Instructors
Patricia Ann Underwood
Watercolorist
Patricia’s mastery of watercolor is evident in her expressive
subject matter, which includes bears, marine life, and the
clear crisp Aspen trees of Flagstaff, Arizona where she
resided from 1982 until 2002 when she returned to Tennessee.
Patricia was born in Chattanooga and lived there until
the age of 18. As a child she was always interested in art.
It was in Arizona where Patricia’s interest in watercolor
was sparked after taking an adult education course in the
mid 80’s. She knew she was hooked after the first class
and continued to learn as much as she could about the medium.
Inspired by the works of Georgia O’Keefe, she enrolled
in a class at the renown Ghost Ranch a conference center
located in Abiqui, New Mexico. She offers a watercolor workshop
there once a year since 1995 for her Flagstaff students,
friends and anyone interested in experiencing the beauty
of Ghost Ranch.
Patricia now resides in Cowan. She is a member of the Franklin
County Arts Guild and has paintings hanging in the Guild’s
Gallery.
L. Jarod Pearson is a Cowan
native, civic activist and small business owner. Jarod received
his secondary education at St. Andrews - Sewanee, graduating
in 1994 with honors in Spanish.
He then studied Foreign Languages and Social Sciences at
the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; majoring in Spanish
while also studying Portugese and Political Science, with
a minor in Business. Jarod received his Bachelor of Arts
in 1999.
Before becoming a full-time small business owner, Jarod
worked in foreign study acedemic support and immigration
services at the University of the South.
Bruce Gilies has been a blacksmith for over 17 years. He is past president
of the Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths, is a member
of ABANA (Artistic Blacksmiths Association North America)
and owns the Lynchburg forge. Bruce has taken several classes
at John C. Campbell Folk School and spends time there each
year working with known blacksmiths from around the country
during the JCCFS "Blacksmith Work Week".
Ken Gould has been a blacksmith for 8 years, he is a member of AACB,
is news editor for the Lynchburg forge and operates "The
Irondovetail" as a side business. Ken has taken several
blacksmithing classes and enjoys making 18th century lighting
and hearthware. He also does custom work ranging from gazing
ball stands, to 10 foot high yard art, coffee tables, wine
racks, metal tavern puzzles and other fun things.
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