Appalachian Arts May workshops annonced
Appalachian Arts, at 2716 Andersonville Highway, will offer a variety of arts and crafts classes this spring and summer for all skill levels and ages.
Participants can explore stained glass, ceramics, weaving, calligraphy and more.
On Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 4 p.m., ages 12 and older can join Let’s Learn Stained Glass, a Mother’s Day-themed class where participants will create a stained glass piece using the copper foil technique. The cost is $75 plus an $18 material fee, with a registration deadline of May 2.
Upcycled Plastic Bag Baskets will be held Thursday, May 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for ages 14 and older. Participants will transform plastic bags into decorative baskets. The class costs $50 for members or $65 for non-members, plus a $10 material fee. Register by May 6.
A three-part workshop, Tiny Ceramic Creatures, will take place Fridays, May 9, 16 and 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. This class, for ages 14 and older, focuses on sculpting miniature ceramic figures. The cost is $125 for members or $140 for non-members, plus a $15 material fee. The registration deadline is May 2.
On Saturday, May 17, from 1 to 2 p.m., Calligraphy for Beginners will teach students ages 15 and older the basics of calligraphy and brush pen techniques. The cost is $45 for members or $50 for non-members, with all materials included. Register by May 10.
Families can participate in a Mother’s Day-themed Pinch Pot Flower Workshop on Sunday, May 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. Open to ages 5 and older, the class costs $50 for adults and $25 for youth. A registered parent or guardian must attend with children under 15. Register by May 11.
Beginning Wheel Throwing 101 is an eight-week pottery course running Mondays, May 19 through July 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for ages 16 and older. The program includes six instructor-led sessions and two open studio sessions. The cost is $250 for members or $265 for non-members, with materials included. Register by May 12.
On Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ages 16 and older can join Drawing the Architecture of Norris Dam and TVA, a beginner-friendly architectural drawing class. The cost is $50 for members or $65 for non-members, plus a $10 material fee. The registration deadline is May 17.
A second session of Let’s Learn Stained Glass will be offered Wednesday, May 28.
For details or to register, visit appalachianarts.net or call 865-494-9854. Registration deadlines apply, and material fees are paid directly to instructors.
