Summer 2026
Spring has been a busy season at Frame Gallery Gifts & Art as we've been planning new workshops, exhibitions, and creative opportunities for our community. In this issue of Gallery Notes, you'll find details about upcoming classes, a beautiful new watercolor exhibition by Lendon Noe, our new Makers Market, framing inspiration, and an opportunity to join our team. We hope you'll stop by, get inspired, and be part of all the creativity happening in the next few months.
Whimsical Paper Sculpture Workshop
Join Harriet Runkle for a Whimsical Paper Sculpture Workshop on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Studio at Frame Gallery Gifts and Art. This workshop is for all ages, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Using just three simple folded paper shapes (the tear drop, the accordion, and the spiral), you can create whatever your imagination dreams up. Start with one idea and watch it transform into something completely unexpected along the way. From abstract designs to figures, creatures, and wild inventions, it’s amazing what can happen with colored cardstock, glue, a pencil, and your own hands.
This is fun art, not fine art — and the process is every bit as exciting as the final creation. There’s no right or wrong way to do it, just experimentation, play, imagination, and discovery.
The workshop fee is $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. All materials are included, and the sky is the limit on how big, small, simple, or elaborate your creations become — or how many you make during the workshop!
To Sit With a Flower: Watercolors by Lendon Noe
Art Exhibit Opening Reception
We are delighted to host Jackson, TN, artist Lendon Noe a second time for a solo exhibition, To Sit with a Flower: Watercolors by Lendon Noe, opening on Friday, June 26, with an opening reception from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Frame Gallery.
After hearing David Haskell speak about his latest book, Flowers Made Our World, she purchased it, and her watercolor paintings reflect the influence of nature and Haskell’s perceptions.
Watercolor Painting Workshop
Lendon will also lead a watercolor workshop limited to eight participants at Frame Gallery the following day, on June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. with a lunch break between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Participants have the option to bring their own lunch or go out to eat in downtown Sewanee.
Participants will sit together with a flower in community and then practice a style of watercolor painting that is fluid, spontaneous, and expressive. This painting style requires no prior experience and is appropriate for all levels.
To learn more about artist Lendon Noe, her upcoming exhibit, and the workshop, click here.
Custom Framing Feature
Our most recent #FavFrame surrounds a gorgeous paper piece by our very own Connie Keetle. We floated the artwork to preserve the beautiful deckled edges of the paper, while warm brown matting picks up the subtle earth tones within the piece. The top mat extends the muted blues and grays of the artwork, and a raised mat adds depth and dimension.
This mixed-media work, created with acrylics, colored pencil, and charcoal, is topped off with a rich, dark wood frame that complements the piece's texture and highlights the deep walnut inks Connie makes herself.
Custom framing is at its best when it quietly enhances the artwork without competing with it, and this design does just that—drawing your eye to Connie’s intricate details, rich textures, and beautifully layered surface.
While we framed this specific piece for a customer, more of Connie's paper pieces, giclee prints, canvases, and notecards are on display and available for purchase in our galleries. Stop by Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Introducing Makers Market at Frame Gallery!
The Makers Market at Frame Gallery is a celebration of creativity, imagination, and the joy of making things by hand. It’s a place where artists, makers, and creative thinkers can share their work, ideas, and inspiration with the community. From handmade gifts and original artwork to creative kits and one-of-a-kind treasures, the market highlights the beauty of creating for the simple pleasure of it.
At its heart, the Frame Gallery’s Makers Market embraces the idea that creativity is for everyone. It’s about experimentation, play, discovery, and enjoying the process as much as the finished piece. Whether you're shopping, browsing, meeting local makers, or finding inspiration for your own projects, there’s something for every age and interest.
You'll also find art workshops, artist demonstrations, and art projects made with upcycled materials from Frame Gallery, offering a fun way to keep exploring and creating at home. After all, some of the best art starts with a little imagination and a handful of everyday materials—just for the fun of it.
We Are Expanding Our Team!
Frame Gallery Gifts & Art is seeking a detail-oriented and creative individual to manage our online shop. This part-time role is perfect for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to showcase beautiful, meaningful items and to help extend our brick-and-mortar store's reach into the digital space.
This position offers a flexible schedule. Responsibilities include uploading new products, maintaining inventory accuracy, writing engaging product descriptions, organizing collections, and helping ensure that our online presence reflects the spirit and aesthetic of the shop.
The ideal candidate has a good eye for presentation, is comfortable with basic technology and e-commerce platforms, and appreciates art, handmade goods, and thoughtfully sourced gifts. Experience with photography, social media, and online retail makes for an ideal candidate.
If you—or someone you know who lives on or near the Plateau—would enjoy being part of a creative, community-centered business, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Harriet or stop by the shop for more details.
