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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: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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SUMMARY:Wire Sculpture Class
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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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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:Free Fiber Art Series\, Grades 1-4
DESCRIPTION:This year’s free mobile art classes for kids will be focusing on fiber arts! Your student will learn how to sew\, weave\, and felt in this 3-week series. \nGrades 1-4 will complete one project each week on October 5\, 12\, and 19. Classes run 4-5:30 pm in the V.O. Dobbins community room. \n\nLesson 1: Sewing skills; students will leave with a sewn felt pillow or stuffed animal\nLesson 2: Weaving on a loop loom; students will leave with a completed potholder\nLesson 3: Wet felting; students will leave with a felted soap or geode\n\nAbout this series: Mobile Art Studio classes are a grant funded initiative organized by the Kingsport Cultural Arts office\, City of Kingsport. This program is funded\, in whole or in part\, by the State of Tennessee\, Tennessee Arts Commission.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/free-fiber-art-series-grades-1-4/
LOCATION:V.O. Dobbins Community Room\, 285 Louis St\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Fiber Art Series\, Grades 5-8
DESCRIPTION:This year’s free mobile art classes for kids will be focusing on fiber arts! Your student will learn how to sew\, weave\, and felt in this 3-week series. \nGrades 5-8 will complete one project each week on October 6\, 13\, and 20. Classes run 4-5:30 pm in the V.O. Dobbins Community Room. \n\nLesson 1: Sewing skills; students will leave with a fabric pillow or stuffed animal\nLesson 2: Weaving on a tapestry loom; students will leave with a small\, completed weaving\nLesson 3: Wet felting; students will leave with a felted flower\n\nAbout this series: Mobile Art Studio classes are a grant funded initiative organized by the Kingsport Cultural Arts office\, City of Kingsport. This program is funded\, in whole or in part\, by the State of Tennessee\, Tennessee Arts Commission.
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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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SUMMARY:Wire Sculpture Class
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SUMMARY:Free Fiber Art Series\, Grades 1-4
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SUMMARY:Free Fiber Art Series\, Grades 5-8
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SUMMARY:Free Fiber Art Series\, Grades 1-4
DESCRIPTION:This year’s free mobile art classes for kids will be focusing on fiber arts! Your student will learn how to sew\, weave\, and felt in this 3-week series. \nGrades 1-4 will complete one project each week on October 5\, 12\, and 19. Classes run 4-5:30 pm in the V.O. Dobbins community room. \n\nLesson 1: Sewing skills; students will leave with a sewn felt pillow or stuffed animal\nLesson 2: Weaving on a loop loom; students will leave with a completed potholder\nLesson 3: Wet felting; students will leave with a felted soap or geode\n\nAbout this series: Mobile Art Studio classes are a grant funded initiative organized by the Kingsport Cultural Arts office\, City of Kingsport. This program is funded\, in whole or in part\, by the State of Tennessee\, Tennessee Arts Commission.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/free-fiber-art-series-grades-1-4-3/
LOCATION:V.O. Dobbins Community Room\, 285 Louis St\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Fiber Art Series\, Grades 5-8
DESCRIPTION:This year’s free mobile art classes for kids will be focusing on fiber arts! Your student will learn how to sew\, weave\, and felt in this 3-week series. \nGrades 5-8 will complete one project each week on October 6\, 13\, and 20. Classes run 4-5:30 pm in the V.O. Dobbins Community Room. \n\nLesson 1: Sewing skills; students will leave with a fabric pillow or stuffed animal\nLesson 2: Weaving on a tapestry loom; students will leave with a small\, completed weaving\nLesson 3: Wet felting; students will leave with a felted flower\n\nAbout this series: Mobile Art Studio classes are a grant funded initiative organized by the Kingsport Cultural Arts office\, City of Kingsport. This program is funded\, in whole or in part\, by the State of Tennessee\, Tennessee Arts Commission.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/free-fiber-art-series-grades-5-8-3/
LOCATION:V.O. Dobbins Community Room\, 285 Louis St\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
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