Community Workshops
Community workshops provide families, youth (ages 5+) and adults with the opportunity to learn arts and crafts on Arrowmont’s historic campus, in as little as 3 hours! Discover the joy of making in media like woodworking, fiber arts, jewelry, clay, and more.
About Community Workshops
For over 35 years, Arrowmont has enriched the local community with short winter workshops, offering our renowned instruction and professional studios in a family-friendly format. These classes foster connection through intergenerational, youth, and adult learning – including popular Parent & Me classes (ages 5-6) during our family day workshops.
- Open to all skill levels, workshops run from a few hours to more advanced multi-day sessions.
- Workshops start at $18, and include material fees in the cost.
- Family Days & Craft Nights include a meal (lunch or dinner) in the cost.
- Adult 3-day workshops include studio access before workshop start time.
Dec 2026 – April 2027 Schedule:
Family Day Workshops (Adults & Kids in same class)
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Saturday, February 20, 2027
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Saturday, April 17, 2027
Adult – Craft Night (Ages 16+)
Friday, February 12, 2027
Friday, February 26, 2027
Friday, March 12, 2027
Adult 3-Day Short Workshops (Ages 16+)
March 8 – March 10, 2027
We’re seeking enthusiastic instructors, living within 150 mi of Gatlinburg, for our popular winter community workshop series. Running December 2026 through April 2027, these family-oriented workshops are a great way to expand your teaching repertoire and build community with the Arrowmont students and staff. If you’re passionate about woodworking, fiber arts, metals, jewelry, clay, textiles, papermaking, bookmaking, or other craft media, we invite you to submit your workshop proposals. Inspire makers of all ages and skill levels in the heart of the Smoky Mountains.
Proposals Open May 20 – July 15, 2026
Contact Rebecca Smedley, Director of Regional Programming, to learn more about instruction opportunities [email protected]
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Family Fun for Ages 5+
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Learn in Professionally Equipped Studios
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Evening Classes for Adult Learning
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Meet Local & Regional Artist-Instructors
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Great for Couples, Friends & Family Groups!
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Beginner Friendly Class Options
