Adventure into the fun and unpredictable world of Acrylic Pouring!
Elena Corradino will teach you everything there is to know about this exciting style of abstract art.
You will make 10 paintings of various shapes and sizes, and each will be different. You will learn 5 different types of pours, including a double flip cup, AND 3 ways to make “cells”. You will discuss color theory and what makes abstract art pop, and Elena will go into detail about the materials, brands she uses, etc. You will leave with the knowledge of how to do this on your own as well as beautiful art!
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The beloved Christmas Connection is celebrating 40 years of bringing some of the region’s best arts and crafts vendors to Kingsport. Whether you are refreshing your home décor, trying to find that perfect gift, or treating your taste-buds, the Christmas Connection is here to connect you just in time for the holiday festivities! You can find unique gifts and support artisans in our region. Free Admission all weekend.
As the weather turns colder, the Civic Auditorium will be filled with a warm holiday glow to put customers in a holiday mood for shopping. The sights, sounds and smell of Christmas will surround shoppers as they shop from over 60 artisan vendors.
What you will find…
Country crafts, home décor, fine woodcrafts, leather crafts, handmade soaps and lotions, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, stained glass, herbal products, hand-built pottery, fabric crafts, needlework, American Girl doll clothing, pet accessories and clothing, candles, dichroic glass, handmade greeting cards and paper art, snowmen, santas, reindeer food, candied pecans, lavender products, miniature figurines, baked goods, and much more will be available for purchase from these talented artisans and crafters.
Make sure to take your taste-buds into the West Room, where you’ll find the “Sugarplum Café.” This special café is exclusive to the Christmas Connection, providing mouthwatering sandwiches, soups, and snacks for the shopper on the go, or those wanting to linger longer for a meal. Outside, attendees can purchase treats from the food truck favorite Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts.
Joining the merry 40th celebration, talented local musical groups will provide live music from the stage, to serenade customers as they shop. Shoppers also have the opportunity to learn about the replica of the Santa Train being built, as a part of the Kingsport Model Train Project. Model Train volunteers will be on hand to share their knowledge and talent with the public and explain this craft form in more detail.
Whether you have been visiting the Christmas Connection for 40 years or you are trying it out for the very first time, this artisan and craft fair has something for you! Kingsport’s Annual Christmas Connection, a free admission event, is to be held November 1-3 at the Kingsport Civic Auditorium and is sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts.
For more information on the Christmas Connection event, please visit www.EngageKingsport.com or call 423-392-8414.
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Love the Beach?! Come away from this summer-inspired class, with a set of 4 acrylic pour beach coasters, 2 compact alcohol ink beach scenes, and a large resin beach scene. Shells and sand will be available, or you bring your own! All pieces will be resin-ed. No experience is needed to take this class. Instructor for this class is Elena Corradino.
Saturday, July 13th or August 3rd in the 2nd level Studio Space at the Kingsport Carousel. Start time is 10am – 2:30pm (30 min break for lunch, bring-your-own or eat local) 4hr instruction/creative time. All materials you need will be provided. Cost is $100 /per person. Click here to reserve your spot!
Pets are Not allowed, thank you!
For any additional information please call 423-392-8414
Kingsport’s 39th Annual Christmas Connection, a free admission event, is to be held November 9 – 11 at the Kingsport Civic Auditorium. Sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts, Christmas Connection hosts some of the region’s best arts and crafts vendors.
The Civic Auditorium will be filled with holiday wreaths & floral arrangements, primitive & country crafts, Christmas ornaments, pottery, stained glass, woodcrafts, handmade soaps and lotions, fabric crafts, needlework, doll clothing, jewelry, dichroic glass, handmade greeting cards and paper art, leather crafts, paintings, figurines, candles, baked goods and much much more!
In 2018, courtesy of Bubba’s Book Store, several regional authors will be on hand each day to sign their books in the Civic Auditorium West Side. Also in attendance this year are the artists from Kingsport’s Senior Artisan Center & Senior Center. Their crafts will be set up in the Civic Auditorium West Room.
Outside, attendees will find kettle corn and fried food items available for purchase. Country favorites will be served on stage at the Christmas Connection Café, and baked goods from Kingsport Ballet and Suzuki Talent Education will be at the entrance of the Civic Auditorium.
With the holidays fast approaching, Christmas Connection is a great place to find unique gifts and support master craftsmen in our region.
Here’s your chance to meet Sculpture Walk Artist, Charlie Brouwer!
Have you seen his wood sculptures around Kingsport?? Or maybe you saw the Kingsport Ladder Project?
Artist Talk begins at 10 am on Saturday, Oct. 13th entitled “Playing Outside: One artist’s journey into the world of public art.” Thank you to the Friends of the Library for allowing this to take place at the Kingsport Public Library.
For 25 years Charlie Brouwer was an “indoor artist.” Over the past 15 years outdoor sculptures and public art have become a major part of his practice. His talk will be about why and how this happened.
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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
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The beloved Christmas Connection is celebrating 40 years of bringing some of the region’s best arts and crafts vendors to Kingsport. Whether you are refreshing your home décor, trying to find that perfect gift, or treating your taste-buds, the Christmas Connection is here to connect you just in time for the holiday festivities! You can find unique gifts and support artisans in our region. Free Admission all weekend.
What you will find…
Country crafts, home décor, fine woodcrafts, leather crafts, handmade soaps and lotions, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, stained glass, herbal products, hand-built pottery, fabric crafts, needlework, American Girl doll clothing, pet accessories and clothing, candles, dichroic glass, handmade greeting cards and paper art, snowmen, santas, reindeer food, candied pecans, lavender products, miniature figurines, baked goods, and much more will be available for purchase from these talented artisans and crafters.
Make sure to take your taste-buds into the West Room, where you’ll find the “Sugarplum Café.” This special café is exclusive to the Christmas Connection, providing mouthwatering sandwiches, soups, and snacks for the shopper on the go, or those wanting to linger longer for a meal. Outside, attendees can purchase treats from the food truck favorite Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts.
Joining the merry 40th celebration, talented local musical groups will provide live music from the stage, to serenade customers as they shop. Shoppers also have the opportunity to learn about the replica of the Santa Train being built, as a part of the Kingsport Model Train Project. Model Train volunteers will be on hand to share their knowledge and talent with the public and explain this craft form in more detail.
For more information on the Christmas Connection event, please visit www.EngageKingsport.com or call 423-392-8414.
https://arts.kingsporttn.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/2019-Ad.jpg800818Jennifer Rogershttps://engagekingsport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2017/10/logo_hor.pngJennifer Rogers2019-09-27 10:52:142019-09-27 10:52:20Celebrating 40 Years of Christmas Connection
The beloved Christmas Connection is celebrating 40 years of bringing some of the region’s best arts and crafts vendors to Kingsport. Whether you are refreshing your home décor, trying to find that perfect gift, or treating your taste-buds, the Christmas Connection is here to connect you just in time for the holiday festivities! You can find unique gifts and support artisans in our region. Free Admission all weekend.
What you will find…
Country crafts, home décor, fine woodcrafts, leather crafts, handmade soaps and lotions, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, stained glass, herbal products, hand-built pottery, fabric crafts, needlework, American Girl doll clothing, pet accessories and clothing, candles, dichroic glass, handmade greeting cards and paper art, snowmen, santas, reindeer food, candied pecans, lavender products, miniature figurines, baked goods, and much more will be available for purchase from these talented artisans and crafters.
Make sure to take your taste-buds into the West Room, where you’ll find the “Sugarplum Café.” This special café is exclusive to the Christmas Connection, providing mouthwatering sandwiches, soups, and snacks for the shopper on the go, or those wanting to linger longer for a meal. Outside, attendees can purchase treats from the food truck favorite Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts.
Joining the merry 40th celebration, talented local musical groups will provide live music from the stage, to serenade customers as they shop. Shoppers also have the opportunity to learn about the replica of the Santa Train being built, as a part of the Kingsport Model Train Project. Model Train volunteers will be on hand to share their knowledge and talent with the public and explain this craft form in more detail.
For more information on the Christmas Connection event, please visit www.EngageKingsport.com or call 423-392-8414.
https://arts.kingsporttn.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/2019-Ad.jpg800818Jennifer Rogershttps://engagekingsport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2017/10/logo_hor.pngJennifer Rogers2019-09-27 10:43:462019-09-27 10:52:38Celebrating 40 Years of Christmas Connection
The beloved Christmas Connection is celebrating 40 years of bringing some of the region’s best arts and crafts vendors to Kingsport. Whether you are refreshing your home décor, trying to find that perfect gift, or treating your taste-buds, the Christmas Connection is here to connect you just in time for the holiday festivities! You can find unique gifts and support artisans in our region. Free Admission all weekend.
What you will find…
Country crafts, home décor, fine woodcrafts, leather crafts, handmade soaps and lotions, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, stained glass, herbal products, hand-built pottery, fabric crafts, needlework, American Girl doll clothing, pet accessories and clothing, candles, dichroic glass, handmade greeting cards and paper art, snowmen, santas, reindeer food, candied pecans, lavender products, miniature figurines, baked goods, and much more will be available for purchase from these talented artisans and crafters.
Make sure to take your taste-buds into the West Room, where you’ll find the “Sugarplum Café.” This special café is exclusive to the Christmas Connection, providing mouthwatering sandwiches, soups, and snacks for the shopper on the go, or those wanting to linger longer for a meal. Outside, attendees can purchase treats from the food truck favorite Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts.
Joining the merry 40th celebration, talented local musical groups will provide live music from the stage, to serenade customers as they shop. Shoppers also have the opportunity to learn about the replica of the Santa Train being built, as a part of the Kingsport Model Train Project. Model Train volunteers will be on hand to share their knowledge and talent with the public and explain this craft form in more detail.
For more information on the Christmas Connection event, please visit www.EngageKingsport.com or call 423-392-8414.
https://arts.kingsporttn.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/2019-Ad.jpg800818Jennifer Rogershttps://engagekingsport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2017/10/logo_hor.pngJennifer Rogers2019-09-27 10:34:482019-09-27 10:34:48Celebrating 40 years of Christmas Connection!
Adventure into the fun and unpredictable world of Acrylic Pouring!
Elena Corradino will teach you everything there is to know about this exciting style of abstract art.
You will make 10 paintings (5 wooden panels, two ceramic tiles, a wooden round, an 8×10 canvas and a deep edge 5×5 canvas) and each will be different. You will learn 5 different types of pours, including a double flip cup, AND 3 ways to make “cells”. You will discuss color theory and what makes abstract art pop, and Elena will go into detail about the materials, brands she uses, etc. You will leave with the knowledge of how to do this on your own as well as beautiful art!
Upcoming Classes:
October 5th (Saturday) Classes are held in the 2nd level Studio Space at the Kingsport Carousel!
350 Clinchfield St. Kingsport, TN 37660. 10am – 2:30pm (30 min break for lunch, bring-your-own or eat local) 4hr instruction/creative time $85 – All materials provided.
423-392-8414
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Adventure into the new world of Resin and Alcohol Ink with Elena Corradino…
Students will learn all about resin in this class! Each will make two acrylic pour bisque coasters, four porcelain alcohol ink coasters and three silicone mold coasters..all of which will be resin-ed. They will also be allowed to keep their respiratory mask and silicone mold. We will go over safety, mixing techniques and mistakes that can cost resin – all while creating 9 beautiful and functional pieces of art! Create your own unique hand-crafted gifts!
On Saturday, November 23rd in the 2nd level Studio Space at the Kingsport Carousel join us from 10am – 2:30pm (30 min break for lunch, bring-your-own or eat local) 4hr instruction/creative time. $98 – All materials provided!
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Adventure into the fun and unpredictable world of acrylic pouring with Elena Corradino! She will teach you everything there is to know about this exciting style of abstract art. You will make 10 paintings (5 wooden panels, two ceramic tiles, a wooden round, an 8×10 canvas and a deep edge 5×5 canvas) and each will be different. You will learn 5 different types of pours, including a double flip cup, AND 3 ways to make “cells”. You will discuss color theory and what makes abstract art pop, and Elena will go into detail about the materials, brands she uses, etc. You will leave with the knowledge of how to do this on your own as well as beautiful art!
Where: Saturday, April 13th in the 2nd level Studio Space at the Kingsport Carousel
When: 10am – 2:30pm (30 min break for lunch, bring-your-own or eat local) 4hr instruction/creative time
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Welcome all to our scratch mold workshop
and iron pour!
In about an hour and a half attendees who take part in this workshop will be able to make a sand mold of their design that will then be filled with molten iron forming a lasting metal positive image. You make your own design! Bring your ideas with you. Designs can be anything from your initials, your house number to patterns with complex designs. You will be making a one-of-a-kind creation out of iron. Jim and his crew will give you instruction and help you out with the mold making. This scratch mold workshop and iron pour is hosted by Engage Kingsport and the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts at the Inventor Center located at 118 Shelby Street.
On March 9th between 9 am and 3 pm there will be a scratch mold workshop. The estimated time for the iron pouring to begin is at 3:30pm. While the iron pour finishes up we will have a band and a food truck for your dinner and your entertainment.
To participate in this workshop your options for both days are purchasing:
A scratch mold- $35 per person,
A scratch mold and dinner – $50 per person
Just the food for $20
An additional scratch mold may be added (limit 1 per person) for $25.
Band
Donnie and the Dryheavers
Beth Snapp
Food
A.M. Kingsport
To see an example of an scratch mold workshop and iron pour check out this video from the AbOmingOg Intl. Arts Collective iron pour event by clicking here.
To reserve your spot for this event CLICK HERE!
Hope to see you there!
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Adventure into the new world of Resin and Alcohol Ink with Elena Corradino…
Students will learn all about resin in this class! Each will make two acrylic pour bisque coasters, four porcelain alcohol ink coasters and three silicone mold coasters..all of which will be resin-ed. They will also be allowed to keep their respiratory mask and silicone mold. We will go over safety, mixing techniques and mistakes that can cost resin – all while creating 9 beautiful and functional pieces of art! Create your own unique hand-crafted gifts!
On Saturday, March 30th in the 2nd level Studio Space at the Kingsport Carousel join us from 10am – 2:30pm (30 min break for lunch, bring-your-own or eat local) 4hr instruction/creative time. $98 – All materials provided!
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Adventure into the fun and unpredictable world of acrylic pouring with Elena Corradino! She will teach you everything there is to know about this exciting style of abstract art. You will make 10 paintings (5 wooden panels, two ceramic tiles, a wooden round, an 8×10 canvas and a deep edge 5×5 canvas) and each will be different. You will learn 5 different types of pours, including a double flip cup, AND 3 ways to make “cells”. You will discuss color theory and what makes abstract art pop, and Elena will go into detail about the materials, brands she uses, etc. You will leave with the knowledge of how to do this on your own as well as beautiful art!
Where: Saturday, March 2nd in the 2nd level Studio Space at the Kingsport Carousel
When: 10am – 2:30pm (30 min break for lunch, bring-your-own or eat local) 4hr instruction/creative time
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Adventure into the fun and unpredictable world of acrylic pouring with Elena Corradino! She will teach you everything there is to know about this exciting style of abstract art. You will make 10 paintings (5 wooden panels, two ceramic tiles, a wooden round, an 8×10 canvas and a deep edge 5×5 canvas) and each will be different. You will learn 5 different types of pours, including a double flip cup, AND 3 ways to make “cells”. You will discuss color theory and what makes abstract art pop, and Elena will go into detail about the materials, brands she uses, etc. You will leave with the knowledge of how to do this on your own as well as beautiful art!
Join us Saturday, January 19th in the 2nd level Studio Space at the Kingsport Carousel 10am – 2:30pm (30 min break for lunch, bring-your-own or eat local) 4hr instruction/creative time. All materials you need will be provided.
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Join our Beach Vacation themed Acrylic Pour, Alcohol Ink & Resin!
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