CLASSES

The Craft Center is always adding new classes in such areas as pottery, weaving, quilting, jewelry, and others. To get a list of current classes, email appalachianarts@bellsouth.net, call the Center at 865-494-9854, or stop by the Center at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61, one mile east of I-75 Clinton/Norris Exit 122, across from the Museum of Appalachia.

If you would like to receive occasional email updates about classes or other events at the Center, please email appalachianarts@bellsouth.net. Or consider becoming a member and receive out monthly newsletter with class listings and other information and $10 off class fees. See our membership page.

CURRENT CLASSES

BEGINNING PRECIOUS METAL CLAY with Kathy King
Saturday, April 5, 1-5 p.m.
Precious metal clay (PMC) is a putty-like mix of silver powder, water, and binder that makes it possible for people to make real silver jewelry in a matter of hours. It can be molded and worked to make all kinds of jewelry, then dried and fired, when the water and binder are driven off to leave a pure silver piece. In this introductory class, students will make at least one pendant and receive information on making others. Please bring a lunch. Registration deadline April 2.
$55 members, $65 nonmembers, plus a $35 materials fee paid to teacher at class. Beginning


THE ART OF FUROSHIKI WRAPPING (GO GREEN!) with Eiko Travaglini
Sunday, April 6, 2-4:30 p.m.
Furoshiki is an elegant, environmentally friendly way to wrap gifts, decorate, and carry things using fabric instead of disposable paper. This ancient Japanese art uses one piece of decorative cloth and different types of folding and knots to cover just about any item or create a bag for carrying things. In this class, students will receive one piece of cloth for covering a small box and one large piece of cloth to make an over-the-shoulder bag. Directions for wrapping other items will also be included. Eiko Travaglini is well-known in this area for her beautiful handmade baskets and traditional Japanese crafts. Registration deadline April 2.
Cost $25 members, $35 nonmembers, plus a $10 materials fee paid to the teacher at class. Beginning

KIDS SPRING CRAFT CLASS with Sheri and Katherine Burns
Saturday, April 12, 9:30-11:30 am for kids 5-7; 12:30-3:30 pm for kids 8 & up
In this class, children age 5 and up will make their own spring treasures with crafters Sheri Burns and her daughter Katherine. Parents should leave their children and enjoy the time off or do some shopping at the Craft Center. This project is funded in part by Arts Build Communities — a program funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville. Registration deadline April 8.
Cost $8 for children 5-7; $10 for children 8 and up, which includes materials. Scholarships available – please call Liz at 865-494-9854 for more information.

BEGINNING SPINNING, with Victoria Medaglia Two
Sundays, April 13 and 20, 2-5 p.m.
Victoria Medaglia will introduce students to the world of spinning different types of fibers from the very beginning of the process to the end. The first session will focus on fiber preparation and drop spindle, and the second session will focus on the spinning wheel. The week in between the two classes will give students some time to practice. Victoria has been teaching fiber and paper classes in the area for many years. Registration deadline April 9. Cost: $60 for members, $70 for nonmembers, plus $5 for materials paid to teacher at class. Beginning.

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY WITH CABS, with Kathy King
Saturday, April 19, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Precious metal clay (PMC) is a putty-like mix of silver powder, water, and binder that makes it possible for people to make real silver jewelry in a matter of hours. It can be molded and worked to make all kinds of jewelry, then dried and fired, when the water and binder are driven off to leave a pure silver piece. In this class, students will use PMC and fused glass cabachons to make pendants. For the class each student will be allowed to make two pendants, but arrangements can be made for firing of other pieces for a small fee.The teacher will need to mail the pendants to students after firing. Previous experience with PMC is required. Please bring a lunch. Registration deadline April 15.
Cost: $50 for members, $60 for nonmembers, plus $40 for materials paid to teacher at class. Intermediate.

GLASS FUSING WORKSHOP, with Kathy King
Saturday, May 3, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
During this one-day workshop, students will learn the basics of glass fusing and make pendants using dichroic glass. Students will learn how to cut the glass, and stack and glue their pieces. Information on the process of glass fusing will be discussed. The pendants will be fired after the class and work will be mailed to the students. The materials fee includes enough glass for up to four pendants. Please bring a lunch. Registration deadline May 1.
Cost: $50 for members, $60 for nonmembers, plus $35 for materials paid to teacher at class. Beginning.

INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER CLAY, with Marilyn Davenport
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
In this class students will learn the basics of the fun and popular medium of polymer clay. Students will discover caning, including canes called jelly roll, bulls eye, stripes and checks, Skinner blend and flower cane. They will also learn conditioning, mixing color, reducing and slicing canes, and baking, sanding and finishing their clay creations. Marilyn Davenport of Sevierville has been a polymer clay artist for 14 years and has taught workshops and classes at Arrowmont and JoAnn’s. Her web site is www.bitsofclay.com. Registration deadline May 13.
Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers, plus a materials list will be given to those who register for the class. Beginning.

INTRODUCTION TO PAPERMAKING, with Victoria Medaglia
Saturday, May 31, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Students will be introduced to the papermaking process with natural fibers, such as kudzu, cotton, denim, and others. Victoria will discuss different fibers for making paper and show students the process involved. Students will need to bring a lunch and a piece of cardboard approximately 12x12 for carrying home their paper. They should also wear clothes that can get messy. Registration deadline May 27.
Cost: $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers, plus $10 for materials paid to teacher at class. Beginning.

BEGINNING BASKETMAKING (GARDEN BASKET), with Sheri Burns
Friday, June 6, 10 am to 2 pm
In this class, participants will learn to make a long garden basket (18 in. x 15 in.) with a D-handle. They’ll learn the basics of basketmaking from one of our best basketmakers and end up with a basket for holding garden tools, flowers, etc. Students should bring a lunch. Registration deadline June 3.
Cost: $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers, plus about $10 for materials paid to teacher at class. Beginning.

INTRODUCTION TO RELIEF PRINTING, with Andrea Hawkins
Saturday, June 7, 1-5 pm
In this introductory class to relief printing, artist and teacher Andrea Hawkins will teach students to create a soft-cut plate using animal or plant themes, print an edition of five cards, and produce one monoprint for students to take home. They'll also have their plate to allow them to make more prints later. Hawkins has been an art teacher in the Knoxville School System for more than ten years, and is well known in the area for her original prints. Students should bring a small photo or sketch of a plant or animal to work with. Registration deadline June 3.
Cost: $60 for members, $70 for nonmembers, which includes materials. Beginning.

YOUNGER KIDS CRAFT CAMP Monday-Friday, June 9-13, 12:30-3:00 pm
This is one of our most popular classes, so sign up your youngster early. Children aged 5-7 will get a chance to learn several types of crafts — some will be traditional Appalachian crafts like weaving, and some will just be for fun. Held at the Norris Community Building. Registration deadline June 5.
$60 per child (materials included). Some scholarships available. Call for more information.

OLDER KIDS CRAFT CAMP Monday-Friday, June 16-20, 10 am to 2 pm
This is like our Younger Kids Camp but for children aged 8 and up. Held at the Norris Community Building. Registration deadline June 12.
$75 per child (materials included). Some scholarships available. Call for more information.

ONGOING CLASSES

WEAVING
with Carol Pritcher

Tuesdays, 10 am to 2 pm (six classes)  
For anyone interested in gaining knowledge of the loom and beginning weaving. Classes can be scheduled on an individual basis by calling Carol on Tuesdays at 494-9854.                     
$90 members  ($100 non-members) plus a small materials fee. Beginning-Intermediate.

HAND-SEWING DAY
with the Quilting Department

Wednesdays, 10 am to 2 pm
Bring your hand-sewing project or help out with the group quilting project with a wonderful group of ladies which meets each Wednesday to quilt, laugh, and enjoy lunch together. No need to call ahead; just bring yourlunch.
No Cost.

BRAIDED RUG CLASS
with Dot Fraser

Second Monday of each month, 6 to 9 pm
Learn to make a beautiful, colorful rug from your scrap material. Ideas for a kitchen, bathroom, or hallway. This class meets during regular “Ruggers” monthly sessions.             
$35 members ($45 non-members), no charge for repeating the class. Beginning

To register for a class, stop by the Appalachian Arts Craft Center at 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris, TN, or call 865-494-9854 or email appalachianarts@bellsouth.net. Please note that your registration is not complete until you have paid for the class (see class policies below).

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CLASS POLICIES:

1. Anyone signing up for a class must pay for the class to be considered registered.

2. People signing up for a class should not pay the materials fee at the time of registration (unless it is included in the fee). Materials fees are generally paid to the teacher or studio on the first day of class.

3. Each class has a minimum and a maximum number of students. If the minimum number of students is not reached by the registration deadline, the class may be canceled and all fees refunded. If a student must cancel after paying, a refund will be given if it is two weeks (14 calendar days) or more before the class; otherwise we cannot give a refund. This is necessary due to the amount of work involved with class registration, set up, and publicity and fairness to others in the class.

4. If classes are held over the lunch hour, students should bring a lunch with them.

5. If Anderson County schools are closed due to bad weather, classes will not be held. If it is a weekend, the decision to cancel is up to the teacher. In that case, please call the Center at 494-9854