The Kingsport Farmers Market will open for the 2024 season on April 27 – and will debut as a freshly renovated space for both vendors and visitors to enjoy.
The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 1 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out.
Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, artisan crafts, fresh flowers and more at the Kingsport Farmers Market.
Opening day events and activities include:
-Free carousel rides from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
-Free reusable, canvas tote bags for kids to decorate.
-The Dobyns-Bennett agriculture class with be transplanting tomato seedlings with kids while supplies last.
-Live “old time” music starting at 8:30 a.m. by the Corklickers of Banner Elk, N.C.
For more information, please visit: https://kingsportfarmersmarket.org/

Students will learn about RESIN and create 9 of their own unique, hand-crafted gifts!

Instructor, Elena Corradino will be teaching a hands-on class about how to use this exciting and trending art medium! Learn techniques to create your own abstract Resin Coasters… Students will create 9 beautiful and functional pieces of art – perfect for giving!
Each student will make different kinds of coasters, including alcohol ink coasters and resin mold coasters, and will leave being able to use resin safely on their own.
The instructor will go over safe mixing techniques and mistakes that can cost resin. The cost of the class is $98 per person and includes all materials. Participants will also be allowed to keep their respiratory mask and silicone mold.
Saturday, 4/27/2024 :
The Kingsport Renaissance Arts Center, 1200 E. Center St, Rm#228, Kingsport, TN, 37660
10am – 2:45pm (break for lunch, bring-your-own or eat local) 4hr instruction/creative time
All materials you need will be provided.
Please no pets.
*Online sales end 48 hours prior to class. Resin:(limit 5 students). Age 18+ please.
Register online: www.EngageKingsport.com or call 423.392.8415

Get started in Blacksmithing by forging a spoon from steel bar stock!

In this class, students will make their spoon from steel bar stock. During the spoon forging class, students will learn some of the fundamentals of blacksmithing. Drawing and spreading material, twisting, isolation, and other basics. They will also learn to use a swage block to dish material. We will talk about hammer control, basic tooling, items needed to set up a beginner shop, and other concepts useful to the new Smith.
Age 16+ (Under 18 MUST be accompanied by a guardian)
Please wear cotton or non synthetic clothes that you don’t mind getting very dirty, full-length pants, and close-toed shoes.

Brenden Bohannon is a full-time blacksmith, bladesmith, and lifelong artist hailing from Johnson City Tennessee. The opportunity to appear on the History Channel’s “Forged in Fire” led Brenden to become a full-time teaching Smith. He focuses on iron age designs and functional pieces that will last a lifetime.

This 40-minute immersive yoga and meditation program will take place in Bay’s Mountain’s one-of-a-kind planetarium. From dawn to dusk, the planetarium will simulate a day’s journey while we do standing yoga poses. Students will be encouraged to work briefly on their strength, flexibility and balance (15-20 minutes). The remaining 20 minutes will involve light stretching and guided meditation with a short twilight (5 minutes) to starry night (15 minutes). This class is designed for those with lower mobility or for those who will simply enjoy more restful and reflective opportunities. Class size is limited, so please sign up soon. Please also wear exercise clothing and bring water with a sealable lid. No mat is required.
The planetarium theater door will open ~10 minutes prior to start.
Maximum class size: 20 people
Cost: $10