Introduction to Precious Metal Clay with Amy Brandenburg Explore jewelry making using precious metal clay (PMC). PMC is clay made of metal particles, which may be sculpted to create pieces that become solid, fine silver when fired. Each student will create a pair of small earrings and a charm or a bead. Students will learn how […]
Toe River Arts will host its annual Student Showcase exhibitions for both Mitchell and Yancey county students at its Spruce Pine gallery February 6 through March 6, 2021. While the call for submissions is typically made to arts educators to submit the students’ work, Toe River Arts encourages both educators and parents with children aged […]
Mitchell County Arts in Education Showcase February 6 - March 6 Kindergarten through 12th grade students from public and private schools in Mitchell County participate annually in this event that celebrates the creative achievements of our students. This showcase is not just a celebration of students, but also a testament to the hard work each […]
Yancey County Arts in Education Showcase February 6 - March 6 Kindergarten through 12th grade students from public and private schools in Yancey County participate annually in this event that celebrates the creative achievements of our students. This showcase is not just a celebration of students, but also a testament to the hard work each […]
Kids Make Fused Glass with Amanda Taylor Design and create a unique glass ornament, dish or pendant. All ages are welcome over four years old. Participants may choose from a variety of glass and colors to create their own glass ornament, dish or pendants. Taylor will fire the pieces, to be picked up at a later […]
Essential Work March 20 - April 24 When the world shut down a year ago, many of us put our lives on pause. People were ordered to stay home, and only work deemed essential carried on. Artists make work for different reasons, but often the artist’s job is to help themselves and others work through […]
Clay Birdhouses for Kids (ages 5+) with Linda Powell When & Where: March 20 from 12:30-3:30PM at High Country Ceramic Arts. Linda Powell from High Country Ceramic Arts will be hosting a three-hour clay hand building workshop for kids.   Each student will design their birdhouses using hand building techniques that will include slabs, coiling and pinching.   The bird houses will be […]
Enjoy the day making your own slip transfer decals and printing patterns on clay. Bring your drawings and ideas and we’ll make some drawn slip transfers, some EZScreens and experiment with drawing fluid on a silk screen and try screen printing directly on the clay. We’ll make some small clay monoprints, perfect for tiles or […]
Make Decorative Paste Paper: (ages 3+) with Melanie Finlayson When & Where: Friday, March 26 from 10:30AM - 12:30PM & 1:30-3:30PM at Toe River Arts, Spruce Pine. Melanie Finlayson a printmaker and Toe River Arts Community Outreach Coordinator will be teaching a two-hour Paste Paper workshop for kids. Paste paper is one of the earliest forms […]
Monotype Printmaking: (ages 3+) with Melanie Finlayson When & Where: March 27 from 10:30AM - 12:30PM & 1:30PM - 3:30PM at Toe River Arts, Spruce Pine. Melanie Finlayson a printmaker and Toe River Arts Community Outreach Coordinator will be teaching a two-hour monotype printmaking workshop for kids. Kids will learn multiple printmaking techniques, including trace monotype, […]