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250530 Found object landscape painting with Christian Freeman

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: None

Contact Information: artgirlccf@gmail.com

Cost: $85
Class Size: Min 6 Max 12
Sign-up: Class Cancelled.
Deadline: May 16, 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: We will be creating a landscape from a photo of your choice using found objects such as peel and stick papers, popsicle sticks, jewelery, sponges, wall paper, string, wire, any and all other kinds of non traditional objects. This is a class that will push your creativity!

Supply List: I will provide hot glue and guns, other glues, some acrylic paints, some paints, some brushes, found objects, etc.. YOU need to bring a picture of a landscape, chosen canvas to work on, cup for water, brushes, paints of your choice and found objects that you choose.

Biography: Christian Freeman is an artist and Knoxville native with a BFA degree from the University of Tennessee. Having begun her career working with The Symphony Showcase Homes and Parade of Homes, she paints murals and custom finishes. She has completed countless residential and commercial projects, and has the ability to work on any scale, and within nearly any budget. Christian’s work is her passion, and she uses it to transform homes and businesses into aesthetically beautiful and better functioning spaces. One well known local mural she did was that of the lovely ladies in the windows at Patrick Sullivan’s, which were auctioned off several years back by Knox Heritage. Inspired by Toulouse Lautrec, she created the ladies of the night with fun line, lush color, and enticing energy. Christian is also an accomplished canvas painter and art instructor. Having taught privately, some of her students have gone on to win scholarships and show in galleries on their own. Christian has recently made Lenior City, Tennessee her home and is continuing to create, teach, and consult locally and beyond.

Instructor Website:

  • Somichmorethanpaint.com
  • Christian Freeman Creations on fb and instagram

250429 Botanical Drawing with Glenda Bowles

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: None

Contact Information: glenda.artclass@gmail.com

Cost: $70
Class Size: Min 7 Max 18
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Glenda to be added to the class.
Deadline: April 16, 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: It’s almost Spring Time!

The flowers are blooming!
Let’s DRAW them – with pencil!
Let’s COLOR them – with paint!

Have you ever just wanted to sit in front of a flower and draw it? Moreover, have you ever wanted to bring it to life and paint the flower sitting in front of you? If so, this is the class for you.

We will be learning how to do just that. During our time together we will learn the techniques behind how to draw flowers from sight.

A painting always needs a good skilled underdrawing of our subject if we are concentrating on achieving a likeness of our subject. We will first develop a solid understanding and practice learning to draw flowers with pencil. Considering their shape, movement, proportion, details and values.

Then we will take these drawings and bring them to life with color. With technical and technique instructions we will bring them from graphite to colored drawings in “no time.” You may choose to follow along with watercolor, acrylics, watercolor pencils, or color pencils. I will take you along the same journey to create botanical drawings in any of these mediums.

Our focus will be on these two paintings to grasp the concept of botanical drawings. After the class you should be ready to jump into spring, painting all the flowers around you. How much fun will your spring be?

Supply List:

DRAWING:

  • Several sharpened graphite pencils: different values if you have them (H, HB, B’s) — if not, then HB #2 will be fine
  • White eraser or good clean erasers
  • Drawing paper: at least 3 sheets, 8″ x 10″ — sketch books are fine

COLORING:

  • Medium you want to color with: watercolor paint, acrylic, watercolor pencils, or colored pencils
  • Brushes
  • Small container for water
  • Towel or few sheets of paper towel
  • Smooth watercolor paper (Hot Press) (at least 3 sheets – 8″ x 10″)

(let me know if you need anything, I may be able to run by the art store before class and grab anything you need)

Biography: Glenda Bowles is a native Tennessean living in Knoxville with over 30 years of experience in the Arts. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and a Certificate in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. Glenda has taught a diverse range of students, from preschoolers to adults, for over 25 years, including affluent and impoverished students. Core art skills, art history, art theory, and the study of different mediums are a few of what she concentrates on while teaching in order for students to grow in their personal artistic development. Watercolor, oils, gouache, pen and ink, colored pencil, graphite, portraits, plein air, and color theory are a few mediums and subjects she teaches. She has taught in traditional classroom settings in the United States and overseas, as well as in art therapy.

When it comes to her own art, Glenda enjoys working with a variety of mediums. Her primary mediums she works with are watercolor, oils, and graphite. Her fine art and murals can be found in numerous locations in the US and around the world, including Greece, Belize, and Jordan. She has also exhibited her artwork at several locations in Knoxville, Morristown, the Brentwood Academy show in Nashville, and the Memphis College of Art.

Glenda is married to Ryan, they have three children, two in college and one out of college. Outside of art she enjoys traveling, kayaking and biking.

Instructor Website: Web and Instagram

250319 Intro to Stained Glass with Greg Downs

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Now’s your chance to explore making stained glass in this 12-hour class spread over 4 days.  You’ll learn to cut glass, assemble the pieces and solder the seams to make cool suncatchers and small panels.  The class dates are March 19,21,26 & 28 and are held in my studio in Tellico Village.  Sign up for either the morning (9-noon) session or the afternoon (1-4) session.  The cost is $220, which INCLUDES all the glass and supplies.  There are only a few spots remaining, so please send a check or Venmo (@Greg-Downs-13). 

CLASS:   March 19,21,26 & 28, 2025

              Two sessions each day 9am-noon or 1pm-4pm

              Held at my studio at 309 Inagehi Lane, Loudon (Mialaquo)   

COST:  $220 for 12 hours of instruction and includes all supplies and glass

PROJECTS:  Suncatchers & small window panels.  Students with prior experience can work on any project.  To learn more about the class and watch a video of the process, visit www.StainedGlassByGreg.com/classes

              Greg Downs

              309 Inagehi Lane

              Loudon, TN 37774

              Cell:  865-399-3907

              Email:  Gregorydowns55@gmail.com

Website:   www.stainedglassbygreg.com  (“Classes” tab )

250415 Fundamentals of Watercolor with Lee Edge

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Tuesday afternoons starting April 15th (7 weeks)
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: Lee Edge Studio, 275 Dudala Way, Tellico Village

Prerequisites: A desire to learn

Contact Information: paintingsbylee@gmail.com

Cost: $175
Class Size: Min 5 Max 7
Sign-up: Contact Lee directly to register for this class.
Deadline: April 1, 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.

Class Content: This 7-week class, meeting on Tuesday afternoons, will cover basic information: color theory, paint mixing, brush control, methods of application/technique; production of small sample paintings to illustrate lessons. Demonstrations and individualized instructions will be given in a small class setting in my home.

Supply List: Supply listing will be available to those who inquire about the class. Participants need to register directly with Lee Edge at 865-660-9034.

Biography: Lee has been teaching art classes through Tellico Art Guild for many years, prior to which she taught in public schools in several states for 30 years. She holds degrees from Moore College of Art/Design (4-year scholarship), and Tyler School of Fine Arts, Temple University, both in Philadelphia, PA. Lee is the recipient of numerous awards for painting and printmaking. Locally, her awards have resulted from exhibits with Fountain City Art Center, The Oak Ridge Open Exhibit, TN Art Assn (past member), and TN Watercolor Society, as well as regionally in the Southern Watercolor Society. She holds Signature membership in the last two societies and exhibits art with the Knoxville Watercolor Society. Lee has been inspired by workshops with many well-known artists including Paul Jackson, Brenda Swenson, Soon Y Warren, Ted Nuttal, Lian Quan Zhen, Cheng Khee Chee, Kathleen Conover, Mary Whyte, Charles Reid, and others.

250418 Textured Landscapes with Christian Freeman

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: None

Contact Information: artgirlccf@gmail.com

Cost: $55
Class Size: Min 6 Max 12
Sign-up: Cancelled.
Deadline: April 4, 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: We will spend the day making landscapes from a photograph you bring by crumbling up tissue paper and gluing it to our canvas. We will then layer them with acrylics and oil pastels to create beautifully textured paintings. This class is all about layering papers, paint, and color! Chance and accident will be our friends!

Supply List: I suggest bringing either one large canvas or two small canvas. Bring your favorite brushes and acrylic paints, water holder, and rags. I will bring tissue paper, oil, pastels, and glue. *Don’t forget a picture of a landscape you would like to create!

Biography: Christian Freeman is an artist and Knoxville native with a BFA degree from the University of Tennessee. Having begun her career working with The Symphony Showcase Homes and Parade of Homes, she paints murals and custom finishes. She has completed countless residential and commercial projects, and has the ability to work on any scale, and within nearly any budget. Christian’s work is her passion, and she uses it to transform homes and businesses into aesthetically beautiful and better functioning spaces. One well known local mural she did was that of the lovely ladies in the windows at Patrick Sullivan’s, which were auctioned off several years back by Knox Heritage. Inspired by Toulouse Lautrec, she created the ladies of the night with fun line, lush color, and enticing energy. Christian is also an accomplished canvas painter and art instructor. Having taught privately, some of her students have gone on to win scholarships and show in galleries on their own. Christian has recently made Lenior City, Tennessee her home and is continuing to create, teach, and consult locally and beyond.

Instructor Website: Christian freeman creations on instagram and fb

250501 Petals and Patterns: Paint with Paper with Kathryn Payne

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: May 1-3, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: Playful spirit

Contact Information: reachkpayne@gmail.com

Cost: $180 for members, $215 for non-members
Class Size: Min 8 Max 16
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Kathy to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: April 17

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: It’s springtime – the season for flowers! Discover the magic of gel plate printing, learn to paint with paper, and let your creativity flow into abstract florals. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking for inspiration, this mixed media collage course is for you! In this hands-on workshop, Kathy will show you how to master collage tools, techniques, and styles. Dive into color, patterns, texture, and composition in a relaxed and fun environment. You’ll leave with 2-3 unique artworks and fresh ideas to continue your creative journey! Learn how to:

  • Choose a color palette. Mix and apply colors using a limited palette, with an emphasis on values, contrast, and color harmony
  • Prepare your canvas and plan a composition
  • Use a variety of tools and papers to create vibrant prints, layered backgrounds, and interesting textures
  • Create vibrant prints with a Gelli Plate
  • Use stencils, stamps, and carving tools
  • Experiment with various papers for effect (magazine, tissue, deli wraps, teabag paper, newsprint, etc.)
  • Create pre-collage skins, stains, and cut-outs for color, shape, and texture
  • Compose and assemble a balanced collage using your prepared papers, focusing on contrast, composition, and layering
  • Build 2-3 collages trying various techniques from start to finish
  • Bring it all together with finishing touches

Day one: Develop a purpose-driven palette of artful papers from magazines, deli paper, tissue, and acrylic paint for use in developing your own collage. Learn to use a Gelli Pad, carving tools, masks, and cut-outs to support your composition. Practice collage techniques as you build your substrate from the bottom up.

Day two: Learn to edit with paint and paper to refine and personalize your composition. We’ll complete 2-3 pieces so that you can practice various techniques working with collage.

Day three will be reserved for completing your work. Kathy will share tips on finishing, sealing, and displaying your masterpiece.

Supply List: Supplies (please see this list for details and links)

  • I have a few Gelli Plates and brayers available for sharing
  • PROVIDED: Consumable art supplies (e.g. substrates, paint, papers, medium, wetting trays, various tools to share)
  • YOU BRING: Your basic tools (e.g. Gelli Pad & brayer, craft brushes, scissors, paper towels, water bucket) and stuff you already own that you might want to use (e.g. Posca pens, stamps, stencils, papers)

Biography: I love to create with paper — cut, torn, sliced, ripped, painted, and reassembled. I am particularly drawn to the look, color, texture and malleable nature of torn magazines and painted papers. Patterns and colors can be layered to create mystery, texture, and depth. Discovering the hidden images embedded in collage creates a mystery that I simply can’t resist! I have been collaging for 15 years and never grow tired of it. Come explore with me!

250506 Wet Felting- Focus on Surface Design Techniques with Lori Demange

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Community Art Project – All Welcome!

Dates: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: no prior experience necessary

Contact Information: lkdemange@gmail.com

Cost: $35
Class Size: Min 12 Max 26
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Lori to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: April 22, 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: We are going to collaborate together! Each student will make a 4 inch square of felt, and then we will put all the squares together into a Community Project. This project will be displayed at the Tellico Library. This class is a new experiment: we will learn and practice wet felting techniques that you can apply to other projects, but we will combine our finished art pieces today into a community art project. When it is displayed at the library, viewers will be able to move the pieces around to create new designs, and they will be introduced to the art of wool fiber art.

During our class, you will learn surface design techniques for felting wool: using the color wheel to choose colors, using plant fibers to embellish, using black and white to enhance design, using lines to make movement, using fabrics to create textures, using shapes to create focal points. I will supply all wool, fibers, fabrics, and bubble wrap.

Supply List:

  • 6 old hand towels/dish towels
  • one small 1 quart bowl
  • one ball brause IF you have it
  • embroidery needles IF you have them (1 or 2)
  • scissors

Biography: I have been teaching felting classes for two years. I have focused on teaching the wet felting process to create structural shapes and 2D designs. During the last 10 years, I have felted vessels, garments, and sculptures. Finding and using fabrics to incorporate into the felting process is a small obsession of mine. I have been inspired by the art of Fiona Duthie for many years, and I have borrowed from her Creative Sparks method to create this collaborative class that focuses on Surface Design techniques.

Instructor Website: https://woolfelteddesigns.etsy.com

250422 Introduction to Wet Felting- 2D Art with Lori Demange

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: no prior experience necessary

Contact Information: lkdemange@gmail.com

Cost: $60
Class Size: Min 7 Max 12
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Lori to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: April 8, 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: You will create a piece of 2D felted art with the wet felting process, approximately 10 inches square. If you have no experience with wool felting, have no fear, we will go through every step together. Students will learn how to handle wool roving, how wool fibers and plant fibers behave when agitated, how to use prefelted pieces to create sharp designs, how to lay out wool fibers to achieve 2D art, and how to manipulate wool with water and soap to felt it all together! If you have prior experience, but want to play with a new technique like using plant fibers, then you will find lots of fibers to play with in our class. I will supply all the wool fibers, plant fibers, prefelted fabrics, and other embellishments you will need.

Supply List:

  • 6 dish towels or hand towels
  • 1 old bath towel (on smaller side)
  • 1 small bowl 1 Quart side
  • Scissors

Biography: I have been teaching felting classes for two years, focusing on wet felting 2D art, creating small structures, and introducing the combination of plant fibers and wool fibers. I have felted many bags, garments, and sculptures in the last 10 years, and I am slightly obsessed with experimenting with all kinds of fabrics and all kinds of wool.

Instructor Website: https://woolfelteddesigns.etsy.com

250415 Meditative Art with Glenda Bowles

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: none

Contact Information: glenda.artclass@gmail.com

Cost: $70
Class Size: Min 7 Max 16
Sign-up: Registration closed. Contact Glenda to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: April 2, 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: Come relax with us while we learn about Art as Meditation.

Have some “me” time learning how to destress and relax while we calm the mind creating mindful artwork.
We will learn together about therapeutic techniques, designs, color and line psychology, value scale with pen and ink, and immersing ourselves in the creative process while creating our personal reflections of our stream of expression. We will be participating in calming our minds to create guided yet unique designs. This class should set you up to better utilize Art as a Meditation for you to relax at home with your art.

Supply List:

  • Fine Tip Sharpie
  • Ultra Fine Tip Sharpie (please read the side of the marker to make sure you have the correct pen)
  • Pencil with eraser
  • Ruler

I will have paper in class.

(If you need me to order and bring to class the two Sharpies, please email me, and I can bring them to you at cost.)

Biography: Glenda Bowles has over 30 years of experience in the Arts and nearly this in teaching. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee Knoxville specializing in watercolor. She furthered her education at the University of Tennessee with a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction and then went on to receive a Certificate in Counseling in Saint Louis Missouri. She has taught for 25 over years to affluent and impoverished students, over a range of ages – from 4 years old to adults, including art therapy. With her extensive experience teaching domestically and abroad, she brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to any classroom. She focuses on core technical skill building, art history, and art theory, as well as instructing in multiple art mediums in the classroom. She enjoys just about every medium of Art that is out there. Presently, she is creating art in watercolor, pen and ink, oils, acrylic, gouache, and graphite predominantly.

She has exhibited her artwork in numerous settings from Fine Arts shows and sales including the Brentwood Academy show in Nashville, Memphis College of Art, the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Emporium, and in smaller settings in Knoxville and Morristown. She has a permanent exhibit of murals in Knoxville as well as in Greece, Belize, and Jordan. 
 She has lived cross-culturally, which has brought such a deeper love for this world. She loves to be outdoors on warm days, especially in her kayak or on her bike.

250328 2 Day Plaster Relief Intermediate Workshop with Carol King

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Friday and Saturday, March 28-29, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: Manual dexterity needed and it helps if you have played with clay, textured paint, modeling compound, sculpy or the like.

Contact Information: carolrobinking@gmail.com

Cost: $280 (all supplies included)
Class Size: Min 6 Max 16
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Carol to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: March 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: You will LOVE playing in 3D with plaster and it makes a great, unique gift! You will create 3 pieces similar to the viewed pieces. You can use them as guidelines and I can help you make changes or you can do more than one of whichever subject you prefer.

Rather than using just molds like we did for our first class, you will learn how to mold and shape the plaster into anything you desire. The sample looks complex, but I will show you how to use tools to make it simple. Every piece is different!

You will create 3 pieces in this class: 2 11×14 tree panels and a small flower pot panel. I will have some stencils if you prefer to use them instead of doing the flower pot.

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

I will Demonstrate each step and explain it as I go and then break so you can work on that step. 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
  • Learn how to mix the plaster to the right consistency
  • How to add Hanging Wire to your panel
  • How to Lay down a layer of plaster on your panel and use tools to texture or smooth it
  • Learn to use stencils to make unique 3D enhanced pieces of art
  • How to use cake decorating tips to add elements to your panel
  • How to color or glaze your finished piece

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 and teens as well as 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 recording online video Watercolor lessons, teaching acrylic classes and working at the shared Studio 106 located inside the Emporium in the downtown Knoxville art district. Her work can also be found at Pivot Point Gallery in Knoxville and she just opened a gallery with a couple other artists in Gatlinburg Tennessee in the Morning Mist Village on Glades Road. We hope you can stop by and visit at one of these locations!

Instructor Website: www.carolrobinking.com

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