About
Housed at the College’s Swain Center, the Heritage Arts program offers ceramics, digital photography, printmaking, painting, drawing, weaving classes, and a variety of other classes focusing on heritage arts, crafts, and artistic process. The program frequently works with community partners to offer opportunities to experience the arts or assist in delivering art-based content.
Classes
Our classes are centered on process based learning and the sharing of creative ideas. Anyone over 16 years of age may enroll in our classes year-round, while under 16 may enroll during the summer semester. The Heritage Arts program offers a Master Potter Certificate. For more information, visit the Master Potter Certificate page.
Current listing of Heritage Arts classes
Current listing of Personal Enrichment classes
Current listing of Summer Camps
Visiting Artist
Each year, the program hosts several visiting artists. These workshops and demonstrations provide an opportunity for our students and community members to network, learn, and spend time with accomplished artists. These events are free and open to the public. Please check the College calendar for all upcoming events.
Previous Visiting Artists include:
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Brant Barnes | Zan Barnes |
Gordon Batten | Brian Beam |
Mindy Brown | Fong Choo |
Steve Cunningham | Karen Newgard |
Bruce Johnson | Robert Milnes |
Mark Skudlark | Amelia Stamps |
Tim Winchester |
More information and vendor applications can be found on the Heritage Arts Festival page.
For more information about the Heritage Arts program, SCC Swain Center, and our programs, please contact Jeff Marley (828.339.2005 or j_marley@southwesterncc.edu).
Heritage Arts Facebook Page
Driving Directions
60 Almond School Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
828.366.2000
Fax: 828.366.2008