Summer at KAS

Build a Teapot. Grow Your Skills. Create Something New.

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Explore Classes for Kids, Teens, and Adults

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Kids & Teens

Build confidence, creativity, and fine motor skills through fun art projects.

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Adults

Unwind and rediscover your creative side in a relaxing studio atmosphere.

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Private Art Classes

Get one-on-one guidance to advance your artistic journey.

Professor Elena McMillan, founder of Knoxville Art Studio in Knoxville, TN, standing in her art classroom with paintings and brushes around her.

Meet Professor Elena McMillan

Founder and art professor Elena McMillan brings over 30 years of art education experience and a passion for connecting creativity with emotional well-being.

Her teaching combines classical techniques with mindful expression, helping students use art as a form of self-discovery and growth.

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What Our Students Say

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Stop Being Told What to Make. Start Creating What You Love.

This is where your creative journey becomes personal. Instead of a one-size-fits-all project, the KAS experience is built around you. You decide what you want to create, and we provide the one-on-one guidance and technical skills to help you make it. It's a completely different way to learn, and it's the magic of our studio.