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TOSS

TOSS is an arts advocacy studio in Morganton, NC. TOSS is an enterprise of The Industrial Commons.

We offer programs for students and emerging artists, which result in dynamic projects and inclusive public art events.

05/27/2026

Join us in welcoming our Summer Artist in Residency, Andy Chrem 🎉

Andy is a fiber artist based in Hickory, NC, where she moved after a journey from Peru, to Rhode Island where she studied Design and Jewelry, to NYC! She spent the last 20 years creating and teaching, using mostly upcycled materials as the base, and incorporating embroidery, painting, screen printing and basketry. You can mostly find her in search of materials, yelling at her sewing machine, or trying to make the perfect tassle.

During her time at TOSS, she will be focusing on creating three sculptures to explore the Past, Present, and Future of the textile industry and our Morganton home, collaborating with our ecosystem, students, and community members.

Follow along and see her final works on display at our Summer TOSSing on August 8th.

05/20/2026

Welcome to our April TOSSafter Snapshot! 🍃

Our students used recycled toilet paper rolls and cardstock to make pencil sculptures. They made their armatures more solid by using plaster strips dipped in water, and then shaped and draped the strips around their initial base. We finished our pencils by painting them with acrylics and adding silver tape for the ferrule.

Middle school students learned about reductive sculptures by carving a bar of soap into an animal. We learned that humans have been making animal carvings since prehistoric times! 🦖

Snapshot #1: Margot and Catherine hold up their finished pencil sculptures.

Snapshot #2: “Adventures in 3D Sculptures ” shows Jenna’s pencil in the foreground, a “White Squirrel” by Ida and a dino by Sammy.

05/14/2026

The votes are all in and the ballots counted! A little drumroll for our 2026 Downtown Student Expo Winners.......

🏆"Texture & Pattern Bear" - Talida L; Drexel Elementary
🏆"After Alma Landscape" - Landry D.; Liberty Middle
🏆"Untitled" - Lydia D.; Freedom High

Congratulations to these talented winners and all those who participated, along with the Burke art teachers, businesses, , , and for supporting young artists and making this wonderful project possible.

Be sure to check out https://rebrand.ly/780hor5 for the business/artist directory.

05/12/2026

In the month of April, students from Hillcrest, Glen Alpine, Mull, and Forest Hill Elementary explored building sculptures using recyclable materials and other household items! Together, we learned about the Studio Habit “Develop Craft” by discoving how we can turn everyday items like water bottles, grocery store bags, and party streamers into colorful jellyfish. We love seeing how young artists can get creative with materials and their imagination!

Thank you so much to the North Carolina Museum of Art for supporting TOSS and making these workshops possible!

North Carolina Museum of Art

05/09/2026

Adult Workshop Series: Sculpture 🗿

May 17 | 2-4 PM | $55 | All materials included 🖌️

In this edition with Thomas Purello, participants will explore new skills and processes to build sculptures of animals or human figures using materials like wire and plaster. These are perfect display pieces for any home!

Time with us will focus on building the sculpture and new skills, and participants will have the opportunity to personalize their pieces beyond that!

To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/4ewXkqC

05/06/2026

We have dropped 68 posters in 21 different businesses and organizations throughout Downtown Morganton. WHOA! Talented young artists from elementary to highschool, from BCPSto NCSD to NCSSM, are now featured in windows until August 15th.

🗳️Vote for your favorites until May 12th! 🔗https://tosstudio.org/news

📍Find Artwork and Voting Key here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cBpmpTC34X5M-fAnLYMiBuqaqm5bvZGFt03eTQHaiKo/edit?gid=96668965 =96668965

Very BIG thank you to our downtown hosts, all the amazing art teachers who helped curate, staff, interns, and volunteers who hustled around town taping posters, Table Rock Printers, NC Museum of Art, and Main St Morganton for their partnership.

Grab a friend and check out all the lovely places and talent in Morganton!

05/02/2026

Maricela Lopez is the Production Manager and owner of Opportunity Threads, a thriving worker-owned cooperative in Morganton. Through resilience and determination, she has overcome obstacles to establish a flourishing workplace that provides opportunity and care for countless families. Maricela was instrumental in starting "Maya La Nueva Generacion," which benefits 10-15 families in Quetzaltenango and Totonicapán, Guatemala. They have raised $90K over the last few years. Her leadership emphasizes the entrepreneurial spirit of women in small business. Maricela is featured in the "Mountain Matriarchs" mural on the side of Root and Vine in downtown Morganton, NC. This mural was designed by Claire Alexandre, with mentorship from Greta McLean of the Community Mural Institute.

04/27/2026

At TOSS, interns are an essential part of what we do , which is why we’re excited to share some good news! 🌱

Through support from Work In Burke’s OPT-IN and J.E.T. programs, TOSS is able to retain 4 of our current interns and welcome 3 new interns for the Summer of 2026!

These opportunities are part of a larger effort to invest in young adults (18–24) who are building their next chapter. This is more than just work experience, it’s mentorship, skill development, and meaningful support along the way.

We’re so grateful to have organizational partners that value:

Guidance + Mentorship
Hands-on Learning
Personal and Professional Growth
Real Pathways Forward

More to come as we introduce these amazing individuals 👀✨

04/22/2026

In the month of March, students from Hillcrest, Glen Alpine, Mull, and Forest Hill Elementary explored fiber arts and collage, and created their own fabric collages! Together, we learned about the Studio Habit “Understand Art Worlds” by looking at historic examples of fiber arts like quilts from the Gee’s Bend movement. From there, students were able to incorporate new techniques and practices into their work.

🎨 Students expressed creativity in their art by making faces, landscapes, geometric patterns, and more!💡🌱

Thank you so much to the North Carolina Museum of Art for supporting TOSS and making these workshops possible!

Burke County Public Schools
Elementary School
Hill Elementary School - of the Huskies
Alpine Elementary School
North Carolina Museum of Art

04/20/2026

🧶✨ Ready to get hooked?
Adult Workshop Series|April 23rd|6-8pm|$55
Join our Fiber Arts Workshop with Ms. KaDe and learn to crochet your very own mandala (aka crochet square) using a variety of stitches!

You’ll learn how to:
Read crochet patterns
Choose the right hooks + yarn

PLUS—you’ll go home with everything you need to keep creating:
Hook
Yarn
Pattern
Your handmade mandala

Spots are limited—don’t miss it! ✨
🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/TOSS_Fiber-Workshop

Address

647 Hopewell Road
Morganton, NC
28655

Opening Hours

Monday	3pm - 5pm
Tuesday	3pm - 5pm
Wednesday	3pm - 5pm
Thursday	3pm - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.tosstudio.org/

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