Kristy Ross
250306 Landscapes with Alcohol Ink with Kathleen Janke
Dates: March 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: info@GracehillArt.com
Cost: $90 (includes supplies)
Class Size: Min 8 Max 12
Sign-up: Class is full. Contact Kathy to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: February 18, 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 about creating Landscapes with Alcohol Inks in this 6 hour one day class!
An outline of the class content will be distributed at the beginning of the day. We’ll talk about the different substrates that can be used, how to preserve your work, the pros and cons of the different weights of Yupo Paper, and the best ways to purchase the paper depending on your needs. (Not necessarily in a pad!) We’ll talk about the differences in different brands of ink and gadgets on the market you can live without. Kathy will bring sample paintings to show various techniques, and do demos during each day.
Supply List: ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED! Set-ups of needed equipment will be provided. There will be a selection of colors at each individual’s desk as well as over 100 additional colors you may select from Kathy’s supply of inks to personalize your work. There will be a color chart to facilitate choosing colors that appeal to you. We will be completing 4 to 5 paintings, in a range of sizes which, if time allows, will be coated with several coats of spray varnish to protect and preserve your artwork. Other equipment used to create different effects like an air compressor will be available for you to try.
Bring a piece of cardboard or poster board to mount your art on to facilitate spraying it with varnish and transporting it home.
Bring lunch and drinks, dessert will be provided. Email Kathy if you are gluten free or allergic to pecans or walnuts.
Biography: Kathy works in several mediums, primarily alcohol inks and pine needle basketry.
What she loves about alcohol inks are the vibrancy of the color and the utter spontaneity of the medium. For the most part, she rarely uses a brush. Kathy was the recipient of the State of TN Art Commission’s 2024 Fellowship in Craft
Instructor Website: https://www.GracehillArt.com
250306 Landscapes with Alcohol Ink with Kathleen Janke Registration Form
Date(s): March 6, 2025 Cost: $90
Protected: Roster for 250307 Pine Needle Gourd Basketry with Kathleen Janke
250307 Pine Needle Gourd Basketry with Kathleen Janke
Dates: March 7 & 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: Some hand strength and dexterity are helpful
Contact Information: info@GracehillArt.com
Cost: $178 (member) $213 (non-member) Includes supplies
Class Size: Min 8 Max 12
Sign-up: Registration is closed.
Deadline: February 19, 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: Students will be provided with a prepared gourd that will be decorated with alcohol inks like in example (D). Once dry it will be coated with several coats of UV varnish then a coat of wax. If you wish to draw on your gourd instead like example (A) bring a couple of felt tip pens.
After an early lunch, students will start weaving southern longleaf pine needles onto the gourd using the simple or spiral stitch. Students will learn how to start a basket, how to wrap a coil to add color, how to add a bead, and how to add thread when it runs out. Ways to add texture to your basket will be taught as well.
The gourds are prepped ahead of time by the instructor. Prepared gourds have been cut, the guts cleaned out, sanded, holes drilled with proper spacing, wood petrifier added to the inside, formula 49 applied to the outside, and the interior sprayed black. Pine needles will be preconditioned using a turkey roaster and glycerin. A material fee of $88.00 is included in the price of the $178 two-day class fee.
Provided: Dessert (Email Kathy ahead of time if you are gluten free or have a nut allergy. 865-660-6400 or info@GracehillArt.com) BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH.
Supply List: All alcohol inks, varnish, and wax to decorate the gourd are provided. Roughly 5 to 8oz of southern longleaf pine needles, dyed or natural color, in a glycerin bath, choices of artificial sinew or jewelry twine, and beads. How many beads depend on what you pick out. These are your supplies to make the basket.
IF YOU WISH TO BRING A SMALL DEER ANTLER OR PIECE OF DRIFTWOOD OR OTHER NATURAL WHAT NOT WE’LL SEE IF YOU CAN WEAVE IT ONTO YOUR BASKET.
If you wish to have a gourd with cut outs on the sides like example (B) and (C) Bring an extra $7 with you and contact the instructor ahead of time. If you wish to use some Palm Inflorescence like example (B) and (F) (the squiggly stuff) you can buy that for $1.50 a strand. If you have a piece of driftwood or other wood that you would like to mount a “gourd top” on like example (E) and (F) contact Kathy ahead of time.
She will also provide different-sized sewing needles, clips, and gauges that stay with the instructor. She’ll have a few extra pairs of scissors and pliers she’ll bring with her but if you have a pair you might want to bring them from home. She’ll have an assortment of prepared gourds in different shapes, but mostly round, cut with a wave in the gourd rim rather than straight across. (Adds interest.) The rim you sew on can take many forms. No two baskets are ever the same. You will have plenty of time to finish this basket.
Biography: Kathy works in several mediums, primarily alcohol inks and pine needle basketry. She currently sells her art in her newly opened art gallery, Gracehill Fine Art and Basketry, in Townsend, TN. She is the recipient of the State of Tennessee Art Commision’s 2024 Fellowship in Craft.
Instructor Website: https://www.GracehillArt.com
250307 Pine Needle Gourd Basketry with Kathleen Janke Registration Form
Date(s): March 7 & 8, 2025 Cost: $178 (member) $213 (non-member)
January 16, 2025 – 10:00 AM Sheila Atchley
The Art of Inquiry – How Asking a More Beautiful Question Becomes More Beautiful Art
Through my work, I invite viewers to reflect on their own stories. Each canvas serves as a mirror, reflecting the wonder of our connection with God and with one another. In a culture that often shares mostly its curated “perfection”, my art, with its history of marks called palimpsest, can often shift the atmosphere of a space, just by being there. I did not begin my art practice until nearly 50 years old, so I am a passionate advocate for what I call a “middle kindling” – it is never too late to make physical things in the physical world for the good of our neighbors.
In this talk, Sheila Atchley explores the often-overlooked power of asking meaningful questions in the creative process. Drawing from personal experiences and her own art, Sheila demonstrates how inquiry can overcome creative blocks, and infuse your work (on canvas or in private art journals) with authenticity. Attendees will hear how to incorporate reflective questioning into their routines and discover how this transformative practice can elevate their art. Whether you are a seasoned artist, or just beginning, this presentation will leave you with fresh perspectives and actionable insight into your own creative practice.
Artist Bio: FOR SHEILA ATCHLEY, it all begins with an idea.
And then, she has to make. If the making involves anything from a large, commissioned canvas, to a page in her art journal, she picks up the paintbrush. If the making involves writing a blog post or book proposal, a caption or a class, she picks up the pen.
Regardless of the medium – words or art – it is important to Sheila to leave a legacy.
Through her work, she invites readers and viewers to reflect on their own stories. Each canvas serves as a mirror, reflecting the wonder of our connection with God and with one another. In a culture that often shares mostly its curated “perfection”, Sheila’s art, with its history of marks called palimpsest, can shift the atmosphere of a space, just by being there.
This artist will remind you that your vulnerabilities are what make you interesting.
She hopes that her work evokes a sense of peace and connection. In a world full of unattainable yet same/same/same ideals, Sheila’s art seeks to remind us that true beauty is practiced, rather than acquired or obtained
Join her on her late-midlife artistic path and celebrate the beauty of this life. Sheila anticipates your discovery of something of your own identity in her work, believing that “her vibe attracts her tribe.” Art resonates. Beauty calls, and beauty answers. Sheila often says “you are an unrepeatable, eternal, living spirit, temporarily lodging inside a human body and your experiences are worth celebrating.” If her pen or her paintbrush inspires you, she hopes you’ll explore further.
Website: www.sheilaatchley.art
Protected: Roster for 250128 Coiled Baskets with Yarn with Linda Shea
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: Registration is closed. Contact Linda to see if you can be added to the class.
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