Immerse Yourself in the Arts, Crafts, and Culinary Traditions of Bryson City
Enjoy A Fun-Filled Learning Experience
When visiting Bryson City, take your experience beyond sightseeing by joining one of the many hands-on classes available in the area. Whether you want to master a new skill or simply enjoy a creative escape, these workshops offer a unique way to connect with the local culture.There are plenty of opportunities to learn from skilled artisans. For those who love the outdoors, wilderness and foraging classes provide an immersive way to explore the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains while gaining valuable skills. No matter your interest, these engaging experiences will leave you with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the region.
Upcoming Classes
This 8 days course is the recognized industry standard for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who take extended personal backcountry trips or expeditions. We will address environmental emergencies, survival skills, injuries…
Level: Intermediate $80 First class – The Make; March 25th – you will construct the Birdhouse Second Class – Glazing; April 15th – you’ll return to glaze your birdhouses, included in the price You’ll receive a pre slab rolled piece of stoneware clay, which…
This 5-Day course for healthcare professionals elevates your skills to the WEMT level for Emergency Medical Service professionals and to the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) level for all other Healthcare Professionals. In this course, participants focus on emergency care…
In this fun class, Allyson Gernandt, Silversmith in Bryson City, will teach you how to Make Your Hammered Sterling "Whisper Ring". All materials supplied . No experience needed.
Hanging Planter Level: Intermediate Cost: $50 You’ll receive a pre slab rolled piece of stoneware clay. You’ll use patterns and tools to cut out the pieces and score and join the sides, creating the planter! What is provided: Instruction, ware boards to shape and manage your clay…
Melissa will pre-paint the wintery background and pre trace the red bird and branch for you to paint in. Then, we will choose our buttons and bling, arrange them, and glue them onto our compositions. The Brass, Silver, and Gold buttons are limited and unique, so everyone's Red…
Soup & Crackers Bowl 6 pm to 8 pm Level: Beginner Plus Cost: $55 No previous experience required. I walk you through the entire process. We’ll be using Stoneware clay. You’ll receive a pre slab rolled piece of clay, which you will then smooth out, cut out, and form into your…
Bridge your WFR into an Emergency Medical Responder certification with this 5-Day Course. Students holding a current WFR from SOLO or one of our reciprical agencies can attend this class to become an EMR, the entry-level emergency medicine certification. The class covers EMS…
Emergency Medical Technician Course is a fast-paced, 3-week course taught by our most senior instructors. For three weeks, students will learn about anatomy, patient assessment, life-saving medical interventions, and pre-hospital patient care. These topics are covered through…
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