Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris, TN is offering the following art classes in January and Early February: Beginner’s Knitting Class 1/19, Handbuilding with Clay Mondays starting 1/27, Painting Winter Cardinals 2/9, Beginner’s Knitting Class 2/16. For additional information, call 865-494-9854 or visit our website: appalachianarts.net.
Beginner’s Knitting Class with Jane Peoples
Sunday, January 19 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Students will learn the 3 basic knitting techniques: casting on, knit stitch and binding off. Students will start a project created from the knit stitch. Class will include written materials, demonstrations and one-on-one teaching. Materials will be provided. Instructor, Jane Peoples is a Certified Craft Yarn Council Instructor with over 20 years of knitting experience. She has been teaching students basic knitting skills since 2015. Member Rate: $40 | Non-Member Rate: $50 | Registration Deadline: January 12.
Sunday, January 19 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Students will learn the 3 basic knitting techniques: casting on, knit stitch and binding off. Students will start a project created from the knit stitch. Class will include written materials, demonstrations and one-on-one teaching. Materials will be provided. Instructor, Jane Peoples is a Certified Craft Yarn Council Instructor with over 20 years of knitting experience. She has been teaching students basic knitting skills since 2015. Member Rate: $40 | Non-Member Rate: $50 | Registration Deadline: January 12.
Handbuilding with Clay with Janet McCracken
Mondays starting January 27 – March 2 (6 sessions)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Students will learn the basics of creating forms out of clay covering pinch pots, the slab roller, coil pots, creating textures and more! This class is suitable for those who have never taken a class in clay and for those with some clay experience who would like to continue to explore the many facets of working with clay. All Levels Welcome. Member Rate: $85 | Non-Member Rate: $95 | Material Fee: $30 payable to the instructor. Includes: 25 lbs of clay, glaze and firing. $40 for bags of clay thereafter. Registration deadline: January 20
Mondays starting January 27 – March 2 (6 sessions)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Students will learn the basics of creating forms out of clay covering pinch pots, the slab roller, coil pots, creating textures and more! This class is suitable for those who have never taken a class in clay and for those with some clay experience who would like to continue to explore the many facets of working with clay. All Levels Welcome. Member Rate: $85 | Non-Member Rate: $95 | Material Fee: $30 payable to the instructor. Includes: 25 lbs of clay, glaze and firing. $40 for bags of clay thereafter. Registration deadline: January 20
Painting Winter Cardinals with Melanie Fetterolf
Sunday February 9 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
All skill levels are invited to come paint winter cardinals with us! Melanie will guide students to create an acrylic on canvas painting using a variety of brushes and painting techniques. All supplies are included. Member Rate: $35 | Non-Member Rate: $45 | Registration deadline: February 2
Sunday February 9 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
All skill levels are invited to come paint winter cardinals with us! Melanie will guide students to create an acrylic on canvas painting using a variety of brushes and painting techniques. All supplies are included. Member Rate: $35 | Non-Member Rate: $45 | Registration deadline: February 2
Beginner’s Knitting Class with Jane Peoples
Sunday, February 16 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Students will learn the 3 basic knitting techniques: casting on, knit stitch and binding off. Students will start a project created from the knit stitch. Class will include written materials, demonstrations and one-on-one teaching. Materials will be provided. Instructor, Jane Peoples is a Certified Craft Yarn Council Instructor with over 20 years of knitting experience. She has been teaching students basic knitting skills since 2015. Member Rate: $40 | Non-Member Rate: $50 | Registration Deadline: February 9
Sunday, February 16 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Students will learn the 3 basic knitting techniques: casting on, knit stitch and binding off. Students will start a project created from the knit stitch. Class will include written materials, demonstrations and one-on-one teaching. Materials will be provided. Instructor, Jane Peoples is a Certified Craft Yarn Council Instructor with over 20 years of knitting experience. She has been teaching students basic knitting skills since 2015. Member Rate: $40 | Non-Member Rate: $50 | Registration Deadline: February 9
