All Ages

These 60-minute private vocal lessons are for individuals of all skill levels who are looking for an easy-going, fun environment. 

Students will learn to sing with confidence. Students will learn proper vocal techniques. There will be a focus on the four basic principles of singing: breath support, relaxed vocal cords, diction, and ear training.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month. Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or make-up for missed lessons.  

Weeks of September 1, 8, 15, 22.

Schedule your class between 8am - 5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.

Adult

Hand building with pottery is another way of working with clay. The basic techniques are easier to learn and the range of forms you can produce is much broader. If you are interested in clay, but are not sure the wheel is for you, consider hand building and begin creating wonderful functional pieces of artwork on your very first day. This class will give you the opportunity to create unique projects each week. Students will focus on the vocabulary of clay, slab construction, pinch pots, surface texture, clay impression, and more. For students who are looking for a place to express their creativity, hand building may be the experience for you. Only 10 spots available.

11:00 am - 1:30 pm - Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7.

Adult

Break out of your routine and reignite your creativity in this fun, exploratory painting class. Pushing Your Creative Boundaries invites oil, acrylic, and watercolor painters to take a single subject and interpret it in multiple ways. Each week, you’ll approach your subject with a new lens—starting with a monochromatic color scheme to establish strong composition and value. From there, we’ll build on your foundation using two-color and four-color schemes, and finally introduce pattern, texture, and unexpected elements to push your artistic limits.

This class is perfect for artists who feel stuck, want to loosen up, or simply crave more from their creative practice. Bring your own source material and come ready to experiment! Students will receive a supply list after they register.

The cost is $134 plus supplies.

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23.

Grades 9 - Adult

Students will learn how to use natural herbs and flowers found throughout our region to create naturally scented candles.  Candles will be made with beeswax and mason jars.  This class is sponsored by the Town of Jonesborough's Parks and Recreation Department.

 10:00 am - Noon, Friday, September 5.

Grades 9 - Adult

Advanced Cyanotype will take you to the next level of this photo process. Students will further explore the wet method, learn how to layer their prints, make double exposures, and print on fabric. This two-session workshop will emphasize cyanotype techniques so the students can successfully create cyanotypes at home.

Pre-requisite: Beginning level Cyanotype Class or basic Cyanotype experience.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturdays, September 6, 13.

Adult

Join instructor Christy Shivell of Shy Valley Farm to learn how to harvest, preserve and use your own homegrown herbs with Christy Shivell of Shy Valley Farm.

* This class is sponsored by the Berea College Appalachian Fund, Folk Arts & Cultures Initiative Grant.

5:30 - 7:30 pm, Tuesdays, September 9, 16.

Grades 9 - Adult

This 4-day Impasto painting and mosaic workshop is for the person who wants to try painting and mosaics without having prior knowledge of either.  Students will be creating a beautiful bouquet of flowers using water-soluble oil paint in a mosaic vase.  The style is intuitive, casual, and abstract.  The canvas is a 12" x 16" flat board which will fit a frame of your choice (not included).  This is a great workshop to take with family or friends!  

9:00 am - Noon, Wednesdays and Fridays, September 10, 12, 17, 19.

Adult, 18 +

Gyrokinesis® is an exercise system that moves the body through all three dimensions.  With the use of breath, students build coordination and flexibility to create a global sense of well-being.  Movements focus on the plasticity and the support of the spine to help the overall function of the muscles and organs.  Gyrokinesis® can be both dynamic and relaxing.  Each class of Gyrokinesis® will leave you feeling light and better aligned. Students need to come to class with comfortable clothing and a yoga mat.  Gyrokinesis® is performed barefoot or in sock feet.

5:30 - 6:30 pm, Wednesdays, September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3. No class October 8 or November 26.