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November 2012
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• ONGOING: The “Wednesday Morn. . . Continued from page 17 ing Painters” meet each Wednesday in the
Founders Gallery at The Arts Depot in Abing• OPENING NOV. 20: Barter Theatre
don, Va. All media welcome, oils must be
presents Sherlock Holmes and the Christno-odor. Come and go informally between 10
mas Goose. The famous sleuth and his
a.m. and 3 p.m. Open to anyone who loves
trusty sidekick are at it again in this Christto paint with others and share inspiration,
mas mystery fit for the whole family. Embark
techniques and creativity. 276-628-9091,
on this holiday adventure with Sherlock
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Holmes and Dr. Watson as they endeavor to
solve the mystery of the missing diamond
• ONGOING: Blacksmith Greg Shaffer
and the Shropshire Slasher. Who could be
of Three Springs Forge and Holston Mountain
behind such dastardly plans? The “genius of
Artisans offers beginning blacksmith classes.
the underworld,” Professor Moriarity? A tale
Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
of mystery, intrigue and “fowl” play await on
Saturdays at his shop in Bristol, Va., and
the trail to unraveling this Christmas case.
are limited to two persons. Students will use
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a coal forge, an anvil, hammers and other
traditional tools. Wear closed-toe shoes or
• OPENING NOV. 23: A Christmas
boots, no shorts or sandals. $120, materials
Story comes to Barter Theatre, Abingdon,
included, meals not provided. 276-791-3554,
Va. All Ralphie wants for Christmas is a genuholstonmtarts@gmail.com
ine Red Ryder BB Gun, but all of the adults in
his life only respond with, “You’ll shoot your
• ONGOING: Evening Drawing and
eye out.” This well-loved Christmas movie
Painting with Steven Reeves is held Montradition comes to life on Barter’s stage
days from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kingsport
featuring all of your favorite scenes including
Renaissance Center, Kingsport, Tenn. Open
the school bully, bunny suit, the tongue on
to high school students and adults, students
the flagpole triple-dog-dare, the Little Orphan
can join the class anytime. This class adAnnie decoder pin and the iconic leg lamp.
dresses perspective, color theory, technique
Don’t miss this laugh-filled Christmas comedy
and students personal goals. The class draws
that’s perfect for the whole family. 276-628or paints from life, reference materials and
3991, www.bartertheatre.com
the imagination. $44 month or $11 per class.
To register, call 423-767-0858 or steven@
• OPENING NOV. 27: Santa Claus
stevenreevesart.com.
is Coming to Town at Barter Theatre. “Oh,
you better watch out, you better not cry, you
• NOV. 2-4: Ellen Elmes conducts a
better not pout, I’m telling you why....” This
workshop, “Watercolor in the Round,” at The
Christmas season has been a tough one for
Arts Depot, Abingdon, Va. The workshop runs
first grader Pepper McGee. It’s hard to be
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday
good when you’re given the worst role in the
and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday. StuChristmas play, when your real live Christdents will apply watercolor techniques to the
mas tree is replaced with an ugly pink plastic
building of individual mandala expressions.
one, and when your new Christmas haircut
Beginning to advanced painters are welcome;
includes bangs. Then Pepper’s parents give
the workshop is geared primarily to the
her an early Christmas present: a baby sister
inexperienced student. Elmes is a watercolor
who cries all the time. Pepper, who had been
painter and muralist. $150. Pre-registration
secretly hoping for a bicycle, writes Santa
required. 276-628-9091, www.abingdonartsClaus in desperation, begging him to save
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her Christmas. The next morning at school,
what to her wondering eyes should appear,
• NOV. 2 & 24: Kay Braswell leads
but the jolly old elf himself. Santa and Pepa step-by-step oil painting workshop at
per embark on a hilarious adventure that
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area from 9
changes how she sees Christmas forever.
a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will discover oil
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on canvas through wet-on-wet techniques.
Beginners are welcome. $50 (includes sup• NOV. 27: CART presents A Little
plies). Pre-registration is required. 423-543Princess Christmas at 6 p.m., at Richlands
5808, www.sycamoreshoalstn.org
Middle School Auditorium, Richlands, Va. The
triumph of a young girl who loses every• NOV. 6-27: Sam Morrow teaches
thing but her kindness and imagination is
an oil painting workshop Tuesdays at William
celebrated in this national touring production.
King Museum from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. For
Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic
beginning and experienced painters, Morrow
novel, this original musical declares that no
directs students in this classic medium.
hardship is unbearable for those who are
Students work on individual projects with
truly loved. Membership: Family $90, Couple
guidance and critique by the instructor. This
$70, Individual $40; Single performance tickstudio class is highly motivating for all who
ets: adults: $15 in advance, $20 at the door,
attend. $100 non-refundable fee. Register by
children: $10 advance, $15 at door (18 and
e-mailing sam.morrow57@gmail.com. 276under). 276-963-3385,
628-5005, www.williamkingmuseum.org
CART@roadrunner.com
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