordinated with Meg’s Too! Visit Megsbreadtn.com to learn more or reserve the conference room by e-mailing pfaustino@tntech.edu.

Fall workshops are now open at the Appalachian Center for Craft! On October 10 we’ll have workshops in blacksmithing, fibers, clay, glass and watercolor. Tech employees and students receive 25% off with code ACC26. 18+ Find more information here!

Learn the art of making pottery on the wheel or strengthen your wheel-throwing techniques! On Monday evenings from September 21 to October 26, this 6-week course will focus on fundamental pottery techniques, from preparing your clay to glazing and decorating. You’ll create a variety of functional wares on the wheel, including cups, mugs, bowls and vases. For first-time, beginner and intermediate potters! Tech employees and students receive 25% off with code ACC26. 18+ Find more information here!

This beginner to advanced level workshop teaches students the technical skills needed to work on the pottery wheel. Beginners will learn the introductory basics needed to create cups, mugs, bowls, vases, and more. Advanced students will get individual guidance to help reinforce their foundational knowledge and will be guided through more advanced techniques (such as “thrown and altered” shapes and composite/assembled forms). Class time will include demonstrations, guided practice time, and one-on-one help. Note: Due to time constraints, students will take home a range of finished pots and “works in progress.”

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Registration for Pottery Boot Camp, Viking Seax Bladesmithing and Glassblowing weeklong workshops closes THIS Sunday, June 21! These weeklong workshops take place from July 19-24 and are open to anyone 18+, beginners welcome! Use code ACC26 for 25% off tuition. Click here for more details or to register

Learn to turn a square platter while exploring woodturning techniques, including the distinctions between round and square turning. This hands-on workshop covers safety, proper tool usage and sharpening. If time permits, students can practice embellishment techniques or turn a second platter. Some prior woodturning experience is required. By the end of the class, participants will leave with at least one finished square platter, enhanced turning skills, and the confidence to experiment with more complex shapes in future projects. TTU employees, students and surrounding county residents get 25% off workshop tuition with code ACC26. Click here for more information or to register!

Immerse yourself in the Japanese art of bound-resist dyeing using folding, clamping, binding, and wrapping techniques. Students will experiment with fiber-reactive and acid dyes, exploring pattern creation on both silk and cotton fabrics. By the end of the workshop, participants will take home a finished silk scarf, a cotton bandanna, and an assortment of one-of-a-kind samples. Students will gain a strong foundation in shibori techniques while being inspired to incorporate these methods into their own textile work. TTU employees, students and surrounding county residents get 25% off workshop tuition with code ACC26. Click here for more information or to register!

This beginner to advanced level workshop teaches students the technical skills needed to work on the pottery wheel. Beginners will learn the introductory basics needed to create cups, mugs, bowls, vases, and more. Advanced students will get individual guidance to help reinforce their foundational knowledge and will be guided through more advanced techniques (such as “thrown and altered” shapes and composite/assembled forms). Class time will include demonstrations, guided practice time, and one-on-one help. Note: Due to time constraints, students will take home a range of finished pots and “works in progress.” TTU employees, students and surrounding county residents get 25% off workshop tuition with code ACC26. Click here for more information or to register!

Explore portrait photography through both digital and analog approaches. In this hands-on workshop, participants will work with studio lighting, available light, and on-location setups to create expressive portraits. We’ll cover essential digital workflow and Photoshop editing, then introduce large-format photography using a 4×5 camera. After developing the film, participants will scan their negatives and prepare final images for inkjet printing. Open to photographers of all experience levels. Students are encouraged to bring a DSLR camera if they have one, but cameras will be available in the studio. TTU employees, students and surrounding county residents get 25% off workshop tuition with code ACC26. Click here for more information or to register!