Bradley Wilson, who recently taught an abstract painting workshop at the Artisan Depot, is returning to teach two sessions of "Acrylic Painting for Everyone." Both sessions take place on the same day, January 5, 2018. The first session will be from 9:00 am to noon, and the second session will be from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Participants can sign up for either session or both. 

Pre-registration for the sessions is required; click here to register. The class fee for each session is $55, payable at registration. The materials fee of $15 per session is payable at the workhop.

​The Artisan Depot is the gallery and gift shop of the Franklin County Arts Guild and is located at 204 Cumberland Street E in Cowan, Tennessee. Questions? Call workshop coordinator Kim Phillips at 615-829-0772.

​The next "Paint & Sip" night at The Artisan Depot in Cowan is Tuesday, December 11, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. The event will be led by artist Carolyn Evey, who is locally well-known for her popular Mountain Painting Parties in Tracy City. Everyone from beginning painters to professional artists are invited to participate; pre-registration is required.

Participants will paint a lovely winter mountain scene; easels, acrylic paints, and 11 x 14 canvases are included with the $30 registration fee; click here to register. Participants may bring their favorite wine or beer; water and iced tea will be available. The gallery will also provide light snacks.

Carolyn Evey has taught elementary art in the public school system and for homeschool tutorials. For more than 15 years, she has created original home portraits in pen and ink for realtors and clients in the Nashville/Brentwood area. Since moving in 2017 to Monteagle Mountain, she began instructing Mountain Painting Parties on a regular basis, in and around Tracy City. She says, "It is a privilege to be involved in the community, encouraging creativity and providing artistic inspiration for participants, even those who may have never before held a paintbrush to canvas!"

On December 1, the Artisan Depot in Cowan will host Lynn Driver, noted mosaic artist, to lead a mosaic jewelry workshop. Participants will create abstract mosaic pendants, perfect for gift-giving this holiday season. The workshop begins at 1:00 pm and goes to 3:00 pm. Registration is online at www.franklincoarts.org/workshop-details and pre-registration is required.

​The Artisan Depot is the gallery and gift shop of the Franklin County Arts Guild and is located at 204 Cumberland Street E in Cowan, Tennessee. Questions? Call workshop coordinator Kim Phillips at 615-829-0772.

December 8 and 9, artists and fine craft artisans in Monteagle and Sewanee, Tennessee open their studios to the public. Over 25 artists in the area will be offering their work in a wide range of mediums from painting, pottery and sculpture to textiles, paper art, mixed media, glass, jewelry, book arts and more.

In addition, several galleries are participating in the tour: The Gallery at Monteagle in the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly; Locals in Sewanee; and St. Anderews-Sewanee Art Gallery. There will also be artists displaying their work at Clara's point and the American Legion Hall, both at Sewanee. Works by artists from the Franklin County Arts Guild will be offered at the Pippa Browne Studio in Sewanee.

Times for the tour are: Saturday, December 8 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, December 9 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. To download a copy of the tour map, click here. Printed maps are available at Artisan Depot in Cowan and at local galleries.

The annual Monteagle-Sewanee Studio Tour is sponsored by the South Chapter of Tennessee Craft. 

​The Franklin County Arts Guild is an organization of local artists and supportive members who are interested in promoting fine arts and crafts in Franklin County and the surrounding area in Tennessee. Its gallery, the Artisan Depot, is located on Cumberland Street in Cowan, Tennessee.