In this work­shop we will explore using wood to create a whim­si­cal brooch from start to finish!

Students will learn how to rein­force wood veneer with fiber­glass to make rigid sheets for use in lamp­mak­ing. These sheets will allow enough light through to give off a warm glow while high­light­ing the natural beauty of the wood’s grain.

In this work­shop we will cover the basic tools and processes used in deco­rat­ing and finish­ing bare wood.

This course will intro­duce students to the basics of wood carving and its appli­ca­tions for jewelry. Wood rings as the subject are an excel­lent small-scale object that present many vari­a­tions while explor­ing a range of carving techniques.

Learn furni­ture design with a profes­sional furni­ture maker and woodworker.

The East Tennessee Woodworker’s Guild and the Knoxville Arts and Culture Alliance present The 21th Master Wood­work­ers Show at the Empo­rium Gallery in Knoxville, Tenn., Novem­ber 5 – 7, 2021.

Learn wood­turn­ing with a profes­sional teacher/​woodturner/​woodworker. This inter­ac­tive demon­stra­tion into the impor­tant elements of safe and success­ful wood­turn­ing starts with an intro­duc­tion to the lathe and accessories.

Share ways in which artists can make their prac­tices and studios more eco-friendly! This acces­si­ble resource, for all artists, across media, will provide adopt­able ideas for improv­ing the eco-foot­print of art making.

This is an hourly posi­tion, 36 hrs per week for 10 months per year, renewable yearly.

We’re inter­ested in culti­vat­ing and show­cas­ing work that strength­ens the role of craft in contem­po­rary culture. We exhibit tradi­tional and contem­po­rary fine craft by emerg­ing, mid-career, and estab­lished craft artists.

20% tuition discount for all current TFS members who regis­ter for a work­shop in Furni­ture Design & Woodworking.