I think of my art as my part of a call-and-response song. The illimitable beauty of the earth is the call and my paintings are my response. I have chosen not to draw or depict scenes, things, objects. I aim to grapple with something less defined than anything that can be named. Forms, colors, and […]
This is an exhibition of two area artists, working in different mediums, using both color and pattern in an assertive and dramatic manner. Their objects work together in a clear and powerful way. Hartom’s work consists of original paintings and monoprints on paper. With an emphasis on color and pattern, the process utilizes paint, ink, […]
Join Toe River Artist Anna Early at High Country Ceramic Arts for two mornings of wheel throwing! Kids ages 7 and older will learn to throw on the pottery wheel. Materials & firing are included in the cost. Space is limited to 6 participants per session. Register here. When: July 8 – 9, 2024, 10 […]
Bring your favorite drawing implements and surfaces or use the provided materials, and let’s spend an evening each month drawing together. We’ll alternate months between clothed live models and still life set-ups, engage in thoughtful discussion about technique, have some guest artists share their tips and tricks, and improve our observational drawing skills together. Come […]
Join Toe River Artist Anna Early at High Country Ceramic Arts for three fun mornings of clay camp! Kids ages 5 and older will make hand-built plates, bowls, and cups to use at home! Materials and firing are included in the cost. Register here. When: July 10 – 12, 2024, 10 am – 12 pm […]
Melanie Risch of High Country Ceramic Arts will lead this 2-day workshop introducing participants to wheel throwing. Learn how to center clay on the potter’s wheel, throw basic vessels, trim, carve, and decorate with underglaze. For ages 14+. Class size maximum 6. Register here. When: July 13 – 14, 2024, 2 pm – 5 pm […]
Human beings have been adorning their bodies with “jewelry” since the earliest times. We can find evidence of both very simplistic and very complex methods of creating these personal items. Everyone has their own unique style and individual aesthetic. Spend the morning creating your own personalized adornment in the form of a statement necklace. We’ll […]
We invite you to join Toe River Arts in a private screening of BRINGLE: A Tale of Two Makers. Two private screenings are scheduled, July 17th in Spruce Pine and August 4th in Burnsville. A meet and greet with Cynthia Bringle and Edwina Bringle will follow each viewing. To accommodate the number of anticipated guests, […]
Join Toe River Artist Anna Early at High Country Ceramic Arts for two mornings of wheel throwing! Kids ages 7 and older will learn to throw on the pottery wheel. Materials & firing are included in the cost. Space is limited to 6 participants per session. Register here. When: July 18 – 19, 2024, 10 […]
Join High Country Ceramic Arts artist Cheryl Munyan for two afternoons learning how to weave clay into trays and bowls out of clay. Underglazing and bisque firing is included. For ages 15+. Register here. When: July 20 – 21, 2024, 1 pm – 3 pm Where: High Country Ceramic Arts Cost: $200 per person
This week-long summer camp will offer participants aged 8+ a chance to explore creating art with textiles. We will weave, dye, sew and learn about traditional and contemporary ways to create with fabric. Register here. When: July 22 – 26, 2024, 10 am – 12 pm Where: Toe River Arts Owen Gallery Cost: $100
In this two-day class with Melanie Risch, learn how to take your throwing to the next level. We’ll cover lidded jars, closed forms, throwing off the hump, throwing taller/bigger pieces, throwing oval forms, how to make a good mug, and anything else the class is interested in learning about or improving on. This class is […]
We invite you to join Toe River Arts in a private screening of BRINGLE: A Tale of Two Makers. Two private screenings are scheduled, July 17th in Spruce Pine and August 4th in Burnsville. A meet and greet with Cynthia Bringle and Edwina Bringle will follow each viewing. To accommodate the number of anticipated guests, […]