What if you had the time and support to create–to paint, to draw, and to explore?
At Sketch Club, you can! If you’re an emerging or an established artist who feels called to create, but struggles to find the time and space to create consistently, we’re building this community for you.
You don’t have to keep delaying your creative goals. Sketch Club provides an ideal container: two hours a week on Saturdays in a playful, lighthearted setting to learn, explore, and try new things.
If you crave a friendly environment and a passionate creative community, you’re in the right place.
As professional artists, we know firsthand the barriers that keep so many people from realizing their artistic dreams. Barriers like:
- finding high-quality instruction
- wanting to advance, but not having the time to go back to school
- trying to carve out time consistently to create as a working adult
- working in isolation and trying to learn and grow on your own
- needing foundational skills (for emerging artists) or needing fresh eyes on your projects (for established artists).
And we kept wondering, “WHAT IF?”
- What if artists could access high-quality, tailored art instruction without the time and cost of going back to school?
- What if we could create in a vibrant community rather than working alone, trying to fit in our work at odd hours?
- What if we had support and encouragement from fellow creatives who get it?
- What if we could gather with other art lovers who’re excited to learn and grow?
- What if artists felt empowered to stop waiting for the ideal time and start working now?
When you join the Club, you’ll enjoy:
- Small group, in-person instruction and guidance from two working artists
- Professional-grade art supplies. From colored pencils and paints to high-quality paper, we’ve got you covered! You’re also welcome to bring your own materials.
- A serene country setting in West Knox. You can create in a bright, airy space inside, or outdoors. The campus features a covered pavilion, fields, woods, and a dock on the Tennessee River.
- An informal and whimsical community with mix of experience levels and interests
- A library of instructional materials
Join the Club!
WHEN: We meet most Saturdays from 11am-1pm, except on holidays. After a summer hiatus, Sketch Club reconvenes on Saturday August 15th.
WHERE: A scenic West Knox setting with ample room to roam.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Your guides, Cordelia and Sally, provide art supplies, tutorials, and one-on-one instruction and guidance. We foster a welcoming, supportive environment to nurture you and your creativity.
INVESTMENT :$30 per session, or $100 for four sessions.
NOTE: Enrollment’s limited to 10 artists per session so we can provide one-on-one guidance
Fill out the form below to sign up. After you sign up, you’ll get a welcome email with the location and details about the next session.
“I’ve felt much more connected since joining. Sketch Club gives me a sense of camaraderie, and a lot of joy. Just hanging out with others who love art is a benefit. The group has a great mix of experience levels and interests. I’ve learned a lot!”
Jenny L
Knoxville, TN
Meet your guides
Sketch Club is lead by Cordelia and Sally, two working artists who foster a friendly, inclusive community. As parents and business owners, we know the challenges of maintaining a creative practice in the midst of the chaos.
We started Sketch Club in early 2026 to provide a respite from day-to-day demands and create a peaceful, nurturing space.
Many of the artists in our community found us after years of putting their creative expression on hold.
Without guidance and without support, they often felt that their creative desires were simply out of reach, or would have to wait until some ideal future state (when work slows down, when the kids are out of the house, when I’m retired).
As working artists ourselves, we hate seeing people talk themselves out of their ambitions and abandon an essential part of themselves.
with Sketch Club, you can start now! And if you’d like to further develop your skills, we also offer one-on-one instruction.
“Sketch Club Saturdays are the best day of the week. You just show up…all the things are there to have fun and create and, even better, there are two working artists with different styles and experience who are willing to teach or guide you depending on your level but always cheer you on.”
Lori G.
Knoxville, TN