City of Knoxville - Arts Center

KNOXVILLE ARTS & FINE CRAFTS CENTER

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Spring/Summer Schedule 2008 [PDF]

CLASS SCHEDULES

Pre-School Classes
Youth Classes
Adult Classes

The Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center is a specialty program of the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department.

CONTACT INFO
1127B Broadway Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 865-523-1401
Fax: 865-523-1615

From the Center,

We are pleased to welcome Elise Murphy, as our new full time Art/ Craft Specialist for the Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department. This year she will graduate from the University of Tennessee with her Masters in Art Education. Prior to being hired she completed the Intern I and II positions with the craft center. Elise is definitely an asset to our program, with her enthusiasm and creativity I’m sure you will be inspired by her as well.

Although the craft center has been in business for over thirty-five years, we continue to evolve in many ways. This past summer, we added three new music classes which include guitar, mandolin, and banjo. These group lessons are geared for age sixteen through senior to enjoy while learning to play together. Also, since health issues are so important, we have added two new fitness classes. Nancy Roberson, a certified instructor, teaches a fun innovative fitness class called Hoop-Fit. In this class, students use weighted fitness hula hoops and abdominal floor exercises to mix up their workout routine. Also, Kathryn Eldridge is teaching Martial Arts to Music (which is a great concept of combining martial arts with low-impact exercises). Yoga and Yogalates classes (which are my favorites) are taught by Sandy Larson. When it comes to fitness and fun, we offer something for everyone to enjoy! City employees, show us your I.D. and receive $10.00 off your next eight-week session!

-Cathy Maples, Director K.A.F.C.C.

Arts and Crafts Center

STAFF AND INSTRUCTORS

Cathy Maples , Director
Elise Murphy, Art Specialist
Jackie Mirzadeh, Pottery
Anna Gundlach, Sculpture
Mark Smothers, Oil Painting
Sandy Larson, Dance & Fitness
Nancy Roberson, Multi Media
Susie Holt , Drawing &Watercolor
L’Jon Papillon, Stained Glass
Betty Fortenberry , Acrylics
Kathy King, Glass Fusing
Kathryn Eldridge , Martial Arts
Paula Johnson , Piano
Anna Denison , Guitar, Banjo & Mandolin

From East Knoxville: Take I-40 Westbound to exit #389 (Hall of Fame Drive). Turn left onto Hall of Fame Drive. At the first light, turn right onto Gill Ave. At the street's end turn right onto Broadway. The Craft Center will be 1/8 of a mile on the left.

From West Knoxville: Take I-40 Eastbound to exit #389 (Hall of Fame Drive). Turn right onto Hall of Fame Drive. At the first light, turn right onto Gill Ave. At the street's end turn right onto Broadway. The Craft Center will be 1/8 of a mile on the left.

FALL/SPRING HOURS
Monday 9:30-8:00
Tuesday 9:30-8:00
Wednesday 8:30-4:00
Thursday 9:30-8:00
Friday 9:30-4:00 (Call to confirm Friday hours, due to outreach programs).
Saturday 8:30-12:00

HOW TO REGISTER
Call the Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center
at 865-523-1401. Registration may be made
by phone or in person at the craft center. Payments are due at the time of registration or within five working days if registering by phone. Please note that no student's space will be held without full payment of all class fees. Cash or checks are accepted, no credit cards please.

CANCELLATION/ REFUND POLICY
We reserve the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. Fees are 100% refundable if the class is canceled by Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center, or if a student drops a course ten days prior to the class beginning. No refunds are given after that time.

ART BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Call us to schedule your next unique birthday party. We will provide the decorations, balloons, personalized birthday banner and craft of your choice. You bring the refreshments and we do the rest. Call several weeks in advance to schedule.

SCOUT BADGE WORKSHOP
Scout leaders call us to schedule your badge workshop. We provide everything your students will need to obtain their next badge. Sit back relax and enjoy watching your troop as we educate in a fun way at the craft center.

ADULT PARTIES
Birthday parties, small groups, going away parties, church or office get togethers are always more fun at the craft center. Following breakfast or dinner, stop by for a private class. We feature classes in sculpture with clay, tile making, adult jewelry workshops and more! We plan the class around your schedule, allowing for a unique time with special friends. Call early to book your private party.

Dance and Fitness Parties
For a fun and uniquely different party join us at the craft center. We offer one-hour private parties in ballet, jazz, creative movement, belly dancing, yoga, or our new “body grooves” dance classes. Gentle yoga is also available complete with aromatherapy candles and soothing sounds. Call several weeks in advanced to book your group function or party.