Builder/blacksmith Conrad Tengler in his studio at Artifact. Portrait by Billy Weeks CHATTANOOGA. Builder/blacksmith Conrad Tengler can look at a 20-foot length of raw blunt steel and envision an intricate art bicycle frame, or an elaborate chandelier. Someone can sketch a trellis or gate on paper, and slide it across a table and Conrad’s energies begin going beyond utility
Conrad Tengler pendant chandelier commissioned by Revival CHATTANOOGA. The demand for custom home fixtures has interior designers and architects partnering with artisans to enhance a home's style. Revival, one of Tennessee's premiere design studios and furnishings shop, has been working with builder blacksmith Conrad Tengler and his design studio, Black Sheep Forge, for more than ten years. One of
NASHVILLE. Enjoy this conversation with Nashville-based interior designer and author Marcelle Guilbeau in her recent interview on Million Dollar Decorating (Episode 417) with award-winning designer and author James Swann. From the podcast: "I grew up in Louisiana and beautiful interior design is everywhere in that world—and beautiful living. I remember begging to go and visit New Orleans and studying the incredible hotels and restaurants that took
'Art Guitar' Inkjet on aluminum. ©Daryl Thetford NASHVILLE. One of The Arts Company's top selling artists will present new work at the gallery in May. 'Contemporary Narratives: A Painterly Series by Daryl Thetford' will open during the First Saturday Art Crawl on May 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibit runs through May 26. Daryl Thetford, a Chattanooga-based
DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED to JUNE 1 NASHVILLE. This Earth Day, April 22, 2017, celebrate the blooming of spring at The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm, a historic 65-acre oasis located four miles from downtown Nashville. Spend the afternoon connecting with nature at this one-of-a kind working landscape, which is not regularly open
FRANKLIN. The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival returns to downtown Franklin April 29-30, 2017. The free spring celebration is expected to draw a crowd of thousands for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food, and children’s activities. MAIN STREET FESTIVAL Saturday, April 29, 2017 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017 11 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FRANKLIN. Todd Perkins spent his early career helping homeowners reimagine and remodel their homes. About a decade ago he decided to focus on his interior life as an artist, applying many of those same skills and attention to detail. Todd creates high-end guitars with finishes made from upcycled materials of all sorts. In his Denver-based studio, Todd reaches for everyday objects he may alter
Doug Schatz - "River City Queen" (welded steel) CHATTANOOGA. A 33-acre sculpture park located on Chattanooga's Southside features a winding path around 32 large-scale sculptures by internationally recognized artists. The setting offers a mix of elevations and a stunning view of Lookout Mountain in the distance. The slopes have also been planted with more than 100 native trees. Sculpture Fields at
SEWANEE. One of Tennessee's most respected artist workshops is held each June on the St. Andrew's-Sewanee School campus. The event attracts instructors from around the world, and more than 150 participants whose work involves book arts, clay, digital arts, fiber, mixed-media and painting. Shakerag Workshop Dates: June 11-17 and June 18-24 St. Andrews-Sewanee School More than 150 participants gather in Sewanee from
