Woodturning: New Skills, New Projects

This all levels woodturning class is designed for beginners seeking an introduction to the lathe with basic projects, and for those experienced students wanting to improve specific skills or experiment with more complex forms and materials. Spindle, bowl and platter making techniques will be demonstrated along with proper tool selection and use. The three-day immersion class will give you the extended length of time necessary to complete several new projects or focus on honing that one of a kind piece you have been waiting to create. All levels. Tuition: $195
Instructor: Erik Arensbak


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Handbuilding Clay & Low Fire Surface Treatments

This class will explore low fire surface treatments on hand built pottery.  Working with red earthenware, we will make simple, but elegant plates and platters that will then be decorated with colorful slips and underglazes. Several approaches to surface and form will be explored through demonstrations, practice tiles, slides, and discussions. All levels. Tuition: $195
Instructor: Amy Evans

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It’s Riveting!

“It’s Riveting” is an in-depth focus on making and utilizing rivets as a means of connection for jewelry or small sculpture. Bring three small objects, one of which will become a major design element within a unique piece of jewelry or small sculpture. Objects may include: stones, leather, plastic, wood, found objects, etc. Expect to use basic metalsmithing techniques while having a great time creating a piece to carry home. All levels. Tuition: $195
Instructor: Jason Janow

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Basic Drawing & Watercolor

A beginning class, half will be devoted to basic drawing techniques and half to basic watercolor techniques. No previous drawing or painting experience is necessary. Learn a range of drawing skills using some exercises from “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” by Betty Edwards. Then we’ll go on to have some fun with color, learning about watercolors using a simple palette of the three primary colors. The emphasis will be on value studies, with both pencil and watercolor. If the weather is good you’ll have some time to go out on the beautiful Arrowmont campus to draw and paint from life. The instructor’s goal is to nurture your creativity by opening up the world of line and color with no pressure, just fun! Beginner. Tuition: $195
Instructor: Andrea Wilson

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