SPRING. So fresh it makes your eyes hurt. We have a host of art events and classes coming up so be sure to check our event calendar frequently (ideally every 5 minutes).

Also..........summer camp! (click the link will ya)

TOSSafter

(the after-school studio program)

Special projects

Bag making

We have been going through something of a bag mania over here and made three pretty super packs, designed and created by the TOSSafter students.

bags!

We have been going through something of a bag mania over here and made three pretty super packs, designed and created by the TOSSafter students.

coffee dyed papers

Anna and Rachel worked with a visiting artist, Sterling Lieske one day to create different dyes with coffee and tea. A few of their results...

The Council Oak Tapestery

We are still diligently adding details to our tapestry of Morganton's Council Oak Tree. Such an incredible project requiring much care and patience!

Color Wheel Abstraction

The Monday TOSSafters were happy to get out the watercolors to learn about color theory and put it into practice.

May Melodies

May Melodies will be an installation at City Hall which the TOSSafter students are putting together AS WE SPEAK. The opening reception for this work will take place during the first Art Crawl in Downtown Morganton, May 19th. Check our events calendar for more information!

May Melodies

May Melodies will be an installation at City Hall which the TOSSafter students are putting together AS WE SPEAK. The opening reception for this work will take place during the first Art Crawl in Downtown Morganton, May 19th. Check our events calendar for more information!

May Melodies

May Melodies will be an installation at City Hall which the TOSSafter students are putting together AS WE SPEAK. The opening reception for this work will take place during the first Art Crawl in Downtown Morganton, May 19th. Check our events calendar for more information!

Clay Cat by Aida

Clay Horse by Anna Beth

TOSSresis'

(Artist's in residency at TOSS)

Kirksey and I (Kathryn) have been making art this month, and with a little bit of free time during spring break, getting our studio organized with a couple of new shelves! Kirksey has been enjoying weaving, and I have started and finished a few painting projects. Be sure to come to the Skate Park fundraiser at Fonta Flora to support this fundraising endeavor in which we were able to participate. FB link here.

TOSSers

(supporters and advocates of TOSS)

TOSS is so pleased to host a spring intern, Lucus Ervin, a local printmaker and illustrator (and, ahm, sibling). Luke's role at TOSS will be to cultivate his skills in screen-printing techniques while instructing our after-school students through workshops/demos. Come by during our studio hours to see a few of his designs in person, and follow him here.

TOSS has been incredibly blessed by the support our community through donations and volunteers. We would like to say a special thank you to...

Mary Marcia Salisbury for her donation of yarn and various studio materials. Such a generous gift.
Drew Bowers, Sterling Lieske, and Brennen Lieske for two HUGE shelves that we can now put all of our supplies on (gotta organize).
Blakely Worley at MAC Papers for her gift of paper and books.
Michael Burley for his recycled light bulb collection
Christy Carswell for her time and energy collecting plastic bottles for our sculpture projects

When a TOSS supporter does something extra special, we like to send them a thank you. This has taken many different forms, but one of our favorites is the Thank You Booklet. Enjoy the video below and start scheming up some ways you might become the recipient of one yourself!

This video is about thank you booklet

Ever thought about sponsoring a student at TOSS? Check out some details here about what might be involved and the fun prizes we give our sponsors!

TOSS is a proud partner of the Burke Arts Council.