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SUMMARY:Two Hummers
DESCRIPTION:Join our class and paint a lively and colorful pair of hummingbirds! All materials are supplied.\nA 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 a gift.\nGaynell is a juried artist\, doing mixed media\, acrylic and watercolors. She paints whimsical critters like these little beauties with personality\, as well as abstract florals. Her art has been featured at Vienna Coffee Shop and on Smokies Live Blog.\nThe cost is $50\, includes all materials. Class size is limited to 10 students for individual assistance. All materials\, brushes and paints are supplied.\nContact Gaynell to register:gaynell50@gmail.com\, 865-207-2848.\nReceipt of your payment will reserve your spot by mailing a check or paying through VENMO or Zellle\n333 Waters Road\, Maryville\, TN 37803\nVENMO is @Gaynell-Lawson\nZelle with CBBC\, Maryville.  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/two-hummers/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T110000
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SUMMARY:Honeysuckle Hummingbird-DATE CHANGED to July 13
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLearn about metallic gold paint\, choices of colors\, mixing pants and POSCA pens. Special techniques include etch into acrylic layers\, stenciling flowers\, and adda a napkin decoupage.\nGaynell is a juried artist\, doing mixed media\, acrylic and watercolors. She paints whimsical critters like this bird with personality\, as well as abstract florals. Her art has been featured at Vienna Coffee Shop and on Smokies Live Blog.\nThe cost is $50\, includes all materials.\nContact Gaynell to register:gaynell50@gmail.com\, 865-207-2848.\nReceipt of your payment will reserve your spot by mailing a check or paying through VENMO or Zellle\n333 Waters Road\, Maryville\, TN 37803\nVENMO is @Gaynell-Lawson\nZelle with CBBC\, Maryville.  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/honeysuckle-hummingbird-date-changed-to-july-13/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Chamber Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T120000
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SUMMARY:Line and Wash Watercolor Landscape
DESCRIPTION: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 8×10 inch mat that is ready to frame as well as gain new painting skills.\nAll materials are provided but you are welcome to bring your own too.\nSusan has an art degree but continues to learn more each day through workshops and fellow artists at the Townsend Art Center.\nClass size is limited to 8. Fee is $50.\nContact Susan McCollum to register: susanmccollum51@gmail.com  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/line-and-wash-watercolor-landscape/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Chamber Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
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SUMMARY:Shibori - A Traditional Japanese Dyeing Class
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMinimum of 4 students and maximum of 8.\nCost $50.\nContact Deborah Adams to register. 865-206-8815 or deborahadamsfiberart@gmail.com  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/shibori-a-traditional-japanese-dyeing-class/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T100000
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SUMMARY:Strictly for the Birds/Clay Birdhouse
DESCRIPTION:Create your own functional birdhouse in two sessions–June 13 and June 20\, All materials\, tools\, and firing are included.\nCost: $80. Contact Annamaria Gundlach\, ajgund@comcast.net to register. \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/strictly-for-the-birds-clay-birdhouse/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Chamber Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T133000
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SUMMARY:Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:Many of our Studio Artists will be working in their studios and looking forward to sharing their techniques and inspirations with you. Their original\, locally created art will be available for you to enjoy—and the Gallery will be open too! Stop by and visit us.  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/studio-tour/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Chamber Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
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SUMMARY:Three Birds-Watercolor Class
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, you’ll receive step-by-step instructions for a local watercolor artist on how to mix colors\, layer washes\, and creating stunning artworks of three separate birds—all on heavy 5×7 inch paper. You will leave with a set of three uniquely painted birds that are ready to Fram and be displayed in your home or given as gifts as created by YOU!\nMinimum of 4\, maximum of 10. Cost: $60\nContact Chuck Finley to register: 865-266-3381 or cfinleyart@gmail.com  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/three-birds-watercolor-class/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Chamber Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T170000
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SUMMARY:Original Scottish Art AND More; Art on the Porch
DESCRIPTION:Two of our painters have traveled to Scotland and brought their original art to share with you at the Gallery\, Saturday\, May 18. When you are in town for the Scottish Festival and Games\, stop by and see the ol’ country in oils. The painter will be there to finish up one of the paintings and one of our weavers will also be working in her studio. Oh\, and there is a lot of other art too.  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/original-scottish-art-and-more-art-on-the-porch/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Chamber Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T150000
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SUMMARY:George and Gracie Giraffe
DESCRIPTION:Beginner’s class to paint either George or Gracie on a 4×12 inch canvass. All materials\, brushes and canvas are provided. Cost is $45. Contact Gaynell Lawson\, Gaynell50@gmail.com or 865-207-2848 to register.  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/george-and-gracie-giraffe/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260924T025519
CREATED:20241226T172039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T172039Z
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SUMMARY:Art on the Porch
DESCRIPTION:Even more art\, meet the artists\, and learn from their demonstrations. Stop by and visit us!! \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/art-on-the-porch-3/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T160000
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SUMMARY:TOWNSEND ARTISAN GUILD at the Fiber Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn from artists\, enjoy our art and discover unique art and gifts. The Townsend Artisan Guild will be at Wilder’s Chapel as part of the GSM Heritage Center Fiber Farm. Many other artisans and vendors will be on site for you to enjoy too.  \nEvent Location: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/townsend-artisan-guild-at-the-fiber-fair/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Event,History & Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260924T025519
CREATED:20250428T131611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T131611Z
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SUMMARY:Townsend Artisan Guild Spring Exhibition and Sale
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share our artwork reflecting the Spring season. Sixteen artists will be displaying their fiber arts\, jewelry\, paintings\, photography\, pottery\, and woodworking. Demonstrations are planned for each day so you can explore our techniques and\, maybe\, answer questions about some of your own pursuits.\nMeet the artists\, enjoy unique locally created arts\, and find gifts for yourself\, friends and family.\nThe Gallery will also be open and the original work of forty artists will be displayed. The work will include fine art\, fine craft and gifts of drawings\, fiber arts\, jewelry\, mixed media\, painting\, photography\, pottery\, stained and fused glass\, and woodworking.\nJoin us at the Townsend Visitor Center\, 7906 East Lamar Alexander\, and at the Townsend Art Center\, 7719 East Lamar Alexander in Townsend.  \nEvent Location: 7706 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN 37882\, United States
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/townsend-artisan-guild-spring-exhibition-and-sale/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Event,Family & Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260924T025519
CREATED:20241124T080325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T080325Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Wet Felting
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an Introduction to wet felting and take home a simple flower that can be embellished for a hat\, shawl\, or….. used as a pin or barrette. The technique is the foundation for wet felting birdhouse\, bowls\, other 3D sculptures. No prior experience is required. All materials are provided. Launch your wet felting experience!\nCost $50. Minimum 4\, Maximum 6. Ages 18+\nContact Bridget Matlock\, 865-363-9585\, to reserve your spot.  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/introduction-to-wet-felting/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T150000
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CREATED:20241124T080452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T080452Z
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SUMMARY:Paint Blossom Bear
DESCRIPTION:Gaynell Lawson will lead this beginners class to paint with mixed media and acrylics. You will paint this charming bear in a patch of wildflowers on a 8 x 8 canvas\, ready to take home. Featured instructions include ‘how to’ for paint\, brushes\, canvases\, paper\, Gesso\, Paint Pens. You will learn approaches to design\, sketching (or not)\, painting your own way and finishing a painting.\nAll materials are furnished. The class is limited to six for individualized instruction. Cost is $45.\nContact Gaynell to register: lawsongaynell50@gmail.com or 865-207-2848.  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/paint-blossom-bear/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Chamber Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T025520
CREATED:20241124T080337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T080337Z
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SUMMARY:Mixed Media in Acrylics “Blossom Bear”
DESCRIPTION:Limited to 6 people. Supplies provided. Contact Gaynell to sign up. $45 Lawsongaynell50@gmail.com\n865 207-2848 \nEvent Location: Townsend Art Center
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/mixed-media-in-acrylics-blossom-bear/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Chamber Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T150000
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SUMMARY:Design your own Spring Glass Art
DESCRIPTION:Design your own glass art using bits of glass\, stringers and frit. Glass will be fired off site and returned to Townsend Art Center for you to pick up. Class cost is $45 Contact Suzette McCauley at Suzette.mccauley@gmail.com or text 949.212.0555 to sign up. Class size is limited.  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/design-your-own-spring-glass-art/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Chamber Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260924T025520
CREATED:20241124T080347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T080347Z
UID:10005279-1708768800-1708779600@letsbeblount.com
SUMMARY:Church in the Smokies Watercolor Class
DESCRIPTION:Charles Finley will guide you through learning to paint with watercolors. All materials will be provided–including a sketch of an old church in the Smokies on watercolor paper. The cost is $50. Contact Charles/Chuck at cfinleyart@gmail.com to register.  \nEvent Location: 7719 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/church-in-the-smokies-watercolor-class/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Chamber Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260924T025520
CREATED:20241124T080456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T080456Z
UID:10005282-1706954400-1706968800@letsbeblount.com
SUMMARY:Give Weaving a Whirl
DESCRIPTION:Join Patty Benton to learn common weaving terms\, basic weave structures\, and produce 4 hand woven mug rugs to take home. $50 for members/$60 for non-members. Contact Patty to reserve your spot: patty.benton1@gmail.com\, 865-591-3703  \nEvent Location: Townsend Art Center
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/give-weaving-a-whirl/
LOCATION:Townsend Art Center/Townsend Artisan Guild
CATEGORIES:Chamber Business Event
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