Kristy Ross
230421 Acrylic: Learn to paint vibrant still life’s with a grid with Hannah Hancock
Dates: April 21, 2023
Time: 10:00 to 3:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: hannah.zie.hancock@gmail.com
Cost: $60
Class Size: Min 6 Max 15
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: April 7, 2023
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: Artists see beauty in everyday moments and objects. It may be the eggs on their breakfast plate, a cup of pens on their desk, or even a glass of water at a restaurant; there is beauty in the mundane.
In this class, attendees will create an innovative, fun still life, stylized with color in a way that will increase vibrancy and add life to a regular everyday object. Learn how to choose colors that will make your art pop and how to use the grid method to scale up a reference photo onto canvas! A primed and gridded canvas (16 x 20 inches) will be provided for all attendees.
Please bring a printed image (standard 8.5 x 11) of a(n) everyday object(s) that inspires you!
Supply List:
1. Acrylic / Acrylic Gouache Paints
2. Acrylic Mediums of your choice – Ex. Matte medium, gloss medium, or Gac 100 all to help with the spreadability of your paints. Molding paste or gel mediums will create texture!
3. Brushes suitable for acrylics – for this class I suggest some nicer brushes such as Princeton Aspens (or a synthetic hog hair brush) for those nice crisp lines!
4. A palette, this could be as simple as a paper plate!
5. Of course bring any other supplies you want! I suggest bringing paint pens, crayons, paper, anything that you think will add to you still life! This will be very much painting forward!
Hannah will be providing a 16 x 20 inch primed and grided canvas!
Biography: I am a professional mixed media artist born and raised in Knoxville, TN. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Maryville College. I am currently employed as a manager at Jerry’s Artarama where I use my knowledge and passion of art to assist customers. I also share my knowledge by teaching classes and workshops at a variety of art and crafts centers throughout the area. Additionally, I have participated in numerous regional art exhibitions throughout my life in East Tennessee and won multiple awards.
230421 Acrylic: Learn to paint vibrant still life’s with a grid with Hannah Hancock Registration Form
Date(s): April 21, 2023 Cost: $ 60
Protected: Roster for 230519 Watercolor Batik Hollyhocks with Martha Kisling
230519 Watercolor Batik Hollyhocks with Martha Kisling

Dates: May 19, 2023
Time: 9:00 to 3:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: Appropriate for beginning as well as experienced artists
Contact Information: marthakisling@msn.com
Cost: $45
Class Size: Min 6 Max 14
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: May 5, 2023
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: Workshop Content: Have fun learning the fascinating painting technique of Watercolor Batik! Use melted wax and watercolor paints on a fibrous rice paper to create beautiful artwork with surprising and one of a kind results. Paint hollyhocks or create your own design and complete 1 or 2 watercolor batik paintings.
Demos and individual help will be provided to encourage each artist with their own creative expression. Rice papers, wax, melting pot, wax brushes, freezer paper and designs will be provided.
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 and is currently being shown at the Rugby Art Gallery in Historic Rugby, TN.
Instructor Website: Martha Kisling Art With Heart
230519 Watercolor Batik Hollyhocks with Martha Kisling Registration Form
Date(s): May 19, 2023 Cost: $ 45
Protected: Roster for 230410 Figure Drawing with Cynthia Tipton
230410 Figure Drawing with Cynthia Tipton


15-minute sketch

Dates: April 10, 2023
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: ctiptonart@icloud.com
Cost: $40
Class Size: Min 6 Max 12
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: March 31, 2023
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 class will be conducted with live (draped) models or using projected images of models. Class will begin with gesture drawings ranging from 30 second poses up to 15 minutes. The largest portion of class time will be spent on one long pose to give each person enough time to develop a drawing. We will concentrate on shape and value.
Biography: Cynthia Tipton holds two BFA’s. The first in painting from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee and the second in graphic design from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She has been an active member of the art community in Knoxville for thirty years. Currently she has a studio in the Homberg area of Bearden and teaches Adults and kids while continuing to produce her own work which consists of portraits and figurative painting.
Supply List: Participants are encouraged to bring whatever medium they would like to work in. Suggested supplies include:
- Vine charcoal 18×24 soft or medium
- Newsprint
- Chamois
- Kneaded eraser
- Instructor will have supplies as well
Instructor Website: Www.ctiptonart.com
230410 Figure Drawing with Cynthia Tipton Registration Form
Date(s): April 10, 2023 Cost: $ 40