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  • Flameworking Pendants with Matt Holifield

    Flameworking Pendants with Matt Holifield

    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!

  • Tennessee Tech Symphony Band performs at Schermerhorn Symphony Center

    Join us on Monday, April 13 at 7:30 PM as the Assembly Quartet joins the Tennessee Tech Symphony Band, conducted by Jeffrey Miller, for a special performance of composer Katahj Copley’s saxophone quartet concerto Grosso Damn. The concert will feature the quartet as soloists with the ensemble in a program shared with the Antioch Wind Ensemble, directed by Frank Zimmerer.

    The performance offers audiences a unique opportunity to experience a dynamic program celebrating contemporary wind band repertoire and collaborative artistry. Purchase tickets and learn more here. 

  • Celebration of Craft at the Appalachian Center for Craft!

    Celebration of Craft at the Appalachian Center for Craft!

    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.

  • Family Craft Studio at the Craft Center

    Family Craft Studio at the Craft Center

    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

  • Andréa Keys Connell Gallery Talk and Reception

    Andréa Keys Connell Gallery Talk and Reception

    Please join us at the Joan Derryberry Art Gallery, located in Roaden University Center, on Thursday, March 26th at 4:30pm for the gallery talk and reception featuring artist Andréa Keys Connell.

  • Spring Break Family Craft Studio at the Craft Center!

    Spring Break Family Craft Studio at the Craft Center!

    Join the Appalachian Center for Craft in Smithville on Wednesday, March 18th from 9am to 3pm for a special Family Craft Studio session during Spring Break! We’ll present two crafts: basketweaving and paper marbling. Free and open to the public for ages 6+ while supplies last. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Click here for more information.

  • Raleigh Daily Trio perform Thursday, March 12

    Raleigh Daily Trio perform Thursday, March 12

    Center Stage presents the Raleigh Trio for a jazz combo performance Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 101 (Haste Hall) of the Bryan Fine Arts Building. Contact athurmond@tntech.edu for more information.

  • 28th Annual Celebration of Craft

    28th Annual Celebration of Craft

    The Appalachian Center for Craft invites everyone to attend the Celebration of Craft, our biggest event of the year! Celebration is free and open to the public from 10am – 5pm on Saturday, April 11th, with demonstrations in glass, blacksmithing, clay, wood, and fibers studios. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, free kids’ crafts, a 25% off gallery sale and live music/performances. Don’t miss out on a great time celebrating all things craft! Click here for full info.

  • Documentary: Paul J. Stankard “Flower and Flame

    Documentary: Paul J. Stankard “Flower and Flame

    Award winning documentary about the life and career of glass artist Paul Stankard. Meet the film’s Executive Producer/Glass Artist David Graeber for a film follow up Q & A.

    Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
    6pm
    Stonecipher Auditorium, rm 126

  • Family Craft Studio at ACC

    Family Craft Studio at ACC

    Our next Family Craft Studio is this Saturday, February 28th! Join us for a fun session of block printing on fabric! Participants will design and print their own scarves and t-shirts. Family groups are invited to drop in anytime from 9am to noon. Free and open to the public! Click here for more information!