One thing that makes East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains such a unique area is the Appalachian arts, crafts, and trades that have been practiced for centuries. This year during a three-month period, Townsend is hosting a variety of classes and workshops giving locals and visitors alike a chance to tap into some of the area’s most time-honored traditions. This year’s winter classes and workshops include basket making, all-level guitar flatpicking, wool appliqué, broom making, photography and rug hooking. These one-of-a-kind crafts and talents can be learned by all who are interested. WHEN: January-March, 2012, various dates and times WHERE: Townsend Visitors Center 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend, TN 37886 For more information, please visit www.smokymountains.org/classes-workshops.html or contact the Smoky Mountain Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-525-6834 or (865) 448-6134. Registration is required for classes.