Calendar of Events

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Ewing Gallery: 2020 Honors Exhibitions online

Category: Exhibitions, visual art

Initiated by the Ewing's Director Sam Yates 30 years ago, this exhibition recognizes outstanding students graduating from The University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Art.

Selected by a School of Art Faculty Scholarship committee, seven art students from various art disciplines were chosen from the qualifying applicants for this year's exhibition. These students are Celine Gobert, Mera Ragsdale, Juniper Teffeteller, Shannon Frisco, Ali Bhimani, Nicole Gentry, and Dannie Trevino.

Click here to view a gallery of their work: https://art.utk.edu/honors-2020/

Congratulations to our exhibitors!

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center: Sauerkraut Making

  • May 11, 2020 — May 27, 2020

Category: Classes, workshops, Exhibitions, visual art and Fine Crafts

Online Cooking Class! $10
30-40 Minute Recorded Instruction
Link available on Friday, May 29th
Instructor: Emily Webb
Registration Deadline: May 27th @ Noon

Learn how easy it is to make your own gut-friendly sauerkraut at home! In this brief online tutorial, you will be given clear steps to help you confidently create a quart-sized batch of sauerkraut at home, along with tips and tricks such as sterilizing equipment and what to look for as it ferments! All ingredients, a mason jar, and a written recipe card will all be supplied. Students will need to be able to come and pick-up supplies and have access to a computer.

https://registration.knoxvilletn.gov/ViewCourseActivityDetails.aspx?id=C2346

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center: Printing & Sewing Tea Towels

  • May 11, 2020 — May 20, 2020

Category: Classes, workshops, Exhibitions, visual art and Fine Crafts

Bundle Class! $30
60 to 80 Minutes Recorded Instruction
Link available on Friday, May 22nd
Instructor: Amanda Humphreys & Emily Webb
Registration Deadline: May 20th @ Noon

With this bundled class you will get both the Printing Tea Towels and Sewing Tea Towels class! Join Amanda and Emily in this fun and informative class!

With this class you will get everything you need to sew your very own hand-printed tea towels from start to finish. The cost of this class includes all printing materials and tools as well as fabric and thread with written and video instructions! Students will need to have access to a computer and to be able to pick up supplies before class. Sewing machines are required - if you need one we may have some to lend.
https://registration.knoxvilletn.gov/ViewCourseActivityDetails.aspx?id=C2345

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center: Block Printed Tea Towels

  • May 11, 2020 — May 20, 2020

Category: Classes, workshops, Exhibitions, visual art and Fine Crafts

Printmaking Class!
$20
30-40 Minute Recorded Instruction, Link available on Friday, May 22nd
Instructor: Amanda Humphreys

Registration Deadline: May 20th @ Noon

Learn how to print your very own tea towel designs with this online class!! You will receive all your materials along with detailed instruction. Amanda will show you how to draw simple designs on printing blocks as well as, how to carve out those designs with linoleum cutting tools. Using fabric ink you will learn how to print repeating patterns onto your tea towel with the use of a template. The cost of this class will provide enough materials to make two tea towels that will be machine washable! Students will need to be able to pick up materials before class, return them after and have access to a computer.

Register: https://registration.knoxvilletn.gov/ViewCourseActivityDetails.aspx?id=C2343

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center: Make-a-Mug

  • May 11, 2020 — May 20, 2020

Category: Classes, workshops, Exhibitions, visual art and Fine Crafts

Clay Class! $12
Link available on Friday, May 22nd
30-40 minutes Recorded Instruction
Instructor: Amanda Humphreys

Registration Deadline: May 20th

We are bringing this very popular KAFCC class to the internet. Follow along with Amanda to create your very own handmade mug! With the purchase of this on-line class you will receive Clay, Tools (to borrow), your choice of glaze, firing and the on-line instruction. The format of this class is a recorded demo so you can make your mug when you want. Participants will also have the ability to trouble shoot via-e-mail. Instructions for pick-up of materials, handouts and the class link will be provided before the class.

Please note that we have a limited amount of tools to share at this time. If you have tools and you want to take the class please call and we can override registration. https://registration.knoxvilletn.gov/ViewCourseActivityDetails.aspx?id=C2338

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center: Sewing: Tea Towels

  • May 11, 2020 — May 20, 2020

Category: Classes, workshops, Exhibitions, visual art and Fine Crafts

Sewing Class! $15
30-40 Minute Recorded Instruction
Link available on Friday, May 22nd
Instructor: Emily Webb

Registration Deadline: May 20th @ Noon

This is a fantastic introduction to machine sewing where you will create a tea towel! You will learn the basics of straight stitching on a machine and how to sew mitered corners. We will provide plain 100% cotton fabric cut to size, with matching thread, and written instructions to compliment the video tutorial. You will also need a sewing machine, fabric scissors, an iron, tailors chalk, a ruler/tape measure, and straight pins. Some sewing experience recommended, but not essential. Students will need to have a sewing machine, be able to pick up materials from KAFCC before the class and have access to a Computer (please call if you have questions and we may have some sewing machines to lend).

https://registration.knoxvilletn.gov/ViewCourseActivityDetails.aspx?id=C2344

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center: Decorative Pillow Covers

  • May 11, 2020 — May 20, 2020

Category: Classes, workshops, Exhibitions, visual art and Fine Crafts

Sewing!
$25
Link Available on Friday, May 22nd
30-40 minute Recorded Instruction
Instructor: Emily Webb
Registration Deadline: May 20th @noon

Show off your new sewing skills at home with your very own handmade pillow cover! Emily will teach you the basics of machine-stitching and guide you to make an envelope-style decorative pillow cover with French seams to fit a 20" x 20" insert. We will provide you with pre-cut plain 100% cotton fabric with matching thread and written instructions to refer to later. You will also need a sewing machine, fabric scissors, an iron, a ruler/tape measure, and straight pins. Some sewing experience recommended, but not essential.

The cost of this class includes enough material to make two pillow covers, (choice of color to be made at registration) matching thread and two pillow inserts to complete your project. Students will need to have the ability to pick materials up before the class and have access to a computer.

https://registration.knoxvilletn.gov/ViewCourseActivityDetails.aspx?id=C2349

Art Guild at Fairfield Glade: Exhibition by Cumberland and Stone Mountain High Schools**

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts, Free event and Kids, family

The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade will sponsor a special art display for the month of May! Call the Center for hours.

The original art of the graduating seniors that was displayed at the Crossville Art Circle Library in February and March will be shown at the PCAC. During the display at the Art Circle Library, ballots were available for voting to determine the favorite choices of the viewing public.

The home of the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade, the Plateau Creative Arts Center (PCAC), will re-open May 1 with limited hours: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for Monday-Friday. The hours will be kept through May 15. Starting May 16, normal hours of 9:00 am – 4:00 pm will resume. Browse through the displays of paintings, photography, woodwork, jewelry, glass mosaics, ceramics, and one-of-a-kind cards. All displayed artwork is available for purchase.

Due to these uncertain times for gatherings, please check the Art Guild website for the most current information: https://artguildfairfieldglade.net/index.html or the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ArtGuildatFFG/

Art Guild at Fairfield Glade at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Information: 931-707-7249

Hardin Valley Road: Farmers’ Market

  • May 7, 2020 — September 24, 2020

Category: Culinary arts, food, Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event, Kids, family and Science, nature

Thursdays 3-6 pm at Hardin Valley Church of Christ, 11515 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville.

The East Tennessee Farmer’s Association (FARM) is a historic agricultural co-op with a mission to assist local farmers in retailing their produce and farm goods directly to the community. Our co-op members includes local farmers, growers, bread bakers and artisans.

https://www.easttnfarmmarkets.com/

Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours

  • May 1, 2020 — December 31, 2022

Category: Festivals, special events and History, heritage

INVESTIGATE KNOXVILLE’S GREATEST HAUNTS!
Real History | Real Hands-on | Real Investigations | REAL FUN!

Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours is a Hands-On Paranormal Adventure that gives the participant the opportunity to Investigate the Historic and Haunted side of Knoxville TN and Special Event Venues.

The events include the use of Paranormal Investigation Tools and is Host by Famed Paranormal Historian and Master Teacher in the Paranormal Field, J-Adam Smith

PUBLIC TOURS (FRI & SAT - Exception when Briceville Special Events are running.)
PRIVATE TOURS (SUN, MON, & THURS - (Tickets are Sold as Packages. Pricing starts at $200 for Groups up to the size of 6)

Information: 865-377-9677 or www.hauntedknoxville.net

Angela Floyd School for Dance and Music: Virtual Studio

  • May 1, 2020 — December 31, 2020

Category: Classes, workshops, Dance, movement, Kids, family and Music

We are here to motivate and train our artists to progress and grow as dancers and musicians. The site includes weekly classes, bonus exercises and materials.

https://www.facebook.com/angelafloydschools

East Tennessee Bluegrass Association: Jam Sessions

  • May 1, 2020 — December 20, 2020

Category: Free event and Music

Jam sessions offered throughout the week at various locations, for beginners and experienced alike! Check https://etnba.org/events for locations and times

The East Tennessee Bluegrass Association strives to promote and advance traditional bluegrass music through education, outreach and community for all generations. Support and aid other groups which advocate bluegrass music and to foster a multi-generational community to learn and grow musically.

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