Narrative Figure Painting-with Allison Parker
Draw and paint from the live model in a narrative setting.
We will learn how to use color, lighting, props and clothing to tell a story. Concepts will include underpainting, color mixing, basic anatomy and lighting. Instructor will demo in oil paint but all drawing or painting media are welcome.
Date: Saturday August 18th and Saturday August 25th
Time: 10:am – 1pm
Where: Kingsport Renaissance Center (1200 E. Center St, Kingsport, Rm: 313)
Cost: $45.00 per session (includes model fees).
Instructor: Allison Parker
Class is open to the community KAG membership is not required Please e-mail the instructor at:
aparkerart@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
Please mail payment to:
A. Parker
207 West Locust St #3
Johnson City, Tn 37604
or online at www.kingsportartguild.com
Allison Parker studied figure painting at the Art Students League of NY, the Grand Central Atelier, the Root Studio School and Savannah College of Art and Design. She has taught academic drawing and painting for several years in NYC and Eastern Tennessee. Allison is represented by Clark Gallery in Banner Elk, NC and you can view her work online at www.allisonparker.net
Join Langley “Casual Word” Shazor for a creative writing class
Creative Writing Session
June 12th and June 19th from 4-6 pm
Open to all age groups
Join Langley “Casual Word” Shazor for learning about poetry, prose, and typewriters. The goal of this class will be to help students break past the common obstacles that plague young writers: peer review, in writing revision, vocabulary, perfectionism, etc. This class is not designed to increase technical writing ability, but to help students tap into their creative capacity. Let’s overcome fear and harness true creativity.
Typewriters, paper, and recycle boxes will be provided. Students keep all written work & have the opportunity to be featured on casualword.com’s poet of the week column (with signed parental consent forms [provided]).
The agenda for the event is as follows:
- 4pm – Introduction
- 4:30pm – Q&A
- 5pm – writing
- 6pm – Conclusion
$10/ Reserve your slot online by clicking here for the June 12th or click here for June 19th!
Kingsport Renaissance Arts Center, Rm#239
1200 E. Center Street, Kingsport, TN.
Contact Stella Robinette 423.276.6541 or the Office of Cultural Arts 423.392.8414.
The City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts invites your input.
We Would Like YOUR Input!!
The City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts invites the Kingsport community to share input for a Public Art Master Plan. The City’s public art program was created in 2006 and includes a ‘Percent for Art’ Ordinance and established a Public Art Committee. The Committee created Sculpture Walk in 2007 and has annually exhibited contemporary outdoor sculpture for over 10 years. Over the years, several sculptural pieces have been purchased or commissioned for Kingsport and more recently murals have been added to help celebrate the community. In 2017, the Office of Cultural Arts organized two temporary public art installations, Humanae and Rise Together Kingsport. Now it is time to work on a new plan of action, and the public is encouraged to fill out the attached survey. A round table discussion will be held on Thursday May 10 at 4 PM in room 310 of the Kingsport Renaissance Center.
To take the survey click here!
Art Classes for Kids at Impressions Fine Art Gallery
Have you heard about the art classes?
Drawing and painting for children ages 5-16 are being offered at Impressions Fine Art, 246 Broad St. in Kingsport. Led by Anne Thwaites. Home School classes for ages 5-8, Wed. 1pm to 2 pm. Home school class for ages 9-16, 3-4pm. After school art classes- Fridays from 3:30 to 7pm: One hour classes for kids ages 8 to 16. Cost per hour-$20. Pre-registration required).
Saturday Sculpture with Miss Pancake (Patti Lawrence), for kids ages 8-14, 1pm -3pm., every Saturday. $25 per class. (Pre-registration required).
For more information or to register, email pattilawrence@charter.net
Shaker Bureau Basket class with master weaver Joy Smith
Are you ready to make a Shaker Bureau Basket?
Join us on Saturday, March 10th from 9:30 to 5:00 pm
Master Weaver Joy Smith will be teaching a fun class on how to create the Small Shaker Bureau Basket.
The BUREAU is one of a set of baskets made by the shakers called the knife series. Dimensions of completed basket: 7in x 4in x 2 1/2in. You will be weaving with black ash over a wooden mold. Join us on Saturday, March 10th from 9:30 am-5:00 pm at the Kingsport Carousel Carving Studio, 2nd floor, 350 Clinchfield Street {the tower}. Price includes all supplies. To reserve your spot click here
Renaissance Arts Center & Theatre