Class Content: This workshop focuses on understanding and artistically interpreting waves. Participants will explore color, shadow, reflection and movement while learning how to translate the energy and beauty of waves into paint. Using multiple photos as primary references, the instructor will provide demonstrations of both calm and crashing waves. Loads of individual guidance and tips will be given as participants complete two wave paintings of their own.

Supply List:

• Paint: Watercolor or acrylic – a limited palette works best. If you are using watercolor, you may wish to bring frisket or resist for white areas or use white gouache.
• Paper, panel or canvas: at least 2. I find a backer board helpful to tilt the painting to create runs.
• Brushes: 2- or 3-inch hake or mop brush for washes and #8 flat and #10 round with a sharp point.
• Palette or tray, pencil and notepad, water container, paper towels or rags.
• You may also want to bring an apron and gloves — we will do some finger painting!
• Bring any of your materials you enjoy using.

Biography: Lil Clinard has over 20 years’ experience painting with watermedia, primarily watercolor and acrylic. Her work focuses on landscapes and waterscapes, and she enjoys exploring a variety of techniques and materials. As an instructor she emphasizes experimentation and encourages artists to develop confidence and joy in their creative process. Her artwork has been exhibited in art shows and galleries and is included in both private and public collections.

Instructor Website: www.WatercolorsByLil.com

Class Content: We will be knife painting with acrylic paints on a 11×14 canvas board. We will layer acrylic paint on our canvas by using pallet knives, dry the layers with hair dryers, and apply more layers of paint on top of the dried layers many times to achieve our pallet painted hollyhocks. I will guide you step by step to create a beautiful painting of hollyhocks. All materials provided! No experience necessary!

Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting paint on or bring an apron. Come to enjoy the process and have some fun!!!!

Supply List: All supplies provided!

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

Instructor Website: Christian Freeman Creations on Facebook

Class Content: Discover the magic of using this specialized Plaster and premolded pieces to create your Botanical Relief. You will have one 16×20 Botanical to make plus we will make thick plaques that you will create by pressing anything you wish into clay and using it to cast the plaster. You get to take the clay home and make more stuff! All supplies are provided and I have all the tools for you to borrow. The images are guidelines but you can move things around and make it your own. The flowers are precast pieces that I will have ready for you so you do not have to shape those by hand.
We will attach the precast flowers and fill in the edges so it looks like the plants just rose up out of stone. Every piece is different!

You will create 2 pieces in this class: 1- 16×20 panel, and 1- 8×8 thicker panel, perfect for standing on a bookshelf.

This class will teach you the techniques so that if you want to do a larger version, you will be able to do it!

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

You Will Learn:

• How to use pre-cast plaster botanicals and attach them to your board
• How to make Clay imprint mold from anything you have around the house and pour plaster to make great reliefs
• How to pour molds for additional elements
• How to lay down a layer of plaster on your panel and use tools to texture or smooth it
• How to color or glaze your finished piece
• The techniques to prepare you to do larger versions if desired.

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

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

Biography: 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 Websites:

• www.carolrobinking.com
• www.paintingtogether.com

Class Content: We will make a 3D object with wool roving. For this wool vessel, we will create the “cracked earth” effect. If you have tried felting before, but would like to learn new techniques, I welcome you to take this class. Also, if you have never felted, you will be successful in creating this sturdy and clever wool vessel. The final size will be about 8 inches in diameter.

I will bring all the wool roving you will need. I will bring grey, black, orange, and white. You will choose any 2 colors.

We will use a resist to create the 3D hollow form of a vessel. We will use soap and water to agitate the wool fibers over the resist. The process will take us about 5 hours, but we have the room all day in case we need more time.

We will stop for a lunch break at noon.

Supply List: Students, please bring the following:

• 1 old small bath towel
• 5 old dish towels
• 5 pillowcases or several cloth napkins (for stuffing the vessel as it dries)
• 1 ball brause if you have one (for squirting water)
• 1 quart bowl
• 1 bar of soap (any kind)
• 1 chopstick (if you have one)
• 1 pair of small sharp scissors
• 1 pair of large (4 inch blade) scissors

Biography: I discovered felting in 2016, and I have made hundreds of felted gnomes, pumpkins, vessels, purses, and 2D wall art. I have taken many classes with some of the best felt artists around the globe. I have been developing my own style, and I will continue to learn. I love to teach felting to others so this wonderful fiber art might generate an enthusiasm for the versatile sheep’s wool.

Instructor Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoolFeltedDesigns?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Class Content: Paint these bright summer poppies with me! This painting is very impressionistic with loose strokes. We will be painting a 11×14 canvas with acrylics. (If you have payment issues, contact me to pay directly at the Contact Information link above.)

I will guide beginners step-by-step through the following, and of course more experienced painters might add more detail. We’ll focus on:

• Simplified shapes (no overwhelming detail)
• Loose, painterly brushwork
• Creating depth with soft drybrush stroke layers
• Building confidence with acrylic techniques

This class is designed to help you finish a painting even if you’re a newbie. I will have an outline available, but encourage you to change it up and make it your own. The style is very loose but allows for you to put your own touches on it if you like more detail.

All supplies included – just come ready to paint and have fun.

Supply List: All supplies included, just wear an apron or shirt that can get paint on it just in case

Biography: I’m 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 Websites:

• http://www.CarolRobinKing.com/
• http://www.PaintingTogether.com

Including a hands-on deep dive into watercolor paper and stretching paper.

Class Content: WATERCOLOR: Know Before You Buy! Including a hands-on deep dive into watercolor paper and stretching paper

Are you staring at art store shelves feeling completely overwhelmed? Don’t buy the whole store yet! I’m here to help you stop the overwhelm in this hands-on class. With over 30 years of watercolor experience, let me guide you through the supplies you need—and what you can skip—so you can start your painting journey with confidence.

The class will be broken into two sections. First, we will learn about the supplies and have time to answer all the watercolor questions you’re eager to ask. In the second part, we will emphasize watercolor paper. There are so many types; where do you start? I will help clarify the supplies and paper, giving you time to get hands-on experience to learn the differences (all supplies are included). Furthermore, we will be creating paintings (no fear, this will be step-by-step) on different types of paper to get a real understanding of what different surfaces can and cannot do.

In the morning, we will deep dive into learning about brushes (synthetic vs. natural, short vs. long handles, flat vs. round shapes, and inexpensive vs. expensive options), paints (tube vs. pan, and professional vs. inexpensive brands), and vital supplies, including many helpful tools and tips. There will be plenty of time for questions. After lunch, we will learn how to stretch paper, explore many different types of painting surfaces, and learn about student-grade vs. professional-grade paper—including rough, semi-rough, smooth, hot press, and cold press varieties. As we learn about watercolor paper and create our paintings, we will begin gaining a solid understanding of the differences between them. All supplies are included, but you’re welcome to bring your own to use and ask questions about.

I am taking away the guesswork and teaching you exactly what you need to get started (or to help if you have already started and are confused with a lot of questions). Come, relax, and have fun while experimenting and learning about this wonderful medium!

Supply List: All supplies are included, but you’re welcome to bring your own to use and ask questions about.

Biography: Glenda Bowles is a professional artist and dedicated educator whose career spans over three decades of creative practice and instruction. Her lifelong affinity for visual arts naturally guided her academic pursuits, leading her to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, followed by a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction. This dual foundation in fine art and teaching fueled a deep-seated passion for helping others unlock their own creative potential.

I truly believe that everyone has an inner artist waiting to be discovered. My goal as an educator is to provide the skills, tools, and encouragement my students need to express themselves to the absolute best of their ability. Today, I am fortunate to work as a full-time artist from my studio and gallery at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville. Whether I’m at the easel or working with a student, I am dedicated to capturing beauty and helping others do the same.

Instructor Website: https://www.glendabowles.com/

Class Content: Fall is almost here and my thoughts are waiting for cool, colorful evenings so that is what we will paint!
You can change up the colors to be more red, or orange or keep it with yellow birch trees.

I will guide beginners step-by-step through the following, and of course more experienced painters might add more detail. I will encourage everyone to create as you paint and change things up, but I will have outlines in case you prefer to use one.

We’ll focus on:

• Simplified shapes (no overwhelming detail)
• Loose, painterly brushwork
• Creating depth with soft misty overbrushing, I’ll show you how.
• Building confidence with acrylic techniques

This class is designed to help you finish a painting even if you’re a newbie.

All supplies included – just come ready to paint and have fun.

We will paint on a 11×14 canvas. A great size for tucking on a bookshelf or empty spot.

Supply List: ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED, just wear an apron or shirt that can get paint on it just in case 🙂

Biography: 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 different locations around the area.

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 Websites:

• www.PaintingTogether.com
• www.CarolRobinKing.com