Tryon Arts and Crafts (TAC) announces a super saver Mardi-Gras style mask workshop on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., instructed by leather artist Karl Boyer. The super saver workshops are offered to TAC members only.
In this workshop, participants will create a formed leather mask with feather, ribbon and sequin embellishments. All materials will be provided by Boyer.
Boyer began doing leatherwork in 1970 when Tandy Leather Company was holding seminars with some of the pioneers of this art form. He has belonged to several arts and crafts guilds, including the Pennsylvania State Guild, the Kernersville, N.C. Guild and the Winston-Salem Guild.
“While leatherwork is a craft, it is also an art form,” said Boyer, “an art form that will teach self discipline.”
With the current economic conditions and as an added benefit to members, TAC is offering a monthly super saver workshop for members only at a reduced fee plus materials. TAC is able to offer these classes with the help from instructors donating their time and skills. These workshops will be an opportunity to pursue creative endeavors, learn from instructors and try something new, all while keeping the price reasonable.
Advance registration for the workshop is required.
For more information about the instructor or workshop including tuition and supply costs, please contact TAC at 828-859-8323 or by email at tryonartsandcrafts@windstream.net.
More details and examples of projects are available at www.tryonartsandcrafts.org. There are a limited number of spaces available.
Tryon Arts and Crafts is a non-profit crafts school located at 373 Harmon Field Road in Tryon.
– article submitted
by Julia McIntyre