Event Calendar
January 28-March 13
Stitches-In-Time Quilt Exhibit
Over 70 contemporary and antique quilts are displayed in this judged exhibit, including a special Quilting Your Faith Challenge. Quilts are from throughout southeast. This exhibit is sponsored by First Tennessee. Quilt displays in the Lobby change weekly. Additional sponsors include Lavender Lime Quilt Shop, Joe Hooper Insurance, Jane Easterly Designs, Hyderhangout Quilt Fabric and More, and Kingsway Press, Inc.
February 6
Beginning Paper Piecing for Quilts
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Margaret McLaughlin will teach a beginner course on paper piecing using a simple design. This class provides a hands-on experience in the art of paper piecing, a valuable technique for quilting. A kit with all materials will be provided. Attendees need to bring their own sewing machine.
Reservations and pre-payment required by February 2nd. $20 –Members; $22 -Non-members.
February 13
Circles: An Alternative Techniques Class
10:00 a. m.-11:30 a.m. Karen Young will share alternative techniques for sewing circles and curves, including fusing, use bias strips, and gluing. All skill levels are welcome. Students can observe or participate. Attendees need to bring t
heir own sewing machine and supplies based on the provided supply list.
Reservations and pre-payment by February 9th , $8 - Members; $10 - Non-Members.
February 18
A Culinary Evening with Chef Ceasar
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Spend a relaxing and entertaining evening at the Museum Center learning new cooking techniques, hearing great live music, and tasting wonderful foods prepared by Chef Ceasar and his crew of culinary helpers from Keri’s Restaurant in Cleveland. The Museum Center will be transformed for the evening into a cooking school where you will learn many exciting and easy recipes that can be incorporate at home. Watch him prepare several entrees, while enjoying live music, and eat what is prepared. You will also get to take home copies of all the recipes that are prepared. Reservations and pre-payment by February 13th . $25-Members; $30-Non-Members.
February 20
Waste Knot Class with Phyllis Gatto
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Waste not, want not! Using up your scraps with 2½ “ fabric scraps, one considered “dark” and one considered “light”. You will create a “Waste Knot” table runner. Select a striking background to compliment the simple pieced knots. Choose traditional or contemporary, soft and sublime or bold and bright fabrics to achieve the result you’re looking for. Attendees will complete at least one set of 3 blocks, which can be used as a table runner.
Reservations and pre-payments by February 16th . $ 30- Members and $35 -Non-members.
February 27
Applying Quilt Bindings with Xandra Tarr
10:00 a.m.-Noon Learn to apply binding on quilts, to miter corners, and to join the end pieces to finish your quilt. A kit and instructions are provided. Participants need to bring their own sewing machine, thread, pins and scissors.
Reservations and pre-payment by February 23rd. $10- Members; $ 12- Non-members.
February 28
Sunday Brunch at the Museum
Noon-1:00 p.m. Brunch, 1:00 p.m. Talk and Tour
Come after Church and have a scrumptious and elegant brunch provided by Oliver’s. Listen to relaxing piano music, hear an informative talk on Joel Huffstetlers’ new book, Gratitude and Grace, and get a special tour of Stitches-In-Time by Museum staff. Your fee includes the buffet, tip, music, talk, and special tour!
Reservations are required by Wednesday, February 24th . $19
March 6
Kids Amazing Appliqué Class led by Jennifer White
Noon-3:00 p.m. Join art instructor, Jennifer White, for this fun class for children ages 8-14. Kids will create an appliqué wall hanging by using iron on techniques and hand and machine quilting. They will explore color, contrast, shape, and line as they design a colorful garden of delights for this take home project.
Reservations and pre-payment required by March 2nd . $25-Members; $27-Non-members.
March 13
Needle Turn Appliqué with Margaret McLaughlin
10:00 a.m.-Noon In this beginner class, participants will receive hands-on experience creating professional looking curves and points for appliqué, a technique often hard to achieve. A kit with everything needed is included.
Reservations and pre-payment are required by March 9th . $10-Members; $12 for Non-members.
March 22 – 27
Missoula Children’s Theatre – King Arthur’s Quest
Children, grades K – 12, may audition March 22, for this week-long children’s drama camp, now in its fifth year at the Museum Center! Missoula Children’s Theatre is the world’s largest touring children’s theater and has been touring for more than 30 years. The students learn drama, singing, and dancing. Saturday, March 27th , will be two public performances of King Arthur’s Quest. Missoula Children’s Theatre is provided at a low cost, thanks to grants from the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Southern Arts Federation and a grant from the Allied Arts and Leisure Council of the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce. $35 for Non-museum members’ children and $30 for Members’ children. Ten scholarships are available for low income families. To receive a scholarship application, please contact Ken Cagle at 339-5745 or email Ken@museumcenter.org. For further information, call Tracy or Ken at 339-5745.
March 27 - May 8
Beyond the Pail: Bucketman Danny Hoskinson and the Art of Fire and Plastic
A retrospective exhibit of Danny Hoskinson (1956-1989) of Benton, Tennessee. This exhibit will look at the career of this Outsider artist who worked with the medium of plastic paint buckets to create sculpture. Danny's career was cut short due to cancer, and the museum is hosting this exhibit with a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, and local support from Cooke's Food Store and Joe and Mary Margaret Stamper. A color catalog will accompany the exhibit.
May 10
Sister Schubert Book Signing
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Museum will be hosting a free book signing for Sister Schubert’s newest cookbook, Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sister Schubert Patron's Reception
6:30 p.m. A special Patron’s Reception to meet Sister Schubert will be held at the Museum Center. Watch for more details. Invitations to Museum members will be mailed in April!
May 11
Volunteer Guild Luncheon Featuring Sister Schubert! Watch for more details
11:30 a.m., Mark your calendar for the Annual Volunteer Guild Luncheon. We are so excited to announce Sister Schubert will be our featured speaker at the luncheon. Known for her wonderful rolls and baked goods, Sister Schubert will speak about her amazing success story from baking rolls in her kitchen to her multi-million dollar business. Lunch will be catered by Alshabibi Catering. Cost is $35 per person, $325 to reserve a table of eight for reserved front row seation.
May 22 - July 3
Wild River: 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Movie
This exhibit will look at the history of the making of the Hollywood movie starring Montgomery Clift, Lee Remick, and Jo Van Fleet. The movie was directed by Elia Kazan. Filmed on location in Charleston in 1959, many locals had speaking roles, as well as roles as extras. Objects, movie stills, film posters, and even a never-before-seen home video will be on display. This exhibit is sponsored by Bank of Cleveland.
To make reservations or for further information about these exhibits or events call the Museum Center at 423-339-5745 or send us an e-mail.
