Calendar of Events

Sing traditional shape note music from East Tennessee's own songbook, The New Harp of Columbia. All are welcome to participate or listen. Loaner books are available.

Sunday, April 12, at 2:00PM. Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church, Townsend, TN.
www.oldharp.org or 865 984-8585.

Special Autism Awareness Month Event
Leaves from Bearden Shopping Center
2:15 p.m.
$8 per person
Details and registration on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-field-trip-on-the-big-love-bus-for-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorders-tickets-13243107491

artisticspectrum.org
www.facebook.com/artisticspectrumknoxville

Dogwood Art DeTour is a two-day event where local artists welcome the public into their actual studio space to experience the working creative process as the artist demonstrates the making of a work of art. When it comes to art, the creative process can be just as interesting as the finished product. Dogwood Art DeTour provides an intimate look into local artists’ working studios. Visitors are invited to watch as the artists produce some of East Tennessee’s spectacular works of art.

Take some time to enjoy a spring day with the arts. A variety of artistic media will be on display showcasing the diverse talents that are present in this area. All studios will have completed works of art for sale!

OLD CITY
[1] THE HAPPY ENVELOPE
Sarah & Ty Pattison – Letterpress
310 W. Jackson Avenue, #101
Knoxville, TN 37902
[865] 633.0200
Directions: On West Jackson Avenue on the brick ramp, just around the corner from Gay Street.

[2] PAULK + CO.
Justin Paulk – Concrete, Stone & Metal
510 Williams Street
Knoxville, TN 37917
[865] 335.3334
Directions: From downtown, take Gay Street toward Central. At Regas Square, turn right on Depot. Take the first left onto Williams. Cross Magnolia, go under the interstate. Free parking is available adjacent to the studio, in the City Parking lot.

[3] MATTHEW CUMMINGS STUDIOS
Matthew Cummings, Thoryn Ziemba & Sam Meketon – Glass
131/133 S. Central Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
[865] 688.0345
Directions: In the Old City in downtown Knoxville, head North on Central Street from Summit Hill Drive and the studio is on your left.

[4] SAW WORKS BREWING COMPANY
Will Brady – Head Brewer
708 East Depot Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
[865] 247.5952
Directions: Take I-40 to the Hall of Fame Drive Exit, Turn onto Hall of Fame Drive. At the second red light turn left onto Magnolia Avenue and then immediately turn right onto Randolph Street. Go 200 yards and turn left onto East Depot Avenue.

[5] MARC NELSON DENIM
Marcus Hall – Designer
700 East Depot Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
[865] 924.6272
Directions: Take I-40/75 to Hall of Fame Drive exit. From West turn right & East turn left onto Hall of Fame Drive. At second red light turn left onto Magnolia Ave. Immediately turn right onto Randolph Street. Marc Nelson Denim located at corner of Randolph Street and Depot Avenue.

DOWNTOWN
[6] ZACH SEARCY PROJECTS
Zach Searcy – Mixed Media on Canvas
317 N. Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
[865] 221.3081
Directions: From I-40, take the exit towards downtown Knoxville and Summit Hill Drive. Head South on Gay Street. The studio is on the left side of Gay Street from Summit Hill Drive.

NORTH
[7] VACUUM SHOP STUDIOS
[OPEN SATURDAY ONLY!]
Eleanor Aldrich – Painting
Jessie Van der Laan – Printmaking & Fiber Arts
Heather Hartman – Painting
Rachel Principe – Painting
Ashton Ludden – Printmaking & Book Arts
Kelly Hider – Collage & Mixed Media
Chelsie Nunn – Painting
Erin Mullinex – Collage & Mixed Media
1326 N. Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
[865] 230.0600
Directions: From downtown Knoxville, head north on Broadway. The studio is right past the 4th and Gill neighborhood at the corner of Broadway and Glenwood Ave. It is next to K Brew coffee shop.

[8] BUNGO GLASS
Shawn Bungo – Glass
2316 North Park Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37917
[865] 851.7938
Directions: From I-40, take the Cherry St. Exit 390. Turn North onto Cherry St. Take a right onto Cecil Ave. Turn left onto North Park Blvd. Continue on North Park through the stop sign at the intersection of Gaston and North Park. Studio is on the right just past the stop sign.

[9] FOUNTAIN CITY STAINED GLASS
Gracie Jones & Katie Jones – Glass
1328 Buchanan Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
[865] 688.3333
Directions: I-640 to Broadway. Head south toward Knoxville for less than half of a mile. Turn right onto Buchanan. We are in the three story white house.

[10] SASSY GLASS STUDIO
Lisa Gifford Mueller – Fused Glass
5000 Parkdale Road
Knoxville, TN 37912
[865] 406.3870
Directions: From the traffic light intersection of Cedar Lane/Inskip/Parkdale, 5000 is the second driveway on the right heading up Parkdale. Pull all the way down the driveway. Studio is in the building behind the house.

[11] APPALACHIAN ARTS CRAFT CENTER
Katie Cottrell – Pottery
Kathy Seely – Mixed Media
Willa Reister – Pottery
Chuck Schwaner – 2D Mixed Media
2716 Andersonville Highway
Clinton, TN 37716
[865] 494.9854
Directions: From Knoxville, take I-75 North to exit 122. Turn right onto Highway 61 and go east about a mile. The studio is located on the right, across from the Museum of Appalachia. There is a large parking lot with two entrances.

SOUTH
[12] MARBLE CITY GLASSWORKS
Matt Salley – Hot Glass
1045 Artella Drive
Knoxville, TN 37920
[865] 257.2969
Directions: Go South on Chapman Highway from the Henley Street bridge about a mile. Take a right onto Martin Mill Rd. and go 2.2 miles. Artella Drive is on your right. Go .5 miles, and the studio is on your right.

WEST
[13] THE STUDIO AT WHITE FOX BEADS
Gail DeLuca – Glass Beads, Gemstone Beads, Wire, Metal, Metal Clay, Fabric and Found Objects.
5117 Homberg Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
[865] 607.8070
Directions: I-40 from either direction, exit Papermill Dr. Follow signs for Northshore. From Northshore, turn Left on Kingston Pike, drive 1 mile. Take slight right onto Homberg Drive and the studio is two blocks ahead on the left.

[14] DAVIS STUDIO
Shannon Davis – Oil & Watercolor
Cynthia Tipton – Oil & Watercolor
Cindy Marshall – Off Loom Beadwoven Jewelry
315 South Mohican St, Suite 2
Knoxville, TN 37919
[865] 584.1219
Directions: From Kingston Pike in Bearden turn onto Mohican Street (next to Nama restaurant). Located in the former Terrace Theatre building.

[15] C’EST LEVY
Stephanie Levy – Porcelain Jewelry
Shauna Stevens – Clay
625 Oakhurst Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
[865] 951.1101
Directions: Between Scenic and Cherokee Blvds., off Kingston Pike, near corner of Wester Wood.

[16] MELANIE WOOD, ARTIST
Melanie Wood – Oil on Canvas
1000 Craigland Court
Knoxville, TN 37919
[865] 212.4809
Directions: Lyons View Pike to intersection of Northshore and Westland Drive. Proceed west on Westland. Craigland Court is first left off Westland after Northshore intersection (just past the water wheel). 1000 Craigland Court is first house on left.

[17] JIM MCNUTT DESIGN STUDIOS
Jim McNutt – Woodworking
3636 Division Street NW
Knoxville, TN 37919
[865] 524.0001
Directions: From Sutherland Ave, turn onto Liberty Street. The fourth left turn off Liberty is Division Street. Studio is on the left.

[18] ART BY DIANA DEE
Diana Dee Sarkar – Oil on Linen
6906 Kingston Pike, Suite 203
Executive Place
Knoxville, TN 37919
[865] 603.4465
Directions: From I-40, take Papermill to Kingston Pike and go west. Executive Place is immediately after this intersection on the South side of the street next to Messiah Lutheran Church. The studio is in the west end of building. Use ramp or stairs to get up to the studio.

[19] SEAWARD WHITEHEAD
Wendy Seaward – Sculptural Beadwork & Beadwork Jewelry
Richard Whitehead – Paintings & Drawings
9423 Continental Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922
[865] 384.9591
Directions: Cedar Bluff South exit, cross Kingston Pike, right onto Elkmont, right onto Confederate, Right onto Statesview, right onto Continental Dr., 9423 Continental Dr. is at top of hill on right. Can park in street, driveway is steep, please reserve for those who need may accessibility

[20] HIGHLAND POTTERY
Lisa Kurtz – Pottery
Janis Proffitt – Wood
Cynthia Yeager – Mixed Media
Sheila Floyd – Photography
Denae Oglesby – Jewelry
9193 Hemingway Grove Circle
Knoxville, TN 37922
[865] 216.8650
Directions: Highland Pottery is in Whittington Creek Subdivision. From 1-40, take Papermill Road exit. Turn onto N. Northshore Drive. Turn Right into first Whittington Creek subdivision entrance. Take second right onto Godwin Oaks Road. Turn left onto Hemingway Grove Circle. Studio is on right.

[21] STONE SCULPTURE BY BILL COOK, JR.
Bill Cook, Jr. – Marble, Limestone & Alabaster
9821 Westland Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922
[865] 206.2937
Directions: I-40 west to Exit 376 to merge onto I-140 East toward Maryville. Take Exit #3 (Westland Drive) and turn right. Studio is .4 mile on right.

[22] THINKTANK
John Fairstein – Clay
Neranza Blount – Encaustic
Anne Freels – Mixed Media
11205 Sam Lee Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
[865] 560.9467
Directions: From Knoxville, take Pellissippi Parkway north. Exit at Hardin Valley Rd. Turn left (west) onto Hardin Valley Rd. Go about 2 miles, then right onto Steele Rd. Go 0.8 miles up the hill, then right onto Sam Lee Rd. Go 0.8 miles, turn left onto the gravel driveway. Keep to the right. Studio is the middle house, park in front or at the garage.

GATLINBURG
[23] TALKING TURKEY STUDIO
Martha & John Eachus – Glass
610 Chelan Way
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
[865] 436.2397
Directions: from Sevierville take Hwy 411 turn right on Hwy 416. Hwy 416 will merge into Hwy 454. From this point, Talking Turkey Studio is 3 miles ahead on the right.

[24] SPARKY’S GLASSBLOWING
Gary (Sparky) Neumeier – Glass
849 Glades Road 1C3
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
[865] 325.8186
Directions: Exit 407 from I-40. Take TN-66 (Winfield Dunn Pkwy) towards Gatlinburg, Sevierville. Continue on TN-66 to Dolly Parton Pkwy. Turn Left on Dolly Parton Pkwy and continue to TN-416 S. Turn Right on TN-416 S. Follow TN-416 S and Birds Creek Rd to Glades Rd in Gatlinburg. Turn Right on Glades Road. The shop is located in the Covered Bridge complex approximately 1.1 miles on the right.

OAK RIDGE
[25] EUN-SOOK KIM STUDIO
Eun-Sook Kim – Ceramic, Watercolor on Rice Paper, & Wood Block Print on Rice Paper
109 Windham Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
[865] 483-4514
Directions: Exit 376 from I-40 Pellissippi Parkway to Oak Ridge, follow Hwy 62W [Illinois Ave] past Oak Ridge Turnpike, at the traffic light at the top of the hill, turn left on West Outer Drive. 1.7 miles to Windham Road on the left and then fifth house on the left.

Dogwood Arts: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris, TN is participating in the Dogwood Art DeTour on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The DeTour is a FREE event for all ages where local artists welcome the public into their studio space to experience the working creative process as artists demonstrate the making of a work of art. Several artists will be at the Center demonstrating mixed media, painting, pottery, and more. In addition, there will be a Raku workshop to observe from 10 am - 4 pm each day, weather permitting, plus craft activities for kids. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or directions, call 865-494-9854 or visit www.appalachianarts.net. This event is funded in part by the Anderson County Tourism Council, www.yallcome.org.

Please visit us for ThinkTank's Art DeTOUR Open Studio sponsored by the Dogwood Arts. Three of us will be giving live demonstrations of our art process. The studio will be open:

Saturday April 11 10AM - 5PM
Sunday April 12 10AM - 5PM

Neranza Noel Blount will be demonstrating and showing Encaustic art. Neranza uses layers of beeswax with pigments and a variety of materials to create paintings, bowls, and other artwork.

Anne Elizabeth Freels will be demonstrating and showing her dolls created with corn shucks and other natural materials. In addition she will be offering her handmade natural herbal soaps and skin care products.

John Fairstein will be demonstrating self hardening paper clays and showing sculptures made with these clays.

11205 Sam Lee Road, Knoxville, TN 37932
Directions: From Knoxville, take Pellissippi Parkway north. Exit at Hardin Valley Rd. Turn left (west) onto Hardin Valley Rd. Go about 2 miles, then right onto Steele Road at Food City. Go 0.8 miles up the hill, then right onto Sam Lee Rd. Go 0.8 miles, turn left onto the gravel driveway. Keep to the right. Studio is the middle house, park in front or at the garage.

Follow this link for a map and a complete list of participating artists: http://www.dogwoodarts.com/dogwood-art-detour/

Kevin Varney, David Harman, Tamra Hunt, and James Boychuk-Hunter

Reception: Friday, April 10, 6-9PM in the Ewing Gallery

In partial fulfillment of their graduation requirements, students pursuing the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree are required to mount a solo exhibition of work, and to defend their work during an oral examination in front of a faculty committee. Due to the number of graduate students enrolled in the UT School of Art, these exhibitions generally take the form of small groups of students presenting concurrent solo exhibitions in the gallery space.

The Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Art and Architecture Building, Knoxville, TN 37996
http://www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu/

Save the date! April 10-12, 2015. Rhythm N' Blooms at Downtown Knoxville & Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum.

A three-day long celebration of Tennessee’s role in American Roots music – including, but not limited to, country, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and rock – by featuring musical performances by locally-revered and nationally-renowned artists. Along with the dozens of musical performances, there will be music-related workshops as part of the Musician’s Corner.

Produced by Dogwood Arts and Attack Monkey Productions, and presented by Samuel Adams, we are thrilled to announce our first artist teaser! We will be bringing the following three artists to Knoxville, Tennessee as part of Rhythm N' Blooms which will be taking place April 10-12:
+ The Decemberists
+ The Dirty G​u​v'nahs
+ Delta Spirit
+ The Apache Relay
+ Humming House
+ Alanna Royale
+ Guthrie Brown and the Family Tree
+ Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes
+ *repeat repeat
...and many more to be announced soon!

Knoxville’s story has always been set to music. Rhythm N’ Blooms highlights that soundtrack and celebrates the crossroads of this city’s varied music history.
In just six years, it has become one of the fastest-growing events during Dogwood Arts’ April celebration - standing on its own as a landmark weekend in Knoxville’s vibrant and growing music scene.

Drawing audience members from throughout the U.S. and even the world, Rhythm N' Blooms gives festival goers a unique opportunity to experience beloved acts as well make new musical discoveries. The festival’s reputation as the setting of spectacular live performances from both established artists and those who are under the radar allows the audience to rest assured that no matter which performances they attend, they’ll leave the weekend with a handful of new favorite acts.

With the stage[s] now set exclusively along downtown Knoxville’s Jackson Avenue, Rhythm N’ Blooms has an undeniable atmosphere of urban creativity and historic flair. The music-focused highlight of Dogwood Arts’ April celebration will once again fill Knoxville over a three day span from April 10-12.

This year’s musical lineup will showcase chart-climbers, first-timers, and highly lauded acts from varied musical backgrounds. As in the past, a large percentage of artists (including one festival headliner) are Knoxville-based acts - further highlighting Knoxville’s undeniable role in the national music scene.

Tickets for the music festival are on sale now; three-day passes are $60 each and VIP passes are $125. Visit the festival’s website to purchase Festival and VIP tickets: www.rhythmnbloomsfest.com/tickets.

Dogwood Arts: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com

UT Opera Theatre presents
The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Kevin Class, Conductor; James Marvel, Director
Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday matinees, April 11 & 12, 2015 at 2:30 p.m
The Bijou Theatre, 803 S Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. The Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.) The Natalie Haslam Music Center is located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus.
*For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

Tickets for Art Moves 2015 are on sale now, save $2 if you buy advance tickets at http://www.momentumdancelab.com/am15-show-tickets.html

Art Moves is part of the Regional Fine Arts Exhibition (Dogwood Arts): http://www.dogwoodarts.com/regional-fine-art-exhibition/
See our last MDL video in YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlemVoFWM-g&feature=youtu.be

On Friday, April 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. Momentum Dance Lab will be presenting Art Moves in partnership with the Dogwood Arts Festival. The performance will take place at the Emporium Center at 100 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902. Art Moves brings various artists together. Choreographers collaborate with local musicians and artists whose work has been selected to be a part of the Dogwood Arts Festival’s Regional Fine Art Exhibition. You can purchase tickets at the door for $15 general admission and $12 for students and seniors, or you can purchase them in advance at momentumdancelab.com at a discounted rate. Art Moves is a Penny4Arts performance which allows children to attend for a penny alongside a paying adult. For more information about Penny4Arts visit penny4arts.com.

Momentum Dance Lab was founded in August of 2007 and is a not-for-profit adult contemporary dance collective striving for excellence in dance through artistic exploration, performance, and education. The collective offers classes in modern technique and improvisation, and they are very excited to share their art with the community.

Save the date! April 10-12, 2015. Rhythm N' Blooms at Downtown Knoxville & Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum.

A three-day long celebration of Tennessee’s role in American Roots music – including, but not limited to, country, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and rock – by featuring musical performances by locally-revered and nationally-renowned artists. Along with the dozens of musical performances, there will be music-related workshops as part of the Musician’s Corner.

Produced by Dogwood Arts and Attack Monkey Productions, and presented by Samuel Adams, we are thrilled to announce our first artist teaser! We will be bringing the following three artists to Knoxville, Tennessee as part of Rhythm N' Blooms which will be taking place April 10-12:
+ The Decemberists
+ The Dirty G​u​v'nahs
+ Delta Spirit
+ The Apache Relay
+ Humming House
+ Alanna Royale
+ Guthrie Brown and the Family Tree
+ Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes
+ *repeat repeat
...and many more to be announced soon!

Knoxville’s story has always been set to music. Rhythm N’ Blooms highlights that soundtrack and celebrates the crossroads of this city’s varied music history.
In just six years, it has become one of the fastest-growing events during Dogwood Arts’ April celebration - standing on its own as a landmark weekend in Knoxville’s vibrant and growing music scene.

Drawing audience members from throughout the U.S. and even the world, Rhythm N' Blooms gives festival goers a unique opportunity to experience beloved acts as well make new musical discoveries. The festival’s reputation as the setting of spectacular live performances from both established artists and those who are under the radar allows the audience to rest assured that no matter which performances they attend, they’ll leave the weekend with a handful of new favorite acts.

With the stage[s] now set exclusively along downtown Knoxville’s Jackson Avenue, Rhythm N’ Blooms has an undeniable atmosphere of urban creativity and historic flair. The music-focused highlight of Dogwood Arts’ April celebration will once again fill Knoxville over a three day span from April 10-12.

This year’s musical lineup will showcase chart-climbers, first-timers, and highly lauded acts from varied musical backgrounds. As in the past, a large percentage of artists (including one festival headliner) are Knoxville-based acts - further highlighting Knoxville’s undeniable role in the national music scene.

Tickets for the music festival are on sale now; three-day passes are $60 each and VIP passes are $125. Visit the festival’s website to purchase Festival and VIP tickets: www.rhythmnbloomsfest.com/tickets.

Dogwood Arts: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com

Youth Theatre Workshop, in coordination with Athens Community Theatre, presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (revised) in the Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater at The Arts Center in Athens, TN. Directed by Kendra Johnson, with musical direction by Mike Dannel, accompaniment by Brittany Duggan, and choreography by Tyler Peaden. ACT’s Youth Theatre Workshop spring musical is a light-hearted romp through an average day in the life of Charlie Brown. Made of little vignettes – from Valentine’s Day to baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair – the show follows Charlie and his gang of human and non-human friends from a bright uncertain morning to a hopeful starlit evening. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (revised) is based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schultz, with book and music by Clark Gesner, this production has additional dialogue by Michael Mayer and additional lyrics by Andrew Lippa.

Performances are April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 PM and March 12 and 19 at 2:00 PM. Tickets for all performances are $15 for adults, $8 for students.

Athens Area Council for the Arts: 320 North White Street, Athens, TN, 37303. Info: 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org

Legacy Weekend focuses in-depth on the rich history and culture of the region. It is is a unique weekend at Arrowmont, offering traditional craft workshops, storytellers, music, social gatherings, a gallery opening, and hikes in the Smokies. The event begins Thursday with dinner, a welcome and introductions – and the adventure continues through 2:00 pm Sunday.

Workshops are offered in Wood, Weaving, Textiles/Surface Design, Basketmaking, Painting, Photography, Clay, Broommaking, and Nature Studies. Recognized for their artistry, Legacy Weekend instructors guide you in experiencing the rich traditions of Appalachia.

Expand your knowledge of the arts and culture of Appalachia by participating in one of the following traditional workshops:

Mark St. Leger – Rocking Weekend, Turned Boxes
Spend a unique weekend turning and exploring the possibilities of turning on the bias, with small lidded boxes. You can expect to learn not only basic box making techniques, but also a range of shapes and new ideas to incorporate into your box making. An assortment of dry woods will be used to create the turned boxes. Sharpening and customizing tools to fit our needs will also be covered. Bring your imagination and sense of humor for a fantastic weekend. Basic turning skills are helpful.

John Phillips – Appalachian Banjo Making
In this workshop students will be recreating a style of banjos commonly built in the Appalachian Mountain region of East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Southern Virginia from the 1850's and beyond. You will learn about traditions in banjo history and construction, stretching skins, inlay work and adornment. Everyone is encouraged to make their instrument truly unique through the use of inlay, carving, staining and burning personal significance into the piece. Open to all skill levels.

Jeanne Brady - Personal Memories on Cloth: This workshop is about exploring and creating a personal interpretation of printing repeat designs on cotton fabrics using vibrantly colored thickened dyes. Students will learn the process of carving and printing linoleum and traditional wood blocks to create repeating patterns. Students will explore techniques to write and print text with metal type set, allowing the designs and the personal "story" to unfold on the fabric. Stitch embellishment will be introduced. Students will leave with a keepsake memory on cloth. Open to all levels.

Frances Fox – Traditional Mountain Weaving:
Students will be immersed in 1930s overshot weaving culture from the Pi Beta Phi Arrowcraft cottage weaving industry. Learn the basics of overshot weaving by weaving a set of guest towels. Students will enjoy visuals and stories of historical local weaving, visit a local heritage museum, and view the Arrowmont archival weaving collection. Participants will gain an understanding of traditional overshot weaving and develop skills required for further projects. Students should be able to wrap a loom.

Mary W. Thompson – Cherokee Baskets:
This workshop will focus on the familiarity of selecting and harvesting materials: splitting, stripping, scraping and trimming splits. Gathering root dyes to prepare materials for weaving consumes most of the time and the majority of work involved in basketry. Students will gain an appreciation and value the traditional artwork of Cherokee basketry and will weave their own piece of art. Prior experience is useful, but all skill levels are welcome.

Lenton Williams - Appalachian Style Broommaking:
In this workshop, students will make small hand tied brooms and brushes in the Appalachian style, including small cob web brooms, hearth or RV brooms and various types of practical whisk brooms. Students will use natural broom corn and natural handles provided by the instructor. Students will also learn to make a beautiful shaker style dustpan; a necessary item for every kitchen and shop. Students can work at a pace commensurate with the number of brooms desired. Students will experience some fun along the way and leave the course with the equipment necessary to start making brooms at home. Broom corn can be irritating to bare skin for some people so wear long pants and long sleeved shirts. Open to all skill levels.

Bobbie Crews – Painting Reflections, Light and Magic
Explore the extraordinary in everyday life and take your painting skills to a new level. Students will find the magic in the everyday and transfer those ideas onto canvas. It's about focusing on the unexpected, then capturing it with light and energy. You will learn to bring to life the exceptional qualities that make an exciting and engaging painting jump off the canvas. Students will also learn the intricacies of layering and bring out the reflections and glow of light in faces and other objects. This class is for students with intermediate or higher painting skills; drawing skills very helpful.

John DiGiacomo – Creative Photography
Enhancing students' technical and creative skills will be our goal during this workshop. Emphasizing landscape and nature photography students will cover topics including the creative use of wide angle, the makings of a strong composition, creating successful panoramic and HDR images, and more. Students experience one-on-one instruction and an interactive critique session. Expect short walks over moderate terrain while carrying gear. A digital camera, laptop and processing software required.

Joel Zachry – Nature Studies in Spring
What better season than spring to enjoy the wonders of landscape, plant life and animal activity in the Smokies? Your biologist instructor will share many "show and tell" examples of nature's treasures and participants will take short informative hikes in the neighboring park. You will take home a new-found knowledge of emerging flowers and leafing trees and useful skills for detecting animal inhabitants. Students will gain confidence in avoiding and handling wildlife encounters, and perhaps most importantly, leave with new friends. Open to all skill levels.

Brian Nettles – Wheel Thrown Pottery
In this fast pace pottery making class students will learn the rich history of "turning" pottery on the wheel. Students will explore all aspects of what it takes to make functional pottery: centering clay on the wheel, pulling cylinders, and making bowls, cups and vases. You will bisque, glaze and fire (burning) the pottery you will make in class. Conversations about traditional and historical pottery of the Appalachian region will complement the week's activities. Open to all skill levels.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org