Events
Workshops
September 22, 2026 | Watercolor for Beginners | Calamity’s Coffee
Oak Ridge, TN
Feeling intimidated by watercolor? Join this easygoing workshop at Calamity’s Coffee exploring the basics—how much water to add to your paint, how to control its spread across the page, and how to mix up colors for a 5”x 7” pumpkin-themed painting at the end. You’ll take home your painting plus a resource list with beginner-friendly product recommendations, so you only buy supplies you’ll actually use. Register here!
October 13, 2026 | Calligraphy for Beginners | Pryse Pavilion at Lakeshore Park Center
Knoxville, TN (Bearden area)
Learn the basics of calligraphy and support beautiful Lakeshore Park’s annual fundraiser at the same time! Your ticket includes an introduction to both faux and brush pen calligraphy styles; plenty of hands-on practice time; and a laidback postcard project bringing your new skills together.
You’ll take home your finished project and brush pen, plus a set of printable resources to help you practice at home: a beginner-friendly supply list, a list of practice ideas, and 4 calligraphy worksheets.
Note: This class runs for 1.5 hours to accommodate a larger group size. Wine and refreshments provided! Register here.
October 24, 2026 | Watercolor for Beginners | Willow Ridge Garden Center
Oak Ridge, TN
Feeling intimidated by watercolor? Join this easygoing workshop at Willow Ridge’s greenhouse exploring the basics—how much water to add to your paint, how to control its spread across the page, and how to mix up colors for a 5”x 7” pumpkin-themed painting at the end. You’ll take home your painting plus a resource list with beginner-friendly product recommendations, so you only buy supplies you’ll actually use. Register by calling Willow Ridge directly at (865) 481-3825.
November 14, 2026 | Calligraphy Wall Art | Appalachian Arts and Crafts Center
Clinton, TN
Make a DIY calligraphy wall art piece from start to finish: designing to tracing to inking to sealing. Suitable for all skill levels; session begins with a quick faux calligraphy refresher + practice worksheet. All supplies provided, including pre-stained wood plaques. You'll take home your completed piece of art, a DIY supplies list, and a printable worksheet PDF. Register with the AACC here!
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Markets
October 3, 2026 | East TN Makers Market | Maryville College
Maryville, TN
Come browse art, handmade goods, and food and drink from around the region on the wooded campus of Maryville College! Featured at my booth will be watercolor originals, a few new calligraphy watercolor mix-media pieces, and maybe a new greeting card design or two. Market runs from 9 am until 3 pm. See more info from the organizers here.
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