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SUMMARY:Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendants
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to create beautiful wire-wrapped gemstone pendants with us!\n\n\nCome make a Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendants! \nJoin us for an engaging evening crafting your own wire-wrapped gemstone pendant. Perfect for all skill levels\, this workshop will teach you the basics of wire wrapping with copper wire\, turning semi-precious stones into beautiful jewelry. Learn essential tools\, techniques\, and a customizable process—no torches or chemicals involved. You will be taught safe and effective techniques as well as how to source materials and tools for the process. All materials are provided\, and you’ll leave with a unique\, handmade pendant. \nAge 12+ (Under 18 MUST be accompanied by a guardian) \n\n\nAbout the Instructor… \nRussell Lawson has over 30 years of experience working with wire\, from creating intricate jewelry to designing large-scale wire sculptures. Currently\, he is a Resident Artist at Fischman Gallery in Johnson City\, TN. With an innate sense for design and extensive knowledge of tools and techniques\, Russell’s expertise and creativity make him a captivating instructor and intriguing artist.
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LOCATION:The Inventor Center\, 118 Shelby St\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass: Hot Air Balloons
DESCRIPTION:Learn traditional stained glass techniques from start to finish.\n\n\nChoose from an assortment of glass colors\, textures and transparencies to completely customize it into a one of a kind piece. You’ll learn how to cut glass\, grid it to fit a pattern\, apply copper foil and finally solder it all together. This is a beginners class\, perfect for anyone that’s curious about the process and techniques that go into making Tiffany Style Stained Glass. \n \nPlease wear close-toed shoes and natural fibers like cotton/wool (jeans and a t-shirt work great). All long hair should be pulled back. \nAge 10+\, under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. \n\n\n\n\nJoy Riggs started making Stained Glass in 2000. Her passion for it ultimately led her to open Studio 116 in Kingsport where she specializes in custom stained glass panels and whimsical suncatchers. Joy loves to create unique pieces based on her customers’ ideas\, and enjoys the challenge of trying something different.
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SUMMARY:Wire Sculpture Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn to create striking three-dimensional art in this hands-on wire sculpture class!\n\n\nCome make a Wire Sculpture! \nExplore the creative possibilities of bending\, twisting\, and shaping wire as you work with line\, movement\, and form in a supportive\, beginner-friendly environment. Through simple\, accessible techniques\, you’ll learn how to build expressive sculptural designs while developing confidence in your creative process. \nEach session includes instructor-led projects designed to guide you step by step while allowing space for personal interpretation and experimentation. You’ll be supported throughout as you work with provided materials and explore different approaches to constructing with wire. \nNo experience is needed — this class is open to beginners and creatives of all skill levels. All materials are provided. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to create. \nAge 12+ (Under 18 MUST be accompanied by a guardian) \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor… \nRussell Lawson has over 30 years of experience working with wire\, from creating intricate jewelry to designing large-scale wire sculptures. Currently\, he is a Resident Artist at Fischman Gallery in Johnson City\, TN. With an innate sense for design and extensive knowledge of tools and techniques\, Russell’s expertise and creativity make him a captivating instructor and intriguing artist.
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive cooking is an opportunity for those with intellectual and physical disabilities to learn how to cook.  \n 
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LOCATION:V.O. Dobbins\, Sr. Complex\, 301 Louis Street\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660
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