About Workshops
Arrowmont’s immersive workshops provide students of all skill levels the opportunity to work alongside talented instructors in our professionally equipped studios. Our instructors are studio artists, college or university faculty, and lifelong creators who are passionate about sharing their techniques with others.
Discover Your Next Inspiring Workshop
No two Arrowmont workshops or workshop seasons are alike. Our instructors educate each workshop topic, medium and materials – a reflection of their own practice and experience. This focus on creative exploration and out-of-the-box learning is just one of the many reasons the Arrowmont workshop experience is unlike any other.
Concentrated instruction in a small group format fosters a community-like atmosphere where students freely exchange ideas, support one another, and receive hands-on learning. Our 13-acres wooded campus, just steps from the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, offers an artistic escape for students looking to break out of their everyday routine. Arrowmont is a safe place to dream and create – a place to find a lifetime of inspiration.
Workshop lengths vary from a few hours to 2-week intensives, with most offerings lasting one-week. Class sizes are typically capped at 10-12 to ensure students receive the dedicated time needed to develop new skills. Multi-day workshops are open to students 18 years old or older, at all skill levels unless indicated otherwise in the course description. One-Day Workshops offer seasonal options for the whole family (ages 5 and up).
*Workshops may require working with tools and equipment which, if improperly or carelessly used, can cause injury. All workshops will include a safety review to inform students about proper use of tools and equipment in the studio. By registering for a workshop, students assume the risk of working with the tools, equipment, and materials provided by Arrowmont, and neither the instructor, the school nor its employees will be responsible for injuries received by students as a result of the improper or careless use of those tools and equipment.
One-Week Workshops
Retreat, commune and create at Arrowmont with a one-week workshop. Designed to give students the perfect blend of in-depth instruction and laidback studio time.
Weekend Workshops
Spend a long weekend at Arrowmont immersing yourself in a new arts & crafts technique or fine-tuning skills you’ve developed in your personal practice.
Family Workshops
Spark your creativity and try a new craft technique with a one-day or evening workshop, designed for the student on the go. Kids classes offered seasonally.
Our Studios
Arrowmont provides a wide range of financial aid options to ensure that our workshops and professional development opportunities are accessible to everyone. In addition to scholarships, we offer internships, tuition-matching grants and workstudy programs. By welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we create a more enriching and meaningful education experience for all.
