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2023 Spring Studio Tour

This driving tour through Mitchell and Yancey Counties will take visitors along the meandering Toe River, across its many bridges, around barns, acres of fields, and miles of forests all while visiting the talented studio artists and galleries participating. When: June 2 - 4, 2023 Where: Click to see the participating artists and galleries.

Spring Studio Tour Exhibition Reception

Toe River Arts Gallery - Spruce Pine 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

When: June 2, 2023, 5:30PM – 7:00PM Where: Kokol Gallery

Floating Blue – Photography by Thomas Pickarski

Toe River Arts Gallery - Spruce Pine 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

“In this series of photographs, I aim to portray both the ethereal beauty of icebergs, as well as the otherworldliness of the landscapes in which they exist.” When: June 10 – July 15, 2023 Where: Owen Gallery

Second Tuesday Life Drawing – June

Toe River Arts Gallery - Spruce Pine 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

Let’s draw together! Bring your favorite drawing implements and surfaces, or use ours, and let’s spend the evening in the Toe River Arts Owen Gallery in Spruce Pine, sharing tips and tricks and improving our drawing skills. We’ll work with live-clothed models and still-life setups. Register here. When: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 6 pm – […]

Out of This World Clay Camp

High Country Ceramic Arts, Burnsville. 552 E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass, Burnsville, North Carolina

Let’s explore Space with galactic clay creations. There are no limits to your imagination as you make aliens, sun and moon sculptures, and other space-inspired work! When: June 21 – 23, 2023, 10 am – 12 pm Where: High Country Ceramic Arts, Burnsville, NC Workshop & materials fee:: $150 per participant Register here.

A Feast For the Eyes Clay Camp

High Country Ceramic Arts, Burnsville. 552 E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass, Burnsville, North Carolina

Make your kitchen more colorful and creative with hand-built pottery! We’ll learn how to make bowls, cups, and plates. Students will decorate, glaze, and then enjoy eating from personalized pottery at home. When: June 28 – 30, 2023, 10 am – 12 pm Where: High Country Ceramic Arts, Burnsville, NC Workshop & materials fee:: $150 per participant Register […]

Second Tuesday Life Drawing – July

Toe River Arts Gallery - Spruce Pine 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

Let’s draw together! Bring your favorite drawing implements and surfaces, or use ours, and let’s spend the evening in the Toe River Arts Owen Gallery in Spruce Pine, sharing tips and tricks and improving our drawing skills. We’ll work with live-clothed models and still-life setups. Register here. When: Tuesday, July 13, 2023, 6 pm – […]

Fabulous Faerie Houses Clay Camp

High Country Ceramic Arts, Burnsville. 552 E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass, Burnsville, North Carolina

Sculpt a forest faerie home complete with doors, windows, and miniatures such as tiny tables and bowls. Students will experiment with a variety of sculptural techniques and then enjoy glazing on the last day. When: July 19 – 21, 2023, 10 am – 12 pm Where: High Country Ceramic Arts, Burnsville, NC Workshop & materials fee:: $150 per […]