Category Archives: Class and Workshop Archive

251121 Sculpting Mosaics with Susan Watson

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: None

Contact Information: Susanwatson3907@gmail.com

Cost: $125
Class Size: Min 5 Max 10
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Susan to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: November 13, 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: Take mosaics to a new “level”, literally, by building up your substrate base to create more realistic designs. Having just returned from a series of mosaic workshops, our instructor, Susan Watson will share this exciting method. Students will learn to prepare a 3-D canvas, tint thin set, cut glass and tile into mosaic pieces and set them into the final masterpiece. This is a great new skill to add dimension to your artwork. Students will work on 8”x8” substrates and hopefully finish the day of the class. If not, enough materials to complete it will be supplied to take home.

Supply List: All materials are included in the class fee. Students can bring along any materials that they might wish to use in their mosaic and an apron.

Biography: Susan Watson has been a traditional stained glass artist for over 30 years. Back in 1988, Susan operated a shop at Dollywood where she was a Master Craftsman. There she demonstrated glass cutting and fabrication to the theme parks guests and produced glass items for sale.

About 20 years ago Susan Watson started creating glass mosaics and has studied multiple styles of mosaic making from teachers around the world. She enjoys sharing this knowledge with class participants. “My favorite thing about the workshop is seeing how each artist uses the skills they’ve learned in their own special way,” says Susan.

Instructor Website: Susanwatsonsglass.com

251219 Painting with Soft Pastels with Kristen Szala

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: None

Contact Information: kszalastudio@gmail.com

Cost: $ 65
Class Size: Min 6 Max 16
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Kristen to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: December 5, 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 explore 2 different sanded papers while learning how to layer our soft pastels to create beautiful paintings. Painting on black paper adds instant drama to anything you paint! The other sheet is white and we can use multiple mediums to create an underpainting to support our final product. Images will be landscapes, skies, or florals. Instructor will provide 2 sheets of sanded paper. Instructor will also bring watercolors, fluid acrylic and rubbing alcohol to use for underpaintings. Don’t worry, this is a beginner-friendly class and I will do several demonstrations.

If you have any questions about supplies for this class, please email me. I am happy to talk pastel anytime!

Supply List:

  • Students need to provide their own soft pastels (not oil pastels, they are very different!).
  • Please bring an inexpensive brush and container to hold water or rubbing alcohol.
  • You are welcome to bring extra paper to practice as much as you like.
  • You are welcome to bring your own watercolors, gouache, fluid acrylics or acrylic inks to utilize for underpaintings on the white sheet of paper.

Biography: After spending the majority of my time hiking the Smoky Mountains, I began looking for a new hobby. Google led me to the Oak Ridge Art Center where I signed up for a variety of classes. I found soft pastels in 2022 and fell in love with the medium, especially since no brush was required! I continued learning on my own as much as I could and have taken several in-person workshops. I enjoy learning as much as I can about painting in any medium. I now teach a soft pastel painting class at the ORAC and enjoy it very much!

251111 Festive Mini Canvas Ornament Class with Glenda Bowles

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: None

Contact Information: glenda.artclass@gmail.com

Cost: $75 (includes all supplies)
Class Size: Min 7 Max 20
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Glenda to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: October 28

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: Get Festive with an Acrylic Mini Canvas Ornament Class!

Ready to kick off the holiday season with some creative fun? Grab our brush and join our exciting Acrylic Mini Canvas Ornament Class!

Forget the stress—come join us for a fun, relaxing, and totally creative session where you’ll make beautiful, personalized decorations! You’ll learn simple techniques to transform mini canvases into stunning holiday art using vibrant acrylic paints.

The best part? No experience is needed! This class is perfect for all skill levels. You will be guided step-by-step to create unique, handmade treasures you can proudly hang on your Christmas tree or give as the most thoughtful gifts this year.

Class Highlights:

What You’ll Make: Several fabulous, festive acrylic mini canvases ornaments!

What’s Included: Absolutely everything! All paints, canvases, and supplies are provided. Just show up ready to make some beauty!

Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Reserve your spot and let’s get festive!

Supply List: All supplies included!

Biography: Glenda Bowles is a native Tennessean painter relates to explorations of nature, primarily through the rich, organic quality of oil and watercolor paint in her pauntingings. Glenda’s artistic foundation began at the University of Tennessee, where she earned a BFA, gaining a deep understanding of Art History and a wide range of mediums, including watercolor, acrylic, graphite, and oils. She furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, which fueled a passion for teaching. She has successfully taught all levels, from elementary school to AP high school courses as well as adult learning, finding immense joy in helping others express themselves through visual art. Her recent time living in the Middle East was a transformative period. The stark brown colors of the desert intensified her appreciation for the vibrant palette and lush landscapes of her Tennessee home. This experience now drives her work. Glenda’s paintings seek to capture and portray God’s creation—the inherent beauty of the organic world—intending to fill the “void” of bare walls and bring the spirit of nature indoors.

Instructor Website: http://glendabowles.com

251106 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 classes 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 $225, which INCLUDES all the glass and supplies. In previous years, the classes have filled up quickly, so please send a check or Venmo (@Greg-Downs-13). 

CLASS:  November 6, 7, 10 & 11, 2025

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

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

COST:  $225 for 12 hours of instruction and includes all supplies and glass

PROJECTS:  Suncatchers & small 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 )

251118 Gelli Plate Printing and Collage by Pamela Salyer

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: November 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: None

Contact Information: pamelas2art@gmail.com

Cost: $100
Class Size: Min 6 Max 10
Sign-up: Class is full. Contact Pam to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: November 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: Gelli Plate printing is a versatile and fun way to create unique prints that can either stand on their own, or be used in mixed media collage artwork. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to come and try their hands at creating their own unique mixed media art, using gelli plate printing as the primary tool. Along the way, we’ll learn the basics of using the gelli plate to create background and texture prints, as well as color-mixing and collage techniques. Then we’ll use the prints (along with other collage material) to assemble the final mixed media pieces.

Supply List: All materials will be provided, including a variety of collage papers. You will have the use of a gelli plate during the workshop (along with all the assessories and paper you need to make prints), acrylic paints, acrylic mediums for adhering collage to the surfaces, substrates for your final pieces (e.g., canvas or board), paint brushes, etc.

You are encouraged to bring along any additional collage material that appeals to you personally. This can be any type of paper (magazine papers, painted papers, tissue papers, text or images from old books, cut-outs, maps, etc., etc.). The more material you have, the more choices you will have when it comes time to assemble your final pieces.

I suggest you also bring along an apron or something to protect your clothing. Acrylic is unforgiving if you get it on your clothes!

We will have a short lunch break, so please bring your lunch along, too.

Biography: Pamela Salyer is a Knoxville-based mixed media artist, working with acrylic, image transfer and collage to create multi-layered pieces inspired by the natural world. She comes from a science background, but was able to focus on art full -time after moving to Knoxville in 2015. She has been a juried member of the Art Market Gallery in downtown Knoxville since 2017, and a member of the Foothills Craft Guild since 2023. Her work has been accepted to a number of juried exhibitions including Arts in the Airport at McGhee-Tyson Airport, the Knoxville Arts & Culture Alliance National Juried Exhibition, and the “Big Tiny Show” at the District Gallery. She teaches mixed media workshops at the Oak Ridge Art Center and for the Art Guild of Tellico Village

Instructor Website: https://www.artmarketgallery.net/shop/pamela-salyer/143

251209 Plaster Relief Holiday Theme #2 with Carol King – great Gifts! Supplies INCLUDED!

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: manual dexterity

Contact Information: carolrobinking@gmail.com

Cost: $165 (Includes all supplies!)
Class Size: Min 6 Max 15
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Carol to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: November 25, 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: Plaster Relief Holiday Theme #2 – great Gift! Supplies INCLUDED!
Last year’s class was such a success students have asked to do it again! I will have new molds so you can make either similar or different pieces. One of last year’s students is making several of these as gifts. What a GREAT IDEA for unique decor at Christmas time. You can arrange the elements differently so each piece is new and unique!

You will LOVE playing in 3D with plaster! This class is a beginner introduction to the world of Plaster Relief. I have pre-made elements from molds so you do not have to carve the detail into anything, but just arrange the pieces to your liking and I will show you how to create some background elements if you like.

Every piece is different!

You will create 2 pieces in this class: Both are holiday themed and would make a great gift for that hard to shop for friend! You will create a 11×14 Christmas panel and a 8×8 smaller panel. Plaster is a very fun media to work with and grants exceptional results.

In this beginner class, the hard part has been pre-done for you so you can walk away with a very nice 3d holiday themed piece of art that will WOW your friends!

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

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 so PACK A LUNCH :).

I will have your panels prepared and dozens of pre-made molded themed pieces so you can choose your favorites and position them as you like. Everyone’s piece will be unique and special since you choose which pieces you want and where to position them. I will have many more elements than you see in the class image as well so you can create your own Christmas world. At the end of class, we will glaze them so you can go home with finished pieces. I will have some sparkle this time as well if you want to add the effect of snow!

You Will Learn:

  • How to prepare a surface for attaching plaster molded pieces (yours will be prepared in advance for time constraints)
  • Learn to use molds to make 3d elements – we will make some in class so you can see how to do it first hand
  • How to mix your plaster to different density for different purposes
  • How to Lay down a layer of plaster on your panel and use tools to give different impressions and backgrounds
  • How to attach pre-made plaster elements to your panel
  • How to use cake decorating tips to add elements to your panel
  • How to glaze your finished piece.

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

Supply List: Just pack a lunch and wear either an apron or something that can get a little dirty. Everything else is included!

Biography: Hi! I’m Carol Robin King, an artist and teacher with a lifelong love of art. My journey began raised as the daughter of missionaries in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where as early as the age of 3 my mom said art was the only thing that could get me to sit still!

In Argentina, art is heavily interwoven into school curriculum, so it was the perfect place to fuel my creative spark. After three years at a professional art school there, I moved to the U.S. for college and continued to find ways to make art a part of my world including painting portraits for a little extra cash.

Teaching has always been close to my heart. I’ve been sharing my passion for painting for over 20 years, starting out teaching kids in homeschool co-ops. Now I’m lucky enough to teach in-person classes at seven different locations, including a gallery, local art store and a College Lifelong Learning program.

My teaching philosophy is simple: I believe that art should be fun and stress-free. I’m a patient and encouraging teacher who wants everyone to feel confident and relaxed in their art journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to explore new techniques, My mission is to guide you step by step in a friendly, supportive environment.

No matter your experience level, you’re welcome in my classes—and I can’t wait to help you discover your Inner Artist!

Instructor Website:

250923 Getting Started with Watercolor with Glenda Bowles

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: None

Contact Information: glenda.artclass@gmail.com

Cost: $75
Class Size: Min 7 Max 16
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Glenda to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: September 9

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: Get Started with Watercolor

Ready to dip your toes into the world of watercolor? Join our beginner-friendly class and learn the essential techniques to start painting right away!

This class is designed to get you comfortable with the basics of watercolor so you can create beautiful art on your own. You’ll learn about materials and fundamental techniques like washes, layering, and lifting.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understanding Materials: Get to know the different types of paints, brushes, and paper.
  • Essential Techniques: Practice foundational skills like flat washes, graded washes, and wet-on-wet painting.
  • Building a Foundation: Discover how to layer colors to create depth and texture.

All materials will be provided for the class, so you just need to show up with an open mind, willingness to know it takes practice and a creative spirit!

By the end of this class, you’ll have the confidence and skills to continue your watercolor journey independently.

*Bring your lunch or a snack for a mid class break

Supply List: All Supplies provided.
Students may bring their own watercolor supplies and paper if they would like.

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: https://www.glendabowles.com/

Instagram: glendabowlesart, Facebook: Knoxville Adult Artclasses with Glenda Bowles

251024 FALL Into Fall painting TWO Acrylic Paintings with Carol Robin King

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: October 24, 2025
Time: 10:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: None

Contact Information: carolrobinking@gmail.com

Cost: $90
Class Size: Min 6 Max 16
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Carol to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: October 10, 2024

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: 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

251028 Paint Without Fear …. Loosen Up with Lil Clinard

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: October 28, 2025
Time: 9:00 to 3:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: Appropriate for all artists who want to loosen up and have more fun creating their art.

Contact Information: watercolorsbylil@charter.net

Cost: $65
Class Size: Min 8 Max 20
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Lil to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: October 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: Shake it up with a playful painting session designed to free your creative flow and reconnect you with the joy of painting. In this one-day class, you’ll discover how to set your fears aside, ways to get started, techniques to paint loosely, and how to critique to benefit your artistic journey. Techniques will be demonstrated, and you will give them a try. You will discover approaches and techniques that will bring you joy. It will be FUN.

Supply List: The instructor will supply everything you need. Since they dry quickly, watercolors and acrylic paint will be provided along with various dry media (like pencil, chalk, charcoal and markers). We’ll also have available basic tools: brushes, palette knives, sponges, silicone scrappers, branches, leaves, and don’t forget your hands and fingers. You may want to bring gloves and an apron.

Biography: Lil Clinard is known for her watercolor, acrylic and encaustic paintings. Painting in both realistic and impressionistic styles she loves to experiment with her art. She often mixes media for fun and effect. Visit her website: www.WatercolorsByLil.com. Lil’s paintings are in private and commercial collections and are available at her Tellico Village Studio.

Instructor Website: Lillian Clinard Fine Art

251010 Introduction to Digital Photography with Jack Retterer

Art Guild of Tellico Village

Dates: Three Fridays: October 10, 17, 31, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Chota Classroom A

Prerequisites: Own a digital camera and know how to turn it on.

Contact Information: jackretterer@photographer.net

Cost: $ 90
Class Size: Min 6 Max 14
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Jack to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: September 26, 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: 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