Event Category: Workshops

Learn the sculpture technique of clay relief. Gain an understanding of sculpting facial features as you master the art of clay relief.  This workshop encourages participants to add their own style and imagination to their sculptures.  All levels from beginner to advanced are invited to explore the wonderful world of clay!  Sculptures are fired and completed with a Patina Finishes.

To sign up for this workshop or for more information, contact Rosalind Martin at (865) 523-6349 or email rmartin@knoxart.org.

Tuesdays, September, 12 & 19 • 10am-12pm
Members: $35 | Non-members: $45
(for both sessions)

INSTRUCTOR, ANNAMARIA GUNDLACH—
Annamaria Gundlach is a professional artist, a teaching artist, and a rostered artist with the Tennessee Arts Commission.  She has a specialty in clay hand-building and figurative sculpture. She also teaches various visual art mediums such as painting and collage.  She is an arts integration specialist who loves to weave poetry and creative writing into her workshops.  She teaches all levels from preschool to adults.  She developed a hands-on arts integration multi-sensory phonics program for early learners.  Additionally, as an outreach artist for the Knoxville Museum and a trained memory care artist with the Tennessee Arts Commission, she has developed Memory Care workshops for older learners.  Her workshops encourage creativity and make learning fun.  She loves sharing the joy of art.  She encourages self-expression which gives participants confidence to create their own art. She believes that everyone is creative regardless of age or skill. Gundlach is a professional artist who exhibits and sells her artworks.

This project is supported in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance, and by the federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Soundbath Meditation Workshops with Jennifer Aparicio, certified yoga instructor and sound healing therapist. This SoundBath Meditation Workshop consists of four sessions each lasting 45-60 minutes. Join us for a meditative experience where you will learn meditation techniques while you are immersed in sound and vibration waves that will help you gain a deep level of relaxation. This workshop is a great opportunity to unplug from the external and to restore and heal mind, body, and spirit. Bring your yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow, or anything that will help you to be comfortable!

Sound meditation and deep listening play an intricate role in the video art exhibition, Drink Up the Moon by Irish-born artist Jane Cassidy. Expand on your meditation experience by visiting the exhibition on 3^rd floor, Drink Up the Moon is on display from September 1 – November 12, 2023.

This workshop is open to the public. To sign up click on the link: https://forms.office.com/r/GZixU1S2Nh

Sundays, September, 17 & 24 and October 15 & 29 • 2pm
Each session: $35 | Entire series: $120

INSTRUCTOR, JENNIFER APARICIO—
Jennifer Aparicio is a Sound Healing therapist and certified yoga instructor currently working at The Glowing Body yoga studio in Knoxville. She is a certified Hatha yoga teacher from Mexico and a certified Therapist in Sound Healing with singing bowls. She earned her Hatha yoga certification at Consejo Internacional de Yoga A.C. school in Mexico in 2018 and Sound Healing certification at Institute of Sound Therapy & Be Generation School in Miami, FL in March 2023. She has also been studying Kundalini Kriya yoga, and incorporates pranayama and kriya techniques into her classes. She moved from Mexico to Knoxville two years ago. She credits her dedication to her yoga practice with building and creating a peaceful life and a deeper connection to herself.

This project is supported in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance, and by the federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Learn how to create figurative clay sculptures through various clay hand-building and sculpture techniques to gain an understanding of anatomy and movement. Participants will create realistic figures that can be abstracted and enhanced by adding whimsy style and drama to their figures. This workshop encourages participants to add their own style and imagination to their sculptures. All levels from beginner to advanced are invited. Sculptures are fired and completed with Patina finishes.

To sign up for this workshop or for more information, contact Rosalind Martin at (865) 523-6349 or email rmartin@knoxart.org.

Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25 & November 1 • 10am-1pm
Members: $185 | Non-members: $200
(for the entire series)

INSTRUCTOR, ANNAMARIA GUNDLACH—
Annamaria Gundlach is a professional artist, a teaching artist, and a rostered artist with the Tennessee Arts Commission.  She has a specialty in clay hand-building and figurative sculpture. She also teaches various visual art mediums such as painting and collage.  She is an arts integration specialist who loves to weave poetry and creative writing into her workshops.  She teaches all levels from preschool to adults.  She developed a hands-on arts integration multi-sensory phonics program for early learners.  Additionally, as an outreach artist for the Knoxville Museum and a trained memory care artist with the Tennessee Arts Commission, she has developed Memory Care workshops for older learners.  Her workshops encourage creativity and make learning fun.  She loves sharing the joy of art.  She encourages self-expression which gives participants confidence to create their own art. She believes that everyone is creative regardless of age or skill. Gundlach is a professional artist who exhibits and sells her artworks.

This project is supported in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance, and by the federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S Department of Treasury.

Combine the joy of brush and pen as you let your spirit return to the simplicity of nature. Asian brush painting is a painting method that is simple and elegant and requires no experience. Participants will learn how to paint with a sumi-e brush and create simple ink paintings inspired by nature. This art experience helps participants celebrate the beauty of nature in a fun, creative, and meaningful way.  Participants will learn how to compose Japanese Haiku poetry that is simple, minimalistic, and visual. Gundlach has developed fun and easy techniques to help participants create haiku poetry and Asian ink paintings that are expressive and lovely.

To sign up for this workshop or for more information, contact Rosalind Martin at (865) 523-6349 or email rmartin@knoxart.org.

Saturday, October 7 • 10am-1pm
Members: $35 | Non-members: $45

INSTRUCTOR, ANNAMARIA GUNDLACH—
Annamaria Gundlach is a professional artist, a teaching artist, and a rostered artist with the Tennessee Arts Commission.  She has a specialty in clay hand-building and figurative sculpture. She also teaches various visual art mediums such as painting and collage.  She is an arts integration specialist who loves to weave poetry and creative writing into her workshops.  She teaches all levels from preschool to adults.  She developed a hands-on arts integration multi-sensory phonics program for early learners.  Additionally, as an outreach artist for the Knoxville Museum and a trained memory care artist with the Tennessee Arts Commission, she has developed Memory Care workshops for older learners.  Her workshops encourage creativity and make learning fun.  She loves sharing the joy of art.  She encourages self-expression which gives participants confidence to create their own art. She believes that everyone is creative regardless of age or skill. Gundlach is a professional artist who exhibits and sells her artworks.

This project is supported in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance, and by the federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S Department of Treasury.

Become a colorist and give life and beauty to a simple object. View abstract expressionism through the art of various artists such as Jackson Pollock. Abstract Expressionism captures the essence of objects with color and emotion! Participants will explore the world of abstract art by understanding the elements of art. Participants will utilize the elements of art to create an abstract painting with fun and easy techniques that reflect an appreciation and understanding of this genre of art. All skills are invited to venture into this fun workshop!

To sign up for this workshop or for more information, contact Rosalind Martin at (865) 523-6349 or email rmartin@knoxart.org.

Saturday, October 21 • 10am-12pm
Members: $35 | Non-members: $45

INSTRUCTOR, ANNAMARIA GUNDLACH—
Annamaria Gundlach is a professional artist, a teaching artist, and a rostered artist with the Tennessee Arts Commission.  She has a specialty in clay hand-building and figurative sculpture. She also teaches various visual art mediums such as painting and collage.  She is an arts integration specialist who loves to weave poetry and creative writing into her workshops.  She teaches all levels from preschool to adults.  She developed a hands-on arts integration multi-sensory phonics program for early learners.  Additionally, as an outreach artist for the Knoxville Museum and a trained memory care artist with the Tennessee Arts Commission, she has developed Memory Care workshops for older learners.  Her workshops encourage creativity and make learning fun.  She loves sharing the joy of art.  She encourages self-expression which gives participants confidence to create their own art. She believes that everyone is creative regardless of age or skill. Gundlach is a professional artist who exhibits and sells her artworks.

This project is supported in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance, and by the federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S Department of Treasury.

Join Jill Frere with Fearless Motion for an enlivening movement experience.  By settling into our bodies through yoga we create a spring point from which to engage with the artwork through dance.  Jane Cassidy’s Drink Up the Moon and You Never Regret the Swim create a phenomenal environment in which to have a kinesthetic response.  Interact with her work through yoga and dance and maybe become a work of art yourself. This experience is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Each experience lasts approximately 20 minutes and will take place in the 3rd-floor gallery featuring the work of Irish-born artist Jane Cassidy.

Saturday, October 21 & Sunday, October 22
20-minute sessions • 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm
Free & open to the public!
Eventbrite registration is encouraged, space is limited. 

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INSTRUCTOR, JILL FRERE—
Jill Frere is a dance artist and a yoga and meditation teacher. She is currently interested in creating spaces that foster intimacy and connection in such a way that each individual can more fully know and be themselves. Jill is a graduate of NCSA and NYU Tisch Dance.  She is E-RYT 500 and 1000 hours certified in Dharma Yoga.  She lived in NYC for 10 years teaching, creating, and performing. Jill now resides in Knoxville, TN where she teaches at the Glowing Body and creates and performs dances with Go! Contemporary Dance Works, Circle Modern Dance, and through her own project, Fearless Motion.  Learn more at www.FearlessMotion.net

This project is supported in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance, and by the federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Relying on the artist’s creation of an immersive audio-visual environment, there will be a series of short guided meditations with attention on seeing and listening separately. Then, there will be a guided meditation putting it all together and experiencing the art in its totality, as a meditative exercise. There will be time for a short discussion. The goal is to provide a reference point for ways to view art that correspond with a deepening awareness of the present moment. The gallery can be a bit cool, so you might want to bring a sweater or jacket to stay comfortable. Chairs and limited soft seating will be available. Bring your own yoga mat &/or cushion if you would like a particular setup.

Inspired by the work of Irish-born artist Jane Cassidy, these two in-gallery meditation sessions will further immerse you in the sights and sounds of the exhibition, Drink up the Moon, on display September 1 – November 12, 2023.

Saturday, October 28 & Sunday, October 29 • 3:30pm
FREE & open to the public!
Eventbrite registration is encouraged, space is limited.

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INSTRUCTOR, TAMMY KAOUSIAS—
Tammy Kaousias has been a meditation and yoga practitioner since 1984, and in the last 15 years has seriously relied on these methods to help manage the stresses inherent in the legal profession and caring for elderly parents. In addition to practicing law for three decades representing businesses and managing her own law firm, she owned a local yoga studio for seven years and is co-owner of Inner Space Yoga. Tammy has organized or taught yoga teacher training programs and yoga series, as well as various meditation programs and retreats. She has led monthly meditation sessions for more than seven years. One of her great loves is art. She is excited to explore the intersection of experiencing art and meditation. www.innerspaceyoga.net

This project is supported in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance, and by the federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of Treasury.