Art That Moves. Design That Matters.

Saturdays At Todd (S@T)

A free Art Encounter through department-led programming hosted by the Todd Art Gallery (TAG) and the MTSU Department of Art and Design.

Since Fall 2021, the series has offered hands-on art workshops, demonstrations, lectures, talks, and exhibition experiences, guided by faculty, visiting artists, community artists, and students. Open to all ages, unless otherwise noted, Saturdays At Todd provides materials at no cost and aims to inspire curiosity and a love for the arts, encouraging everyone to explore their creativity and learn new skills in a supportive environment.

Experience Saturdays At Todd

Most Saturdays At Todd Experiences are free and open to the public. Select Experiences requiring specialized materials or guest artists may include a modest participation fee.

Thanks to the Tennessee Arts Commission for past funding in support of our Saturdays at Todd Workshops!

The Department of Art and Design and the Todd Art Gallery are supported in part by

Launched as a unified College of Liberal Arts initiative in 2011, MTSU Arts has grown into a vibrant hub for creative engagement under the leadership of former CLA Dean and Provost Mark Byrnes. Today, that vision continues with CLA Dean Leah Lyons, strengthening its impact and deepening its connection to patrons and the broader community.

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Sample Saturdays At Todd Professional Development Certificate featuring MTSU Arts and Todd Art Gallery branding. — Sample Professional Development Certificate issued to workshop participants upon request.

Spring 2026 Workshop Calendar

All times are CDT, on the MTSU campus and in the Todd Art Building, unless otherwise noted.

Make your Way to Todd

Driving Directions: 1512 Military Memorial, Murfreesboro, TN 37132-0025

Next S@T Experiences

Pamphlets and Printing, Noon to 3 p.m.—April 18, 2026, Todd Art Building, Room 236

When a workshop is Full.

Join the waitlist to be notified if a spot becomes available.

Recent Experiences

🎨Weaving with Reclaimed Materials

S@T Experience Leader, Catiebeth Thomas

Artist and MTSU Art and Design Alum

In this hands-on S@T Experience, participants explore weaving techniques using reclaimed and repurposed materials—an emphasis on sustainability, experimentation, and contemporary fiber practices. Participants will create a small woven work while engaging foundational techniques and creative reuse strategies.

Who Should Attend:
Artists, educators, students, and community members interested in fiber processes and sustainable art practices.

Materials:
Select reclaimed materials provided. Participants are encouraged to bring small fabric remnants or fibers of personal interest.

Saturday, March 21

🎨True Blue Chemistry:

From Lab to Canvas

S@T Experience Leaders, Sarah Pierce, and Laura Cochrane

Saturday, March 21

This Saturdays at Todd experience trades the art studio for the lab, exploring the
chemistry and history of the color BLUE.

Participants experienced a brief discussion on the History of the color Blue, then synthesized Prussian blue, followed by painting with their creation. The experience was topped off with the indigo dyeing.

🎨5-Color Fabric Weaving led by Rebecca Anthony, Boro Quilting Bees

Participants weaved color into form and rhythm into their design.

Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026

🎨Disconnect to Reconnect, An Experience in Collaboration with Murfreesboro City Schools

From live animal sketches to Van Gogh’s stolen blooms, families explored, observed, and created together.

Image: Student paintings inspired by Van Gogh’s Vase with Flowers displayed on small easels, featuring bold yellow blooms, dark backgrounds, and expressive brushstrokes in a gallery setting.

Special thanks to Jennifer Lowe and Murfreesboro City Schools, Emmie Enochs, Jacob R., and the Discovery Center of Murfree Spring for providing live animals for student drawing. We also thank Main Street Murfreesboro, Sarah Callender, along with Laura Holder, Krystal Marin, and the MTSU Heritage Center.

Additional thanks to Kyle Stoneman and Joshua Lynn for leading the parent workshop, and thank you to Chelsea Moulder and Stephen Levenhagen for guiding students through drawing and sculpture—your leadership made the experience exceptional.

Image: Jacob from the Discovery Center engaging students with stories about his box turtle and bearded dragon.

Saturday, Feb. 21

A risograph-printed image included in the printed Anthology, SPECTRUM. Colors include white, cream, light blue, soft red, and black

Risograph Printed Anthology

A risograph-printed anthology of Todd Art Gallery’s SPECTRUM: Juried Members of the Radical Intersectional Printmakers Guild (RIPG) Exhibition is available. $15 per edition; proceeds go to support RIPG.

Contact ToddArtGallery@mtsu.edu to purchase.