Class Content: 🌸 Shake Off the Chill: with Watercolor and Hollyhocks.

Escape the cold and let your mind wander to warm summer days filled with beautiful hollyhocks. In this class, you’ll be learning watercolor techniques through a simple, step-by-step process that will serve you for a lifetime of painting. By the end of the day, you’ll have a stunning piece of art, frame-ready and waiting for summer!

While it’s cold outside, we’re bringing the warmth of a Tennessee summer indoors. Join us, whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or you’re a seasoned artist looking for a relaxing day of painting, this workshop is designed for all skill levels (Beginner, Intermediate, and beyond!).

The Details:

• Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
• Skill Level: Everyone is welcome!
• The Vibe: Fun, relaxed, and creatively fueling.
• What to Expect: I’ve broken down the “Queen of the Cottage Garden” into a simple, step-by-step process, with the flexibility to make it your own. You’ll learn how to layer soft tones on the petals, blend glowing summer greens, and use the natural flow of watercolor to create these hollyhocks by a country home.
• Guided Instruction: Follow along in real-time as we build the painting from sketch to final flourish.
• Stress-Free Painting: No “artist’s block” here—just a clear path to a finished piece you’ll be proud to frame.
• A “Warm” Escape: Start the Spring out by immersing yourself in the pinks, reds, and sunny yellows of a warm June garden.

Reserve Your Spot! Space is limited. Come enjoy a fun day of painting and leave with a masterpiece that feels like a breath of warm summer air.

“It’s a simple process that yields stunning results. You’ll be amazed at what you can create!”

Supply List: All supplies provided. You may bring your own watercolor supplies and paper if you desire.

Biography: Glenda Bowles has over 30 years of experience in the Arts and nearly this in teaching. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee Knoxville specializing in watercolor. She furthered her education at the University of Tennessee with a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction and then went on to receive a Certificate in Counseling in Saint Louis Missouri. She has taught for 25 over years to affluent and impoverished students, over a range of ages – from 4 years old to adults, including art therapy. With her extensive experience teaching domestically and abroad, she brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to any classroom. She focuses on core technical skill building, art history, and art theory, as well as instructing in multiple art mediums in the classroom. She enjoys just about every medium of Art that is out there. Presently, she is creating art in watercolor, pen and ink, oils, acrylic, gouache, and graphite predominantly.

She has exhibited her artwork in numerous settings from Fine Arts shows and sales including the Brentwood Academy show in Nashville, Memphis College of Art, the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Emporium, and in smaller settings in Knoxville and Morristown. She has a permanent exhibit of murals in Knoxville as well as in Greece, Belize, and Jordan. She has lived cross-culturally, which has brought such a deeper love for this world. She loves to be outdoors on warm days, especially in her kayak or on her bike.

Her studio is in the Emporium (Studio 110) on the corner of Gay Street and Jackson Avenue. Please feel free to stop by or find me on a First Friday there.

Instructor Website:

• https://www.instagram.com/glendabowlesart/
• https://www.glendabowles.com/

Class Content: Loose, But Not Lost is a one-day, paint-forward workshop for artists who want their work to feel freer and more expressive—without falling apart.

Many painters crave looseness but fear losing control. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to paint boldly while maintaining clarity, structure, and intention. Through short demonstrations and extended studio time, you’ll learn how to simplify, edit, and make strong compositional decisions while painting loosely.

This is not about copying a style or following formulas. I’m not teaching you how to paint like me—I’m helping you paint like you, with confidence and freedom that still feels grounded.

Expect a relaxed, encouraging environment, clear guidance, and plenty of time at the easel. You’ll leave with work that feels expressive yet resolved—and a better understanding of how to balance freedom and structure in your own painting practice.

All levels welcome.

Supply List: Suggested Supplies to Bring (Bring what you have — you do not need everything on this list.)

• Acrylic paint (limited palette encouraged)
• 2–3 favorite brushes
• 1 larger brush for loose work
• Canvas, panel, or paper (2–3 surfaces)
• Palette
• Water container
• Paper towels or rags

Biography: Catron Wallace is a Nashville-based abstract painter whose work blends intuition, movement, and color into compositions that feel both organic and architectural. With over 30 years of professional practice, Wallace has developed a refined visual language rooted in rhythm, emotion, and the quiet power of simplicity.

Her paintings are known for their dynamic layers, luminous palettes, and the sense of grounded energy they bring to contemporary interiors. Each piece is built through a process of physical engagement — gestures, markings, and subtle shifts that echo the landscapes, seasons, and internal worlds she moves through.

Throughout her career, Wallace has exhibited across the Southeast and has placed work in private collections, designer-curated homes, and boutique gallery spaces. She maintains a steady studio practice and continues to evolve her work with a deep respect for craft and a commitment to authenticity.

Driven by a lifelong dedication to creativity, Wallace approaches each canvas as an invitation — to pause, breathe, and experience a moment of clarity. Her work resonates with collectors seeking art that is both visually striking and emotionally grounding.

Instructor Website: https://www.catronwallace.art/pages/the-artist