Tryon Arts and Crafts School

Tryon Arts and Crafts School Scenic foothills location, alongside the Pacolet River and Harmon Field recreational lands.

Craft school based in Western North Carolina featuring adult, youth, and community art classes, rotating exhibitions, and a retail shop with handcrafted artworks. Tryon Arts & Crafts School holds ongoing classes, fun workshops, and intensives throughout the year in numerous professionally equipped studios. TACS' primary areas of focus are Blacksmithing, Ceramics/Pottery, Fiber Arts, Glass, Silver/Jewelry, Wood, and Welding.

🎨 Tonight's the night! Join us from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM for the opening reception of our dual spring exhibitions, juried b...
05/25/2026

🎨 Tonight's the night! Join us from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM for the opening reception of our dual spring exhibitions, juried by Michael Webster of Wofford College. Come celebrate our incredible creative community over inspiring art and light refreshments!

✨ 2026 Members' Exhibit: “Currents” (May 22 – June 19)
Dive into a stunning collection of heritage and contemporary crafts. This year’s theme, "Currents," explores the fluid, evolving nature of artistic practice—celebrating the ongoing process of exploration, movement, and material manipulation happening across all our studios.

🛠️ TACS Instructor Gallery Showcase (May 16 – June 19)
Get inspired by the brilliant minds behind our classes! This showcase honors our faculty as active, working artists, highlighting how their independent studio inquiries and teaching roles fuel one another.

📍 Tryon Arts & Crafts School: 373 Harmon Field Rd. Tryon, NC
🎟️ Free & open to the public
🕒 Gallery Hours: M-F 9-5 | Sat 9-1

See you tonight! 👋

✨ Celebrating the Hearts of Our Community! ✨Last week, we gathered for a truly special appreciation event to celebrate t...
05/22/2026

✨ Celebrating the Hearts of Our Community! ✨

Last week, we gathered for a truly special appreciation event to celebrate the incredible individuals who dedicated their time, energy, and passion to volunteering with us throughout 2025.

To say "thank you" feels too small for the massive impact you’ve all made, but looking back on the past year fills us with immense gratitude. You are the backbone of everything we do! ❤️

🏆 A Special Congratulations to our 2025 Volunteer of the Year! 🏆
A massive shoutout to Lisa Grobowsky! Your extraordinary dedication, selflessness, and leadership this past year have inspired us all. Thank you for going above and beyond in every single way.

📸 Swipe/Look through to see some volunteers in action!

To every single person who volunteered in 2025: you didn't just give your time—you gave your heart. We are infinitely grateful for you. Here’s to making an even bigger difference together! 🥂

05/21/2026

We’re Still On For the Member + Instructor Exhibit Receptions and Award Announcements - Tonight!
5:00-6:30.

The Guest Artist Experience: More Than Just a Craft Camp... It’s a Trade Experience! 🔥🧶Where else can your child watch a...
05/18/2026

The Guest Artist Experience: More Than Just a Craft Camp... It’s a Trade Experience! 🔥🧶

Where else can your child watch a live Blacksmithing or Welding demonstration in the morning and dive into Fused Glass or Fiber Arts in the afternoon?

Our guest artisans from local studios bring the "wow" factor to Summer Sizzler, showing students the incredible possibilities of traditional craft. Don't let them miss out on these one-of-a-kind demonstrations!

Check out our weekly schedule: https://tryonartsandcrafts.org/product/2026-summer-sizzler-youth-art-camps-june-july/

Creative Fun for All Ages at TACS this Friday! 🎨At Westside Mixers, we believe the next generation of makers starts here...
05/13/2026

Creative Fun for All Ages at TACS this Friday! 🎨

At Westside Mixers, we believe the next generation of makers starts here. Bring the kids by the Youth Art Corner for free, hands-on craft projects!

Special thanks to the Polk County Community Foundation for their generous sponsorship of our youth crafts, making these creative opportunities possible for every child in our community.

See you Friday from 6–9 PM!
📸 Samantha Hazelwood Photography
Bonds

Art Meets the Great Outdoors: Fresh Air & Fresh Ideas at Harmon Field! 🌳☀️At Summer Sizzler, we believe creativity needs...
05/11/2026

Art Meets the Great Outdoors: Fresh Air & Fresh Ideas at Harmon Field! 🌳☀️

At Summer Sizzler, we believe creativity needs room to breathe! Our daily schedule balances focused studio time with active play outside on Harmon Field by the Pacolet River. It’s the perfect way for kids to stay energized, inspired, and connected to our beautiful mountain community.

⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎒 Remember: Pack a lunch, snacks, and a drink!

Sign up today: https://tryonartsandcrafts.org/product/2026-summer-sizzler-youth-art-camps-june-july/

The Pottery Throwdown Returns May 15! 🏺Get ready for high-energy creativity! The Empty Bowls Pottery Throwdown is back t...
05/08/2026

The Pottery Throwdown Returns May 15! 🏺

Get ready for high-energy creativity! The Empty Bowls Pottery Throwdown is back this year for our May 15 Indoor Open House Mixer. Watch our talented local potters go head-to-head in challenges to create handcrafted bowls.

This exciting event serves as a creative prelude to the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser hosted by Thermal Belt Outreach , raising awareness for food insecurity in our community. Come witness the "magic of the mud" and support a great cause!

🐉 Let your imagination run wild! Join Sarah Divita on June 12, 13 & 14 for a 3-day hand-building pottery workshop. You'l...
05/07/2026

🐉 Let your imagination run wild! Join Sarah Divita on June 12, 13 & 14 for a 3-day hand-building pottery workshop. You'll sculpt your very own fantastical creature while learning dynamic clay manipulation and surface decoration techniques.
👐 Open to all levels. Secure your spot in the studio today!

🌿 Illuminate your space with handmade, organic candles! Join us on June 5 with Aaron Simmons to learn the art and scienc...
05/06/2026

🌿 Illuminate your space with handmade, organic candles! Join us on June 5 with Aaron Simmons to learn the art and science of natural candle making. You'll blend eco-friendly waxes, natural fragrances, and take home your own custom creations.
🕯️ Perfect for beginners and those looking for a relaxing, fragrant crafting experience. Register via our website!

✨ Discover the beauty of metal art! Join Joe Cooper on May 29 & 30 for the Copper & Bronze Braze Welding Wall Panel Work...
05/05/2026

✨ Discover the beauty of metal art! Join Joe Cooper on May 29 & 30 for the Copper & Bronze Braze Welding Wall Panel Workshop. Learn how to combine metals with unique heating and texturing techniques to create a custom wall panel for your home.
🎨 No prior welding experience required! Sign up at tryonartsandcrafts.org.

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Address

373 Harmon Field Road
Tryon, NC
28782

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

(828) 859-8323

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