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Institute of Heritage Arts

David Hubbs, Teaching Assistant at Institute of Heritage Arts
We are located in the
SCC Swain Center
60 Almond School Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
828.488.6413
About Us

In response to the vision created by the Swain County Blue Ridge National Heritage Committee, Southwestern Community College partnered with the Swain County Economic Development Committee to develop a multi-phase implementation plan for a "crafts education center.” Launched in March 2006, the initial response to the Heritage Arts Institute has been remarkable. The Master Potter Certificate program is currently available at the SCC Swain Center.

Courses:

Pottery

Clay – Beginning Wheel, Intermediate Wheel, Handbuilding, Lidded Vessels, Joined Vessels, Distorted Vessel, Special Topics

Ceramic Surfaces – Altering, Liquid Clays, Glaze Fabrication, Brushing, Trailing and Soft Stamps, Spraying

Firing – Beginning Raku, Advanced Raku, Horsehair and Pit Firing, Wood Firing, Salt/ Soda Firing
Pottery Tool Making

Clay Design – Special Studies

Clay Business – Festival Planning, Execution and Participation, REAL, The Business of Art Seminars.

 



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Last updated 3/3/08


   
   
 
 
 
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