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The Smoky Mountains flourish with some of the most gifted artisans
in the world. Hundreds of these craftspersons operate shops in
the Smokies. Many arts and crafts fairs are held in Gatlinburg
and Pigeon Forge throughout the year.
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts offers art classes and craft
classes for everyone from the novice to the professional. Craft
education is the reason and being for Arrowmont, and for over
50 years the school has dedicated its resources to nurturing the
creative talents of individuals. In 1945, 50 students attended
the first summer craft workshops at Arrowmont, taught by faculty
from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Each summer, as the
craft movement grew, the program offered more media choices and
began to focus its mission on a comprehensive art and craft school
that would reach an even larger number of students.
www.arrowmont.org
Craft Festival
Pigeon Forge Rotary Club's annual craft festival. Woodworking,
florals, ceramics, stained glass, Native American items, handmade
puppets, handrcrafted home decorations.
www.pigeonforgerotary.com
Dollywood Harvest Celebration
A variety of crafters and artisans from across the country join
scores of crafters whose participation in this event has itself
become a tradition. The Smoky Mountain Crafts Treasures have been
making East Tennessee their home since 1977.
www.dollywood.com
Highland Craft Gallery
Hand-forged ironwork, fiber, glass, clay, wood, and leather by
outstanding regional artisans.
www.highlandcraftgallery.com
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