Learn with Dogwood Crafters

Classes are offered March through November. Join us for some new classes as well as some favorites from years before.

Unless otherwise specified, classes are held at 31 Front Street, across from the Dillsboro Town Hall with lots of parking. This is a new location for our classes.

To register for any class stop by or call Dogwood Crafters at 828-586-2248. Please have your name, phone number and email (optional) ready to register. Normally registration deadline is a week before the class. Class fees are paid on the day of the class. All payments must be in cash (no credit cards). The volunteer instructors work hard to keep the cost low, but due to rising costs in supplies and fees you may see an increase in the class fees. The class fees cover the use of the Masonic Lodge (when classes are held there). Our classes are offered to fulfill our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Make a Pine Needle Wreath Ornament with Joyce Lantz
Monday, October 7: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Class fee: $8

Attendees will make one or two Pine Needle Wreath ornaments by weaving pine needles around a round ring to shape their pine needle wreath. You will stitch the long pine needles using artificial sinew or dental floss. Good hand dexterity skills or previous pine needle weaving is suggested. All supplies will be provided. Register by October 1.

Make Halloween Gourds with Donna McCarthy
Tuesday, October 8: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Class fee: $25

It’s Halloween Gourd time! Attendees may choose to use a medium sized gourd or choose two smaller gourds to stack and mount on a stand to make something scary or silly using paint and embellish them with a full assortment of fall accessories.  All supplies will be provided. Please bring an apron. Register by October 1.

Use Gouache to Plein Air Paint Outside with Marjorie Eyre
Tuesday, October 15: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Class fee: $35

Attendees will learn how to sketch paint (Plein Air Painting) outside with minimal supplies. The trick to painting outside is to sketch paint, details are discouraged. Attendees should dress warm but layered and wear hiking boots or other closed toe boots as feet may get wet. Also bring either a small easel or board to work on. The class will begin with timed sketching exercises and then allow longer intervals for participants to paint what they see. Gouche paint, tape, paper, water, and brushes will be provided, as well as tarps to sit on ground. The class instruction will focus on learning to ‘sketch’ a landscape quickly. Class will be outside. Register by October 1.

Paint a Fall-Themed Barn Board Quilt with Deborah Freedman, a Two-Day Class
Tuesday, October 22 and Wednesday, October 23: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm each day
Class fee: $160

Attendees will tape and paint a 24-inch square MDO board suitable for exterior use. You must select a pattern (provided at signup). Each attendee will be provided with a prepared board, which is pre-drawn by the instructor with your selected pattern. All supplies and paint needed for your selected design will be provided. Please wear old clothes. Register by October 1. Location: Deborah's Workshop in Tuckasegee (select design #)

Learn to Braid a Rug with Dianne Ellis, a Two-Day Class
Thursday, October 24th and Thursday, October 31: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm each day
Class fee: $5

Attendees will learn the techniques of rug braiding and lacing. Please bring braiders and scissors if you have them. Register by October 17.

Make a Pinecone Owl with Heather Seaman
Tuesday, November 5: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Class fee: $15

Attendees will make an owl out of pinecones using a hot glue gun and nature materials, which will be provided. Please bring your hot glue gun with you and gloves if you prefer to use them. All other supplies will be provided. Register by October 29.

Weave a Star Reed Ornament with David Jordan
Wednesday, November 13: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Class fee: $5

Attendees will learn to weave a reed star, which may require some gluing. Register by November 6.

Make a Light Bulb Snowman Ornament with Alva Houston
Thursday, November 14: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Class fee: $15

Attendees will make a cute snowman ornament using a recycled light bulb. Participants will paint features of a snowman on a light bulb and embellish it with sticks. All materials will be furnished. Register by November 7.

Make a Stained Glass Tree Ornament with Marjorie Eyre
Wednesday, December 4: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Class fee: $35

Attendees will learn to cut glass, grind, foil, solder, and finish a one-piece Christmas Tree ornament, which they will embellish with wire and beads and solder on their tree. This will be a one-day class and involve cutting only one piece of glass, providing a basic introduction to stained glass. Please wear old clothes, closed-toed shoes, tie your hair back, and don’t forget your glasses. All materials will be provided, and students should anticipate sharing tools. Register by November 27. Location: Marjorie's Art Studio in Sylva.