
Hollow Forms with Visiting Artist Instructor Audrey Laine Sawyer
Hands-on glassblowing workshop focused on shaping and refining hollow forms with visiting artist instructor Audrey Laine Sawyer. Work in a torchwork studio environment with guided technique, heat control, and form-building practice.
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Hands on torchwork session shaping an intertwined glass pendant with guidance on flame control, color application, and basic shaping techniques. Leave with a finished wearable piece and a solid intro to lampworking fundamentals.

Hands on torchwork session shaping an intertwined glass pendant with guidance on flame control, color application, and basic shaping techniques. Leave with a finished wearable piece and a solid intro to lampworking fundamentals.
Hands on torchwork session shaping an intertwined glass pendant with guidance on flame control, color application, and basic shaping techniques. Leave with a finished wearable piece and a solid intro to lampworking fundamentals.

Two-day intensive lost wax casting workshop focused on carving wax models, investing, burnouts, and pouring molten metal. Hands-on studio time with tools and safety guidance to complete cast pieces from start to finish.

Two-day intensive lost wax casting workshop focused on carving wax models, investing, burnouts, and pouring molten metal. Hands-on studio time with tools and safety guidance to complete cast pieces from start to finish.
Two-day intensive lost wax casting workshop focused on carving wax models, investing, burnouts, and pouring molten metal. Hands-on studio time with tools and safety guidance to complete cast pieces from start to finish.

Four-day intensive focused on lost wax casting, taking work from wax carving through investment, burnout, and molten metal pour techniques. Expect a hands-on studio format geared toward skill-building in small-scale metal casting.

Four-day intensive focused on lost wax casting, taking work from wax carving through investment, burnout, and molten metal pour techniques. Expect a hands-on studio format geared toward skill-building in small-scale metal casting.
Four-day intensive focused on lost wax casting, taking work from wax carving through investment, burnout, and molten metal pour techniques. Expect a hands-on studio format geared toward skill-building in small-scale metal casting.

Three-day beginner metalsmithing intensive covering core jewelry-making skills like sawing, filing, texturing, soldering, and finishing. Expect plenty of bench time in a studio setting while creating wearable pieces and learning tool safety basics.

Three-day beginner metalsmithing intensive covering core jewelry-making skills like sawing, filing, texturing, soldering, and finishing. Expect plenty of bench time in a studio setting while creating wearable pieces and learning tool safety basics.
Three-day beginner metalsmithing intensive covering core jewelry-making skills like sawing, filing, texturing, soldering, and finishing. Expect plenty of bench time in a studio setting while creating wearable pieces and learning tool safety basics.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.
Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.

Hands on studio class turning found objects into wearable pieces using stone setting and jewelry bench techniques. Expect guided instruction, tool time, and take home creations with a focus on creative reuse.

Hands on studio class turning found objects into wearable pieces using stone setting and jewelry bench techniques. Expect guided instruction, tool time, and take home creations with a focus on creative reuse.
Hands on studio class turning found objects into wearable pieces using stone setting and jewelry bench techniques. Expect guided instruction, tool time, and take home creations with a focus on creative reuse.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.
Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.

One on one consultation for couples interested in crafting their own wedding bands, covering design options, sizing, materials, and the torch based metalworking process. Ideal for beginners planning a hands on jewelry making experience.

One on one consultation for couples interested in crafting their own wedding bands, covering design options, sizing, materials, and the torch based metalworking process. Ideal for beginners planning a hands on jewelry making experience.
One on one consultation for couples interested in crafting their own wedding bands, covering design options, sizing, materials, and the torch based metalworking process. Ideal for beginners planning a hands on jewelry making experience.

Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.

Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.
Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.

Hands-on mosaic class where you build a 12-inch mirror piece by decorating a 2-inch border with glass, tile, and personal keepsakes. Step-by-step instruction covers basic mosaic techniques, with tools, adhesives, and take-home handouts provided.

Hands-on mosaic class where you build a 12-inch mirror piece by decorating a 2-inch border with glass, tile, and personal keepsakes. Step-by-step instruction covers basic mosaic techniques, with tools, adhesives, and take-home handouts provided.
Hands-on mosaic class where you build a 12-inch mirror piece by decorating a 2-inch border with glass, tile, and personal keepsakes. Step-by-step instruction covers basic mosaic techniques, with tools, adhesives, and take-home handouts provided.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp making with guided instruction and all materials provided, suited for beginners through experienced crafters. Sip Turkish tea and enjoy sweet delights while assembling colorful glass patterns into a glowing lamp.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp making with guided instruction and all materials provided, suited for beginners through experienced crafters. Sip Turkish tea and enjoy sweet delights while assembling colorful glass patterns into a glowing lamp.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp making with guided instruction and all materials provided, suited for beginners through experienced crafters. Sip Turkish tea and enjoy sweet delights while assembling colorful glass patterns into a glowing lamp.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.
Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.
Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
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Contemporary glass artworks that play with light, transparency, and reflection in a downtown gallery setting. A focused exhibition experience ideal for collectors and art lovers browsing new sculptural and blown glass pieces.

Contemporary glass artworks that play with light, transparency, and reflection in a downtown gallery setting. A focused exhibition experience ideal for collectors and art lovers browsing new sculptural and blown glass pieces.
Contemporary glass artworks that play with light, transparency, and reflection in a downtown gallery setting. A focused exhibition experience ideal for collectors and art lovers browsing new sculptural and blown glass pieces.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
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An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.

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