Stecoah Valley Center offers a variety of adult classes from culinary workshops to arts and crafts classes, as well as learning opportunities in how to market and run your craft-based business. Scroll down to find the right class for you. And check back often, or give us a call to find out what classes are planned for the future. Prices and hours vary; please note details before you register. Preregistration is required. Register online (see below) sign up in the Gallery or call to register. Payment upon registration is preferred.

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Rivercane Flutes & Pouch

Friday, October 6th 5 pm to 7 pm
Taught by Billy Welch
Tuition: $45

Come learn about the history and preservation of rivercane while making a flute and leather pouch from renowned Cherokee artist, Billy (B.J.) Welch. Simple instruction in playing the flute is a part of the class. All tools and materials provided – perfect for beginners and youth.

Welch is a treasured Snowbird artist well known for his clan mask carvings - a set of his clan masks are on display in our auditorium. Welch’s work has been collected by the Smithsonian institution and a recent PBS documentary about him and his work recently won a Grammy award.

Minimum of 4 students

Registration Full

The Art of Braided Rugs

Friday, October 12th & 19th 6 pm to 8 pm
Taught by Dianne Ellis
Tuition: $60

Learn the craft of braided rugs from local artist, Dianne Ellis. This course is two classes one week apart. During the first class students will be provided with all the tools and enough materials to braid either a hot pad or chair cushion. During the second class students will take all of their completed braided material and learn to sew the braids to complete a project. At the end of the course students will be have the skills needed to complete a larger rug sized project.

Dianne Ellis, of our very own Stecoah community, learned the art of braided rugs simply because she needed a rug – she has now braided more than two thousand rugs! Dianne teaches classes at John C. Campbell Folk School and is the current president of the Dogwood Crafters cooperative in Dillsboro. Dianne accepts custom rug orders and sells her work through the Dogwood Crafters.

Minimum of 3 students

Registration Deadline October 9th

Experiments in Printmaking: Monoprinting

Sunday, November 5th 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Taught by Nicole Petersohn
Tuition: $45

LET'S GET INKY!

We are very excited to bring the art of printmaking into our newly expanded and updated textile studio. To celebrate we are offering a series of classes meant to explore different printmaking processes. During the month of November, we are offering a pair of complementary classes with instructor Nicole Petersohn – Monoprinting and Etching. These classes can be taken independently but are meant to build upon each other.

Monoprinting is an incredibly easy and fun process. Come and explore the world of texture and pattern through discarded and recycled materials, found objects and more. Mix colors visually and layer up beautifully patterned papers perfect to frame on their own, to use in collage or bookmaking projects, or better yet as backgrounds for your etching project! In this workshop you will come away with several playful prints to work with!

Minimum of 4 students

Registration Deadline November 2nd

Experiments in Printmaking: Etching

Sunday, November 19th 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Taught by Nicole Petersohn
Tuition: $45

LET'S GET INKY!

We are very excited to bring the art of printmaking into our newly expanded and updated textile studio. To celebrate we are offering a series of classes meant to explore different printmaking processes. During the month of November, we are offering a pair of complementary classes with instructor Nicole Petersohn – Monoprinting and Etching. These classes can be taken independently but are meant to build upon each other.

Etching is a printing process used to translate a lot of detail. In this course the print design will be scratched onto a clear acrylic printing plate with a stylus. The clear plate allows you to see your drawing – or you may even work over a photograph! You can print your design on a variety of backgrounds – perfect for all of your Monoprints!

Minimum of 4 students

Registration Deadline November 16th