CatieBeth Thomas Designs

10/20/2026

TONIGHT (Tuesday) we are back at the Linebaugh Library for our monthly free, community class, Art for Inner Exploration. We are watercolor painting fall leaves, pumpkins, ravens, or any subject you choose. I will supply the paints, paper, brushes, reference photos and you can just show up. We have an extra 30 mins. so class is from 5:30 - 7:00 pm! Always in the 2nd floor conference room at the Library!
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/2UFugPJSzdPK7WLh6

10/15/2026

THIS WEEKEND!! So many wonderful Artists and small businesses are set up in Bell Buckle for the Webb School Craft Fair! Bring your besties and come support local folks Saturday from 9-5 or Sunday 9-4 pm! Don't forget to bring cash for parking ($10-20) or you can park at Bell Buckle Park and walk over. The weather should be perfect!!

10/04/2026

One week from today I am SO excited to be teaching a cyanotype class in partnership with Art of Unburdening, Rutherford Arts Alliance and deeply appreciate Mai, Kara J Kemp and Kory Wells for roping me in. If you have played with cyanotypes before and want a little more instruction, or are brand new to this printmaking technique, you are all welcome to join! We will discuss the history of cyanotypes, the science behind the process, and create one of a kind art works to take home. Each person can bring some special items to them to print (a locket / jewelry, lace table cloth, doily, film negatives, plants from your yard) and I will have fresh and dried plants + photo negative to print. Hope to see y'all there or at our next workshop on 10/21 (same topic and medium)! RSVP: www.rutherfordartsalliance.org/events

**One week from tomorrow! ☀️💙**

Join Art of Unburdening on **Saturday, October 10 from 1–3 PM** at Trellis & Vine Art Gallery in Smyrna for a free cyanotype workshop led by October teaching artist CatieBeth Thomas Designs

Cyanotypes with CatieBeth Thomas | Smyrna

Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that uses light to create beautiful, distinctive blue-and-white images. CatieBeth will guide participants through the process as we spend an afternoon creating, connecting, and making a little space for ourselves.

📍 Trellis&Vine
27 S. Lowry Street, Smyrna
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 1–3 PM
🎨 Free to participate

Space is limited to **25 participants**, so be sure to register and reserve your spot!

Art of Unburdening offers free creative experiences designed especially for caregivers and those navigating the weight of caring for others. No art experience is necessary.

09/13/2026

Hey y'all! Reminder, we are BACK at Linebaugh Library Tues. evening for our monthly Art for Inner Exploration class from 5:30-6:30 pm. This is my free community class I facilitate every month on the 3rd Tues. All ages welcome but kids under 13 need a chaperone.

There are meetings before and after in this 2nd floor community conference room, so arrive right at 5:30 pm and we will jump right in. I am bringing fresh flowers, watercolor supplies, crayons, paper. If you have your own supplies, you're also welcome to bring them. I hope you can make it out! Next month we are doing fall paintings! RSVP here so I know how many watercolor palettes to prepare: https://forms.gle/zuMYkfwcw3cMunCK9

08/18/2026

📅 August 16–22
Check out some of this week’s lineup, mark your calendar, and get out there to support local artists, creatives, and arts organizations!

What will you add to your calendar?
Center for the Arts Historic Sam Davis Home and Museum

08/13/2026

Hey friends! Reminder - we will NOT be meeting for our August Art for Inner Exploration next Tuesday because the library is getting new flooring installed! We will be back Sept. 15th!

🚨 ATTENTION: Linebaugh’s 2nd floor is NOW OPEN!

We are RENOVATING at Linebaugh! The computer lab and cloud printing are currently unavailable, and access to adult materials is limited. 📚 We encourage patrons who need these services to visit our MGL or TEC branches.

Thank you for your patience with staff during this time. 💕

08/04/2026

Hi friends! An update on our August 18th Art for Inner Exploration Class! The Linebaugh Library will be temporarily closed for renovations so we are taking a month off! See you back at the library for our Sept. free community art class on September 15th from 5:30-6:30! Theme not yet decided but I will share more soon!

Linebaugh is getting new floors!

Our main branch of RCLS will be undergoing renovations throughout August and September. Portions of the library will be closed throughout these months to accomplish these renovations with as little interruption to library services as possible.

UPDATE: This project will begin on August 10th on the second floor.

Thank you so much for your patience during this time.

07/20/2026

Tomorrow night (Tuesday) from 5:30-6:30 pm we will be back at Linebaugh Library for our free community workshop, Art for Inner Exploration! This is a space for us to be in community with other crafty folx, make new friends, and relax while making art. I am asking participants to bring their current craft / art projects. If you aren't working on anything, I will have limited collage materials for mini collages! If you want to join us, RSVP here: https://forms.gle/QrQbm1dD3jbHoTP77

Regular participants, check your inboxes for an email from me!

MUTUAL AID ASK: If you are able to donate to Nourish Food Bank, see the second page for needed donations. I will drop off all donations on Wednesday this week.

This is our last summer workshop, as the Linebaugh Library is going to be closed in August for renovations. We will also be discussing what everyone wants to create for our Sept. - Dec. workshops! Please come hang out and make art! Drinks, snacks, donations, and extra art supplies welcome!!

07/07/2026

Hi friends, the summer is flying but I wanted to tell you about this wonderful workshop happening this month. Come dye cotton bandanas with FLOWERS at the TEC, Sunday July 19th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
*SOLD OUT* - see comments for details about a waitlist!

This is the second workshop I've facilitated at the Technology Engagement Center this year - we hosted a seed swap in partnership with their seed library in February. The librarians are the best and we always have a great time. We will be using the flowers we planted in March / April for this workshop. I will have a few to share but PLEASE bring your flowers and friends and come make your own eco-printed bandana! Sign up here: https://catiebeththomas.wpcomstaging.com/product/floral-dye-community-workshop-bandnas/

If you have any questions about which flowers give dye, leave me a comment and I will let you know. :)

06/01/2026

Hi friends! May was such a joy and I will share more photos soon BUT I wanted to remind you we will be back at the Linebaugh Library for our free community workshop on Tues. June 16th! I would love to see you there. If you have any beautiful flowers blooming, bring them! We are going to learn about resist paintings with crayons / oil pastels and watercolor inks / paints. This should be a simple, fun workshop for all ages. All minors need chaperones!

Spots are limited by how many palettes we have, so please RSVP to let me know if you can attend: https://forms.gle/DD61faWceSV7ca9Y6