Date(s): November 11, 2025 Cost: $ 75
Chris Wuestefeld
Protected: Roster for 251209 Plaster Relief Holiday Theme #2 with Carol King
251209 Plaster Relief Holiday Theme #2 with Carol King – great Gifts! Supplies INCLUDED!
Dates: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: manual dexterity
Contact Information: carolrobinking@gmail.com
Cost: $165 (Includes all supplies!)
Class Size: Min 6 Max 15
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Carol to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: November 25, 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: Plaster Relief Holiday Theme #2 – great Gift! Supplies INCLUDED!
Last year’s class was such a success students have asked to do it again! I will have new molds so you can make either similar or different pieces. One of last year’s students is making several of these as gifts. What a GREAT IDEA for unique decor at Christmas time. You can arrange the elements differently so each piece is new and unique!
You will LOVE playing in 3D with plaster! This class is a beginner introduction to the world of Plaster Relief. I have pre-made elements from molds so you do not have to carve the detail into anything, but just arrange the pieces to your liking and I will show you how to create some background elements if you like.
Every piece is different!
You will create 2 pieces in this class: Both are holiday themed and would make a great gift for that hard to shop for friend! You will create a 11×14 Christmas panel and a 8×8 smaller panel. Plaster is a very fun media to work with and grants exceptional results.
In this beginner class, the hard part has been pre-done for you so you can walk away with a very nice 3d holiday themed piece of art that will WOW your friends!
***ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED! Just bring yourself, your lunch and an apron or clothes that can get messy.
I will Demonstrate each step and explain it as I go and then break so you can work on that step. I walk around and assist each student as needed. We will break for lunch around noon but will stay in the class for lunch so we can chat and answer questions so PACK A LUNCH :).
I will have your panels prepared and dozens of pre-made molded themed pieces so you can choose your favorites and position them as you like. Everyone’s piece will be unique and special since you choose which pieces you want and where to position them. I will have many more elements than you see in the class image as well so you can create your own Christmas world. At the end of class, we will glaze them so you can go home with finished pieces. I will have some sparkle this time as well if you want to add the effect of snow!
You Will Learn:
- How to prepare a surface for attaching plaster molded pieces (yours will be prepared in advance for time constraints)
- Learn to use molds to make 3d elements – we will make some in class so you can see how to do it first hand
- How to mix your plaster to different density for different purposes
- How to Lay down a layer of plaster on your panel and use tools to give different impressions and backgrounds
- How to attach pre-made plaster elements to your panel
- How to use cake decorating tips to add elements to your panel
- How to glaze your finished piece.
PLEASE PACK A LUNCH… Our lunch break will be short so we can finish our work in one day.
Supply List: Just pack a lunch and wear either an apron or something that can get a little dirty. Everything else is included!
Biography: Hi! I’m Carol Robin King, an artist and teacher with a lifelong love of art. My journey began raised as the daughter of missionaries in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where as early as the age of 3 my mom said art was the only thing that could get me to sit still!
In Argentina, art is heavily interwoven into school curriculum, so it was the perfect place to fuel my creative spark. After three years at a professional art school there, I moved to the U.S. for college and continued to find ways to make art a part of my world including painting portraits for a little extra cash.
Teaching has always been close to my heart. I’ve been sharing my passion for painting for over 20 years, starting out teaching kids in homeschool co-ops. Now I’m lucky enough to teach in-person classes at seven different locations, including a gallery, local art store and a College Lifelong Learning program.
My teaching philosophy is simple: I believe that art should be fun and stress-free. I’m a patient and encouraging teacher who wants everyone to feel confident and relaxed in their art journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to explore new techniques, My mission is to guide you step by step in a friendly, supportive environment.
No matter your experience level, you’re welcome in my classes—and I can’t wait to help you discover your Inner Artist!
Instructor Website:
251209 Plaster Relief Holiday Theme #2 with Carol King – great Gifts! Supplies INCLUDED! – Registration Form
Date(s): December 9, 2025 Cost: $ 165
Protected: Roster for 250923 Getting Started with Watercolor with Glenda Bowles
250923 Getting Started with Watercolor with Glenda Bowles
Dates: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: glenda.artclass@gmail.com
Cost: $75
Class Size: Min 7 Max 16
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Glenda to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: September 9
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 Started with Watercolor
Ready to dip your toes into the world of watercolor? Join our beginner-friendly class and learn the essential techniques to start painting right away!
This class is designed to get you comfortable with the basics of watercolor so you can create beautiful art on your own. You’ll learn about materials and fundamental techniques like washes, layering, and lifting.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understanding Materials: Get to know the different types of paints, brushes, and paper.
- Essential Techniques: Practice foundational skills like flat washes, graded washes, and wet-on-wet painting.
- Building a Foundation: Discover how to layer colors to create depth and texture.
All materials will be provided for the class, so you just need to show up with an open mind, willingness to know it takes practice and a creative spirit!
By the end of this class, you’ll have the confidence and skills to continue your watercolor journey independently.
*Bring your lunch or a snack for a mid class break
Supply List: All Supplies provided.
Students may bring their own watercolor supplies and paper if they would like.
Biography: Glenda Bowles is a native Tennessean living in Knoxville with over 30 years of experience in the Arts. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and a Certificate in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. Glenda has taught a diverse range of students, from preschoolers to adults, for over 25 years, including affluent and impoverished students. Core art skills, art history, art theory, and the study of different mediums are a few of what she concentrates on while teaching in order for students to grow in their personal artistic development. Watercolor, oils, gouache, pen and ink, colored pencil, graphite, portraits, plein air, and color theory are a few mediums and subjects she teaches. She has taught in traditional classroom settings in the United States and overseas, as well as in art therapy.
When it comes to her own art, Glenda enjoys working with a variety of mediums. Her primary mediums she works with are watercolor, oils, and graphite. Her fine art and murals can be found in numerous locations in the US and around the world, including Greece, Belize, and Jordan. She has also exhibited her artwork at several locations in Knoxville, Morristown, the Brentwood Academy show in Nashville, and the Memphis College of Art.
Glenda is married to Ryan, they have three children, two in college and one out of college. Outside of art she enjoys traveling, kayaking and biking.
Instructor Website: https://www.glendabowles.com/
Instagram: glendabowlesart, Facebook: Knoxville Adult Artclasses with Glenda Bowles
250923 Getting Started with Watercolor with Glenda Bowles – Registration Form
Date(s): September 23, 2025 Cost: $ 75
Protected: Roster for 251010 Introduction to Digital Photography with Jack Retterer
251010 Introduction to Digital Photography with Jack Retterer
Dates: Three Fridays: October 10, 17, 31, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: Own a digital camera and know how to turn it on.
Contact Information: jackretterer@photographer.net
Cost: $ 90
Class Size: Min 6 Max 14
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Jack to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: September 26, 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: This 3-session class will show you how to consistently create photos you will be proud to share with others. For those new to photography, we will show you how to master the basics of digital photography. For experienced photographers …especially self-taught photographers … we will help you fill in the gaps of your photography knowledge and help you acquire more advanced skills. This is a hands on learning experience with weekly practice assignments and 1-on-1 feedback about your work.
Topics covered will include:
- Conquering the confusing camera buttons and dials.
- How to take impressive action photos.
- How to take better family photos.
- Why and when to adjust shutter speed and aperture.
- Composition for interesting photos.
Supply List: Bring your camera and the camera manual
Biography: Jack Retterer is a teacher and Fine Art Photographer with over 50 years of photography experience. He has taught photography at Benedictine University in Naperville, Illinois and currently teaches Fine Art Photography at the University of Tennessee. He is a juried member of the Art Market Gallery in Knoxville. He is also very active in the East Tennessee art and photography community thru board positions and memberships in the Professional Photographers of East Tennessee, The Professional Photographers of America, the Knoxville Culture and Arts Alliance, AGTV and the Fairfield Glade Art Guild.
Instructor Website: www.JackRettererPhotography.com
251010 Introduction to Digital Photography with Jack Retterer – Registration Form
Date(s): October 10, 17, 31, 2025 Cost: $ 90