Beaded Link Bracelets

The Inventor Center 118 Shelby St, Kingsport, TN, United States

Make your own bracelet in this Beaded Link Bracelet workshop!We'll be making these cute, swirled link bracelets in a 90 minute workshop. Choose from a wide array of beads and learn to create this bracelet completely from scratch, including forming your own clasp. This is a great class for beginners as we'll learn basic plier […]

Mobile Art Classes: Grades 9-12

V. O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex 301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN, United States

Learn Plein Air Painting! Use acrylic paints to create an artwork that reflects the world around you.Join instructor Renee Pitts in this 3-session class at V.O. Dobbins! Students in grades 9-12 will learn and grow their confidence in plein air painting. Students will practice simple gesture drawing and painting to lay out their composition, learn […]

Viking Wire Weaving

The Inventor Center 118 Shelby St, Kingsport, TN, United States

Learn to weave your own Viking Chain and leave with a completed necklace, bracelet, or anklet!*This is a TWO-SESSION workshop: September 9th, 6-8 pm, and September 16th, 6-8 pm. You must be there both days!*Learn to weave your own Viking Chain and leave with a completed necklace, bracelet, or anklet! While this may look like […]

Mobile Art Classes: Grades 1-4

V. O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex 301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN, United States

Learn about the color wheel, drawing animals, and different movements in the history of art!Join instructor Donna Bird in this 3-session class at V.O. Dobbins! Students in grades 1-4 will grow their confidence in identifying and mixing colors, drawing simple animals, and a bit of art history as we explore various styles and movements.Lesson 1: […]

Mobile Art Classes: Grades 5-8

V. O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex 301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN, United States

Learn different shading techniques and apply them to facial features and a still life!Join instructor Juanita Mitchell in this 3-session class at V.O. Dobbins! Students in grades 5-8 will grow their confidence in a variety of shading techniques and learn how to apply it in drawings. Students will also learn how to draw features including […]

Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendants

The Inventor Center 118 Shelby St, Kingsport, TN, United States

Come learn how to create beautiful wire-wrapped gemstone pendants with us!Come make a Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendants!Join 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, […]

Intro to Stained Glass: Fall Leaves & 3D Pumpkins

The Inventor Center 118 Shelby St, Kingsport, TN, United States

Lets welcome in fall with colorful Leaves and 3D Pumpkins!Choose 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 […]

Intro to Stained Glass: Fall Leaves & 3D Pumpkins

The Inventor Center 118 Shelby St, Kingsport, TN, United States

Lets welcome in fall with colorful Leaves and 3D Pumpkins!Choose 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 […]

Beaded Earrings

The Inventor Center 118 Shelby St, Kingsport, TN, United States

Create your own pair of beaded earrings for yourself or someone special!In this workshop you will learn basic plier skills and proper construction techniques with your wire! Choose from a wide array of beads to craft a unique pair of beaded earrings (or a couple if there's time).The ear wires we will use are surgical […]

Intro to Cricut Activities: Halloween Edition

The Inventor Center 118 Shelby St, Kingsport, TN, United States

Learn the basics of Design space, vinyls, and iron-ons with Cricut!We will be creating Halloween Themed Items in this class!If you have a Cricut and aren't sure how to use it, or you are considering getting one but aren't sure if it's for you, this class is perfect!Become comfortable using Cricut software making vinyl decals […]

Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendants

The Inventor Center 118 Shelby St, Kingsport, TN, United States

Come learn how to create beautiful wire-wrapped gemstone pendants with us!Come make a Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendants!Join 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, […]