What This Festival's About
A Week of Pastel Joy—Plus A Full Month of Art.
GREEN is a hybrid pastel festival with in-person workshops, demos, guided events, and online sessions. We're hosting a 30-day exhibition of 30+ selected pastel works at the King Family Public Library.
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Professional instructors
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Beginner-friendly options
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Community outreach with international reach
Exhibition Dates & Location
February19- March 23
Sevierville, TN
King Family Public Library
408 High Street, Sevierville, TN
Parking: on-site * Accessible entrance available
Events & Demos
March 13
Jury Awards
King Family Library/Zoom
March 14
Plein Air Meet-Up
More details coming soon
Feb 23
Community Meet-Up
King Family Library
Green Events
Red Rock Winter Zoom Meeting + Demo by Sir Tony AllainJan 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PSTZoom
Camille Spires.Youth Pastel Class “Exploring Smoky Mountain Greenscapes”Feb 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ESTSevierville, 408 High St, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
Camille Spires.Youth Pastel Class “Smoky Mountain Creatures”Mar 02, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM ESTKing Family Library, 408 High St, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
Dasha Jamison. Pastel for Beginners, One day in-person workshop with Dasha JamisonMar 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM EDTKing Family Library, Sevierville, TN, USA
Tatsiana Harbacheuskaya. The Dialogue of Layers: Painting Expressive Flowers with Pastel Over Watercolor/AcrylicMar 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDTKing Family Library, Sevierville, TN 37876, USA
Sergei Pietila "Directing Light in Landscape Painting" In-Person workshop in TNMar 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM EDTKing Family Library, Sevierville, TN
Camille Spires.Youth Pastel Class “Smoky Mountain Wildflowers & Fauna”Mar 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDTKing Family Library, 408 High St, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
Karen Margulis. Taming GreenThis is a prerecorded eventPrerecorded event
Floral Workshop with Tatsiana HarbacheuskayaTime is TBDZoom
Tony Allain in RED ROCKS of LAS VEGASMay or Early June 2022Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Opacity and Transparency with Pastels. Dawn EmersonTime is TBDZOOM
Sergey Pietila . Intro into Pastel PortraitTime is TBDZoom
Sergei Pietila Landscape WorkshopTime is TBDzoom
Corey Pitkin Virtual Portrait WorkshopTime is TBDZoom
Karen Margulis Virtual WorkshopTime is TBDVirtual Event
Schedule Overview
Timeline
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February 19
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Artwork Intake & Hanging
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February 28, March 2, March 19
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Youth Workshops with Camille Spires
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March 11
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Pastel for Beginners with Dasha Jamison
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March 12
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Floral Workshop with Tatsiana Harbacheuskaya
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March 13
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Landscape Workshop with Sergey Pietila
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In-person and online reception and awards
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Feb. 20 - Mar. 23
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Exhibition Open Daily
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Meet The Green Team
Tony Allain
Instructor, Judge/Juror
Camille Spires
Instructor
Mary Kathryn
Van Kleunen
Volunteer
Dasha Jamison
Instructor, Curator
Karen Margulis
Instructor
Olena
Nosaryeva
Volunteer
Sergey Pietila
Instructor, Juror
Sherri Nordhaus
Volunteer
Cathie Pua Muschany
Volunteer
Tatsiana Harbacheuskaya
Instructor, Judge
Mary Planding
Volunteer
Know Before You Book
Cancellation & FAQ
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Before Jan. 31 → Full Refund -$25 fee
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Feb 1-20 → 50% Refund
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Feb 21+ → No Refund
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Transfers Allowed Until Feb. 20, 2026
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Event changes: If the instructor becomes unavailable due to an emergency, the organizer may substitute an equivalent instructor or issue a refund.
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Force majeure: Weather emergencies, travel disruptions, or venue issues — refunds only if the event itself is canceled.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What level do I need?
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You need to be familiar with Pastel, beginners class advised
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Are materials included?
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Materials included for beginner and youth classes, for adult workshops, we will have UART paper provided
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Where to park?
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King Family Library offers public parking
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Will sessions be recorded?
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We will have online options
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Is childcare available?
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No
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Closest airports?
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TYS, Knoxville, TN
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Questions?
Are you unsure which workshop best suits your skill level, schedule, or travel plans?
Send us a message, and we’ll help you choose the best option, understand what to bring, and feel confident before you register.
Prefer to talk it through?
Call us at (865) 235-8822, and we’ll get you pointed in the right direction.
OUR VENUE: King Family Library
Address
408 High Street
Sevierville, TN 37862
Contact
865-235-8822
Opening Hours
Mon - Wed
Thurs - Fri
Saturday
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday
CLOSED