These are the AGTV classes and workshops which have been held since 2020 and have been completed.
220415 Watermedia & Collage Barn Landscape With Martha Kisling

Dates: April 15, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: This class is appropriate for beginning as well as experienced artists.
Contact Information: marthakisling@msn.com
Cost: $40
Class Size: Min 5 Max 14
Sign-up: Sign-up is closed. Contact Martha directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: April 1, 2022
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. Contact Martha directly to cancel.
Class Content:
Workshop Content: Combine paint and collage to create a fun and colorful mixed media landscape painting. Use watercolor and/or acrylic paints along with a variety of patterned collage papers to add texture and design interest. Learn an easy way to make your own stamps to create decorative papers. Demonstrations along with individual instruction will encourage everyone to explore their own artistic expression.
Supply List: Watercolor and/or acrylic paints, brushes, water container, paper towels and pencil. White gesso and matte medium with an old brush. Any stamps you have.
Two or more sheets of 140lb or 300 lb watercolor paper, 11×14 or larger if desired. I highly recommend Arches watercolor paper for best results! Bring any collage papers you already have (patterned tissue paper, scrapbook paper, mulberry paper, rice paper, hand painted papers, etc) along with a few sheets of white tissue paper.
Materials to make stamps will be supplied.
Biography: Martha Kisling has over thirty years experience painting in the exciting and spontaneous medium of watercolor. She also enjoys experimenting with acrylics, mixed media, collage and batik. She has taught painting classes and workshops while living in Colorado, South Carolina and now Tennessee and enjoys sharing her personal creative discoveries while encouraging students to develop their own artistic expression. Her original artwork has been exhibited in art shows and galleries and is currently being shown at the Rugby Art Gallery in Historic Rugby, TN.
Instructor Website: marthakisling.blogspot.com
COVID Protocol: Masks requested when social distancing is not possible.
220405 Drawing from Observations with Lee Edge


Dates: April 5, 12, 19 & 26 2022
Time: 9:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: paintingsbylee@gmail.com
Cost: $180
Class Size: Min 6 Max 12
Sign-up: Past registration deadline. Contact Lee directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: March 25, 2022
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class for a full refund. Contact Lee directly to cancel.
Class Content:
Participants will learn: perspective; value drawing with pencils and conte sticks from still life (not portraits); how to observe and measure proportion; how to consider negative space; how to see and analyze subject matter; how to create a good composition. Students emerge from this class understanding how “to see” rather than merely look at subject matter.
The session is equivalent to 24 hours of study (likened to 8 sessions if half days). We meet full days on Tuesdays in April. The sample drawing shown is an indication of value drawing. We will work from inanimate objects called still life drawing.
Supply List: Click here to review the supply list.
Biography:
Lee Edge holds 2 degrees in art from Moore College of Art and Design (summa cum laude) and Tyler School of Fine Arts, Temple University, both in Philadelphia PA. She has taught in PA, Wyoming, Utah, Ohio, Virginia and Texas in public schools including adult education. She has received numerous awards for teaching excellence including Outstanding Art Teacher of Ohio and three time recipient of The VA Governor’s School Outstanding Art Teacher Award. Lee has won numerous awards in national, regional, state, and area art exhibitions. She is a member of AGTV, Knoxville Watercolor Society, TN Watercolor Society, and Southern Watercolor Society (holds signature membership in the last two societies).
COVID Protocol: To respect those with autoimmune issues/health problems, masks are needed for the class.
220401 The COMPLETE Introduction to Digital Photography – Jack Retterer
Dates: April 1, 8, 15,22, 29 and May 6, 2022
Time: 9 AM to Noon
Location: Chota Classroom C
Artist Contact: jackretterer@photographer.net
Cost: Members $105, Non-Members $155
Class Size: Min 4, Max 16
Sign-up: Sign-up is closed. Please contact Jack directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: March 21, 2022
Class Content: This 6-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 art of photography… from the the basics to advanced skills. 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 when to adjust Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO
- Advanced Composition and Basic Editing
- Selecting and Using Lenses
- Sharp Focusing and Correct Color Balance
- Basic Flash and Lighting Techniques
Supply List: Students will need to bring a digital camera and 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.
Website: JackRettererPhotography.com
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class for a refund minus a $5 processing charge. There will be no refunds within 14 days of the class. If AGTV or the instructor cancels the workshop, participants will get a full refund. To cancel, contact Jack Retterrer.
COVID Protocol: Masks requested when social distancing is not possible.
220401 Collage with Magazines for Beginners with Kathy Payne
Dates: April 1st – 2nd, 2022
Time: 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: Desire to have fun!
Contact Information: Kathy Payne, reachkpayne@gmail.com
Cost: Members $95, Non-Members $130
Class Size: Min 5 Max 16
Sign-up: Class is full. Contact Kathy directly to see if you can be added.
Deadline: March 26th
Cancellation Policy: Enrollments and cancellations must be received by March 26th.
Workshop Content:
Create fun new images from bits and pieces of magazines. We’ll start by mining magazine pages to build palettes of color, texture and shape. Learn to create abstract images, landscapes, faces, and figures from torn pieces of paper. Use subtle imagery to tell a story, extract personal meaning, or simply create for fun!
Day one: learn about the tricks of the trade — how to use magazines as your source of color, drama, and texture and which substrates, products and tools work best. We will review the work of contemporary collage artists to observe techniques and find inspiration. You will create several forms of collage papers for use in future work. While your papers dry, you will create an abstract composition from magazine parts alone. This will be quick, intuitive work. Finally, you will use your morning papers to build an abstract collage focusing on color and texture.
Day two: learn how to compose a more complex image from magazine parts. We’ll review examples of collage landscapes, figures, and still life and discuss the mechanics of composing an image. Artists may choose an image of their own or follow Kathy’s lead to create this more complex image. Along the way, learn techniques for reducing wrinkles and bubbles, crutches for refining an image, methods for adding shading and values, and ideas for working in the negative spaces.
Supply List:
Primary art materials will be provided (e.g. substrates, glue / medium, craft brushes)
Please bring scissors, 2-3 good quality magazines (e.g. fashion, architecture, National Geographic) and two plastic containers for rinse water. Optional: Acrylic paint, markers / pens, random paper images you would like to include in your collages (e.g. interesting papers, photocopies of old photos or letters, poems, maps, etc.).
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. Images originally meant to convey one message in a magazine can be used to communicate something entirely new in a work of art. An automobile advertisement might become part of a face. A face might become part of an abstract image. Disparate images can be used to tell a story or to extract personal meaning. Discovering 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.
COVID Protocol: Masks requested when social distancing is not possible.
220331 Jewelry Making Workshop:
Introduction to Precious Metal Clay and Viking Knit with Charles Osten
Dates: March 31-April 2, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: Costen54@gmail.com
Cost: Member $230, Non-Member $265
Class Size: Min 10 Max 15
Sign-up: Class Cancelled
Deadline: March 1, 2022
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the Workshop for a refund minus a $5 processing charge. 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.
Workshop Content: Explore the many methods of using Silver Metal Clay to make jewelry. Learn how to roll the clay, add texture, shape, carve, and prepare for firing while making a pendant and earrings. Observe the process of firing the clay and one method of polishing the jewelry using a tumbler. After firing and polishing the clay, a patina may be added to make textures in the jewelry more obvious.
A Viking knit chain will also be created. Learn how to use sterling silver wire to create a chain consisting of a single repeated knot. When the desired length is reached, the chain is pulled through a draw plate and finished by adding end caps and a clasp. This chain may be used to support the pendant created during the workshop or may be worn by itself.
Supply List: The price per student includes all materials needed for the workshop. The most expensive component of the workshop is the precious metal clay (PMC3). Sterling silver wire (26 ft), sterling silver end caps, lobster claw clasp and ear wires are also included. All material will be provided by the instructor.
Materials consist of the following:
- 25 g of fine silver clay. (PMC3)
- 26 ft of sterling silver wire
- End caps
- Lobster clasp
- Ear wires
- Misc materials.
- Additional clay will be available for purchase.
Biography: I attended the University of Tennessee earning both an undergraduate and graduate degree in art education with a minor in fine arts.
I’ve studied at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts and with numerous area, regional and national artists.I taught for Knox Co. Schools, grades K-12 ending that career at Austin-East Magnet High School where I was hired to develop an art program for the Magnet School. Upon retiring I worked for an additional several years as a Distinguished Professional for Knox Co. Schools.For seventeen years I also taught two classes as an adjunct professor with Tusculum University.
I teach a painting class at the Oak Ridge Art Center.
I am presently a member of The Foothills Craft Guild.
I have exhibited in numerous juried regional shows with awards earned in some. I am most recently showing in The Art in the Airport.
Instructor Website: charlesostenjewelry.com
COVID Protocol: Masks requested when social distancing is not possible.
220329 Watercolor Batik – Sunflowers with Martha Kisling

Dates: Tuesday, March 29th, 2022
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Contact Information: marthakisling@msn.com
Cost: $40
Class Size: Min 5 Max 14
Sign-up: Class is full. Please contact Martha directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: March 14th, 2022
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. Contact Martha directly to cancel.
Class Content:
Have fun learning the fascinating painting technique of Watercolor Batik! Use melted wax and watercolor paints on a fibrous rice paper to create beautiful artwork with surprising and one of a kind results. Paint sunflowers or create your own design and complete 1 or 2 watercolor batiks.
Demos and individual help will be provided to encourage each artist with their own creative expression. Beginning as well as experienced artists are welcome.
Rice papers, wax, melting pot, wax brushes, freezer paper and designs will be provided.
Supply List: Please bring your own watercolor paints, brushes, water container, paper towels, a waterproof black pen (Sharpie ultra fine or Pigma Micron size 08 or 05) and any old newspapers you already have on hand.
Also, please bring a stiff painting support (cardboard or drawing board) at least 14×20 inches in size. This will be used as you apply the melted wax to your painting.
Biography: Martha Kisling has over thirty years experience painting in the exciting and spontaneous medium of watercolor. She also enjoys experimenting with acrylics, mixed media and collage and has taught painting classes and workshops while living in Colorado, South Carolina and now Tennessee. She enjoys sharing her personal creative discoveries while encouraging students to develop their own artistic expression. Martha’s original artwork has been exhibited in art shows and galleries and is currently being shown at the Rugby Art Gallery in Historic Rugby, TN.
Instructor Website: https://marthakisling.blogspot.com
COVID Protocol: Masks requested when social distancing is not possible.
220318 Fun with Alcohol Inks – Claire Payne
Dates: March 18, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Chota Room A
Contact: ccpaynting@gmail.com
Cost: $50
Class Size: Min: 6, Max: 8
Sign-up: Class is full. Contact Claire directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Class Content: Learn to experiment with alcohol inks and alcohol markers on Yupo to produce free-flowing abstracts and colorful flowers. Materials will be provided.
Biography: Claire Payne discovered and explored her passion for art through her own personal life-journeys. As often happens, the journeys took her through good times as well as bad, and art gave her a means to survive, conquer, and rejoice in the celebration and joy of life. Watercolor is Claire’s favorite medium, but she enjoys trying her hand at various media on different surfaces. In this class, artists will play with alcohol inks on a synthetic surface called YUPO.
Claire’s work has been accepted into international juried shows as well as the International Society of Experimental Art. She has been recognized at the Watercolor Art Society-Houston, and she has won numerous 1st-place awards in art shows around the country.
“I love the vibrant colors and exciting freedom of alcohol inks. I paint for pure pleasure and the fun of the art.”
Artist Website: payntings.com
COVID Protocol: Masks requested when social distancing is not possible.
220225 Assemblage with Sandra Washburn

Dates & Times:
Friday, Feb. 25, from 10:00-2:00
Thursday-Saturday, March 3-5, 9:00-4:00
Location: Chota Classroom A
Contact Information: SPW.artist@gmail.com
Cost: Member $225, Non-Member $260
Class Size: Min 8, Max 12
Sign-up: Class Closed for Registration.
Deadline: February 1, 2022
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the Workshop for a refund minus a $5 processing charge. 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.
Workshop Content: In this workshop we will be using acrylic paint, art supplies and found materials to fabricate one of a kind mixed media sculptures. Participants should collect found materials ahead of time and formulate a theme for the piece so they can be ready to build an additive sculpture.
Supply List: Assemblage Materials List
Biography: Sandy Washburn is a recognized teacher of acrylic and mixed media techniques. Her workshops are packed with helpful tips, sound aesthetic information and, best of all, fun! Her art has garnered numerous awards and can be found in many collections around the world. Sandy lives on a mountaintop outside Chattanooga, TN.
Instructor Website: www.paynterwashburn.com
COVID Protocol: Masks requested when social distancing is not possible.
220208 Watercolor Pouring: Florals – Lee Edge
Dates: Tuesdays, February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15
(March 22 will be a make-up day if we miss another class due to bad weather)
Time: 12:45 – 4:00 PM
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: All levels
Contact Information: paintingsbylee@gmail.com
Cost: $150
Class Size: Min 7 Max 12
Sign-up: Please contact Lee directly to see if you can be added to this class.
Deadline: January 26, 2022
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation after 1/26 will result in a $50 cancellation fee. If a health issue arises, that will be taken into consideration and the fee may be eliminated. Teachers rely on numbers to carry a class and drop-outs at the last minute create problems.
Class Content: Participants will produce a painting (either 13″ x 19″ if experienced) or two smaller ones (if this is a first attempt). All need to have floral images and personal photos are preferred. An alternative is to seek a good floral composition on the internet, however, the resulting art cannot be regarded as original for competition purposes. I am willing to check possible references to give advice on composition. I can print the selected sizes on my Epson printer for a fee. The goal is to have one or two frameable works of art upon the end of the class, which may be used in the Tellico Village Art Guild Exhibit in the Spring. Demonstrations given in pouring and negative painting up close and personal, and individual guidance/critiques will be given. Contact Lee with questions.
Supply List: Click here to review the supply list.
Biography:
- Undergrad degree, Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, Pa., Summa Cum Laude, 4 years scholarship.
- Master’s Degree, Tyler School of Fine Arts, Temple University, Philadelphia Pa., Honors
- 30 + years of public school teaching in 6 states, high school and adult education
- Numerous honors and awards including Outstanding Art Teacher of Ohio, and three time recipient of the Virginia Governor’s School Outstanding Teacher Award (nominated by students)
- 10 years of teaching in Tellico Village
- Professional Awards received in Regional (Central City, Colorado, Rapid City, S. D.) National (Wind River National Competition), and Local exhibitions, including Fountain City Art Shows and Oak Ridge Open Exhibits…awards for Printmaking, Pastel Painting, Photography, Mixed Media, and Watercolor. Art toured the contiguous Rocky Mt. States, and serigraph prints exhibited at the Denver Museum of Art.
- Signature Memberships in The TN Watercolor Society and The Southern Watercolor Society, Membership in The Knoxville Watercolor Society.
COVID Protocol: To respect those with autoimmune issues/health problems, masks are needed for the class.
220203 Negative Painting Addicted – Watercolor Nature’s Patterns with Linda Kemp


“Live from Canada on Zoom”
Dates: February 3 – 5, 2022
Time: 10:00AM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Come to Chota Room A to watch the Zoom together on the big screen, or join on Zoom from your home.
Prerequisites: This program is suitable for novice to experienced painters.
Contact Information: studio@lindakemp.com
Cost: Members $210, Non-Members $245
Class Size: Min 12, Max 30
Sign-up: Class Closed for Registration
Deadline: January 20, 2022
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the Workshop for a refund minus a $5 processing charge. 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.
Workshop Content: Discover how to start, build and complete watercolour nature’s patterns and florals as you learn the essential skills of negative painting. In this three day Zoom workshop you will discover how to paint delicate blossoms and foliage. All it takes is a simple shift in the way you see! Linda will demonstrate and lead you step-by-step through the key exercises and basic tactics of working with this unconventional, inspiring approach.
Topics covered in this program include, interpreting your subject matter, negative painting strategies, simplified design, basic colour concepts, and “seeing” for painting. You will learn how to reduce your subject into simplified shapes, create purposeful underpaintings and practice the glazing techniques used for layering negative shapes. On the first day, we develop control by working on dry paper, in readiness for the thrill of building wet into wet layers on the following two days.
Our time together will include video demonstration, hands-on painting time and live discussion about how to apply negative painting concepts to your favourite subjects.
Once you learn the basics you will see and paint the world in an exciting and different way!
Lessons: Linda will be presenting to us Live from Canada on Zoom from 10:00 am-1:00pm each day. Participants may either join other students at Chota where we will project the Zoom to a large screen or participate from home. After Linda drops off at 1:00 pm, students may stay to work on their project in the classroom or go home early. At the end of the day, students are invited to email a photo of their work to Linda for critique. Then, we’ll start the next morning with Q&A before carrying on with her instruction.
On the first day, we develop control by working on dry paper, in readiness for the thrill of building wet into wet layers on the following two days.
Supply List: 2022 Supplies Watercolour-natures patterns
Students will receive photo reference and handouts for the workshop. In addition, Linda will post the daily recorded video demonstrations on a workshop private webpage which students may watch for 30 days.
Biography: Linda Kemp is internationally recognized for her unique, contemporary watercolors and acrylics. Her innovative use of negative painting is the focus of her two best selling books, Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines and Simplifying Design and Color For Artists. Linda is featured in art publications, video and internet forums, with over 1.5 million YouTube views.
She is honoured to be a Life Member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC), the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA) and a Life Member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SAC). Her award winning paintings are in collections around the world, including The Royal Collection, Windsor Castle, U.K.
In 2008 Linda was awarded the A.J. Casson Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Water Colour, the top award for the CSPWC National Exhibition, Open Waters. In 2005 she was Awarded Woman of the Year for Arts and Culture.
Linda is an enthusiastic teacher who truly cares about the sharing of knowledge with her students, She instructs at symposiums and workshops throughout Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and France and now online. She has served as juror for numerous national and international exhibitions including the 2020 Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition.
For more information about Linda and her art/workshops visit:
Email: studio@lindakemp.com
Instructor Website: www.lindakemp.com
COVID Protocol: Masks requested when social distancing is not possible.
220128 Figure Drawing and Beyond – Katina Kelsey

Dates:
Friday, January 28th, 9:00-12:30
Saturday, January 29th, 9:00-4:30 (bring a sack lunch)
Location: Chota Classroom A
Instructor Contact Information:
Email: kelseyduo@charter.net
Prerequisite: This class is appropriate for anyone that would like to learn to draw or improve their existing drawing skills
Cost: $50
Class Size: Min 8, Max 14
Deadline: January 14, 2022
Sign-Up: Please contact Katina directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Cancellation Policy: No cancellations after January 14. Prior to this cutoff, cancellations are subject to a $5 fee. If you need to cancel, please contact Katina Kelsey directly.
Class Content: This class is designed to boost your artistic confidence by teaching you a new way of seeing. We will complete several exercises to enhance these abilities by making pure and modified contour figure drawings. You will learn how to implement techniques of sighting and scanning the edges of the paper to determine angles and proportions. If you don’t know what any of this means, don’t worry I’ll explain everything in class.
I will refer to Betty Edward’s classic text Drawing on the Right side of the Brain to cultivate your right brain creativity and curiosity.
Supply List: All supplies included; please bring a drawing board or gator board if you have one.
Biography: Retirement from teaching art has been a joy because I finally have time to create for me and delve deeper into each medium. The Art Guild has sponsored a variety of workshops presented by professional artists that have expanded my technical knowledge. Some of my Art Guild peers have been urging me to teach again, so here I am. Sharing my knowledge gives me great pleasure especially when my students are adults eager to learn. My goal is to provide you with success oriented experiences that guide you to develop your own natural creativity.
- Bachelor and Masters degrees in art education: Edinboro University, Edinboro, Pennsylvania
- 35 years teaching art (public schools K-12) and Alternative Education
- Teaching Credentials in Pennsylvania & California
- BRAVO Arts Specialist Award – Sponsored by The Music Center of Los Angeles
- County Teacher of the Year – Orange County, California
COVID Protocol: Masks requested when social distancing is not possible.
220125 Watermedia & Collage Landscape with Martha Kisling

Dates: January 25, 2022
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: This class is appropriate for beginning as well as experienced artists.
Contact Information: marthakisling@msn.com
Cost: $40
Class Size: Min 5 Max 12
Sign-up: Please contact Martha directly to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: January 11, 2022
Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancelled before Jan 11, 2022. No refund if cancelled after Jan 11, 2022 unless spot can be filled from wait list. To cancel, contact Martha directly.
Class Content: Combine paint and collage to create a beautiful mixed media landscape painting. Use watercolor and/or acrylic paints along with collage papers to add texture for the trees and rocks. Hand painted papers, cheese cloth and stamping will add to the fun. Demonstrations along with individual instruction will encourage everyone to explore their own artistic expression.
Supply List: Watercolor and/or acrylic paints, brushes, water container, paper towels, pencil, matte medium with old brush and 3 sheets of 140lb watercolor paper or mixed media paper 11×14 or larger if desired.
White gesso and several sheets of white tissue paper (the less shiny the better)
Rice papers, cheese cloth and stamping material will be supplied.
Biography: Martha Kisling’s lifelong love of art led her to the exciting and spontaneous medium of watercolor. She has taught painting classes and workshops for over twenty five years while living in Colorado, South Carolina and Tennessee. She enjoys sharing her personal creative discoveries while encouraging students to develop their own artistic expression. Martha’s original artwork has been exhibited in many art shows and galleries and is privately owned around the world. Her watercolor paintings are currently being shown at the Rugby Art Gallery in Historic Rugby, TN.
Instructor Website: marthakisling.blogspot.com
COVID Protocol: Masks recommended when social distancing is not possible.
220121 Introduction to Watercolor – Lee Edge
Dates: January 21 & 22, 2022
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM
Location: Chota Classroom A
Cost: $95
Class Size: Min 8 Max 12
Sign-up: Please contact Lee directly to see if you can be added to this class.
Deadline: January 7, 2022
Class Content: This introductory class will focus on color theory, paint mixing and application, brush handling and care, wash application and control, and creating small but lovely paintings. Monochromatic and limited palette paintings will be produced. Participants will be ready for the next level of painting in the beautiful, transparent medium of watercolor.
Supply List: Contact Lee for a supply list.
Biography:
- Art Education: undergrad degree from Moore College of Art/Design (4 years scholarship and Summa Cum Laude)
- Master’s Degree from Tyler School of Fine Arts, Temple University with Honors in Philadelphia, PA.
- 30+ years of teaching in public schools…PA, Wyoming, Utah, Ohio, Virginia, and Texas including adult education
- Numerous recognitions for outstanding teaching including The Outstanding Ohio Art Teacher Award (nominated by peers), The Virginia Governor’s School for Visual Arts Outstanding Teacher Award (nominated by students three different years)
- 10 years of occasional teaching in Tellico Village
- Awards received in printmaking, pastel and watercolor painting…national, regional, and local
- Currently exhibiting with The Knoxville Watercolor Society and signature memberships in The TN Watercolor Society and The Southern Watercolor Society.
Teaching and painting are my passions!
Contact me directly for a supply list and for answers to questions. paintingsbylee@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy: The class fee needs to be received by December 17. With your commitment, Jerry’s Artarama will be notified to acquire supplies should you wish to purchase them at that store. With supply chain issues, we need to give them a heads up. Should anyone need to drop out before January 8 due to unforeseen illness or similar issue, a full refund will be given. Dropping out after that date will mean a loss of $20 from your fee with the remaining amount being returned. However, if a replacement for you is found, a full refund will be given. Thank you for understanding.
COVID Protocol: Masks requested when social distancing is not possible.
220118 Watermedia & Collage Flowers with Martha Kisling

Dates: January 18, 2022
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: This class is appropriate for beginning as well as experienced artists.
Contact Information: marthakisling@msn.com
Cost: $40
Class Size: Min 5 Max 12
Sign-up: Please contact Martha directly to see if you can be added to the class
Deadline: January 4, 2022
Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancelled before Jan 4, 2022. No refund if cancelled after Jan 4, 2022 unless spot can be filled from wait list. To cancel, contact Martha directly.
Class Content: Combine paint and collage to create a beautiful mixed media painting of calla lilies or flower of your choice. Use watercolor and/or acrylic paints along with rice papers and stamping to add texture and fun to the composition. Demonstrations along with individual instruction will encourage everyone to explore their own artistic expression
Supply List: Watercolor and/or acrylic paints, brushes, water container, paper towels, pencil, matte medium with old brush and 2 sheets of 140lb watercolor paper or mixed media paper 11×14 or larger if desired.
Rice paper and stamps will be supplied.
Biography: Martha Kisling’s lifelong love of art led her to the exciting and spontaneous medium of watercolor. She has taught painting classes and workshops for over twenty five years while living in Colorado, South Carolina and Tennessee. She enjoys sharing her personal creative discoveries while encouraging students to develop their own artistic expression. Martha’s original artwork has been exhibited in many art shows and galleries and is privately owned around the world. Her watercolor paintings are currently being shown at the Rugby Art Gallery in Historic Rugby, TN.
Instructor Website: marthakisling.blogspot.com
COVID Protocol: Masks recommended when social distancing is not possible.
220106 Beginning Encaustic (Hot Wax) Painting with Lil Clinard
Dates: January 6-8, 2022
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: This class is appropriate for anyone who would like to attend and have a new and exciting experience. Whether you have painted before or not….YOU CAN DO THIS!
Cost: AGTV Members $135, Non-Members $175
Class Size: Min 6, Max 12
Sign-up: ** Class Full ** Contact Lil Clinard (WatercolorsByLil@charter.net) to be added to the waitlist.
Deadline: December 15, 2021
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the Workshop for a refund minus a $5 processing charge. 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.
Workshop Content: Have fun learning the basic and fascinating techniques of hot wax painting. You will be introduced to the equipment and materials used by beginners and pros; you’ll have six different techniques demonstrated and can try them yourself with individual help to guide and encourage you.
Day 1
- Introductory Presentation: “Encaustic Painting” with examples
- Demo I: Encaustic safety, equipment, and paints, preparing boards and mono printing
- You’ll prep your boards and create 1 to 3 mono prints on rice paper
- Discussion: Importance of fusing, and characteristics of encaustic paints with examples
- Demo II: Collage and imprinting on board to create a painting
- You’ll try your hand at creating two 4×4 paintings with your mono prints and imprinting
Day 2
- Demo III: Using fluid wax and incising or stamping to create a painting
- You’ll try your hand at a fluid 6×6 encaustic using NASA images (provided) as a reference
- Demo IV: Photo transfers, incising, taping, and stamping to create a painting
- You’ll create an 8×8 painting using an image transfer and other techniques
Day 3
- Demo V: Using various media (pencil, watercolor, pastels, oil sticks, or inks) to create an underpainting and building up a painting
- You’ll begin a 12×12 painting with an underpainting
- Demo VI: Accretion or layering the wax to create textures
- You’ll add texture and other techniques of your choice to your 12×12 and finish it off
Supply List: All the encaustic materials and equipment will be provided for you. However, there are a few optional items you may want to bring from home. View the Supply List.
Biography: I love to experiment and create with watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, and wax. In 2012, I attended an encaustic demo at Jerry’s Artarama, created two small pieces (one shown above) and was hooked. I found I could use all the media I loved in an encaustic. In wax, I can paint abstractly, impressionistically, or realistically! I have exhibited my encaustics in juried shows at Oak Ridge Art Center, The Emporium in Knoxville, and Knoxville Tyson Airport, as well as Chota Rec Center. They are also on exhibit and sale at the Art Market Gallery in downtown Knoxville and at the Chota Recreation Center in Tellico Village.
Artist’s Website: www.WatercolorsByLil.com
COVID Protocol: Masks requested when social distancing is not possible.
211207 Fun with Alcohol Inks – Claire Payne

Dates: December 7, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Chota Room A
Cost: $50
Class Size: Min: 6, Max: 8 *** CLASS FULL ***
Contact Perry to be added to the wait list (agtv.president@gmail.com)
Sign-up: Use the registration form below
Class Content: Learn to experiment with alcohol inks on Yupo to produce free-flowing abstracts and colorful flowers. Materials will be provided.
Biography: Claire Payne discovered and explored her passion for art through her own personal life-journeys. As often happens, the journeys took her through good times as well as bad, and art gave her a means to survive, conquer, and rejoice in the celebration and joy of life. Watercolor is Claire’s favorite medium, but she enjoys trying her hand at various media on different surfaces. In this class, artists will play with alcohol inks on a synthetic surface called YUPO.
Claire’s work has been accepted into international juried shows as well as the International Society of Experimental Art. She has been recognized at the Watercolor Art Society-Houston, and she has won numerous 1st-place awards in art shows around the country.
“I love the vibrant colors and exciting freedom of alcohol inks. I paint for pure pleasure and the fun of the art.”
Artist Website: payntings.com
211203 Holiday Watercolor Batik – Martha Kisling

Dates: December 3-4, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Chota Room A
Cost: Member: $80, Non-Member: $115
Class Size: Min:5, Max: 12
Sign-up: Closed
Workshop Content: Have fun learning the fascinating painting technique of Watercolor Batik! Use melted wax and watercolor paints on a fibrous rice paper to create beautiful artwork with surprising and one of a kind results. Demos and individual help will be provided to encourage each artist with their own creative expression.
Rice papers, wax, melting pot, wax brushes, freezer paper and designs will be provided.
Lessons:
- Day 1 – learn the basics of the watercolor batik process as we paint beautiful poinsettias and holly using my design or one of your own.
- Day 2 – experiment with a different rice paper and add some other media as we paint several smaller holiday themed watercolor batiks using my designs or some of your own.
Supply List:
Please bring your own watercolor paints, brushes, water container, paper towels, a waterproof black pen (Sharpie ultra fine or Pigma Micron size 08 or 05) and any old newspapers you already have on hand.
Also, please bring a stiff painting support (cardboard or drawing board) at least 14×20 inches in size. This will be used as you apply the melted wax to your painting.
Biography: Martha Kisling’s lifelong love of art led her to the exciting and spontaneous medium of watercolor. She has taught painting classes and workshops for over twenty five years while living in Colorado, South Carolina and Tennessee. She enjoys sharing her personal creative discoveries while encouraging students to develop their own artistic expression. Martha’s original artwork has been exhibited in many art shows and galleries and is privately owned around the world. Her watercolor paintings are currently being shown at the Rugby Art Gallery in Historic Rugby, TN.
Instructor Website: marthakisling.blogspot.com
Covid Prototcol: Face masks are recommended whenever social distancing isn’t possible.
211130 Learn To Needle Felt Woodland Mushroom 2D – Pam George
Date: Tuesday, November 30
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Chota Room A
Cost: $40
Class Size: Min: 4 Max: 14
Sign-up: Cancelled
Prerequisites: None
Class Content: Come learn the relaxing, meditative art of needle felting.
In this class I will teach you about the natural fibers and the tools used to create a 2 D needle felted frame-able piece of art on Linen. We will discuss all the possibilities of substrates and images. You will free hand draw your image or use transfer pens. I will have plenty of my work there so you can see the different ways to needle felt. The class fee includes all the wool and your tools which are yours to take home. I will give you sites to see other peoples work to explore.
Biography: I am a self taught needle felter. I have taken classes on line from some of the best. I love textiles and needle felting is right up my alley. I am a long time art quilter. I have taken classes from national quilt instructors from all over the world. I have many award winning quilts and one has traveled the US for 1 year. I have a quilt published in Susan Brubaker Knapps book, “Point, Click, Quilt!” Another quilt was used in advertising for a National qult show. I lean towards textiles and however I can manipulate them. Needle felting is another way to create images and sculptures. In today’s world there is everything to learn online. I am constantly researching what ever medium I work in. I sell my pieces on Etsy and have customers in my community. I also have commissions.
Artist Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PamGeorgeQuilts?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
211119 Learn to Needle Felt Pumpkins 3D – Pam George

Date: Friday, November 19
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Chota Room A
Cost: $40
Class Size: Min: 4 Max: 14
Sign-up: Closed
Prerequisites: None
Class: Join me in the fun art of 3D needle felting. In this class you will make a fall pumpkin or gourd completely in wool. You will learn to add all the tiny details to give your fall pumpkin depth and life. No armatures are used. You will learn about natural fibers and the tools of sculpting in wool.
Class fee includes all supplies which will be yours to take home.
Biography: I am a self taught needle felter. I have taken classes on line from some of the best. I love textiles and needle felting is right up my alley. I am a long time art quilter. I have taken classes from national quilt instructors from all over the world. I have many award winning quilts and one has traveled the US for 1 year. I have a quilt published in Susan Brubaker Knapps book, “Point, Click, Quilt!” Another quilt was used in advertising for a National qult show. I lean towards textiles and however I can manipulate them. Needle felting is another way to create images and sculptures. In today’s world there is everything to learn online. I am constantly researching what ever medium I work in. I sell my pieces on Etsy and have customers in my community. I also have commissions.
Artist Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PamGeorgeQuilts?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
211104 Collage with Magazines – Kathy Payne
Dates: 3 Days: Nov. 4-6, 2021
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Location: Chota Room A
Supply List: Collage Class Materials List
Please review the materials list options. There are 2 options, a) pay a $20 materials fee at the first class that will provide some of the supplies OR b) bring all supplies yourself.
Cost: AGTV Members:$90, Non-Members: $125
Class Size: Min 5, Max 12 *** Class Full***
Sign-up: Contact Kathy Payne (reachkpayne@gmail.com) to be added to the waitlist
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the Workshop for a refund minus a $5 processing charge. 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.
Workshop Content: Create fun new images from bits and pieces of magazines. We’ll start by mining magazine pages to build pallettes of color, texture and shape. Learn to create abstract images, landscapes, faces, and figures from torn pieces of paper. Use subtle imagery to tell a story, extract personal meaning, or simply create for fun!
Day one, learn about the tricks of the trade — how to use magazines as your source of color, drama, and texture and which substrates, products and tools work best. We will review the work of contemporary collage artists to observe techniques and find inspiration. You will create several forms of collage papers for use in future work. While your papers dry, you will create an abstract composition from magazine parts alone. This will be quick, intuitive work. Finally,you will use your morning papers to build an abstract collage focusing on color and texture.
Day two, learn how to compose a more complex image from magazine parts. We’ll review examples of collage landscapes, figures, and still life and discuss the mechanics of composing an image. Artists may choose an image of their own or follow Kathy’s lead to create this more complex image. Along the way, learn techniques for reducing wrinkles and bubbles, crutches for refining an image, methods for adding shading and values, and ideas for working in the negative spaces.
Day three will be reserved for completing your work. Kathy will share tips on finishing, sealing, and displaying your masterpiece.
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. Images originally meant to convey one message in a magazine can be used to communicate something entirely new in a work of art. An automobile advertisement might become part of a face. A face might become part of an abstract image. Disparate images can be used to tell a story or to extract personal meaning. Discovering 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. Kathy
COVID safety precautions include:
- Face masks required during demonstrations and close contact situations,
- Close-contact demos minimized by using projector
- Artists’ tables spaced 6-10 feet apart — masks optional when socially distanced,
- Participation via Zoom possible for artists wishing to join from home.
211015 Frame Loom Weaving for Beginners – Carolyn Cook

Dates: Fridays, October 15 & October 29
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
Location: Chota Room A
Cost: $40
Class Size: Min 5, Max 20
Sign-up: Closed
Workshop Content: Participants will learn to weave a wall hanging. In the 1st session, they will learn how to string a wooden weaving loom, then design and begin to weave with yarn & other fibers. Participants will take their loom and necessary fibers home, and continue to work on their wall hanging. In the 2nd session, participants will bring their almost finished piece to add embellishments, hangars, etc. All will share their work and participate in group critique.
Workshop fee includes wooden loom, weaving needle, comb, yarn/fibers, etc. that participant will keep after the class.
Biography: Carolyn Cook is a loom weaving enthusiast and enjoys helping others to learn the basics of this fun and relaxing form of artistic expression.
Covid Protocol: Carolyn will be wearing a face mask. Face masks are recommended during demonstrations and close contact situations. Artists’ tables will be spaced 6-10 feet apart — masks optional when socially distanced
211011 Introduction to Acrylic Pouring – Joni Smith
Date: October 11, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM to noon
Location: Chota Room A
Cost: $40
Class Size: Min: 4, Max: 8
Sign-up: Closed
Workshop Content: Learn how to mix the paint, learn the basic techniques, and get hands on experience producing your own works of poured art.
I will provide the paint and pouring medium, canvases, gloves, and other supplies. Please bring a few trays, pans, or box tops covered in tin foil to put your paintings in, (minimum size 10”x 12”) and a roll of paper towels. Wear old clothes – this is messy! Plan to do two test tiles and two 8×10 canvases. I will have many acrylic paint colors, including red, yellow, blue, orange, purple, aqua, white, black, gold, silver, and more.
Contact Joni if you have any questions about this class: jonismithnow@gmail.com
Biography:
Joni Smith
Farragut, TN
Bachelor of Fine Art from Winthrop College
Member of TN Artists Association
I paint mostly using acrylics but also do mixed media. I’ve been doing fluid acrylic paintings for the past 4 years. It is a very fun and free form of expression.
Covid Protocol: Face masks will be required during demonstrations and close contact situations. Joni will speak to the whole class socially distanced during the presentation without a mask in order to be heard. Artists tables will be spaced 6-10 feet apart — masks optional when socially distanced.
211005 Fun using Gesso Juice and Watercolor – Lee Edge
Dates: 6 Classes, weekly beginning Tuesday Oct. 5
Time: 1 to 4 P M
Location: Chota Room A
Cost: $125
Class Size: Min 8, Max 14
Sign-up: *** CLASS IS FULL *** To be added to the wait list, contact Lee…paintingsbylee@gmail.com.
Deadline: September 17, 2021
Prerequisites: Some working knowledge of watercolor and color theory.
Workshop Content: Gesso Juice will be applied to several pieces of 140 Lb. Watercolor Paper (Fabriano or Arches). When dry, a limited number of watercolor applications will be applied to emphasize the subject selected by the painter. All are strongly encouraged to bring personal photo references for originality or researched references.
Supply List: More details and a supply list will be provided for those who sign up for class by the deadline of September 17, including a deposit.
Biography: Lee has been teaching art for more than 40 years, in various public school systems in several states as well as adult education, Gifted/Talented classes in colleges and universities in VA, and for several years in Tellico Village. Lee has an undergrad degree from Moore College of Art and Design and a master’s from Temple University/Tyler School of Fine Arts, both in Philadelphia, PA. Over the years Lee’s art works have received numerous awards in watercolor, pastel painting, printmaking and photography. She exhibits with the Knoxville Watercolor Society and holds Signature Memberships in The Tennessee Watercolor Society and the Southern Watercolor Society, having received occasional awards in exhibits sponsored by both societies.
Covid Protocol: Face masks will be required at all times in this class.
211001 Intuitive Abstracts with Sandra Washburn

Dates: Friday, Oct. 1 & Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM (Bring your lunch)
Location: Chota Class Room A
Experience: This class is appropriate for anyone who would like to attend, provided they have the materials on the list, though people with previous experience will understandably feel more confident at first.
Cost: AGTV Members: $115, Non-Members: $150
Class Size: Minimum: 8, Maximum: 14
Sign-up: *** CLASS IS FULL ***
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the Workshop for a refund minus a $5 processing charge. 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.
Workshop Content: This class will focus on creating a large abstract painting in a two day workshop. Demonstrations and handouts will furnish participants with visuals and records for the techniques being taught. Sound principles composition and color theory will be stressed to ensure participant’s success with the project. New techniques currently in use by the teacher will be introduced.
Intuitive painting is a method of painting based on what each artist instinctively feels to be right for their particular painting. We will all begin with a similar surface treatment of the canvas. Instructions and demonstrations will suggest options that may be chosen to move the piece forward. Each artist will hopefully carry on a dialog with the image they are developing, so they can be spontaneous throughout the process.
Biography: Sandra Washburn is a regionally known artist who specializes in acrylic and mixed media paintings, as well as assemblages. Sandra’s work has won numerous regional and National awards. Sandra teaches in numerous venues in TN, including Plaza Art in Nashville, Jerry’s Artarama in Knoxville, and Art Creations in Chattanooga. Her workshops are always fast-paced, informative, and, most of all, fun!
Artist Website: Paynterwashburn.com
Covid Protocol: Face masks will be required during demonstrations and close contact situations. Artists’ tables will be spaced 6-10 feet apart — masks optional when socially distanced. Sandy will speak to the whole class socially distanced during presentation without a mask in order to be heard.
210722 Lampworking Glass Demonstration
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021
Time: 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Cost: Free
Location: Tugaloo Pavillion
Lampworking is a type of glasswork in which a torch is used to melt the glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. This glass making technique is used to create glass sculpture and artwork, beads, jewelry, ornaments, and small figurines.
Local artist Jo Marie Brotherton will demonstrate how she creates beads and sculptural flowers using a torch (oxygen, gas mix), rods of colorful glass and some simple tools. She will discuss the mysteries of lampworking.

Passionate about glass making, Jo Marie graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1980 with a degree in art education. She subsequently worked at Knox Glass in their art department doing stained glass windows for the World’s Fair, eventually becoming Vice-President overseeing projects including design, presentation, ordering of materials, fabrication and installation. Retired in 2000 and currently President of the Tennessee chapter of International Society of Glass Beadmakers.
Join us on July 22nd at 11 am at Tugaloo Pavilion for this very special demonstration!
210511 En Plein Air – Lee Edge

Dates: Tuesdays, May 11 through June 15
– No class on May 26.
– Wednesday each week will be a rain date.
Time: 1:00 to 3:30 P.M.
Location: Ft. Loudon State Park in Vonore
Cost: $100
Class Size: Maximum of 10
Sign-up: Closed
Deadline: Closed
Prerequisites: Basic drawing class or lots of practice
Workshop Content: Working from Observation at Ft. Loudon State Park in Vonore with graphite or color pencil.
Lessons: How to select a composition from observed landscape and to capture information to apply to drawing paper. How to build value with graphite or color pencil. How to select a focal point and created a sense of depth, foreground, middle ground, and background.
Supply List: Here is the list of what to bring to class: En Plein Air Supply List. If you have any questions, contact Lee Edge (paintingsbylee@gmail.com).
Biography: (Loretta) Lee Edge has an extensive background teaching art in public schools around the U S as well adult education including in Tellico Village. Lee earned a bachelor’s degree in art at Moore College of Art/Design on full scholarship and a master’s at Tyler School of Fine Arts, Temple University, both in Philadelphia Pa. She holds signature membership in the Tn Watercolor Society and in the Southern Watercolor Society, having received awards for paintings in exhibits sponsored by both societies, and in other exhibits sponsored by the Oak Ridge Art Center and the Fountain City Art Center.
210504 Claybord 101 – The Ultimate Art Surface

Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 P.M.
Cost: Free
Location: Online via Zoom. A Zoom invite will be sent out to all current members prior to the class on May 4.
Do you paint, sketch, collage, photograph, print, pour, marbleize, Zentangle® or use multimedia? Fine artist Judy Lavoie is excited to introduce the unique art surface of Claybord™. This smooth white panel has so many advantages over art papers, canvas and boards, with amazing results! Judy will share her Claybord work, using a dozen different media, to illustrate the versatility of the surface and inspire you to try Claybord for your art.
By the end of the presentation, you’ll want to try Claybord yourself and Judy will be providing free samples – join in for the details on how to get yours, in ATC size too!
BIOGRAPHY: Judy is an award-winning artist in watercolors, acrylics, and scratchboards. She loves to share her techniques, tips, discoveries, successes and blunders, while encouraging others to find passion in art as she has. Her work can be viewed on her website: https://judylavoieart.com
210324 Virtual Watercolor Workshop: Soon Y. Warren
Two Day “Vibrant Watercolor” Workshop
All Levels Welcome
Date: March 24 & 25, 2021
9 AM EST to 3:30 PM on YouTube
3:30 PM EST to 4:00 PM Zoom (questions and answer period)
Location: This will be a virtual workshop on YouTube and Zoom
Cost: Members: $100, Non-Members: $150
Class Size: Minimum of 10; Maximum of 35
Sign-up: Please complete the registration form below.
Deadline: March 17, 2021
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the Workshop for a refund minus a $5 processing charge. 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.
Workshop Content: Join award winning watercolor artists, Soon Y Warren, for a two day workshop to learn how to create a watercolor of Garlic in a step by step process. Soon Y Warren will provide a reference photo, drawing, and step by step images for the group exercise. Following a painting demonstration of each step, workshop participants will do their own painting in order to fully understand the process. While concentrating on technique, the concept of color theory, composition, and color values will be incorporated into the workshop. The recordings of the YouTube sessions will be made available to participants after the workshop is over.
Garlic Drawing File & Materials List:
“Garlic” Watercolor Drawing
Materials list
Biography: Soon Y. Warren is a full time artist, teacher and workshop instructor nationally and internationally. She has an Associate degree in commercial art. Soon Y. had numerous exhibitions and earned numerous awards. Soon Y. is a signature member of National Watercolor Society (NWS), American Watercolor Society (AWS), Southern Watercolor Artist (SW), Texas Watercolor Society, Purple Sage Brush (TWS), Transparent Watercolor Society (TWSA), Rocky Mountain Water-Media (RMNW), and Society of Watercolor Artist (SWA).
Her paintings are in permanent collections of private, corporate and educational institutions the US and internationally.
She is represented by Your Private Collection Art Gallery, Granbury, Texas and Southwest Gallery in Dallas, Texas
web site: www.soonwarren.com
210308 Take Your Art to the Next Level: Jack Retterer
The Elements of Art and Principles of Design
Dates: March 8, 15 and 22
10:30 to 11:30 AM
Location: This will be a virtual class on Zoom
Cost: AGTV Members: Free, Non-Members: $75
Class Size: Maximum 6 ** CLASS FULL **
Sign-up: Contact Jack Retterer directly at 630-460-5390 or Email at jackretterer@photographer.net. Include your name, phone and email information. You will receive confirmation and Zoom login information.
Class Content:
Whether you are new to art or a formally trained professional, this presentation on the Elements of Art / Principles of Design will help you take your art to the next level. As a result of this presentation, you will increase skills to identify the strengths and weakness of your art, improve your ability to learn from other artists and help you identify the skills you need to take your art to the next level.
This presentation takes you beyond just recognizing the Elements of Art / Principles of Design. It will show you how to creatively use the Elements and Principles to create more compelling art. The program is applicable to all 2D art, regardless of medium.
- Session 1 is an explanation of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design and their application to familiar great works of art.
- Sessions 2 and 3 are in-depth discussions of your art and how you can apply the Elements and Principles to strengthen your creativity.
- No cost instructional materials will include a summary sheet of key concepts and a list of online videos and articles for participants who want to pursue the subject further.
Biography:
Jack Retterer is a Fine Art Photographer with over 40 years of experience. Before moving to East Tennessee, Jack taught photography at Benedictine University. Currently, he teaches Fine Art Photography at the University of Tennessee. His work has been recognized in numerous juried exhibitions for its artistic strength.
210209 Introduction to Art Journaling: Cindy Moser
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM
Location: This will be a virtual class on Zoom
Cost: Members: $20, Non-Members: $25
Sign-up: closed
Class Content: An art journal is a form of self-expression which incorporates colors, images, patterns, and may include many materials. Some art journals have a lot of writing, while others are purely filled with images. An art journal is a place where you can practice new art ideas and techniques and is also a place where you can express and explore personal feelings through images and writing.
In this class, Cindy Moser will share many of her art journals as examples. Participants will be given a variety of ideas, plus information on how to use various mediums and on how to personalize your Art Journal cover, should you want to do that. Actual hands-on development of your journal will be done, by doing the front inside cover and the first page of your Journal.
Participants will cover the inside of the cover of their journal by using cardstock scrapbooking paper, or any heavyweight paper available. “No matter if the front covers of my journals are later covered with paint, clay, or scrapbook paper, I still use the scrapbooking paper for the inside of the journal cover. It will give you a thicker cover and provides a good balance if the front cover bends slightly due to the clay, paint, etc.”
After that we will do a simple, but fitting, beginning journal page, using watercolors, or paints, or markers, or colored pencils. You will also need a Sharpie Black permanent pen and compass, bowl or whatever you have available to outline a circle. Any black permanent pen will work. We are going to get creative and have fun!
Supply List: Art Journaling Supply List
Biography:

Cindy Moser is a Monroe County native, where she taught high school art for over 30 years; she loved teaching teenagers. Upon retirement she began offering classes in acrylics, watercolor collage and art journaling from her home studio and is now teaching on Zoom. Prior to the pandemic she offered workshops at art conventions from coast to coast as a Helping Artist for DecoArt Paints and an Ambassador for Royal Brush Company. Cindy earned an MFA at Tennessee Tech. She lives in Knoxville with her good-looking husband, who joins her in hiking and photography.
201231 – Classes and Workshops Archive
We have created PDF’s of the classes that were previously offered by the Art Guild of Tellico Village. (Spring 2020 Classes were cancelled due to Covid-19). Click on the link to view the file or you can ‘Download’ it.
201028 Online Learning Opportunities
Online educational suggestions for AGTV members!
WORKSHOPS:
- Watercolor Live 3 day Virtual Global Event January 28-30, 2021
“The world’s largest online art training event” with 20 top teachers
https://watercolorlive.com/tickets - Ann Blair Brown Oil Workshop: Interpretive Brushwork
February 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2021: anneblairbrown.com - Bob Burridge Art Workshops
https://robertburridge.com/Workshops/schedule.html - Pushing the Limits of Watercolor Demo by Deena Ball (PWCS) Jan 9, 2021
Philadelphia Water Color Society event-4054832
CLASSES:
- Joe Cibere Zoom Workshops every Saturday https://www.joeciberewatercolors.com/workshops
- Watercolor: Canadian artist Doug May.
https://www.arrowsinthequiver.com/youtubevideos.html - Will Kemp Arts School: https://willkempartschool.com/
- Live Figure Drawing via Zoom:
https://artsallianceofstratford.org/figure-drawing-zoom/ - Karen O’Neill Oil painting: Painting glass transparently:
https://www.karenoneilfineart.com/#online-classes-and-demos - Ann Blair Brown Oil Painting: A Painters Journey and other videos and podcasts: Ann Blair Brown
ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING ONLINE CLASSES DUE TO COVID
- Fine Line Creative Arts Center classes
- The Art League classes
- Seattle Artist League classes
- Oregon Art Supply classes
MEMBER RECOMMENDED PAID LEARNING CHANNELS:
- Easel In Sight $35/ month
https://www.easelinsight.com/ - Artists Network TV $10/month promotional price
https://www.artistsnetwork.com
DEMONSTRATIONS (free):
- Watercolor demos by Joe Cibere
- David R. Smith Watercolor demonstration (1 hr 22 min)
- AMERICAN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY Painting Demo Andy Evansen, AWS
- How To Paint Fog in Watercolors – with Artist Sterling Edwards
- How to Paint Clouds in Watercolor with Artist Sterling Edwards
- Color mixing for artists, mixing green, painting with watercolor
- The 5 Most Valuable Watercolor Techniques (2 hr 36 min)
- Florida Watercolor Society YouTube channel of instructional videos
- How to add a watermark to your instagram photos using your iPhone or Android Phone
- Drawing Cat Eyes with Coloured Pencils
- Scratchboard Society Workshop Videos
- Scratchboard tutorial (1 hr 50 min)
how to scratchboard – scratchboard drawing tutorial – scraperboard lesson - Lachri Fine Art: Colored pencils, graphite, inktense, painting and more: Youtube channel
- Proko: Line drawing tutorials on all parts of the human body plus gestures: Youtube channel
- Mixed Media Girl: Mixed media, watercolor, fluid art and more:
Youtube channel - All about Art Journals – Mixed Media Art with Willowing (48 min): https://youtu.be/PIoI0eNiqxM?t=129
Please send us any additional suggestions!