Appalachian Arts Craft Center
The mission of Appalachian Arts is promoting creativity. We offer education and mentoring in art and craft, studios to explore and develop skills, a retail market for qualified artists, and a gallery to exhibit regional art. Our vision is to be a center of excellence for artist expression serving the creative needs of the Appalachian community. Appalachian Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the creative needs of East Tennessee.
Studios
Our studios serve as the heart of our creative community. The pottery studio features 8 wheels, a slab roller, a dedicated handbuilding table, and two electric kilns. We fire to cone 5/6 and offer a selection of studio glazes available for members.
Our weaving studio comes to life each Tuesday, as weavers gather during the day and evening to create, share knowledge, and continue traditional fiber arts.
The woodworking studio is equipped with a wide range of tools and equipment, including a vertical band saw, belt/disc sander, bench grinder, circular saws, drill press, miter saw, thickness planer, table saw, wood lathe, scroll saw, router, nail guns, and a variety of hand tools.
We also offer a multi-purpose classroom, providing a flexible space for classes, workshops, and community gatherings.
Interested in learning a new craft or strengthening your skills?
We offer a variety of classes throughout the year in a variety of craft mediums. Some of our more popular classes include ceramics, stained glass, and weaving. Click here to see our current class offerings.
Seeking New Selling Artists
Are you an artist or a crafter? Consider going through the jury process to sell your craft with us! Artists can apply for one craft per jury session. If artists have multiple crafts ie; ceramics and woodworking they must apply for either ceramics or woodworking per jury session. The jury process is conducted twice a year. To apply, artists must bring 3 samples of their best work for the category they are jurying for, the $40 nonrefundable application fee, and the completed entry forms by the close of business on the due date. Appalachian Arts strongly encourages individuals from underrepresented communities, including people of color, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities, to apply and participate in our programs and opportunities. Click here to learn more!
Homeschool Art Club Program
Enrolling your child in art courses designed for homeschool students can offer a wide range of benefits beyond just creating art.
Why enroll your child in our Homeschool Club?
- Six weeks of concentrated skill-building in a specific art form with an experienced instructor
- Small class sizes to maximize participation and individual instruction
- Engagement and socialization with other children in the homeschool community
- Individual enrichment through group exhibition in a curated show at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center
- Opportunity to apply to the East Tennessee Regional Student Exhibition at the Knoxville Museum of Art
- Class sizes are small and space is LIMITED.
Learn more about our Homeschool Art Club by clicking here.
Craft in the Community Program
The Craft in the Community Program provides a mobile classroom, taking Appalachian craft education and materials to advanced-age communities who are unable to travel to our classroom. This includes retirement homes, assisted living facilities, memory care facilities and neighborhood community centers. This program is provided at no charge to the seniors or the facility. Are you interested in teaching opportunities with Appalachian Arts Craft Center’s Craft in the Community Senior Outreach Program? Click here to learn more.
