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Adventure into Acrylic Pouring! (June 10, 2023)
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!
Link to Sign Up & Register For the Class:
Register HERE: Tickets link
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Kingsport Carousel 2nd Floor Studio, 350 Clinchfield St., Kingsport, TN, 37660
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.
Please no Pets.
(Limit to 7 Students) Age 13+
*Online sales end 48 hours prior to class.
Please call us with any questions: 423-392-8414
Celebrating 40 Years of Artisans & Crafters in Kingsport! Join us for The Christmas Connection – Artistic Creations Fair
Celebrating 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.
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.
When is it?
DATES/HOURS:
Friday Nov. 1 12 Noon – 7 PM
Saturday Nov. 2 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday Nov. 3 12 Noon – 4 PM
For more information on the Christmas Connection event, please visit www.EngageKingsport.com or call 423-392-8414.
Beach Vacation with Acrylic Pour, Alcohol Ink & Resin!
Join our Beach Vacation themed Acrylic Pour, Alcohol Ink & Resin!
Join our Beach Vacation themed Acrylic Pour, Alcohol Ink & Resin!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
Here Comes Christmas Connection 2018!
It’s Almost Christmas Connection Time!
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.
DATES/HOURS:
Friday Nov. 9 12 Noon – 7 PM
Saturday Nov. 10 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday Nov.11 12 Noon – 4 PM
For more information on the Christmas Connection event, please visit www.EngageKingsport.com or call 423-392-8414.
Here’s your chance to meet Sculpture Walk Artist, Charlie Brouwer!
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.
Sculpture Walk XI begins with a reception with Mike Roig!
Sculpture Walk XI takes on a new form with sculpture talks and hands on sculpture workshops. Rolling out as a series, the sculptures for Sculpture Walk XI will be installed separately over several months. The first of which will be installed on September 28, followed by a sculpture talk and workshop.
The artist for the first two sculptures of the walk is Mike Roig. Mike’s pieces are often kinetic – moving effortlessly with the wind, providing great interest. They are expertly wrought in stainless, industrial steel and other durable materials. Mike will install two pieces on Friday, September 28. ‘Moondance’ will be installed in the Ridgefields Circle and ‘Aerial’ will be installed in Downtown Kingsport. Mike lives and works in Carrboro, NC where he and his wife, author-artist Clay Carmichael, maintain the Heartworks Studio.
On Friday, September 28 the Office of Cultural Arts invites the public to a reception and talk with artist Mike Roig. The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the talk will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Kingsport Public Library – after 5:30, please enter from the Shelby Street parking lot.
For more information, please or call 423-392-8414. For more information on Mike Roig, visit www.mikeroig.com.
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.
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Sculpture Walk XII and Opening Reception
Sculpture Walk XII comes to downtown Kingsport!
The 12th annual Sculpture Walk is here! Five new sculptures and one remaining favorite are now part of the Kingsport Sculpture Walk, curated by Catherine Murray of East Tennessee State University. Sculpture Walk XII is in the downtown area, and several of the new art can be seen on Broad Street.
A convenient place to begin the walk is near Citizen’s Bank on Main Street. Sculpture Walk XII will be on display through October 2020. The opening reception will feature Catherine Murray speaking about the sculpture, and refreshments, sponsored by Engage Kingsport, will be served at Impressions Fine Art Gallery—246 Broad Street, Kingsport, on October 10th at 5:30pm.
For more information about the sculptures that will be showcased in this years sculpture walk please call 423-392-8414 or Click Here.
Adventure into the fun and unpredictable world of Acrylic Pouring!
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
Sign up HERE!!
Johnson City Public Library presents Rita Sims Quillen
Poetry Society of TN-NE branch (PST-NE) will meet the fourth Saturday, May 25th, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Jones meeting room of the Johnson City Public Library Program presented by Rita Sims Quillen, after a brief reading of her own work, Rita will present a series of writing prompts in a “lighting round” for everyone to participate and go way with some ideas for poems or prose writing.
PST-NE is anxious to welcome all poets and poetry lovers to attend. Get acquainted and learn about future poetry events and opportunities
Learn All About Resin-November 23rd!
All About Resin!
All About Resin!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!
Acrylic Pouring with Elena Corradino
The World of Acrylic Pouring
Acrylic Pouringwith
Elena Corradino
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
All materials you need will be provided.
Click here to reserve your spot!!
Kingsport’s Scratch Mold Workshop and Iron Pour. Don’t miss it!
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!
All About Resin – March 30th with Elena Corradino
All About Resin – March 30th!
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!
Click here to reserve your spot!!
Join the World of Acrylic Pouring with Elena Corradino
The World of Acrylic Pouring
with
Elena Corradino
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
All materials you need will be provided.
Click here to reserve your spot!!
Come Pour With Us! Elena Corradino will be teaching acrylic pouring!
Come Pour With Us!
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.
Holiday themed 2-in-1 class! Acrylic Pouring & Alcohol Ink
Holiday themed 2-in-1 class!
Acrylic Pouring & Alcohol Ink
A holiday themed class! Create your own ornaments and cards. Each student would make 10 cards from Alcohol Ink, 8 wooden ornaments in Acrylic Pouring, and 4 fall or winter themed door hangers. The ornaments and door hangers will be varnished for you. No experience needed!
Join us on the 2nd level Studio Space at the Kingsport Carousel (350 Clinchfield St. Kingsport, TN 37660) on Saturday, Nov 17, from 10am – 2pm (30 min break for lunch, bring-your-own or eat local). This fun class is just $80 per student. Includes all materials. Max of 9 students.
For more information visit www.EngageKingsport.com or call 423-392-8414. To reserve your spot Click Here!
Renaissance Arts Center & Theatre