Workshops
Welcome to the workshops at the Appalachian Center for Craft
The Appalachian Center for Craft offers hands-on workshops on our campus nestled in the woods on Center Hill Lake in Smithville, Tennessee. Participants may find workshops for a variety of skill levels in blacksmithing, clay, fibers, glass, metals and wood. Workshops are accessible to those who want to learn an entirely new skill as well as those who want to refine their existing skills. Artists from across the country and our own campus lead workshops in our professionally equipped studios throughout the year.
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - REGISTER Now
Glass Ornaments - Glass Studio
Join us in the hot shop and experience the joy of glassblowing! Participants will work one-on-one with an instructor, who will assist them through the process of creating their own holiday ornament. Each session is approximately 30 minutes. Ornaments will be ready for pickup at the Craft Center on December 7, or participants can have them shipped for a small fee. Must be 14+. Minors (under 18) must have an adult present during the workshop.
Various times
Cold-Connected Jewelry - Talia Tax
Most of a metalsmith’s work happens without a torch. In this workshop, students will
be introduced to the fundamental principles of cold connections in metalsmithing,
and learn how to join metal without soldering or fusing. We will develop the skills
of sawing, filing, texturing, annealing, and riveting to ultimately create a pendant
or ring. Our discussions will center on the precision, forms and kinetics possible
with these techniques. Must be 18+
9am - noon or 2 - 5pm
Textured Ceramic Trays - Darby Lewis
Create a beautiful ceramics tray, the perfect homemade gift for a loved one or yourself,
just in time for holiday gatherings! Participants will work with the slab roller,
textured mats and slump molds to create trays of any shape or size. Each student will
have time to make 2-3 trays. Work will stay at ACC to be glazed and fired and will
be ready for pickup on December 7. Must be 18+
9am - noon or 2 - 5pm
Wood Turned Bottle Openers - Angela VanWiltenburg
Whether you’re new to woodturning, or looking for a fun project to refresh your skills, this workshop is for you! We will cover the fundamentals of woodturning, from lathe safety and proper turning technique to shaping, sanding and finishing. Participants will start by practicing basic spindle turning and will then move on to designing and creating their own functional bottle openers, from start to finish. Must be 18+
9am - noon or 2 - 5pm
More Summer 2025 workshops will be announced soon!
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- » How to Register
To reserve your seat, register online via our Workshop Marketplace and pay the workshop tuition fee. If you need assistance, we are happy to help you register via phone. Call our office at 931-372-3051 M-F, 8:30am - 4:30pm
- » Discounts
We offer 25% discounts on workshop tuition for Tennessee Tech University students, faculty and staff AND all residents of Dekalb, Putnam, Smith and White counties. Use the code NEIGHBOR1 when prompted to enter a promotional code at checkout.
Discounts must be applied to your purchase when registering. The Craft Center cannot make refunds after registration for missed discounts.
- » Daily Schedules for Weeklong, Weekend and Daylong Workshops
- » Room and Board for Summer Workshops
Workshop participants are able to purchase Room and Board as a package including lodging and meals. Please note that we recommend registering for Room and Board at least three weeks before the workshop start date. We cannot guarantee Room and Board to participants during check-in unless they have registered for it at least 2 weeks in advance.
Weekend Room and Board
Room & Board: $270. Board for 2 nights, 6 meals, Friday evening - Sunday afternoon.
Meals Only: $150 for 6 meals, Friday evening - Sunday afternoon.Includes lodging for Friday and Saturday nights and 6 meals. Meals include Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Sunday breakfast and lunch. Check in is between noon and 2:30pm on Friday. Check out is by 2pm on Sunday.
Weeklong Room and Board
Room and Board: $675. Board for 5 nights, 15 meals, Sunday evening - Friday afternoon.
Meals Only: $375 for 15 meals, Sunday evening - Friday afternoon.
Includes lodging for Sunday through Thursday nights and 15 meals. Meals include Sunday dinner, Monday-Thursday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Friday breakfast and lunch. Check in is between noon and 2:30 pm on Sunday. Check out is by 2pm on Friday.Daylong Lunch
$25
Includes 1 lunch on saturday.All meals are catered by Chartwells.
Each room is air-conditioned and contains two single beds and a restroom with a shower. The common space contains a refrigerator, coffee-maker, and complimentary coffee pods. We provide participants with bar soap and linens including a pillow, blanket, sheets, and towels.
Workshop participants staying off campus may purchase a meal plan for their workshop by selecting “add meals only” from the Room and Board listing.
- » Material Fees
Material fees will be charged to all workshop participants based on materials used in each workshop, in addition to any supplies your instructor asks you to bring. Materials fees are collected on the last day of the workshop. The chart below contains an estimate for each studio’s materials fees. Please note that it is possible for fees to be less or greater than the amount indicated on the workshop listing and in the estimated range below.
Fibers - $50-$150
Wood - $50-$200
Clay - $35-$150
Metals -$35-$150
Blacksmithing - $35-$150
Glass - $50-$200 - » Workshop Policies
- Refunds and transfers are available up to 30 days prior to the first day of the workshop, minus the $75 processing fee. No refunds will be available after this date.
- If a workshop is cancelled due to low enrollment, registered participants will receive full refunds or may transfer into another workshop. Notice will be given no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of the workshop.
- Participants are responsible for bringing items on a workshop material list and paying for material fees, which are not included in the workshop tuition. A list of materials to bring and an estimated material fee is included in the confirmation email you receive prior to online registration. If you have not received this information, please contact craftcenter@tntech.edu
- All workshop participants must be 18 or older.
- Tennessee Tech does not condone and will not tolerate discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal and state civil rights law. Tennessee Tech complies with Title IX and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities, admissions or employment.
- Individuals may be dismissed without refund from campus for hazardous, disruptive, aggressive or intimidating behavior. We strive to maintain a friendly, inspiring, safe atmosphere on our campus for maximum creativity!
- The health and safety of students, faculty and staff is important to us. We encourage you to review Tennessee Tech University’s Covid-19 Guidelines -- click here to view.
Questions? Contact the Craft Center at craftcenter@tntech.edu.
