Summer 2 Multi-Week Classes

Session Dates: August 17 – September 25, 2026 (6-Week Session) Location: Tryon Arts & Crafts School Main Studios Format: Multi-week instructional classes and facilitated group studio sessions across clay, glass, metal/jewelry, photography, and fiber arts. Ceramics & Clay Beginning to Intermediate Wheel: (Jim Cullen — Thursdays or Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) — Fundamentals of wheel throwing, centering, shaping, trimming, and glazing functional wares. Intermediate Wheel Throwing: (Austin Burns — Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) — Advanced forms, throwing larger volumes, handles, and altered wheel shapes. All-Levels Independent Clay: (Austin Burns — Fridays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) — Open studio environment with instructor guidance for self-directed ceramic projects. Pottery Group Studio Time: (Tom McNaney — Sundays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) — Dedicated studio practice for active clay students. Glass Arts All Levels Stained Glass: (Wendy West — Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) — Copper foil and lead came assembly, pattern cutting, and soldering for glass art. Fused Glass 1: (Wendy West — Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) — Glass cutting, design layering, mold slumping, and kiln-firing mechanics. Fused Glass Group Studio Time: (Pam Herres — Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) — Independent work time for experienced fused glass artists. Jewelry & Metalsmithing Introduction to Jewelry Making: (Allen Brown — Wednesdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) — Sawing, filing, texturing, cold connections, and basic torch soldering for silver and copper. Intermediate Silversmithing: (Allen Brown — Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) — Complex fabrication, stone bezel settings, and advanced soldering layouts. Jewelry Group Studio Time: (Jimmi Buell — Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) — Open bench time for jewelry students. Photography Photo 102: (Monica Stevenson — Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) — Intermediate camera operation, manual light control, composition, and visual storytelling. Photo History & Techniques: (Monica Stevenson — Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) — Exploration of historic photographic processes, camera movements, and classic aesthetics. Fiber Arts Weaving Group Studio Time: (Tuesdays, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM) — Guided open studio time for floor and rigid-heddle weavers.