Date(s): January 20, 2026 Cost: $ 65
Chris Wuestefeld
Protected: Roster for 251121 Sculpting Mosaics with Susan Watson
251121 Sculpting Mosaics with Susan Watson
Dates: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: Susanwatson3907@gmail.com
Cost: $125
Class Size: Min 5 Max 10
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Susan to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: November 13, 2025
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class for a full refund. There will be no refunds within 14 days of the class unless spot can be filled from wait list. To cancel, fill out the class refund request form
Class Content: Take mosaics to a new “level”, literally, by building up your substrate base to create more realistic designs. Having just returned from a series of mosaic workshops, our instructor, Susan Watson will share this exciting method. Students will learn to prepare a 3-D canvas, tint thin set, cut glass and tile into mosaic pieces and set them into the final masterpiece. This is a great new skill to add dimension to your artwork. Students will work on 8”x8” substrates and hopefully finish the day of the class. If not, enough materials to complete it will be supplied to take home.
Supply List: All materials are included in the class fee. Students can bring along any materials that they might wish to use in their mosaic and an apron.
Biography: Susan Watson has been a traditional stained glass artist for over 30 years. Back in 1988, Susan operated a shop at Dollywood where she was a Master Craftsman. There she demonstrated glass cutting and fabrication to the theme parks guests and produced glass items for sale.
About 20 years ago Susan Watson started creating glass mosaics and has studied multiple styles of mosaic making from teachers around the world. She enjoys sharing this knowledge with class participants. “My favorite thing about the workshop is seeing how each artist uses the skills they’ve learned in their own special way,” says Susan.
Instructor Website: Susanwatsonsglass.com
251121 Sculpting Mosaics with Susan Watson – Registration Form
Date(s): November 21, 2025 Cost: $ 125
Protected: Roster for 251219 Painting with Soft Pastels with Kristen Szala
251219 Painting with Soft Pastels with Kristen Szala
Dates: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: kszalastudio@gmail.com
Cost: $ 65
Class Size: Min 6 Max 16
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: December 5, 2025
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class for a full refund. There will be no refunds within 14 days of the class unless spot can be filled from wait list. To cancel, fill out the class refund request form
Class Content: We will explore 2 different sanded papers while learning how to layer our soft pastels to create beautiful paintings. Painting on black paper adds instant drama to anything you paint! The other sheet is white and we can use multiple mediums to create an underpainting to support our final product. Images will be landscapes, skies, or florals. Instructor will provide 2 sheets of sanded paper. Instructor will also bring watercolors, fluid acrylic and rubbing alcohol to use for underpaintings. Don’t worry, this is a beginner-friendly class and I will do several demonstrations.
If you have any questions about supplies for this class, please email me. I am happy to talk pastel anytime!
Supply List:
- Students need to provide their own soft pastels (not oil pastels, they are very different!).
- Please bring an inexpensive brush and container to hold water or rubbing alcohol.
- You are welcome to bring extra paper to practice as much as you like.
- You are welcome to bring your own watercolors, gouache, fluid acrylics or acrylic inks to utilize for underpaintings on the white sheet of paper.
Biography: After spending the majority of my time hiking the Smoky Mountains, I began looking for a new hobby. Google led me to the Oak Ridge Art Center where I signed up for a variety of classes. I found soft pastels in 2022 and fell in love with the medium, especially since no brush was required! I continued learning on my own as much as I could and have taken several in-person workshops. I enjoy learning as much as I can about painting in any medium. I now teach a soft pastel painting class at the ORAC and enjoy it very much!
251219 Painting with Soft Pastels with Kristen Szala – Registration Form
Date(s): December 19, 2025 Cost: $ 65
Protected: Roster for 251111 Festive Mini Canvas Ornament Class with Glenda Bowles
251111 Festive Mini Canvas Ornament Class with Glenda Bowles
Dates: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: glenda.artclass@gmail.com
Cost: $75 (includes all supplies)
Class Size: Min 7 Max 20
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Glenda to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: October 28
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class for a full refund. There will be no refunds within 14 days of the class unless spot can be filled from wait list. To cancel, fill out the class refund request form
Class Content: Get Festive with an Acrylic Mini Canvas Ornament Class!
Ready to kick off the holiday season with some creative fun? Grab our brush and join our exciting Acrylic Mini Canvas Ornament Class!
Forget the stress—come join us for a fun, relaxing, and totally creative session where you’ll make beautiful, personalized decorations! You’ll learn simple techniques to transform mini canvases into stunning holiday art using vibrant acrylic paints.
The best part? No experience is needed! This class is perfect for all skill levels. You will be guided step-by-step to create unique, handmade treasures you can proudly hang on your Christmas tree or give as the most thoughtful gifts this year.
Class Highlights:
What You’ll Make: Several fabulous, festive acrylic mini canvases ornaments!
What’s Included: Absolutely everything! All paints, canvases, and supplies are provided. Just show up ready to make some beauty!
Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Reserve your spot and let’s get festive!
Supply List: All supplies included!
Biography: Glenda Bowles is a native Tennessean painter relates to explorations of nature, primarily through the rich, organic quality of oil and watercolor paint in her pauntingings. Glenda’s artistic foundation began at the University of Tennessee, where she earned a BFA, gaining a deep understanding of Art History and a wide range of mediums, including watercolor, acrylic, graphite, and oils. She furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, which fueled a passion for teaching. She has successfully taught all levels, from elementary school to AP high school courses as well as adult learning, finding immense joy in helping others express themselves through visual art. Her recent time living in the Middle East was a transformative period. The stark brown colors of the desert intensified her appreciation for the vibrant palette and lush landscapes of her Tennessee home. This experience now drives her work. Glenda’s paintings seek to capture and portray God’s creation—the inherent beauty of the organic world—intending to fill the “void” of bare walls and bring the spirit of nature indoors.
Instructor Website: http://glendabowles.com
251111 Festive Mini Canvas Ornament Class with Glenda Bowles – Registration Form
Date(s): November 11, 2025 Cost: $ 75