Calendar of Events
Wednesday, May 20, 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
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
Historic Ramsey House: Live from Swan Pond
Category: Free event and History, heritage
Every Wednesday at 1 PM
Join us for "Live from Swan Pond" at Historic Ramsey House!
"Live from Swan Pond" is a series of live stream tours where we bring the house to you! Each week we will explore a different area of the house, share stories of the Ramsey family, and get up close and personal with items in our collection. Grab some lunch, invite a friend (virtually, of course!), and tune in!
All tours will be broadcasted via Facebook Live. The link will go live at 12:55 pm.
June 3: Ramsey's Connection with TN Statehood
https://www.facebook.com/events/241101020498211/
Donate Here: https://squareup.com/store/historic-ramsey-house
Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org
Nourish Knoxville: Market at Mary Costa Plaza
Category: Culinary arts, food, Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event, Kids, family and Science, nature
https://www.nourishknoxville.org/market-square-farmers-market/
December 5, 12, & 19: 10 am - 1 pm
Our markets just aren't the same without our beloved craft vendors, so we were thrilled to be able to bring back some of your favorite local artisans to the Market at Mary Costa Plaza over the last few weeks! You can expect to find 15-20 craft vendors at the market every Saturday through the end of the season, including potters, woodworkers, jewelers, artists, and more.
Before visiting the market, please remember:
✓ Wear a face-covering while in the market
✓ The first hour of every market is reserved for at-risk shoppers, through November.
✓ Free parking is available in Garage A
✓ The full list of Healthy Market Guidelines is available on our website.
The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market. Everything at the MSFM is grown or made by the vendor in the East Tennessee region. Products vary by the seasons and include produce, eggs, honey, herbs, pasture-raised meat, bread, baked goods, salsas, coffee, artisan crafts, and more.
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
Flamenco Dance Classes - Beginner & Intermediate
Category: Classes, workshops, Dance, movement and Kids, family
Spice up your dance routine with flamenco dance classes. Our routines will challenge your coordination and stamina and will help you acquire stage presence. Our classes are geared towards beginners and intermediate dancers. Feel free to come and try it out! Classes are ongoing and drop ins are welcome in the beginner class! Check the website for updates.
Beginner Flamenco classes Wednesdays 5:00 PM
Intermediate/Advanced classes Wednesdays 6:00 PM
The studio is big and spacious!
Pre-registration may be required. All classes are held at the Tennessee Conservatory for Fine Arts 8701 Unicorn Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922. Info: 865-202-0740, landronescu@tds.net, or www.flamencowestknox.com
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.