Category Archives: Class and Workshop Archive

230313 Figure Drawing with Cynthia Tipton

Art Guild of Tellico Village
30-second sketch

15-minute sketch
2-hour sketch

Dates: March 13, 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: Registration is closed. Contact Cynthia directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: February 27, 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

230217 Acrylic: Learn Principles of Design through Intuitive Abstracts with Hannah Hancock

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: February 17, 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: Registration is closed. Contact Hannah directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: February 4, 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: Explore the elements and principles of design through acrylic abstracts using natural wood panels as a guide! Following the natural grain of the wood panels will provide an alluring, organic texture to your abstract pieces. Discover the intrigue of contrast between colors, shapes, and textures with the 8×8 and 11×14 wood panels that will be provided. Techniques such as layering and color theory will also be discussed in this immersive class to further establish your confidence in creating beautiful abstract pieces!

Supply List:

1. Acrylic / Acrylic Gouache Paints
2. Acrylic Mediums of your choice
3. Brushes suitable for acrylics
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 your abstract! Also feel free to bring another small wood panel if you’d like or even a random piece of wood you find interesting!

Hannah will be providing a 11 x 14 panel and an 8 x 8 panel!

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.

230307 Pouring Watercolors Intermediate to Advanced with Lee Edge

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: March 7, 14, 28; April 4, 18, 25 (Note: no class on March 21 and April 11)
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 PM
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: Previous Fundamentals of Watercolor Class

Contact Information: paintingsbylee@gmail.com

Cost: $130
Class Size: Min 6 Max 12
Sign-up: *** Cancelled ***.
Deadline: February 21, 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: Participants will be using personal references to create original art ( not copying the instructor) using the fun and spontaneous pouring of paint in layers to create a painting. References may be compositions ranging in subject matter from glass objects, florals, and city scenes. All are encouraged to contact Lee with potential photo references for consultation. In addition to pouring paint as a foundation, the art will be completed by brushwork. Lee will be producing a demonstration painting and will consult and advise during the classes. There will be a very brief optional gathering a week or so in advance of the class so students can bring potential references and see some of Lee’s art, which exemplify the pouring technique

Supply List: Click here to view the supply list.

Biography: Lee Edge is a professional art teacher with 40 years of experience teaching mostly high school and adult classes. She has received numerous recognitions as a teacher…3 time recipient of Virginia Governor’s School for Visual Art Outstanding Teacher Award, Outstanding Ohio Art Teacher Award, numerous recognitions by school boards for outstanding service, etc. Lee exhibits with the Knoxville Watercolor Society, and holds signature membership in the Tennessee Watercolor Society and the Southern Watercolor Society, having been juried into each on three separate occasions to acquire that distinction, and has occasionally received awards from each organization. Her art has been juried into the former every biennial year since her first application in 2012. Lee’s art has also received awards on several occasions at the Oak Ridge Open Exhibition, Fountain City Art Center Open shows, etc. Lee’s art, including oil and watercolor portraits, etchings, drawings, mixed media, and watercolors, is owned by collectors in several states. 
Lee has taken worships with artists of international fame over the years. 

230213 Figure Drawing with Cynthia Tipton

Art Guild of Tellico Village
30-second sketch

15-minute sketch
2-hour sketch

Dates: February 13, 2023
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: None

Contact Information: hotwproductions@me.com

Cost: $40
Class Size: Min 6 Max 15
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Cynthia directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: January 30, 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 using projected images of clothed and nude models. Participants are encouraged to bring whatever medium they would like to work in. For beginners I would recommend the attached supplies list. We will begin class with gesture drawings ranging from 30 second poses to 12 or 15 minutes. The largest portion of class time will be spent on one long pose with breaks 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: Suggested supplies include 18×24 newsprint pad, Vine charcoal (various hardnesses) esp. soft, Chamois, Kneaded eraser

Instructor Website: Www.ctiptonart.com

230307 Fundamental Watercolor Class for Beginners with Lee Edge

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: March 7, 14, 28; April 4, 18, 25 (Note: no class on March 21 and April 11)
Time: 8:45 to 12:00 PM
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: A desire to learning about watercolor

Contact Information: paintingsbylee@gmail.com

Cost: $130
Class Size: Min 6 Max 12
Sign-up: *** Cancelled ***
Deadline: February 21, 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 watercolor experience is designed for those with very little or no background in watercolor. Students will create an original color wheel, washes from dark to light and light to dark, a small floral and a small landscape for experience in paint and water control, a double wash landscape, and a negative painting. Time permitting, other experiences in watercolor will be included. Lee will be demonstrating all techniques and will be advising individuals. The focus of the class is to learn skills in paint handling and is process oriented rather than product oriented..

Supply List: Click here to view the supply list.

Biography: Lee Edge is a professional art teacher with 40 years of experience teaching mostly high school and adult classes. She has received numerous recognitions as a teacher…3 time recipient of Virginia Governor’s School for Visual Art Outstanding Teacher Award, Outstanding Ohio Art Teacher Award, numerous recognitions by school boards for outstanding service, etc. Lee exhibits with the Knoxville Watercolor Society, and holds signature membership in the Tennessee Watercolor Society and the Southern Watercolor Society, having been juried into each on three separate occasions to acquire that distinction, and has occasionally received awards from each organization. Her art has been juried into the former every biennial year since her first application in 2012. Lee’s art has also received awards on several occasions at the Oak Ridge Open Exhibition, Fountain City Art Center Open shows, etc. Lee’s art, including oil and watercolor portraits, etchings, drawings, mixed media, and watercolors, is owned by collectors in several states. 
Lee has taken worships with artists of international fame over the years. 

230221 Scratchboard for Beginners with Judy Lavoie

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Tuesday, February 21 & Friday, February 24
Time: 10:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: Art skills helpful but not required.

Contact Information: judylavoieart@gmail.com

Cost: $150
Class Size: Min 8 Max 10
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Please contact Judy directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: February 8, 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 is a fun, information-packed, hands-on class to introduce the basic techniques of scratchboarding. Participants will learn about various tools, surfaces and techniques for creating art on black scratchboards. Judy will be fast-tracking the learning curve, guiding students to completing several small works of art. Valuable resources will be provided, helping students advance and quickly gain the skills and confidence to create their own scratchboard paintings.

Supply List: All tools and art materials are provided. Included in the Class Fee are various sizes of black scratchboarding papers and Scratchboard panels, practice sheets, reference photos and patterns, transfer paper, and numerous other useful accessories. Judy will provide every student with a Tool Packet of her favorite scratch boarding tools to use during the duration of the class session, with an option to purchase the set of tools or return it to Judy at the end. Several methods of adding color to the scratchboards will also be explored and these materials will also be provided for students to use in class.

Biography: Judy is an award winning artist in scratchboards, watercolors and acrylic paintings. She earned a B.A. in Creative Arts summa cum laude, and taught art to Grades K-12. She has worked as a commercial artist for over 40 years, moonlighting as a fine artist. Judy became intrigued with scratchboarding in the ‘90s. She discovered it to be an excellent surface for capturing the dramatic lighting, textures and details which have become hallmarks in her realistic artwork.

Judy is an Ampersand Art Ambassador, hand-picked to represent the company which manufactures the scratchboard panels she uses. She is an active member of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists (ISSA) and her work has been featured in their juried exhibitions, earning top awards in their two international shows in 2022. Judy’s work as a scratchboard artist is featured in a new episode of “Hand Made” on the Tellico Village Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFw2BNwJz10&feature=emb_imp_woyt

She is a signature member of several watercolor societies and is a frequent exhibitor in regional and statewide juried exhibitions. Judy continually shares her art passions, encouraging other artists through classes, presentations, demos, videos, and her info-packed blog. See her scratchboard paintings in the “Scratchboards” tab in her website galleries.

Instructor Website: https://www.judylavoieart.com/galleries/

230302 Intermediate Pastel with Cathy Bordenaro

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: March 2, 2023
Time: 10:00 – 3:00
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: Took beginning pastel or have pastel materials and tried pastel painting on your own.

Contact Information: cathymarie543@gmail.com

Cost: $50
Class Size: Min 6 Max 10
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Cathy directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: February 16, 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: Students will be given a few exercises to try pastel techniques different from beginning class, then start a new painting of their choice. This will be a day to reinforce what you have learned and try more difficult subject matter to paint. Students should bring pictures or a painting they have started, as well check the supply list.

Intermediate students may sit at the back of the beginning class on the following two days,  March 3 & 4,  to continue their work at no additional charge.

Biography: Cathy has been painting in various art medium since 2006. She started pastel in 2009 and fell in love with it. She continues to try and enjoy the many new classes offered by then Art Guild but pastel remains her love.

Supply List: Intermediate Pastel Supply List

230303 Beginning Pastel with Cathy Bordenaro

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: March 3&4, 2023
Time: 10:00 to 3:00 PM
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: Great attitude, willingness to try new things

Contact Information: cathymarie543@gmail.com

Cost: $120
Class Size: Min 6 Max 10
Sign-up: Cancelled.
Deadline: February 17, 2023

Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class for a refund.  There will be no refunds within 14 days of the class. If AGTV or the instructor cancels the class, participants will get a full refund.

Class Content: This class is for artists who want to learn the basics of painting with pastels. Cathy will provide examples of finished paintings and give demonstrations of a variety of pastels and papers. In addition to the 12 nupastel set provided to students to keep, students will also try other brands of pastels, including Rembrandt, and pastel pencils. Cathy will provide sanded, non-sanded, and paper with a colored background for students to paint on with their pastels. Leave with 2-3 simple paintings.

Supply List: Art Supplies are included. Students will go home with a set of 12 Prismacolor NuPastels. 

Please bring a smock/apron and a medium sized stiff brush for erasing. Bring reference pictures you may want to try to paint. It is best to bring several reference pictures as combining elements from more than one is recommended.

Biography:  Cathy is an Art Guild member who has been creating artwork with pastels since 2007.  After trying oils, watercolor and acrylic, she found her real passion in pastels.

COVID Protocol: Individuals are invited to wear face masks based on their own comfort level.

230209 Complete Introduction to Digital Photography with Jack Retterer

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: February 9, 16, 23 & March 9, 2023 (Note: no class on March 2nd)
Time: 9:00 to 11:30 AM
Location: Chota Classroom C

Prerequisites: Be able to turn on your digital camera and take a basic photo

Contact Information: jackretterer@photographer.net

Cost: $95
Class Size: Min 3 Max 12
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Jack directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: January 27, 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: Class Content: This 4-week 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 step by step 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:
·Key Concepts and Best Practices of Digital Photography
·The Exposure Triangle: How and why to adjust Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO
·Advanced Composition and Basic Editing

Supply List: Students will need to bring a digital camera and the camera manual. You only need to know how to turn the camera on and take a basic picture.

Biography: Jack Retterer is a local 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 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 and the Tennessee Artists Association.

Instructor Website: jackrettererphotography.com

230214 Splashing with Watercolor Enhanced with Pen with Diann Bishop

Art Guild of Tellico Village
Class Project

Dates: February 14, 2023
Time: 10:00 to 3:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: A perfect class for beginners and intermediate students!

Contact Information: bisart1948@gmail.com

Cost: $40
Class Size: Min 10 Max 20
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Diann directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: January 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: Learn how to splash with watercolor washes to create an interesting painting!  Using a reference photo provided by the instructor, you will learn her process step-by-step.   The background will be done with variegated watercolor washes and sea salt, with the central focus area of the painting masked off.  Next, you will blow dry it and then rub off the masking fluid. Then Diann will demonstrate how to do a more controlled watercolor application on the focal point. After the watercolor steps are completed, you will blow dry it again and then use the ink pen to enhance the artwork.

Biography: Art Center College of Design Ca
Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture Summer Program
Mural and Portrait work are my speciality
Biggest Mural Greenbriar Hotel White Sulpher Springs WV
Recently in Richeson 75 International Show Corporate Show and Coffee Table Book (Produce Multiple Artist Materials)
Only Artist in Tenn that was Accepted
More Info and pics on website

Supply List: Click here to view supply list. Bring your lunch and a beverage.

Instructor Website: www.ddbishop-art.com