the maker city and knox makers are partnering with dogwood arts to create the maker experience featuring activations, workshops and demonstrations!
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 & SATURDAY, APRIL 26 FROM 10-7 & SUNDAY, APRIL 27 FROM 10-5 PM
Maker demos and workshops will be happening alongside all that the Dogwood Arts Festival has to offer – 100 fine art vendors, live music, entertainment, children’s activities, food & beverage vendors, and more. Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville!
Join us as we capture a glimpse into each maker’s creative process. Find your favorites and put them in your calendar!
Demos are free for all festival attendees. Workshops are limited in size and $10 per participant.
Maker Experience Schedule
Workshops
FRIDAY- 10:00 AM Linoleum Block Printmaking, led by Roshani Trivedi of RoshaniDesigns
- 12:00 PM Cyanotype Printing, led by Anna Lawrence of The Big Camera
- 2:00 PM Pamphlet Stitch Bookbinding, led by Bailey Earith of Bailey Fiber Art Studio
- 4:00 PM Sewing Monsters, led by Laurie Kay of Monsters Made with Love
- 6:00 PM Sashiko Basics & Application, led by Spencer Siefke of Wabi Wear Repair
- SATURDAY
- 10:00 AM Learn to Needle Felt a Pin, led by Kelly Sullivan
- 12:00 PM Make a Wooden Whistle, led by Brian Greenhoe of KnoxMakers
- 2:00 PM Learn to Solder, led by Ray Crampton of KnoxMakers
- 3:00 PM Discussion with the National Cartoonist Society (free)
- 4:00 PM Cross Stitch a Dogwood Flower, led by Sue Joslin of KnoxMakers
- 6:00 PM Zentangle Drawing Workshop, led by Amy Broady of Pen & Path
- SUNDAY
- 10:00 AM Mixing Three Herbal Teas, led by Bethany Stahl of Happy Little Herbs
- 12:00 PM Paint flowers using liquid watercolors., led by Kim Green of Kim Green Designs
- 2:00 PM DIY Journals from Recycled/Upcycled Materials, led by Tina Steffen of Creatively Tina
- 4:00 PM Calligraphy for Beginners, led by Emily Groth of Signed Cricket
Demonstrations
Maker Experience Tent
FRIDAY
11 AM – 1 PM Enameled Jewelry, led by Susan Armstrong of Hunny Hush
1:00 PM Wet Felting, led by Laurie Kay of Monsters Made With Love
2 PM – 4 PM Blacksmithing, led by Marisa Mitchell of Mars Fabrication
4:00 PM Linoleum block printmaking, led by Roshani Trivedi of RoshaniDesigns
5 PM – 7 PM Weaving on found objects, led by Bailey Earith of Bailey Fiber Art Studio
SATURDAY
10 AM – 12 PM Blacksmithing, led by Daryl Houston of KnoxMakers
12:00 PM Woodturning, led by Neil Smith of KnoxMakers
1:00 PM TBD
2:00 PM Woodturning, led by Neil Smith of KnoxMakers
3 PM – 5 PM Zendangle drawing, led by Amy Broady of Pen & Path
5 PM – 7 PM Oil painting, led by Betty Bullen of Betty Bullen Art
SUNDAY
10 AM – 1 PM Woodworking, led by Heather Ashworth of Able Trade
1 PM- 5PM Blacksmithing, led by Joe Hall of InsPYRE
Statue Location
SATURDAY
10 AM – 7 PM Blacksmithing, led by Joe Hall of InsPYRE
SUNDAY
10 AM – 12 PM Creating assemblages, led by Jim Anderson of Sculpture on the Circle
12:00 PM Screen printing, led by Kelly Sullivan
1:00 PM Elderberry Syrup making, led by Bethany Stahl of Happy Little Herbs
2 PM – 4 PM Intuitive painting with acrylics, led by Kim Green of Kim Green Designs
4:00 PM Journal Making, led by Tina Steffen of Creatively Tina
Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville! The festival is held at World’s Fair Park in Knoxville, TN and features over 100 fine art vendors, a maker market, community organizations, live music, entertainment, children’s activities, food & beverage vendors, and more.
