McKinney Center Last Day to Register Fall 2025

The McKinney Center announced their fall schedule of classes of hands-on learning opportunities for both children and adults. Registration is now underway for all upcoming classes and workshops. All courses are led by experienced and supportive faculty. Receive an Early......More

The McKinney Center announced their fall schedule of classes of hands-on learning opportunities for both children and adults. Registration is now underway for all upcoming classes and workshops. All courses are led by experienced and supportive faculty. Receive an Early Bird discount for $15 off when using the promocode EBFALL25. Class sizes are small, and spaces fill up quickly. Early registration is recommended. Fall 2025 is looking exciting for the McKinney Center with over 40 classes and workshops on the calendar. Art, music, drama, crafts, and dance will be offered this fall for students of all ages. For children, the program offers instruction for young artists who are ready to explore the world of art. Students receive an introduction to art skills where activities and projects are organized to develop understanding and experiment with a wide variety of media, techniques, and processes. Art Adventures (Grades K – 2) introduces painting, drawing, mixed media, and printmaking, to students as they begin to explore their creativity. Creative Constructions (Grades 3 – 6) allows young creatives to construct original pieces of art and to learn more about various techniques. Students will work with scratchboard, learn perspective drawing, and try their hand at watercolor and acrylic painting. These two classes are also offered during the day for Homeschool families. There are also pottery, dance, and instrument classes for these age groups. For older elementary aged students and high-school students, courses are taught to build their skills as artists, including drawing and painting skills that will be taken to the next level. Options include Watercolor, Pottery, Dance, Private Guitar, Private Fiddle, Private Dulcimer, and Private Voice lessons. Clay classes are a favorite for all age groups and there are many options for children and teens. Adult students have a lot to look forward to during the Fall semester. Pottery wheel classes and clay hand-building classes are offered during the day. Other classes include: Story Collecting, Canning Basics, Growing Herbs for the Kitchen, Watercolor (online), Drawing, Acoustic Guitar, Gyrokinesis, Glass Fusion, Painting, Sewing, Chair Seat Weaving, Cyanotype, Mosaics and more. Save money and register early. Early registration secures a spot in class as well as a $15 discount through August 9. Individual class costs vary. The last day to register for classes is August 16. Payment plans and scholarships are also available for students, K-12, that have a financial need. Apply for scholarships at: https://mckinneycenter.com/scholarships/ The McKinney Center is open to the public Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. Staff encourage all visitors to be at home at the McKinney Center take a class, participate in an exhibition, come to a lecture, volunteer your time, attend a workshop, or set up an easel on the grounds and paint. Please check the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School Facebook page throughout the year for information about our exciting programs and events. Full descriptions of class offerings can be found online at www.mckinneycenter.com or by stopping by the McKinney Center, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, to pick up a catalog. For additional information contact McKinney Center Director, Theresa Hammons at [email protected] or call 423.753.0562.

McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

McKinney Center Market

The McKinney Center will host an Art/Craft show on Saturday, August 23, 10a – 6pm. Vendors will be set up in the parking lot directly outside of the McKinney Center and throughout the building. The McKinney Center Fall Market will feature over 40 artists and vendors in......More

The McKinney Center will host an Art/Craft show on Saturday, August 23, 10a – 6pm. Vendors will be set up in the parking lot directly outside of the McKinney Center and throughout the building. The McKinney Center Fall Market will feature over 40 artists and vendors including: Michael Dinapoli with the MAD Potter (pottery), Jean G’Fellers and Anna Koetter with Paper and Smoke Studios (handmade journals, wood burning, and 2D art), Michael Bishop with Rustic River Design (wooden cutting boards, coasters, and other items), Carolyn McLaney (painter), Robin Castania with Expressions by Robin (fabric art), Karen Hitchcock with Blue River Studios (glass fusion), Elizabeth Parker with L&B By the Sea (sea glass art), Tami Moore with French at Art (pearl and silver jewelry), Anita Ramsey (baskets), Robin Willmann with Harmonic Journeys (chimes and more), Nancy Smith with the Bead Designer (jewelry),Erin Hollis with EJ Creations (jewelry), LeVonne Kaltenmark with Von K Designs (pottery and stained glass), Darlene Hatley with Peace of D (mosaics and jeweled boxes), Bobby & Lysa Vestal with Chippin’ Aire (wooden sculpture and furniture), John McKitrick with Sparkles Glass & Art (wooden sculpture and stained glass), Annie Pennesi with Spark Sisters Fashion Ties (jeweled accessories and fashion ties), William Slaninka with Sherapy Sugar Therapy (lotions and body products), Erin Hollis with EJ Creates (resin sculpture and jewelry), Gina Knauss (wreaths and quilted placemats), Kim Fisher with The Finishing Touches (jewelry), Aleta Chandler with Art Curious Studio (pottery), Heather Paul with Baba Yagas Hut (resign jewelry and designs), Robyn Willman with Harmonic Journeys (beaded jewelry and windchimes), Dawn Cooper with Coop De Wreath (wreaths and home décor), Cailey Ryther-Anderson with Wanderlust Cowgirl Art (soaps, note cards, stickers), Jen Larson with the Mulberry Mobile Nursery (plants, flowers, shrubs), Stephanie Woodby with Apothec Tea & Co. (tea blends), William Gale with Good Vibes Woodwork (wood work and bird houses), Donna Goins with Art by Donna (painting), Fredda Robers with Cedar Lake Silver (jewelry), Wendy Brown (paintings, and painted home décor), and Veronica Ortiz (paintings). Sista Bigfoot Soul Food & BBQ will be offering lunch and dinner. Selections last year included pulled pork, ribs, smoked meatloaf, and fish. There are picnic benches behind the McKinney Center for visitors to sit and eat during the event. Megan Helton with Sprinkled by Cookie Crate will be there with ice cream and cookies. Live music will take place during the day in the auditorium. On Saturday, August 23, 10am – 11:30, Heartstrings, Noon – 1:30pm, Bratfolk with Roxanne McDaniels, 2-3pm, The Academics with Ryan Bernard, and the day will wrap with The Ozone Rangers. The day is guaranteed to be family friend, uplifting, full of beautiful arts, crafts, music, and food! The McKinney Center is still taking applications for outside vendors. To be a vendor, please visit www.mckinneycenter.com for more information. The event is free and open to the public. The building and parking are ADA accessible. There will be parking attendants to assist those with ADA accessible parking needs. For more information on this or upcoming markets, please call the McKinney Center at 423-753-0562.

McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibition Deadline

Submit your submissions for the Haunts and Happenings Exhibition online at McKinneyCenter.com

McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

Film Screening: "Indelible Appalachians"

More details to come!

McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States