Kristy Ross
250128 Coiled Baskets with Yarn with Linda Shea
Dates: January 28, February 4 & 18, 2025
Time: 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: bunny.creek.baskets@gmail.com
Cost: $105 (includes supplies)
Class Size: Min 6 Max 8
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: January 14, 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: Learn to make a coiled basket out of yarn and parachute cord. In this class you will complete a small to medium sized basket. The picture is a basket that I completed using the amount of parachute cord I supply for the class. The oval is 5 inches by 3.5 inches and it is 4 inches tall. My goal is not to teach you how to copy one of my baskets. Instead, I will teach you the techniques and you will use your own creativity and imagination to create an oval basket of your own design. To ensure success with your first coiled basket, I will provide a selection of yarn for you to choose from. The class consists of three sessions.
Session one: I will review the basics of making a coiled basket. You will select your yarn from the selection I will bring and will begin the base of your basket. Between session one and session two, you will complete the base of your basket.
Session two: I will show you how to form the sides of the basket and how to shape the sides. You will begin working on the sides of your basket. You have two weeks between session two and session three to provide sufficient time for you to complete the sides of your basket.
Session three: I will show you how to add an embellishment to your basket and end the coil. By the end of session three, you should have your first coiled basket treasure.
I provide handouts with tips and tricks, instructions for ending the coil, and a list of resources for coiled basket supplies. I am always available via email to answer any questions you might have about completing each phase of your basket.
Supply List: All you need to bring is a pair of scissors to cut the yarn. I supply the yarn to ensure that it is a yarn that will work well for your first coiled basket, as well as 25 feet of parachute cord and the darning needles. The class fee includes $30 for the supplies.
Biography: Linda Shea is a self-taught artist. She learned the basic coiled basket technique in the 70’s but used cotton cord instead of parachute cord, resulting in floppy bowl shaped baskets. About 10 years ago she wanted to make a coiled basket and began to experiment with different materials for the core. When she hit on using parachute cord, she realized that its smaller diameter and extra strength allowed her to do anything she wanted with the shapes. She began to experiment and push the boundaries of what the materials would allow her to do. Her creativity combined with her love of color, texture, and sense of movement resulted in unique baskets of her own design.
Instructor Website: Home | Bunny Creek Baskets and Beads
250128 Coiled Baskets with Yarn with Linda Shea Registration Form
Date(s): January 28, February 4 & 18, 2025 Cost: $105
Protected: Roster for 250117 Watercolor & More with Martha Kisling
250117 Watercolor & More with Martha Kisling
Dates: January 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 to 3:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: This class is appropriate for beginning as well as experienced artists
Contact Information: marthakisling@msn.com
Cost: $50
Class Size: Min 6 Max 16
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: January 3, 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: Have fun combining watercolor with other media for a colorful painting of a blue heron or subject of your choice. Use basic watercolor techniques including wet on wet, dry brush, masking and negative painting along with ink, oil pastel, white acrylic and collage for added detail and texture. Different color schemes and/or subjects can be explored to complete two finished paintings. Demos along with individual help will encourage everyone in their own artistic expression.
Supply List: Click here to view the supply list
Biography: Martha Kisling has over thirty years experience painting in the exciting and spontaneous medium of watercolor. She also enjoys experimenting with acrylics, mixed media, collage and batik. She has taught painting classes and workshops while living in Colorado, South Carolina and now Tennessee and enjoys sharing her personal creative discoveries while encouraging students to develop their own artistic expression. Her original artwork has been exhibited in art shows and galleries.
Instructor Website: Martha Kisling Colorful Contemporary Art
250117 Watercolor & More with Martha Kisling Registration Form
Date(s): January 17, 2025 Cost: $ 50
Protected: 250106 Entering Art in a Show: Practical Guidance with Lil Clinard
250106 Entering Art in a Show: Practical Guidance with Lil Clinard
Dates: January 6, 7 & 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 to 3:00 (break for lunch)
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: This workshop is designed for 2-D artists interested in entering art shows
Contact Information: watercolorsbylil@charter.net
Cost: $100 (member) $135 (non-member)
Class Size: Min 10 Max 20
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the Workshop. There will be no refunds within 30 days of the workshop. If AGTV or the instructor cancels the workshop, participants will get a full refund. To cancel, fill out the workshop refund request form
Workshop Content: Does entering your 2-D art in a show make you anxious? Have trouble choosing what to enter? Worried about how to get your art ready to exhibit? This Workshop will provide practical guidance and steps to get you calmly through the process. I will provide demonstrations and handouts, and you will learn by doing.
Day One we will go through the process of evaluating show entry requirements. We will look at local, regional and national prospectus guidance, paying particular attention to the 2025 requirements for the AGTV Art Show. We will go over how to critique art for appropriateness for the various shows and to critique for quality. I will demonstrate how I decide if I am eligible and if my artwork qualifies for the various shows. You can determine if your art is eligible for each prospectus we review. We will critique your art, so bring in at least 2 pieces of your art as if you were entering the AGTV Art Show. This critique process can be used by you to evaluate your art in progress to improve quality and determine when it is finished.
Day Two you will need to bring back the art that qualifies for the AGTV Art Show and we’ll get it ready for the show. You can bring in more pieces if you want advice on how to get them show ready. We will discuss how to prepare your art for exhibit including matting, framing, wiring, varnishing, and labeling as appropriate for your piece. I will have examples of several show ready paintings. I will go over professional preparation and finishing methods and provide handouts. I’ll bring supplies to accomplish these tasks: tools, wires, tape, labels, D-rings, mats, and mat cutter. Yes, we can even cut mats. We will continue these tasks on Day 3 if needed.
Day Three we will go over how to prepare images of your art for the entry process. You should bring your art, along with your camera or smart phone to create your images. We will prepare images of your art for the AGTV Art Show. I will cover how to edit your images to meet the requirements of the prospectus, the size, file type, and submission method. I will demonstrate and provide handouts. We’ll go over how to price your art for a show. Finally, we will discuss deadlines, entry fees, delivery and pick up. At the end of the workshop you should be ready to enter the AGTV Art Show!
Supply List: Workshop participants need to bring at least 2 pieces of your 2-D art to class, preferably pieces you are considering for entry in the AGTV Art Show this spring. The instructor will bring all supplies and tools.
Biography: Lil Clinard is known for her watercolor, acrylic and encaustic paintings. She has been entering local, regional and national art shows for over 20 years and her paintings have won numerous awards. Through these shows and 6 solo plus 2 shows with her oil painter husband, she has learned a lot. You have an opportunity to benefit from her experiences. You may have seen her paintings in the AGTV Spring Shows. She paints in both realistic and abstract styles and loves to have fun experimenting with her art. Visit her website: www.WatercolorsByLil.com. Lil’s paintings are in private and commercial collections across the US and are available at her Studio in Tellico Village. She has an upcoming exhibit of over 20 pieces at Artsclamation in Knoxville December 6 and 7. Visit their website for more information: www.covenanthealth.com/peninsula/artsclamation/
Instructor Website: WatercolorsByLil@charter.net
250106 Entering Art in a Show: Practical Guidance with Lil Clinard Workshop Registration Form
Date(s): January 6, 7 & 8 Cost: $ 100 (member) $135 (non-member)