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Jul 30, 2010
to Aug 02, 2010
08:30 AM
This Lapidary Workshop is ideal for one who wants to cut his own stones for a unique jewelry design. The 1st day, starts at 8:30am for the chance to attend a tailgate gem show in Spruce Pine, NC, where you can buy rough material for cabbing. You will learn what to look for when making your selections at the tailgate market. The next 2 days,STARTING AT 10am,you will cut and shape your finds into a polished stone,ready for mounting. Wear old clothes,bring a waterproof apron & eye protection.
$270 plus materials
197 Locust Court
Arden, NC
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Jul 30, 2010
to Jul 30, 2010
10:00 AM
Women from Kyrgyzstan will demonstrate techniques with fiber, including silks and felts. The workshop is free and will last two hours. Space is limited so please rsvp to mwilliams@handmadeinamerica.org.
Free
125 S. Lexington Ave. Suite 101
Asheville, NC
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Jul 30, 2010
to Aug 01, 2010
This 3 day Beginning Lapidary Workshop is ideal for the person who wants to cut his own stones for that unique jewelry design. Your first day starts EARLY at 8:30am for the unique opportunity to attend a tailgate gem show in Spruce Pine, NC, where you can acquire rough material for cabbing. You will learn what to look for when making your selections at the tailgate market.
The next two days, starting at 10am, will teach you to cut and shape your finds into a finished and polished stone, ready for mounting.
$270 plus materials
197 Locust Court
Arden, North Carolina
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Jul 30, 2010
to Aug 01, 2010
03:00 AM
This is a humor-filled introduction to plein air and a coaching course for intermediates, emphasizing an immediate brush-on-canvas approach and the confidence of speed. The student will learn that the changing light is everything and working fast increases one’s effectiveness. The instruction is thorough—from squeezing paint onto a palette to choice of brush to framing and composition, quick-cleaning brushes for color changes, sequencing tips for brush strokes on the canvas, and mood and color choices. Lodging is available for students and their families for a modest fee.
$270 (includes lunch)
264 Trading Post Rd, Box 40
Glendale Springs, NC
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Jul 30, 2010
to Jul 30, 2010
10:00 AM
Women from Kyrgyzstan will demonstrate techniques with fiber, including silks and felts. The workshop is free and will last two hours. Space is limited so please rsvp to mwilliams@handmadeinamerica.org.
Free
125 S. Lexington Ave. Suite 101
Asheville, NC
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Jul 31, 2010
to Jul 31, 2010
10:00 AM
International Day Festival
Handmade crafts, pottery, music, dancing, etc.
Free
Main Street
Waynesville, NC
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Aug 02, 2010
to Aug 04, 2010
03:00 AM
This workshop is for painters of all levels who would like to learn more about basic theory. The class focuses on five principles: drawing, composition, value arrangement, color properties, and application of the paint. A portion of each day will be devoted to presenting these principles and demonstrations will illustrate them. The workshop will show that by becoming proficient with the craft of art, each person’s artistic side can assert itself with the confidence that comes with technical self-assurance. Lodging is available for students and their families for a modest fee.
$270 (includes lunch)
264 Trading Post Rd, Box 40
Glendale Springs, NC
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Aug 05, 2010
to Aug 07, 2010
03:00 AM
This workshop will lead students through unconventional painting exercises that will expand their skills. By making a fresh start, painters learn to make informed decisions about technique and design. The workshop is helpful both to beginning watercolorists who are trying to master color and value relationships and to seasoned artists interested in taking their compositions to a higher level. The workshop gives students the tools to continue teaching themselves over a lifetime. Lodging is available for students and their families for a modest fee.
$270 (includes lunch)
264 Trading Post, Box 40
Glendale Springs, NC
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Aug 07, 2010
to Aug 08, 2010
Well luckily these days, we don't have to make chainmaille armor. However, the Mountain Metalsmiths School offers you a 2 day opportunity to create Byzantine chains and other chainmaille patterns. No soldering skills are required. We will be utilizing copper, brass and sterling silver wire.
$180 plus materials
197 Locust Court
Arden, North Carolina
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Aug 09, 2010
to Aug 13, 2010
03:00 AM
This class breaks down the basic elements of landscape painting and then shows the students how to believably add people, objects or animals in a natural, pleasing way. The class will offer indoor and outdoor demonstrations in watercolor, oil and pastel, in-depth individual instruction, critiques of work from class as well as previously completed paintings. There will be a daily offering of Raney’s chocolate truffles for a complete artistic experience! Lodging is available for students and their families for a modest fee.
$450 (includes lunch)
264 Trading Post, Box 40
Glendale Springs, NC
