Calendar of Events
Friday, May 15, 2020
Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center: Printing & Sewing Tea Towels
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
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
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
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
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
What's the CARES Act? Free Webinar Series
Category: Classes, workshops
The What's The CARES Act? bi-weekly webinar series launched last week in an effort to help Knoxville and East Tennessee businesses take full advantage of the CARES Act federal relief programs and billions of dollars allocated by Congress. This free online series, supported by the City of Knoxville and other local partners, streams live every other Friday, and recordings of the webinars are made available to the public. Local experts Haseeb Qureshi and Adrienne Webster provide much-needed clarity and updates about the CARES Act and engage in live Q&A with attendees.
Remaining webinars will take place live via streaming platform Lunchpool on May 8 and 22, June 5 and 16, and July 3 at 10 AM.
Watch past webinars here: https://whatsthecares.com/tag/webinar/
Register for future seminars here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-the-cares-act-webinar-series-tickets-103358315504
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
Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours
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
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.
East Tennessee Bluegrass Association: Jam Sessions
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.
Knoxville Asian Festival: Year of the Mouse 5K & 1 Mile Virtual Run
Category: Festivals, special events, Health, wellness and Kids, family
As an athlete, we appreciate the efforts you make to train and your commitment to maintaining a health and fitness routine. And now let’s channel that energy to create the most fun virtual run experience ever!
The race is part of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month takes place in the United States every May. It celebrates the culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout United States.
The mission of the Asian Culture Center of TN is to invest in the Greater Knoxville Community and East Tennessee and promote cultural diversity by bringing families together to experience the richness and beauty of a diverse culture. Thus, this 5K race strives to bring together people from various cultural backgrounds to promote peace, harmony, unity and a healthy lifestyle.
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/KnoxAsianFest
Asian Culture Center of TN Web site: http://www.knoxasianfestival.com/
Ewing Gallery: BFA Capstone Exhibitions Online
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
The capstone course is a requirement for all BFA Studio Art majors. Students take capstone in the final semester of their BFA degree. During the capstone semester students engage in a self-initiated research project to demonstrate that a graduating senior has learned and can practice the skills and concepts of a chosen concentration.
Alexandria Anderson- 4D Art
Zachary Baione - Painting + Drawing
Maggie Bendy - Painting + Drawing
Ali Bhimani - Printmaking
Elisabeth Dos Santos - Painting + Drawing
Rachel Doub - Sculpture
Shannon Frisco - Sculpture
Nicole Gentry - Painting + Drawing
Hannah Kearns - Painting + Drawing
Michaela Leib - Sculpture
Jody Lynn - Painting + Drawing
Quynh Nguyen - Painting + Drawing
Annie Rock - Painting + Drawing
Juniper Teffeteller - Printmaking
Dannie Trevino - Printmaking
Emma Vieser - Photography & Printmaking
Ceara Wallus - Ceramics