Acrylic Painting, led by Bethany Stahl	Beaded Keyring Creation, led by Sue Joslin

KNOXVILLE - Knox Makers, Knoxville’s longest-running community makerspace has partnered up with Maker City Initiative to host a series of interactive workshops, demonstrations, and activations at the 65th annual Dogwood Arts Festival at World’s Fair Park.

From 10am to 7pm this Friday & Saturday, April 24th & 25th, The Maker Experience invites festivalgoers of all ages and skill levels to step inside the creative process by watching skilled local makers demonstrate their craft or try their hand at learning one of their own. Demonstrations are free for all festival attendees. Expert-led workshops are just $10 per participant with limited tickets available.

Demonstrations:

Friday 4/24
10:00am: Live Painting, led by Constance Bigwood
11:00am: Repurposed Assemblage, led by Jim Anderson of Sculpture on the Circle
1:00pm: Metal Sculpture, led by Joe Hall of KnoxMakers
3:00pm: Wire Wrapped Collars, led by Francesca Faucete of Studio Novam
5:00pm: Weaving on Tree Branches, led by Maria Paz Valenzuela
11am - 5pm: Blacksmithing, led by Joe Hall of InsPYRE

Saturday 4/25
11:00am: Crochet a Small Mushroom, led by Laura Mall of Whimsical Mischief
11am - 5pm: Blacksmithing, led by Joe Hall of InsPYRE
1:00pm: Stained Glass, led by Matt Blache of KnoxMakers
3:00pm: Tetra Pak Printing, led by Kelly Sullivan 5:00pm: Plein Air Oil Painting, led by Bethany Stahl

Workshops:
Led by expert makers, attendees will be guided through the creation process, helping you craft your own piece to take home. Explore new skills and unleash your creativity with a diverse selection of projects including woodworking, jewelry-making, botanical printing, and acrylic pouring. 

Friday 4/24
10am: Gravity Bar Creation, led by Brian Greenhoe of Knox Makers
12pm: Framed Diorama Creation, led by Stacy Monday of Whimsical Mischief
2pm: Stained Glass, led by Matt Blanche of AdjustCo
4pm: Book Binding, led by Bailey Earith of Bailey Fiber Art Studio
6pm: Acrylic Painting, led by Bethany Stahl

Saturday 4/25
10am: Beaded Keyring Creation, led by Sue Joslin of Knox Makers
12pm: Cyanotype Botanical Printing, led by Anna LAwrence of The Big Camera
2pm: Acrylic Painting, led by Sylvia Rasch of Smoky Mountains Paint n’ Party
4pm: Sentangle Art, led by Sagi Brodt
6pm: Acrylic Pouring Art, led by Dennis Duchon of DuchonArt

For more information and to purchase $10 tickets in advance visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/themakercity/2158929.