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

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

Class Content: We will use CitraSolv, a natural citrus cleanser on magazines to create etched–like papers.

I will show you how to enhance them with inks and pens or cut up for collage work.I will bring several examples of my Citra Art works to get ideas. You will have time to create your own works full of texture, and imagery to take home.

Supply List:

Student supplies

• Citra Solve bottle, not a spray
• matt gel medium any brand
• Optional: rubber or wooden brayer

Teacher Supplies

• National Geographic magazines
• Bristol board
• small palette
• Assorted neutral and colored acrylic and regular inks
• Assorted brushes
• disposable gloves

Biography: Shelley Mangold is a teaching artist, renting studio space in Knoxville’s Fourth and Gill neighborhood. She has a BA in Art from Adelphi University and a MS in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Tennessee. A long time potter and former public school elementary gifted education and art teacher, she now teaches adult alcohol ink and citra art techniques. Her work has been shown and sold locally at The Emporium, Arts in the Airport, A1LabArts, Fountain City Art Center, TVUU Church,and Broadway Studios.

Instructor Website: instagram @smango6

Class Content: Discover the rich, layered beauty of encaustic painting in this one-day workshop with artist Deborah Llewellyn. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this hands-on class explores the fusion of molten wax with mixed media techniques to create luminous, textured works of art.

We’ll begin with a focus on safety and studio setup, then dive into the materials— including how to make your own encaustic medium and understand the different wax-based products we’ll use. Students will learn how to prep and tape panels, apply base layers of wax, and use pottery tools for carving and texture.

You’ll work confidently with a blow torch to fuse layers and explore the creative possibilities of alcohol inks, shellac, and dry pigments. Deborah will also demonstrate how to embed photographs, add visual interest through mark making, and embrace happy accidents as part of the artistic process.

Each student will work on two 10-inch square wood panels, which are included along with most other supplies. Please bring a blow torch and any personal images or collage elements you’d like to incorporate. You’ll leave with completed work and a solid foundation in encaustic and mixed media techniques.

Supply List: See document here

Biography: Deborah Llewellyn is a Self-Taught Abstract Encaustic Artist based in Atlanta, GA who’s known for Photo based Florals and Encaustic Mixed Media Floral Abstracts.

She draws inspiration from nature, color play, patterns, and textures.

Deborah started her artistic career at the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre in New York City with a full scholarship. Then moved on into the world of Photography. She has been an Independent Freelance Photographer for more than 28 years in Atlanta working with Interior Designers, Publishers, Editorial and Corporate clients. About 12 years ago, Deborah began prioritizing her painting practice. She shows up every day in her studio, excited to “let out” what is envisioned in her mind. Deborah has exhibited with Lowe Gallery, Matre Gallery, Encaustic Art Institute, dkGallery and currently with River Gallery as well as her paintings being in Private & Corporate collections.

Instructor Website:

Class Content: Class Content: Whether you are a beginner or advanced painter, you will have FUN with me in painting this bright Sea Turtle. ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED!!! I will demonstrate each step and then provide personal assistance around the room as you all follow along. If you prefer oils or even watercolor, you can bring your own supplies and follow along. I have taught in various media and can come around the room and assist when needed.
Lets paint together and create something wonderful!

I will teach you techniques such as letting the paint brush do the work and create the detail for you and mixing on canvas in order to allow shadows and highlights to appear on their own. Once you learn these techniques, you can go home and use them to create art on your own. This painting works for Beginner to advanced students.

SIGNING UP: If you have trouble signing up online or miss the deadline, you can email me and just bring money to the class on the day of the event.

Supply List: ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED! I will provide a 11×14 canvas and all the paints and brushes for our project. This size is easier to complete in a short class and the size lends itself better to finding a spot on your wall to display your masterpiece!

Biography: Tennessee artist Carol Robin King was born and raised in Argentina where she discovered her love for drawing at the tender age of 3. At 13, Carol advanced from drawing to painting with oils and acrylics. While in Argentina, she attended 3 years of professional Art School. She loves continuing to learn and perfect her techniques through workshops and online classes. Art has always been a part of Carol’s life. She made extra money selling paintings as a child and painting portraits in college. Throughout the last 30 years, she has had the privilege of teaching art classes for children, teens, and adults. Carol also captures attention with her 3D wall sculptures. Working with cast stone and gypsum, these dimensional bas relief works not only catch the eye but awaken the senses as the shapes emerge – revealed by reflected light.

“Quiet times, pleasant memories and peaceful places are what I strive to capture in my art to bring the viewer a moment of peace in a hectic day or a pleasant memory to lift their spirit.” Current projects are providing online video Watercolor lessons, teaching acrylic online and in person classes around the Knoxville area. Carol’s work can be seen at various locations around Knoxville and at the Townsend Art Center in Townsend, TN.

Instructor Website: www.carolrobinking.com, www.paintingtogether.com