WELCOMING NEW STAFF

Abby Pierce is our new Assistant for Marketing and Promotions. She graduated from Tennessee Tech University last May with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and English. During her time at TTU, she gained experience in photography, writing, and design for various media platforms. As the Eagle yearbook photographer, as designer of magazines, as the media intern at the Monterey Depot Museum, Abby has much to contribute and we look forward to working with her. The Craft Center has been near to her heart since volunteering at the Celebration of Craft events throughout her high school career.

ARTIST IN RESIDENT NEWS

Sophie Glenn and Lydia Johnson are having a two-person show at the Tennessee Arts Commission in Nashville. The show will run from Jan. 19 - March 9.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

There's still room Our Spring one-day workshop program has a few openings available. Most workshops take place on Saturdays throughout the spring from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and include the workshop, all materials and lunch. They are a great way to learn a new skill or improve current skills. We are currently filling spots for Feb. 24 and March 24. For more info on pricing, room and board, food and more click here.

THE GALLERY

Artist of the Month | Sophie Glenn Born and raised in New York City, Sophie received her BFA in Sculpture from the State University of New York at Purchase, and an MFA in Furniture Design and Woodworking from San Diego State University. Her work has been featured in the Center for Art in Wood in Philadelphia, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York, SOFA Chicago, and other venues across the country. She completed a month-long fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, participated in Pentaculum 2017 at Arrowmont School of Crafts, and I am currently serving as the Wood Artist in Residence at the Appalachian Center for Craft. She is also the recent recipient of the Individual Artist Fellowship from the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Turnabout- Women at the Lathe

Turnabout: Women at the Lathe features more than 25 professional female wood turners, one of whom is our own Kim Winkle . The exhibition, organized by Tib Shaw, aims "to provide exposure for the talented women artists who are already creating excellent work, and to expose the public and a new generation of women to the possibility of working in wood themselves." Turnabout will be shown in the gallery from Jan. 15 - March 12.

BLUEWATER GRILLE ON THE HILL

Breakfast & Lunch at the Café The Bluewater Grille on the Hill hours are: Everyday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Grille is also available to do catering and special events. For reservations or questions, contact the Grille directly at (615)215-0315.

JOB OPPORTUNITY Assistant Professor of Fibers Tennessee Tech University A complete position summary and application procedure is available at https://jobs.tntech.edu. Tennessee Tech University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age (40 and over), status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other category protected by federal or state law. Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies should be directed to equity@tntech.edu .

JOB OPPORTUNITY Assistant/Associate Professor of Clay Tennessee Tech University A complete position summary and application procedure is available at https://jobs.tntech.edu . Tennessee Tech University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age (40 and over), status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other category protected by federal or state law. Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies should be directed to equity@tntech.edu .