Hi Friend 👋🏾

This week has been a hectic whirlwind! The co-op and I have exciting new programs and opportunities in store for you all. One of the greatest gifts offered from SpaceCraft is the connection to so many eager and brilliant minds, who imagine a future where we all can thrive. I hope you see yourself in our mission and are curious to unlock your potential.

Best,

✨ Jaleria Rivera, Founder

🗞️ News ↓

Exciting announcement — we are delighted to welcome a new co-op member! Taylor Wingerter is the Founder of Manatee Vanity Improv and has been a SpaceCraft member since the beginning!

Manatee Vanity Improv hosts improv comedy workshops for Adults, who need a space to play and meet likeminded creatives eager to be quick witted.

If you’re interested in taking your improv skills to the next level, take a class with Manatee Vanity Improv. In these classes, you will learn how to craft bold, dynamic, and memorable characters that bring scenes to life, through interactive exercises, scene work, and playful experimentation.

They are perfect for enhancing your stage presence, expanding your acting toolkit, or simply having a fun creating.

🎉 Happenings ↓

View the calendar below to learn more about events, classes, and shows happening at SpaceCraft. Feel free to subscribe to our calendar because it’s ever-evolving as we add more programming.

Artists Playground 🎨 Every Tuesday 🎨 6P - 9P 🎨 $15

You’re dismissed! Enjoy an open art-making session with other Artists in your neighborhood.

​Take a break from the stresses of daily life and get back to the child-like wonders of being an Artist.

​You’re welcome to do whatever your creative mind desires, whether that’s to rest, craft, tinker, make, or shake!

Open House 🎨 Thu, 1/23 🎨 6P - 7P 🎨 Free

​Discover SpaceCraft and meet the friendly faces behind Knoxville's thriving makerspace! Perfect for artists looking to join a vibrant arts community or anyone curious about membership and volunteer opportunities. Come explore, connect, and learn how you can be part of the creative magic. See you there!

📣 Co-op corner↓

Message from Rowan with Tiny Stage Comedy

We're back again this month with another Supernova comedy show featuring headliner Cortney Warner from Nashville! This show also features local faves Clinton Ricks, Ari Shrektor, and Rikki McDonald!

Message from Maddei with Knox Community Street Dance

2024 was a fruitful season for Knox Community Street Dance (KCSD) and its collective members. We met new faces, saw new styles, and slapped our soles on every surface imaginable. But now as we enter a new year, KCSD is practicing the other side of dance — rest.

One of the most critical lessons of a movement artist is knowing when to restore. For many dancers, learning restoration comes at the cost of injury. A time when the body pushes the emergency button and suddenly you hear that dreaded crack or feel that pulsating tear. As someone who has learned this hard truth many times before, I advocate for off-seasons for all movement artists. A period of restoration that primes the body to return to its active schedule knowing what it can do versus what will be challenging or unsafe.

🖼️ Throwbacks ↓

Last December, two dear friends and artists hosted a delightful gathering called A Childlike Christmas Show. This was an enchanting show that brought the cozy, campy, and nostalgic vibes of the holiday season to life.

The night marked the realization of a lifelong dream for Jaz Park’s who invited guests to step into a whimsical world filled with music, storytelling, and vintage Christmas charm. Described as "Zooey Deschanel meets Trixie Mattel meets Dr. Seuss meets Little Women," the show was equal parts comedy, music, and heartwarming nostalgia.

We arrived in our coziest pajamas and enjoyed a night of performances, holiday singalongs, and a glimpse into the creator’s artistic journey. Special shoutout to Jaq Honey, whose musical talents added an extra sparkle to the evening.

It was an honor to offer space to Jaz and Jaq because all I want is for SpaceCraft to become a launch pad for artists to execute their wildest ideas. If you’re interested in bringing an idea to life, fill out the request form below :)

🎨 Ways to support ↓

SpaceCraft is open to all mediums, no matter if you craft, make, design, tinker, or shake! Our intention is to become a beacon for all artists seeking a space to make art uninhibited.

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