Greene County Makers

Open House / Pot Luck Social Gathering
2024-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Join us for our recurring open house event, come meet some makers, tour the space, see what this is all about.
Bring a dish. Or don’t.
Casual social event, meant to connect everyone involved, show off progress, state of the state kind of stuff. Open to all.

Maker's Operating Committee Meeting
2024-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | TN
Recurring team meeting, operation committee.

Simply Painting with Everette-Youthful Waves
2024-09-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Return with the instructor to the days of his youth as we recreate a painting he completed when he was 12 years old. Travel back to a restless seascape long forgotten and immerse yourself in the waves.

Acrylic Painting
11×14″ panel
All supplies included
Must pre-register, spots are limited

Practical Photography with Tim Barto
2024-09-14 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-09-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Four sessions beginning with enough basics to provide a foundation for the fun stuff then sessions on intermediate & advanced techniques & equipment for specific types of photography including landscape, portrait, travel, still life, sports, theater/concerts, and macro photography. Finally, suggestions on what cameras, lenses, and accessories to buy used and new and where to buy them. Take as many or as few sessions as you like depending on skill & experience level.
Session 1 (of 4)
Introduction: Why take a photography course? Course overview, terminology (handout) & limits of the medium (why don’t my vacation pictures look like the ones in the brochure?) Then some basics: camera types, lenses (what do all those numbers mean?), what’s a sensor & what about those megapixels? Basic camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc.) & how they affect exposure & depth of field. Don’t be concerned, it’s logical, linear, & you only have to learn it once.
Assignment: Shoot some pictures. Whatever sparks your interest. Experiment with different settings.
Session 2 (of 4)
Review of photos from session 1 (no names so no pressure).
Basic composition & understanding light. A few more nuts & bolts (autofocus, white balance, color basics, flash, filters, & file types) so we can get to the creative stuff.
Assignment: Express yourself. Apply what you’ve learned about light & composition for these shots.
Session 3 (of 4)
Review of photos from session 2.
Questions on sessions 1 & 2 then more on COMPOSITION…..yes it’s that important. Techniques & kit (that’s equipment) for landscape, portrait, still life & sports, photography.
Assignment: Interpret subjects of specific interest.
Session 4 (of 4)
Review of photos from session 3.
Techniques & kit suggestions for travel, stage (theater), & macro photography. What to buy (used & new) & where to buy. Magazine & website suggestions. Overview of photo editing software. Recommendations for computers & monitors for photo editing (handouts).
Questions & review of topics as needed. Suggestions for future sessions.
Pre-register for sessions of your choosing online.

Pottery Class: Leaf Mugs with Gabby
2024-09-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Get creative with clay! Learn the slab hand-building method to build a leaf mug. We will use real fall leaves for texture. Learn how to pull a handle. Build a functional piece of art in one class. Come back for the second class to glaze and decorate your leaf mug. All materials and firings included.
What you will learn:
An introduction to pottery materials & tools.
The hand-building in clay method using slabs.
Basic glaze techniques.
This is a two part class. 9/13/24 and 9/27/24

$50 members, $60 non members, must pre-register online.

Fantastic Fabric and Fiber Art Friday
2024-09-13 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-06 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Are you new to sewing, quilting, the fiber Arts, or are you not sure where to begin? Sewing machine trouble? Or maybe you just need space to work on something?
Perfect!
We will have a number of our highly skilled Makers available during this time to guide you on your way! Bring your own project or join us for one of ours! Some Fridays we will have special guest speakers, other Fridays we will have workshops and guided projects.
Our quilters will all be meeting on Fridays as well.

10" Melon Basket Class - Beginner
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Cathy has over 40 years of experience chair and basket weaving and teaching !
The two part class (9/10 & 9/12) will be making a 10″ Melon Basket out of all natural reed.
Members $40, Non Members $45, Must pre-register

Chess Club
2024-09-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
All ages and skill levels, open house chess club.

Electronics Enthusiasts Club
2024-09-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Open house electronics enthusiasts club.
No set demonstration this week.

Kids' Pottery: Sponge Holders with Gabby
2024-09-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Join in the pottery fun! Learn the hand-building methods of slab, coil, and pinch to build an animal sponge holder. Build a functional piece of art in one class. Come back for the second class to glaze and decorate your animal sponge holder. All materials and firings included.
The fee is for the two pottery classes. 9/11/24 and 9/25/2024
$50 members, $60 non members, must pre-register online.

Night Knitters
2024-09-10 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Open knitting group! Come, chat, knit. Social and mellow.

Tangle Patterns and Projects
2024-09-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Join us as we learn new tangle patterns, experiment with materials and designs, and take on a Tangle project.
For those who attended Connie’s previous Tangle classes, you will already have most of the needed materials/supplies.
MATERIALS ATTENDEES NEED TO BRING TO CLASS:

Black pen – archival, waterproof, quick drying; Recommended Sakura Pigma Micron Pen (Prismacolor will smudge)
Brown pen-same type as black pen (addition to list from previous classes)
Graphite pencil #2 (can use soft lead 2B to 8B)
Blending stump or tortillion
White charcoal pencil
White ink pen (Sakura Gelly Roll)

MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR YOU:

Tiles – small, paper (Strathmore 500 Bristol, cardstock, heavy weight, ultra-smooth [plate] finish or watercolor paper)
Special project material/items (Depending on the project our class chooses, there may be a small added fee.)

During the September 10th meeting, our group will discuss several possible projects that will be the focus of the next class.
The November 12th meeting will be primarily for completing the chosen class Tangle project.
Cost: $15 per class, additional small fee depends on the project that our class chooses
Register online!

Simply Painting with Everette-Middle Earth
2024-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
In this class we will explore the variations possible using only four colors to create a painting that will be realistic with a flair of fantasy
Acrylic Painting
11×14″ panel
All supplies included
Must pre-register, spots are limited

Early Knitter Group
2024-09-03 15:00 - 18:00 | TN
Earlier in the day that the Night Knitters, on alternating weeks. Same format: open knitting group, mellow and social, share your love of knitting. Learn something from friends.

Expressive Watercolor With David June
2024-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Watercolor artist David June has an upcoming class, “Expressive Watercolor” on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville. From 10 AM till 12 noon.
He will be taking Artist Tania Dirks’ regular ‘Tuesdays with Tania’ slot. David will be teaching how to simplify a landscape in watercolor, and keep it expressive, similar to these 2 pieces.
A total of $30 covers all materials and instruction for this single class.
(additional $5 charge for non-members of the Greene County Makers)
Seating is limited.
Preregistration is a must.

Simply Painting with Everette
2024-09-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
The class will consist of doing a painting in which we will discover the ease of creating a painting with just a couple of brushes.
Touch base on color theory and a limited pallet while building confidence in painting and finding inspiration while doing so.
Acrylic Painting
11×14″ panel
All supplies included
Must pre-register, limited spots are $25 for Members and $30 Non Members

Iconic Championship Wrestling
2024-08-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Iconic Championship Wrestling is coming to Greeneville on August 31! The event is a fundraiser for Greene County Makers to generate stipends for interns. It will be held outdoors under the covered parking at Greene County Makers, 310 South Cutler Street. Doors open at 7 pm and bell time is 8 pm.
Purchase tickets at the door. Seating is provided but bringing a personal chair is permitted.
Ticket prices:
Adults-$10
Children ages 7-12: $5
Children 6 and under: Free
Limited street parking is available. Additional parking is located in the Towne Square Shopping Center lot.
Qué Bolá Cuban food truck will sell Cuban sandwiches and drinks.

Pottery Class: Berry Bowls with Gabby
2024-08-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Pottery Class Berry Bowls
Teen and Adult
Join us for a pottery class on hand-building berry bowls using the slab method. In this one class, you will learn to hand-build a bowl and saucer. Pick your glaze color at the end. All materials and firing included.
What you will learn:
An introduction to pottery materials & tools.
The hand-building in clay method using slabs.
You will create a functional piece of art work in one class.

$35 members, $40 non members, must pre-register online.

Kids' Pottery: Berry Bowls with Gabby
2024-08-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Join us for a pottery class on hand-building berry bowls. In this one class, you will learn to hand-build a bowl and saucer using the slab method. Pick your glaze color at the end. All materials and firing included.
You will learn:
An introduction to pottery materials & tools.
The hand-building with clay method using slabs.
You will create a functional piece of art work in one class.
$35 members, $40 non members, must pre-register online

Tennessee Craft - North East Chapter Meeting
2024-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Bi-monthly TN Craft meeting, hosted at Greene County Makers.

Tuesday with Tania - August Critter Drawing Class
2024-08-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
August drawing class with Tuesdays with Tania – this time her favorite critters can hop onto your sketchbook or fly across your page!
Drawing class will cover breaking down complex shapes and textures through mark-making.
Remember part of the fun is show and tell and Tania giving homework (it gives a sense of control in a chaotic world)
Bring your own favorite drawing supplies and paper and a sense of humor!
$30 for Members / $40 for non Members
Must preregister.
