The Townsend Visitor Center welcomes all those who would like to learn more about the heritage of the Smoky Mountains by offering these great Winter Heritage Classes. These are classes taught by local artisans, where participants can learn about basket-making, pottery, sewing and appliqué, rug hooking, and mandolin and flat picking guitar. The classes will be held at the Townsend Visitor Center, 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend. They will be starting January 9, and continuing through March 27. The schedule for the classes are as follows:
January 9, January 23, and February 21, 2010:
2 ½ day Pottery Class
Carol Ware, instructor
For information and to register, call 865-984-0877
February 12-13, 2010:
Mandolin Workshop
Steve Kaufman, Instructor
Call 865-982-3808 for more information and to reserve a spot. Also, web site is http://www.flatpik.com/.
February 19-20, 2010:
Flatpicking Guitar Classes
Steve Kaufman, Instructor
Call 865-982-3808 for more information and to reserve a spot. Also, web site is http://www.flatpik.com/
January 16, January 21, January 28, January 30, February 4, February 18, February 27, March 6, March 25, and March 28 2010:
Basket Making
Karen Kenst, Instructor
Call 865-983-3352 to register and for more information. Classes are from 9:00am--5:00pm.
March 13, 2010:
Wool Applique Class
Joyce Jarman, Instructor
Call 865-805-2676 to register and for more information.
March 24 and March 27, 2010:
Rug Hooking
Carolyn McBride, Instructor
For more information and to register, call 865-379-9169 or 865-335-4470.
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