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Arts & Crafts

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts - Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a nationally renowned center of contemporary arts and crafts education. Workshops are offered for one and two weeks in the spring and summer, and one-week and weekends in the fall. Areas of study include: ceramics, fibers, metals/jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, warm glass, woodturning, woodworking, sculpture, and book and paper arts. The public is welcome year-round to visit the school’s five galleries, resource center and book and supply store. Artist residencies, assistantships, work-study, scholarships community outreach, conferences and music programs contribute to Arrowmont’s mission of “enriching lives through art.”Arrowmont Schoolof Arts & Crafts, 556 Parkway, PO Box 567, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, Ph. 865-436-5860, info@arrowmont.org

ARROWCRAFT SHOP – Fine crafts by artists of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Recognized since 1930 for quality craftsmanship and fine traditional & contemporary design in jewelry, pottery, wood, glass, metalwork, weaving. Parkway, Traffic Light #6, 865-436-4604.

GATLINBURG CRAFTSMAN'S FAIR – Rarely does an event come along that features the wonderful variety of juried artists as the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair. It is a show that should not be missed. A unique characteristic of the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair is the fact that artisans not only make their art available for viewing and sale, but also demonstrate their special talents and skills.

GREAT SMOKY ARTS & CRAFTS COMMUNITY – The largest group of independent artisans in the Country! Visit the 8-mile loop of shops, studios, and galleries. Starting at Traffic Light 3A on HWY-321 (East Parkway) take Glades Road to Buckhorn Road, turn right and follow Buckhorn Road to end at HWY-321, turn right and you will be headed back to Gatlinburg. Shops are located all along the route. Purchase handmade memories of your visit to the Smokies. For more information call 865-671-3600 ext. 3504.

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