The Maker City and Knox Makers are partnering with Dogwood Arts to create The Maker Experience featuring activations, workshops and demonstrations!
FRIDAY, APRIL 24 & SATURDAY, APRIL 25 FROM 10-7
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.
Workshops ($10)
FRIDAY
10:00 AM Gravity Bar Creation, led by Brian Greenhoe of KnoxMakers
12:00 PM Framed Diorama Creation, led by Stacy Monday of Whimsical Mischief
2:00 PM Stained Glass, led by Matt Blanche of AdjustCo
4:00 PM Book Binding, led by Bailey Earith of Bailey Fiber Art Studio
6:00 PM Acrylic Painting, led by Bethany Stahl
SATURDAY
10:00 AM Beaded Keyring Creation, led by Sue Joslin of KnoxMakers
12:00 PM Cyanotype Botanical Printing, led by Anna Lawrence of The Big Camera
2:00 PM Acrylic Painting, led by Sylvia Rasch of Smoky Mountains Paint n’ Party
4:00 PM Zentangle Art, led by Sagi Brodt
6:00 PM Acrylic Pouring Art, led by Dennis Duchon of DuchonArt
Demonstrations
FRIDAY
11:00 AM Repurposed Assemblage, led by Jim Anderson of Sculpture on the Circle
1:00 PM Metal Sculpture, led by Joe Hall of KnoxMakers
3:00 PM Wire Wrapped Collars, led by Francesca Faucete of Studio Navarri
5:00 PM Weaving on Tree Branches, led by María Paz Valenzuela of María Paz
SATURDAY
11:00 AM Crochet a small mushroom, led by Laura Moll of Whimsical Mischief
1:00 PM Stained Glass, led by Matt Blache of AdjustCo
3:00 PM Live Painting, led by Constance Bigwood
5:00 PM Plein air Oil Painting, led by Bethany Stahl
ALL DAY 11 PM- 5PM Blacksmithing, led by Joe Hall of InsPYRE