Fall Marketplace

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

Stop by the Townsend Visitor Center and enjoy an exhibit of locally created art by artists of the Townsend Art Center. Artist will be available to share their inspirations as well as to demonstrate techniques. We look forward to seeing you. Event Location: 7906 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, United States

Poppies to Pumpkins

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

Come join Mary Proffitt for a fun, and messy, alcohol ink class. The class will introduce you to how ink moves and how it reacts and mixes with everything it touches. You will learn how to control it. We will paint on freezer paper, yupo paper and ceramic pumpkins. The ink can stain your clothes […]

Poppies to Pumpkins

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

SOLD OUT! Stay tuned for other fabulous classes. Come join Mary Proffitt for a fun, and messy, alcohol ink class. The class will introduce you to how ink moves and how it reacts and mixes with everything it touches. You will learn how to control it. We will paint on freezer paper, yupo paper and […]

Blessing Bowls

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

You wonโ€™t want to miss this Blessing Bowls Event! With each ticket you receive soup for lunch and a handmade bowl and partner with A Place to Stay to End Homelessness in Blount County!!! The Townsend Artisan Guild supports this event with their time and art. Tickets are available now at https://aplacetostaybc.networkforgood.com/.../74971... or www.aplacetostaybc.org Look […]

First Anniversary Celebration

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

Join us to showcase the first anniversary of our expanded Gallery and Studios. Meet the artists. Enjoy refreshments from 4:00-6:00 Event Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN, United States, Tennessee 37882

Shibori Class

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

Learn the processes of dyeing with acid dye and rit dye to create silk and cotton shibori. You will be folding, scrunching, and wrapping the material for resist and design. Deborah has been working in silk painting and fiber arts for 10 years. She has a studio at the Townsend Art Center and has been […]

Exploring the Cyanotype Process

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

Enjoy a day exploring the cyanotype process while making printed denim patches, altering natural fiber, and printing on paper. Contact Bridget Matlock at 865-363-9585 to register. Cost $50 Event Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN

Art on the Porch

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

We have new art in the Gallery and artists working in their studios and more artists and demonstrators on the front porch. (If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will move the outside portion inside to our classroom) Stop by and Visit with us! Event Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN, United States, Tennessee […]

Two Hummers

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

Join our class and paint a lively and colorful pair of hummingbirds! All materials are supplied. A beginner's class--no experience or 'talent' required! We'll paint together these two lively hummingbird sipping from honeysuckle blossoms. You will complete a 9" x 12" painting on mixed media prepared paper, ready to frame for your home or as […]

Honeysuckle Hummingbird-DATE CHANGED to July 13

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

A beginner's class--no experience or 'talent' required! We'll paint together this busy hummingbird sipping from honeysuckle blossoms. You will complete a 9" x 12" painting on mixed media prepared paper, ready to frame for your home or as a gift. Learn about metallic gold paint, choices of colors, mixing pants and POSCA pens. Special techniques […]

Line and Wash Watercolor Landscape

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

Learn to create a fun and easy line and wash landscape using pen and watercolor. Practicing with each easy step, you will be guided in using watercolor and ink to make your lovely landscape. Beginners, as well as all levels of experience, are welcome. You will complete a landscape in an 8x10 inch mat that […]

Shibori – A Traditional Japanese Dyeing Class

Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild

In this class you will be folding, scrunching (a technical term), wrapping silk and cotton for the design and resist. The dyeing process will consist of two colors of acid dye on the silk and Rit dye on the cotton. You will learn both dye processes. Minimum of 4 students and maximum of 8. Cost […]