Trudy Hughes

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

In 1912, the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women founded the Pi Beta Phi Settlement School in Gatlinburg, TN as a service project to commemorate its 50th anniversary. Today, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a nationally renowned center of contemporary arts and crafts education. Workshops are offered for one and two weeks in the spring and summer, and one-week and weekends in the fall. Areas of study include: ceramics, fibers, metals/jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, warm glass, woodturning, woodworking, sculpture, and book and paper arts. The public is welcome year-round to visit the school's five galleries, resource center and book and supply store. Artist residencies, assistantships, work-study, scholarships, community outreach, conferences and music programs contribute to Arrowmont's mission of "enriching lives through art." Arrowmont's historic 14 acre campus is a hidden treasure in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. Quaint and intimate spaces define Arrowmont's charm. With art around every corner, it isn't hard to find inspiration and creativity, making it the perfect location for a board, business or staff retreat, meeting, special event or large family gathering.