Category: Arts

Join the Appalachian Center for Craft for a screenprinted transfers for clay workshop May 22-24. In this weekend workshop, students will explore screenprinting with photo-emulsion to create transfers for wet clay before bisque firing. Participants will design patterns, images, or motifs, print them onto newsprint with Amaco Ceramic Printing Ink, and transfer them onto tiles or slabs. The class will include demonstrations on making templates for specific forms and vessels, as well as time to experiment with decoration slip and practice the transfer process. Students will leave with extra newsprint sheets and the skills to continue creating clay transfers on their own.

Tennessee Tech students and employees AND surrounding county residents can use code ACC26 for 25% off workshop tuition! More info here!

Join the Appalachian Center for Craft for a china painting workshop on May 16. In this daylong workshop, students will experience the centuries-old art of china painting. Also known as enameling, this technique involves applying ceramic pigment to an already fired surface. Participants will be provided ready-made ceramic objects to decorate in class and may pick them up the following week. The workshop covers brush techniques and guidance on creating detailed designs, making it perfect for both beginners and those looking to refine their decorative painting skills

Tennessee Tech students and employees AND surrounding county residents can use code ACC26 for 25% off workshop tuition! More info here!

Join the Appalachian Center for Craft for a weekend workshop May 22-24 on integral bolster knives. Learn to forge a one-piece integral bolster knife from a single piece of round stock. Students will practice forging the blade, tang, and bolster, including techniques for setting shoulders and shaping the handle. The class also covers embellishment methods for the bolster area and finishing skills. By the end of the weekend, students will have a finished knife, plus knowledge of fundamental forging and knife-making techniques. This intensive workshop balances hands-on practice with demonstrations, giving participants a strong foundation for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing knives.

Tennessee Tech students and employees AND surrounding county residents can use code ACC26 for 25% off workshop tuition! More info here!

The Appalachian Center for Craft will host a daylong workshop on Saturday, May 16, where attendees can learn the fundamentals of wire wrapping while creating both a bracelet and a V-collar necklace.

Students will explore shaping, sizing, twisting, and finishing techniques using a variety of wire gauges and textures. The class emphasizes hands-on practice, teaching how to combine pieces into cohesive designs and experiment with scale, style, and detail. No prior experience is required, making this an approachable introduction to jewelry-making. Participants will leave with a finished bracelet and collar, new skills in wire manipulation, and the confidence to continue designing personalized pieces independently.

Tennessee Tech students and employees AND surrounding county residents can use code ACC26 for 25% off workshop tuition! More info here!

Looking for a custom frame perfectly sized for family photos, keepsakes, diplomas, or original artwork? The Appalachian Center for Craft will host a daylong “Frames in a Day” workshop on Saturday, May 16. In this workshop, participants will design and build small solid-wood frames, carving and decorating them before finishing with paint. Students will learn to use a variety of woodworking tools—including the jointer, planer, bandsaw, drill press, jigsaw, router, gouges, and sanders—to bring their ideas to life. Each participant will leave with a unique, hand-crafted frame and new skills in woodworking.

Tennessee Tech students and employees AND surrounding county residents can use code ACC26 for 25% off workshop tuition! Click here or pick up a workshop brochure to learn more about our summer workshop offerings!

The Appalachian Center for Craft will host a daylong beginner introduction to lampworking, focusing on creating a delicate glass leaf pendant, on Saturday, May 16. Students will learn to safely operate a torch, gather and shape molten glass, and explore basic sculpting techniques. After completing the initial project, the instructor will demonstrate more advanced techniques, including creating dichroic space marbles. Participants will receive guidance throughout the day, developing confidence and skill in handling hot glass and understanding foundational flameworking processes. By the end, students will take home their leaf pendant and a deeper appreciation for working with glass.

Tennessee Tech students and employees AND surrounding county residents can use code ACC26 for 25% off workshop tuition! More info here!

Don’t forget, Celebration of Craft is THIS Saturday! Join us from 10-5 on Saturday April 11th for craft demos & activities, live music, food trucks, and a big sale in our gallery. Most items in our retail gallery will be 25% off that day, so don’t miss out! Click here to learn more.

This Saturday, the 28th, Family Craft Studio is back at the Craft Center with clay mosaics! 9am – noon. Always free and open to the public, each Family Craft Studio presents a different craft designed to engage the whole family. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Click here for more info