workshops
Painting the Head workshop
DATE: April 21 & 22, 2026
TIME: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a 1-hour break for lunch
PLACE: The Emporium, 100 S Gay Street, Studio 106, Knoxville, TN 37901
COST: $360.00
TAA’s Studio 106 is honored to offer a workshop by ARC Living Master Artist Virgil Elliott.
American 21 Century Realist Painter, teacher, draftsman, sculptor, writer, musician, author of
two books ‘Traditional Oil Painting’ and ‘Artful Painter, the Pursuit of Quality’. Virgil has produced an instructional video called ‘The Principles of Visual Reality. This two day class will be from a live model. Virgil will do a demo for our April 21st meeting.
REGISTER: Contact Buddy Person: wcp1947@gmail.com for information and to register.
Space is limited, 1st come 1st serve.
ARC Living Master Artist: VIRGIL ELLIOTT
oil painting - seascapes
DATE: June 17 & 18, 2026
TIME: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a 1-hour break for lunch
PLACE: The Emporium, 100 S Gay Street, Studio 106, Knoxville, TN 37901
COST: $250.00
Pat is returning again this year for another fabulous seascape class. She has designed a painting specifically for us (see left). Pat will supply all paint, medium and a 22x28 canvas. Please bring your regular painting supplies including brushes and easel. Table top or stand up is fine.
REGISTER: To reserve your spot please text: 305 522 3084. I will hold your seat. You can confirm your reservation with full nonrefundable payment on or before May 19, 2026. If you want to send your check early I will hold it and not cash it until May 19th.
Make your check out to: William C. Person and mail to : 1015 McCloud Trail, Duff, TN 37729.
Pat appling Workshop
oil painting - landscapes
DATE: July 10, 11, and 12, 2026
TIME: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a 1-hour break for lunch
PLACE: The Emporium, 100 S Gay Street, Studio 106, Knoxville, TN 37901
COST: $485.00
This workshop will be filled with new paths and teaching insights to enjoyably enhance your art immediately. With brand new, playful absorption and awareness processes, you can
learn to see quickly what you need to do to enhance dramatically your paintings.
REGISTER: The workshop is limited to 12 attendees and will fill fast.
Please contact Betty Bullen at bullenart@aol.com for the registration form.
Bill Davidson Workshop
classes
with Katie Lindsey
DATE: Tuesdays & Wednesdays
PLACE: Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
COST: 8 weeks, $100 for Art Center members, $120 for non members.
REGISTER: thatzkat@gmail.com for information.
Acrylic and Watercolor Painting
with Carol Robin King
Watercolor LESSONS
with Betty Bullen
DATE: Mondays from 10-1
REGISTER: Betty at bullenart@aol.com or 865-992-1005 for more information.
Beginning to intermediate oil painting classes. No prior painting or drawing experience required.
Oil Painting instruction
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