CatieBeth Thomas Designs

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

05/26/2026

Fellow Artists! This a good, local event near Downtown Shelbyville on Saturday, June 6th! If you're looking to display and sale your art, reach out to the The Fly Arts Center. Apply on their website!

We only have 6 vendor spots available for the June 6th Summer Maker Market! If you are an artist, crafter, baker or maker we would love to have you join us.

***SCAM ALERT***
You may ONLY reserve a vendor spot through The Fly Arts Center website link: https://www.flyartscenter.com/maker-market
DO NOT RESPOND TO ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR POSTS!!
Our Maker Marker Coordinator is Crystal Prince O'Neal and she is the ONLY person who will be communicating with vendors.

05/26/2026

THIS Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm I will be demoing and creating Cyanotypes in community at the Tennessee State Library & Archives for the 250th Anniversary Statehood celebration! This is a free community event and all ages are welcome. There will be historical tours, as well as other artists and live music throughout the day!
RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LT1pXnQAC/

04/08/2026

THIS Sunday! Come enjoy beautiful plein air artworks at the Arts Center of Cannon Co. from the Murfreesboro Plein Air artists. There are 8 artists represented in the show, and our works span 2025-2026, with most subjects originating from Middle and East TN.

All are welcome to join us from 1:00 - 3:00 pm this Sunday.
Address: 1424 John Bragg Hwy, Woodbury, TN 37190

Thanks to Mary Ann May for organizing us! If you are interested in joining the Murfreesboro Plein Air painters in the future, please join us for this opening reception! Thank you for creating this beautiful flyer, Tasneem!

03/25/2026

What a wonderful workshop last weekend at Todd Art Gallery and MTSU Department of Art & Design! Thank you Eric, and team, as well as all the wonderful participants! It was a joy to facilitate and assist with your weavings. I loved connecting with you all!