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

PLACE: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolRobinKing

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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