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SUMMARY:BEGINNER WIRE WRAPPED PENDANTS w/ Susan Smathers
DESCRIPTION:DATE: APRIL 7\, 2026 \nTIME: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM  \nCOST: $25.00 Members / $30.00 Non-members \nIn this class\, students will learn the terminology\, skills\, and techniques to make two wire wrapped pendants. This class is designed for beginners. All supplies are included with the cost including wire\, pendants\, beads\, cords and use of tools. Students will have a choice of wire\, pendants\, and bead styles/colors. Participants may bring their own jewelry tools to use. Register in person or online at plateauarts.org.\nI WANT TO TAKE THIS CLASS \nThe Plateau Creative Arts Center/Art Guild at Fairfield Glade is a not-for-profit 501 (c)3 organization and an equal opportunity provider. Visit our Facebook/Next Door pages at Plateau Creative Arts Center and website at plateauarts.org to learn about other art classes\, exhibits\, membership\, opportunities and events.
URL:https://plateauarts.org/event/beginner-wire-wrapped-pendants-w-susan-smathers/
LOCATION:Plateau Creative Arts Center\, 451 Lakeview Drive\, Crossville\, TN\, 38558\, United States
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SUMMARY:2-Day Plein Air Workshop w/Wyatt Waters
DESCRIPTION:TWO DAY PLEIN AIR \nWATERCOLOR WORKSHOP \nw/Wyatt Waters\nApril 2 & 3 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nCOST: $ 465.00 Members / $480.00 Non-members\nRegistration for Members Only Feb 2 – 15\nRegistration for General Public begins Feb. 16\n(In person\, phone\, or online registration)\nThe focus of Wyatt’s workshop is about learning to see and painting outside en plein air with watercolor. The emphasis is as much on seeing as painting. \nWyatt will speak and demonstrate the problems associated with working on location while providing practical solutions and advice\, based on his 40+ years of experience. Wyatt shares his philosophy of life that is intrinsically tied to his painting. The workshop deals with how painting can inform life\, as well as the other way around. The emphasis is on getting the attendees in touch with their own seeing. He encourages not just the painting of what is seen\, but also their felt expression that can give their own art meaning. \nWhat to expect with plein air painting: Painting en plein air asks you to step outside the comfort of the studio and respond to the world as it truly is — moving\, changing\, unpredictable\, and wonderfully alive. You can expect shifting light\, unexpected breezes\, curious passersby\, and a pace that feels faster than you’d like. It can be challenging. It can even feel overwhelming at first. But that is exactly what makes it so valuable. Working outdoors sharpens your ability to see quickly and clearly. It forces you to simplify\, to make decisions with confidence\, and to trust your instincts. Instead of getting lost in details\, you learn to capture the essence of a scene—its shape\, light\, and energy—before it slips away. This clarity and decisiveness carry back with you to every painting you do\, indoors or out. \nThe “struggle” is part of the process. Every moment of discomfort—whether it’s the changing shadows\, the complexity of nature\, or the pressure of limited time—teaches you something essential about painting. Plein air work builds resilience\, speed\, and a deeper connection to your subject. And when it all comes together\, you end up with paintings that feel fresh\, immediate\, and full of life. \nIn the end\, plein air painting isn’t just about working outside. It’s about learning to trust yourself\, becoming more responsive to the world around you\, and finding joy in the unexpected. The struggle is worth it because it makes you a stronger\, more intuitive artist—and it brings out a vitality in your work that simply can’t be found any other way. \nMinimum number of students: 10\nMaximum numbers of students: 17 \nSchedule:\nEach day runs approximately 9am to 4pm with a 45-minute lunch break.\nThe morning session will be an overview of the day’s topic and demonstration painting.\nThe afternoon session consists of a group paint\, applying the morning’s teaching to their own painting and individual instruction\, as needed. Each day will end with a group critique of what worked and area of improvement. \nDay One: Values and Speed of Painting\nMorning Session\nWyatt begins with a demonstration using a watercolor drawing in ivory black on sketch paper. This exercise strengthens value control\, speeds up decision-making\, and keeps artists connected to the fluid nature of watercolor. He then transitions into a full painting of the subject\, showing how to apply the established values directly into color.\nAfternoon Session\nParticipants create their own watercolor drawings and paintings. Wyatt moves through the group\, discussing each artist’s work\, offering guidance\, and answering questions as they paint.\nEnd-of-Day Review\nThe group gathers to reflect on their work\, sharing what went well and identifying areas for improvement. \nDay Two: Incorporating People into Your Painting\nMorning Session\nWyatt demonstrates how to paint quick studies of groups of people\, showing how these figures bring life and movement to a composition. This is followed by a full start-to-finish watercolor demonstration in which he incorporates people sketches into a complete painting.\nAfternoon Session\nAttendees work on their own people studies and integrate them into their paintings. Wyatt circulates among the group offering individual guidance\, then brings everyone together to walk through concepts and techniques as a whole.\nEnd-of-Day Wrap-Up\nThe group gathers for final Q&A and critique. Wyatt offers feedback and provides suggestions for how participants can continue developing their paintings beyond the workshop. \nRain Day Schedule  – TBD \n Full Materials List  \nI WANT TO TAKE THIS CLASS
URL:https://plateauarts.org/event/2-day-plein-air-workshop-w-wyatt-waters/
LOCATION:Plateau Creative Arts Center\, 451 Lakeview Drive\, Crossville\, TN\, 38558\, United States
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SUMMARY:SUMMER DAZE BRACELET w/George Gallant
DESCRIPTION:DATE: March 18 \nTIME: 1:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $ 55.00 Members / $70.00 Non-members \nIn this first session of Chain Maille Jewelry for 2026 students will be making a “Summer Daze” bracelet. This is one of the most popular bracelets. The combination of gold and silver make it perfect for casual wear or for those that like to wear more than one bracelet. All the materials are furnished including a magnetic clasp. No experience in jewelry making is needed. At the end of the class students will have created an attractive bracelet. \nI WANT TO TAKE THIS CLASS
URL:https://plateauarts.org/event/summer-daze-bracelet-w-george-gallant/
LOCATION:Plateau Creative Arts Center\, 451 Lakeview Drive\, Crossville\, TN\, 38558\, United States
CATEGORIES:class
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SUMMARY:CELTIC CROSS WIRE-WRAPPED JEWELRY w/Susan Smathers
DESCRIPTION:DATE: March 13 \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nCOST: $ 50.00 Members / $65.00 Non-members \nDiscover the art of wire-wrapping while crafting a symbolic Celtic cross pendant. This hands-on class blends jewelry-making techniques with rich cultural design\, guiding you through the creation of a stunning wire-wrapped piece inspired by ancient Celtic motifs. Participants will learn how to use wire to construct a balanced cross frame and will add a bead of their choice to the center of the pendant. A chasing hammer will be used on the wire cross pendant. All supplies including tools\, wire\, beads\, and cords will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own tools if they own some. \nI WANT TO TAKE THIS CLASS
URL:https://plateauarts.org/event/celtic-cross-wire-wrapped-jewelry-w-susan-smathers/
LOCATION:Plateau Creative Arts Center\, 451 Lakeview Drive\, Crossville\, TN\, 38558\, United States
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SUMMARY:SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY w/Jack Retterer
DESCRIPTION:DATE: March 12 and 19 \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nCOST: $ 45.00 Members / $ 60.00 Non-members \nSmartphones have become the camera of choice for most people. And\, smartphone photography capabilities have become more powerful and complex. In this 2 half-day “Smartphone Photography” workshop we will cover a comparison of Android and iPhone photography features\, a look at the types of lenses available in smartphones\, an explanation of the difference and significance of optical zoom vs digital zoom\, an understanding different photographic settings (portrait\, landscape\, Panorama\, and video)\, image composition and photo editing tools. Students will also learn practical tips and tricks for portraits\, landscapes\, travel\, close-ups and panoramic photography. \nI WANT TO TAKE THIS CLASS
URL:https://plateauarts.org/event/smartphone-photography-w-jack-retterer/
LOCATION:Plateau Creative Arts Center\, 451 Lakeview Drive\, Crossville\, TN\, 38558\, United States
CATEGORIES:class
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SUMMARY:BEGINNING STAINED GLASS w/Marc Rotman
DESCRIPTION:DATE: March 10 \nTIME: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nCOST: $ 90.00 Members / $105.00 Non-members \nDuring this fun and informative class\, students will learn the process of creating stained glass from start to finish\, using the copper foil technique. No prior experience is needed\, just enthusiasm\, and a willingness to try something new. All supplies needed to create a piece of art will be provided. There will be several design patterns to choose from\, and a selection of colored glass. Students will learn how to cut glass\, apply the copper foil\, and solder it all together. By the end of the 3 hour class\, students will have a piece of stained glass art and maybe even a new hobby.  \nI WANT TO TAKE THIS CLASS
URL:https://plateauarts.org/event/beginning-stained-glass-w-marc-rotman/
LOCATION:Plateau Creative Arts Center\, 451 Lakeview Drive\, Crossville\, TN\, 38558\, United States
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