Develop your Creative Brand in Canva Part 1

Instructor: Kelly PorterCost: $50Time and date(s): August 6, 5:30-8:30Location: Digital LabSkill level: New learners, some experience. Students should be comfortable with basic computer use, such as using a mouse and keyboard, opening and closing applications and s......More

Instructor: Kelly PorterCost: $50Time and date(s): August 6, 5:30-8:30Location: Digital LabSkill level: New learners, some experience. Students should be comfortable with basic computer use, such as using a mouse and keyboard, opening and closing applications and saving files Audience: Teen-Adult “Branding is intentional differentiation” – Debbie Millman. Come join us for this 2-part workshop designed to help you develop your brand.. Kelly Porter, design educator and Associate Professor of Graphic Design at East Tennessee State University, will walk you through the process of defining your brand and creating consistency that will differentiate you and attract your target audience. You’ll be learning the process that experts go through, such as establishing your brand voice, creating a compelling brand story, using color theory and typographic choices to express your brand’s personality, best practices in design, and building brand assets for marketing yourself. Additionally, Kelly will walk you through her favorite free and affordable design resources including Canva.   August 6 – Defining Your Brand On the first day, participants will explore core branding principles under the guidance of Kelly Porter. The session will cover: Brand Definition: Learning how to articulate their personal brand based on their uniquepersonality and strengths. Brand Voice and Visual Identity: Establishing a distinctive brand voice and using colortheory and typography to express their brand personality.   Expected Outcomes: Participants will leave this two-part workshop with an understanding of branding principles, practical design skills, and the ability to manage their brand assets effectively. Additionally, the workshop will foster a network of peers, providing ongoing support and collaborative opportunities for future growth.   Kelly C. Porter, M.F.A. joined the faculty of East Tennessee State University in 2014. She earned an M.F.A. in Studio Art, Graphic Design, from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a B.F.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg in Graphic Communication. Before switching to academia, Kelly worked as a designer and design researcher with Ryobi Power Tools, and with clients such as the B.B. King Museum, Mississippi Delta Tourism and the Mississippi Blues Trail. Kelly teaches graphic design and visual communication courses and works with other departments, colleges and within the community to create cross-disciplinary, real-world, and service learning experiences for her students. Her work in branding, identity design, sustainable design and photography has been recognized and awarded in local, regional, national and international design competitions. She is currently working in the collaborative intersections of environmentalism, sustainability and design.

Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

$5 Workshop: Intro to Canva

Class Title: Intro to Canva Instructor: WKM Staff Cost: $5 Time and date(s): Sunday, 8/12 from  5:00PM-7:00PM Location: Computer Lab, Art Lab upper level Skill level: New Learners Audience: Teen – adult Description: $5 Art Lab Anniversary deals are extended into 2026! C......More

Class Title: Intro to Canva Instructor: WKM Staff Cost: $5 Time and date(s): Sunday, 8/12 from  5:00PM-7:00PM Location: Computer Lab, Art Lab upper level Skill level: New Learners Audience: Teen – adult Description: $5 Art Lab Anniversary deals are extended into 2026! Canva is a design platform with both free and premium options. It is used to design flyers, business cards, presentations, posters, social media posts, and more. Canva includes a library of graphics and templates to help you get started, and you can add your own images, too. This workshop will walk you through creating a flyer and animated social media post. Registration for $5 classes opens one month before the start of each class and closes one week before the start date. Set a reminder to come back and register for each one! Spots are limited. Look for these $5 classes throughout the year: Collage Surprise, 1/25, 1:30-3:30PM Folded Books, 2/26 from 5-6:30PM Stamp Carving, 3/8 from 1:30-3:30PM Drawing Hands, 4/8 from 5-6:30PM Cut Paper Portraits, 5/15 from 6-8PM Squeegee Painting, 6/30 from 5:30-7:30PM Bandana Printing, 7/26 from 1-3PM Intro to Canva, 8/12 from 5:30-7:30PM Intro to Printmaking, 9/19 from 10AM-1PM Halloween Arts & Crafts, 10/1 from 5:30PM-7:30PM Collage Surprise, 11/6, from 5:30PM-7:30PM Positive Affirmations in Clay, 12/20 from 10AM-1PM

Family Game Night at the Gopher Hole

Enjoy a lively evening of casual dining and friendly competition at the Gopher Hole. Guests will savor comfort-food favorites and nonalcoholic beverages included with their ticket while enjoying golf simulators, pool tables, and a fun putting challenge in one of downtow......More

Enjoy a lively evening of casual dining and friendly competition at the Gopher Hole. Guests will savor comfort-food favorites and nonalcoholic beverages included with their ticket while enjoying golf simulators, pool tables, and a fun putting challenge in one of downtown Abingdon’s unique historic spaces. A cash bar will be available, and guests can choose to join optional game-based competitions throughout the night for additional fundraising fun. This relaxed, family-friendly experience is perfect for all ages! Please note that access to this event requires using stairs.   Hosted by: DeeDee and Jeoff Bodenhorst, Alison and Matt Bundy, Shana Carrico and Kip Post, Emily and Alex Gibson, Taylor and Sarah Lindsey

Adobe Illustrator Intro

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the prog......More

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs. Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, the industry standard for design and illustration professionals. Students will learn capabilities and common tools as they are guided through tutorials.  Minimum 2 people. Maximum 10 people.

Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

Adobe Photoshop Intro

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the prog......More

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs.  Dip your toe into the pool of Photoshop by learning about its basic tools and techniques. Students will be led through tutorials to learn simple approaches with the most common tools in the program. Minimum 2 people. Maximum 10 people.

Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

Develop your Creative Brand in Canva Part 2

Instructor: Kelly PorterCost: $50Time and date(s): August 13, 5:30-8:30Location: Digital LabSkill level: New learners, some experience. Students should be comfortable with basic computer use, such as using a mouse and keyboard, opening and closing applications and ......More

Instructor: Kelly PorterCost: $50Time and date(s): August 13, 5:30-8:30Location: Digital LabSkill level: New learners, some experience. Students should be comfortable with basic computer use, such as using a mouse and keyboard, opening and closing applications and saving files Audience: Teen-Adult “Branding is intentional differentiation” – Debbie Millman. Come join us for this 2-part workshop designed to help you develop your brand.. Kelly Porter, design educator and Associate Professor of Graphic Design at East Tennessee State University, will walk you through the process of defining your brand and creating consistency that will differentiate you and attract your target audience. You’ll be learning the process that experts go through, such as establishing your brand voice, creating a compelling brand story, using colortheory and typographic choices to express your brand’s personality, best practices in design, and building brand assets for marketing yourself. Additionally, Kelly will walk you through her favorite free and affordable design resources including Canva.   August 13 – Developing and applying your Identity Part 2 will focus on applying design principles to bring the personal brand to life. Participants will gain hands-on experience in: Typography Basics: Understanding and applying fundamental typography principles toenhance brand communication. Creating Brand Assets: Developing brand assets and professional marketing materials,such as stationery, business cards, and email signatures, social media posts using Canva. File Preparation and Printing: Learning how to set up files for print and digital, createPDFs and digital friendly files.   Expected Outcomes: Participants will leave this two-part workshop with an understanding of branding principles, practical design skills, and the ability to manage their brand assets effectively. Additionally, the workshop will foster a network of peers, providing ongoing support and collaborative opportunities for future growth.   Kelly C. Porter, M.F.A. joined the faculty of East Tennessee State University in 2014. She earned an M.F.A. in Studio Art, Graphic Design, from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a B.F.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg in Graphic Communication. Before switching to academia, Kelly worked as a designer and design researcher with Ryobi Power Tools, and with clients such as the B.B. King Museum, Mississippi Delta Tourism and the Mississippi Blues Trail. Kelly teaches graphic design and visual communication courses and works with other departments, colleges and within the community to create cross-disciplinary,real-world, and service learning experiences for her students. Her work in branding, identity design, sustainable design and photography has been recognized and awarded in local,regional, national and international design competitions. She is currently working in the collaborative intersections of environmentalism, sustainability and design.

Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

Adobe InDesign Intro

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the prog......More

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs.  Learn the basics of InDesign, the industry standard for layout and page design. Students will be introduced to InDesign’s capabilities and common tools as they are guided through an editorial layout exercise. Minimum 2 people. Maximum 10 people.

Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

Adobe Premiere Pro Intro

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the prog......More

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs. Learn the basics of Premiere Pro, the industry standard for professional video editing for film, TV, and social. Students will be introduced to Premiere Pro’s capabilities and common tools as they are guided through tutorials. Minimum 2 people. Maximum 10 people.

Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

Alternative Darkroom Printing

Instructor: Morgan Ford Cost: $65 Time and date(s): Saturday, August 15, 1:00 p.m. –  4:00 p.m.  Location: Art Lab Lecture Room & Darkroom Skill level: New Learners Audience: Teen – adult Photography is so much more than a quick phone snap the hands-on experience of......More

Instructor: Morgan Ford Cost: $65 Time and date(s): Saturday, August 15, 1:00 p.m. –  4:00 p.m.  Location: Art Lab Lecture Room & Darkroom Skill level: New Learners Audience: Teen – adult Photography is so much more than a quick phone snap the hands-on experience of analog processes are undeniably fascinating. Here is your opportunity to get a glimpse into the world of darkroom film photography and alternative processes. Students will learn about alternative darkroom printing techniques using black and white film negatives, including filters, grading and toning.  All supplies will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own developed negatives they would like to use in the class.  Morgan Ford is a Fine Art Photographer specializing in B&W Medium Format Photography. Morgan’s  love of art & photography started at a very young age with a sketchbook always in hand, she took her first photography class in highschool and fell in love with the process of light and catching brief moments in time.  Morgan studied at Brooks Institute of Photography and went on to work in advertising in San Francisco after college. After leaving California and advertising behind she resumed her passion for film photography and working in the darkroom. Morgan has had exhibits all over the country showing her Fine Art B&W Photography of beautiful countrysides, wild horses, and dilapidated buildings. She currently resides in Abingdon, VA and has an art gallery on Main St. where she represents regional artists.

Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

[Members Only Event] Members, Lenders, and Special Guests Reception: Para(site)dise

Join us for a special early viewing of “Para(site)dise”! Members can get the first look at the exhibit, enjoy refreshments from A-Z Catering, and connect with the artist and the curators! Click here for more information on the exhibit.   RSVP required by emailing rsvp@w......More

Join us for a special early viewing of “Para(site)dise”! Members can get the first look at the exhibit, enjoy refreshments from A-Z Catering, and connect with the artist and the curators! Click here for more information on the exhibit.   RSVP required by emailing [email protected]. Members only event. To become a member visit www.williamkingmuseum.org/become-a-member.

Para(site)dise Live Storytelling

Join us in the Contemporary Regional Gallery for a performance by award-winning storyteller Hannah Harvey, made possible by partnership with the International Storytelling Center.

Tours at Four | FREE Public Tour of Para(site)dise

Join curator Russell Facemire for a free public tour of Para(site)dise – get insights into the process of creation, the artist’s inspirations and the stories behind each work.   RSVP required by emailing [email protected].

[Members Only Event] Members’ Morning: Para(site)dise

Join us for a special presentation on Jocelyn Mathewes’ work to get a more in-depth look at her career, her practice, and her thoughts on art! Click here for more information on the exhibit.   RSVP required by emailing [email protected]. Members only event. To become a ......More

Join us for a special presentation on Jocelyn Mathewes’ work to get a more in-depth look at her career, her practice, and her thoughts on art! Click here for more information on the exhibit.   RSVP required by emailing [email protected]. Members only event. To become a member visit www.williamkingmuseum.org/become-a-member.