“Akio Takamori’s doctor says the chemo isn’t
working and the cancer is untreatable. The last time we spoke, the
Seattle artist was feverishly making work about what it means to
apologize while also facing the realization that the last American
president of his lifetime would be a man who never apologizes for
anything.”
Read the full article by Jen Graves on The Strangerhere.
Arrowmont
was damaged in the tragic Gatlinburg fires, along with many other homes
and businesses. Dorms were destroyed, as well as a maintenance
building, and many programs are on hold while damage is assessed and
rebuilding begins.
How can you help? The best way is by donating to our Rebuild Fund.
Lead by professionals, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will be of
interest to practitioners and academics alike. Visit the Great Wall of
China, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Terracotta Warriors, Yang Tomb
of the Han, Yu Yuan Garden, The Bund, and the Shanghai Museum’s
world-famous ceramics collection. Spend a week of hands-on exploration
at The Pottery Workshop’s Education
Centre in Jingdezhen, the historic home of porcelain. With the focus on
doing, you will experience the materials and methods of Chinese
porcelain production.
Try your hand at Qinghua blue & white
painting, Fencai overglaze enamelling, Song dynasty relief carving,
underglaze transfer and overglaze decal application. Local trips will
include the Ancient Kiln Museum, glaze shop, brush-maker’s shop, the
Ancient Reproduction Factory, and the Big Tile– and Big Pot Factories.
Attend the PWS Saturday Morning Creative Market and visit the galleries
of local artisans. Of special interest will be a day-long pilgrimage to
the scenic village of Yaoli, the 64m long Tianbao dragon kiln, the
Dongbu Kaolin Museum, and Gaoling (Kaolin) Mountain.
All in-country
transportation, meals and four-star accommodation, local guides and
entry fees are included. $5,500.00 per person, double occupancy (single
occupancy available).
For more information and to register your expression of interest for this tour please contact Paul Leathers at +1 (403) 358-5348 or [email protected]
Arrowmont was damaged in the tragic Gatlinburg fires, along with many
other homes and businesses. Dorms were destroyed, but thankfully not
our studios. We appreciate the incredible outpouring of love for our
beloved school from all over the country.
How can you help? The best way is by donating to our Rebuild Fund.
Click on the donate button below and you can play a part in rebuilding
dorms on our campus. Send checks to Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts,
P.O. Box 567, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 37738. Thank you for your support
of Arrowmont.
Executive director Bill May interviews with The Weather Channel regarding Arrowmont’s campus. Click here to watch.
