Workshop Content: We will be making miniature dioramas within deep frames. A diorama is a three-dimensional, miniature scene from a historical, fictional, or natural subject using models and various materials.

This class is for beginners and intermediate learners of diorama making.

You will learn to craft miniature dioramas from start to finish. I will supply all sorts of fun objects that can be remade into miniature furniture, landscaping, people, etc. I will also bring clay for anyone who wants to learn how to make or enhance any of their miniatures with it.

The creation is only as limited as your imagination. This class will teach how to repurpose, reimagine, and rethink.

Supply List: Instructor will provide all supplies

Biography: My artist dreams started when I had my nervous breakdown and subsequent 3-month hospitalization at Blount Memorial Hospital at the end of 1990. At the time, I was raising two very young children and was married. I was diagnosed with Complex PTSD and a brain injury due to the physical effects of childhood family trauma.

While in the hospital, several positive experiences led me to where I am today. I was able to define my life goals, which included going to college. I now have a master’s degree in Speech Communication. Before, I had thought that an impossibility. I went to UTK and the Universita di Urbino, in Italy. I learned I am stronger than I had previously thought. I found that I have artistic talent and that it is okay to lean into it.

I also learned that it was okay to want things for myself, including travel. Since then, I have traveled extensively and visited some of the most famous museums in the world. I have also visited and worked at many artist communities around the world. My art is still hung in many of these communities, including: Oaxaca, Mexico; San Luis Obispo, California; Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Lazio, Italy; Bronx, NYC; Seattle, Washington; Managua, Nicaragua. Every country I have visited has taught me that my love for all things art is always in my heart.

I have been working consistently on my current series, “Fairy Tales Reimagined,” where I reinvent known stories into new tales using the inner feelings of one or more of the characters. I have been able to explore a lot of emotions during this series and have loved all of it. If anyone is interested in a comprehensive list of places where I have shown my art and been showcased, please send me a message and I will get that to you.

Instructor Website: Website: https://whimsicalmischief.art (live on November 2, 2025); Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhimsicalMischief.Art; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacymondayart

Class Content: Class Content: Smell the Pumpkin Spice and bring Fall to life with this fun birch forest painting and a little pumpkin painting (with or without the stencil words). These are easy beginner paintings, although advanced painters can add more detail as they work and I’ll be there to help. ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED!!! I will demonstrate each step and then provide personal assistance around the room as you all follow along.
Lets paint together and get in the mood for fall!

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. Birch trees are fun and fairly easy to paint and I can help with the drawing the pumpkins if needed. Once you learn these techniques, you can go home and use them to create art on your own. These paintings work 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 are 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! I will bring stencils if you desire to add the words on the pumpkin painting. Just bring yourself, an apron or shirt that can handle getting paint on it — PACK A LUNCH and lets have fun!!!

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: http://www.carolrobinking.com http://www.paintingtogether.com

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: 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.

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Class Content: You will LOVE playing in 3D with plaster and it makes a great, unique decor piece or gift! Using precast molds and provided tools, you will create 3 pieces similar to the viewed pieces. You can use them as guidelines and I can help you make changes to make it your own. The flowers are precast pieces that I will have ready for you so you do not have to shape those by hand.  

We will attach the precast flowers, you will learn how to mold and shape the lose plaster mix- into anything you desire. I will have everything you need and show you how to use tools to make it simple. I will have some stencils to use as well for background texturing. Every piece is different! 

You will create 3 pieces in this class: 1- 12×18 panel, 1- 11×14 panel and 1- 8×8 panel. 

This class will teach you the techniques so that if you want to do a larger version of this on your home wall, you will be able to do it!

I will demonstrate each step, explain the basics, and give you time to work. I walk around and assist each student as needed. We will break for lunch around noon but will stay in the class for lunch so we can chat and answer questions.

I will have your panels prepared although you will do the third smaller one yourself so you learn the technique. 

You Will Learn:

• How to prepare a surface for receiving the plaster mix
• Learn how to mix the plaster to the right consistency 
• How to add hanging wire to your panel 
• How to pour molds and attach your molds to your project
• How to lay down a layer of plaster on your panel and use tools to texture or smooth it
• How to color or glaze your finished piece
• The techniques to prepare you to do larger versions if desired.

PLEASE PACK A LUNCH… Our lunch break will be short so we can finish our work each day.

Supply List: ***ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED! Just bring yourself, your lunch and an apron or clothes that can get messy.

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