This workshop will cover basic safety issues, introduction to types of wood, wet versus dry, tools (lathe, hand tools), and techniques (clamping, turning, finishes). Students will produce 1-2 finished pieces – spindle, muddler, dibbler, small dry flower urn and/or small bowl. Please bring a lunch or snacks as desired. Materials fee: $20 Minimum age – 18 (12+ with parent/guardian) $100.00 – $115.00 Saturday, February 29, 9 am -3pm Sunday, March 1, 9am – 3pm $100 for members, $115/nonmembers $20 materials…

Porcelain Molds & Mishima workshop with Julie Wiggins ♦

2 session workshop Design your own geometric pattern or copy existing patterns to make a Parquetry (wood inlay) trivet from pre-cut pieces of exotic woods in various shapes – diamonds, squares, triangles, etc. Glue together and finish with polyurethane top coat. All materials furnished. Students should bring lunch and wear comfortable shoes and clothing that they don’t mind getting dirty. Materials fee: $10 Minimum age – 16 ♦  

Beginning Bladesmithing with Gerry Drew on March 7 and 8 $125.00 – $140.00   Saturday, March 7             10 am – 2pm Sunday, March 8                 2pm – 6 pm $125 members / $140 nonmembers $20 materials fee payable to the instructor at the time of the workshop $10 coal fee to TACS Fashion your very own, one-of-a-kind blacksmith knife! In this workshop you will learn to: Tend…

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2 session workshop Design your own geometric pattern or copy existing patterns to make a Parquetry (wood inlay) trivet from pre-cut pieces of exotic woods in various shapes – diamonds, squares, triangles, etc. Glue together and finish with polyurethane top coat. All materials furnished. Students should bring lunch and wear comfortable shoes and clothing that they don’t mind getting dirty. Materials fee: $10 Minimum age – 16 ♦  

Intermediate Elements in Glass with Judy Martin on March 14 & 21 $90.00 – $105.00 Saturdays, March 14 and 21, 10 to 4 pm $90 / Members $105 / Non-Members Materials fee – $60 payable to the instructor at the time of the workshop

Beginning Metal Clay Jewelry workshop with Alex Daini, March 18 $120.00 – $135.00 Wednesday, March 18      10am – 5pm $120 members / $135 nonmembers $45 materials fee payable to the instructor at the time of the workshop At the end of the class, you will leave with finished original pieces! Students should bring a bagged lunch. ♦Student Supply List – -Magnifying visors are highly recommended -Medium Nylon Pointed round paint brush -Craft knife (X-Acto knife) -Sketch book or…

Beginning Wood Turning with Madison Geer on March 21 & 22 $150.00 – $165.00 Saturday, March 21, 9 am -3pm Sunday, March 22, 9am – 3pm $150 for members, $165/nonmembers $20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor at the time of the workshop. This workshop will cover basic safety issues, introduction to types of wood, wet versus dry, tools (lathe, hand tools), and techniques (clamping, turning, finishes). Students will produce 1-2 finished pieces – spindle, muddler, dibbler, small…

Intermediate Elements in Glass with Judy Martin on March 14 & 21 $90.00 – $105.00 Saturdays, March 14 and 21, 10 to 4 pm $90 / Members $105 / Non-Members Materials fee – $60 payable to the instructor at the time of the workshop

March 31: Introduction to Eco Printing with Patricia Spangler’

Intro to Eco Printing Workshop with Patricia Spangler Eco printing is a form of direct contact printing using leaves, plants and flowers to create color, design and shape. Steam and/or boiling water facilitates this process. In this introductory class students will learn fabric prep, leaf selection, and conduct a series of experiments based on the interaction of leaf tannin with various mordants and modifiers. Students will leave with silk samples of each experiment as well as with an eco printed…

April 4: Raku workshop with Rick Berman♦

Basic Knifemaking with Billy Salyers on April 4 & 5 $125.00 – $130.00 Saturday, February 1                  10am – 2pm Sunday,  February 2                         2 – 6pm $125 members / $130 nonmembers $10 coal fee due at registration $20 materials fee payable to the instructor at the time of the workshop Make a knife from start to finish: forging, grinding, handling, finishing, sharpening.…

♦ Beginning Wood Turning with Madison Geer on April 7 & 8 $150.00 – $165.00 Tuesday, April 7, 9 am -3pm Wednesday, April 8, 9am – 3pm $150 for members, $165/nonmembers $20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor at the time of the workshop.

Polymer Clay Mandala – wine & craft workshop – with Barbara McGuire, April 10 $45.00 Friday, April 10, 6 – 9pm $45 for all Materials fee – included♦

TACS Annual Craft and Yard Sale

May 1: Member Exhibition opening reception♦

Beginning Bladesmithing with Gerry Drew on May 2 and 3 $125.00 – $140.00   Saturday, May 2             10 am – 2pm Sunday, May 3                 2 – 6 pm $125 members / $140 nonmembers $20 materials fee payable to the instructor at the time of the workshop♦

Beginning Bladesmithing with Gerry Drew on May 2 and 3 $125.00 – $140.00   Saturday, May 2             10 am – 2pm Sunday, May 3                 2 – 6 pm $125 members / $140 nonmembers $20 materials fee payable to the instructor at the time of the workshop♦

Suminagashi – Sumi Ink Paper Marbling – coffee & craft workshop with Ayako Abe-Miller, May 9 $45.00 Saturday, May 9, 10am – 1pm $45 for all Materials fee – included♦

Beginning Wood Turning with Madison Geer on May 14 – 15 $150.00 – $165.00 Saturday, May 14, 9 am -3pm Sunday, May 15, 9am – 3pm $150 for members, $165/nonmembers $20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor at the time of the workshop.♦

Painting on Silk, 3-Day Workshop with Jamie Kirkell This is an exciting and stimulating workshop to explore design, color and painting on silk. Colors on silk are breath-taking. Design techniques are easy to apply and painting florals are perfect for this art form. Classes are taught in an open relaxed manner and geared for the beginner or seasoned artist interested in exploring silk painting. I invite all who are interested to a delightful two and a half day workshop –…

$120.00 – $135.00 Saturday, May 23      10am – 5pm $120 members / $135 nonmembers $45 materials fee payable to the instructor at the time of the workshop♦

Beginning Wood Turning with Madison Geer on May 14 – 15 $150.00 – $165.00 Saturday, May 14, 9 am -3pm Sunday, May 15, 9am – 3pm $150 for members, $165/nonmembers $20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor at the time of the workshop.♦

Tsumami Zaiku – Japanese Fabric Flower Making – a wine and craft workshop with Ayako Abe-Miller on September 11 $45.00 Friday, September 11, 6 – 9pm $45 for all Materials fee – included

Local Collections Exibition at Tryon Arts & Crafts School ♦

Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments, Wine and Craft w/ Camille Corn, Nov.13 $50.00 Friday, November 13, 6 – 9pm $50 for all Materials fee – included♦