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THE RAMSEY HOUSE SPRING WORKSHOP SERIES WILL FEATURE EXPERTS FROM OUR COMMUNITY TO INSTRUCT AND ADVISE ON TOPICS YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN ABOUT.  ADVANCE RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY CALLING RAMSEY HOUSE AT 865-546-0745.  WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:   

Sat., February 27, 2010:  HEIRLOOM GARDENING ($25)
Instructed by John Coykendall and Terumi Saito Watson.  From the vegetable garden to the flower garden, you'll learn about it all from these two experts.  Nationally renowned master heirloom gardener, John Coykendall, and Heirloom Landscaper, Terumi Saito Watson, team up to bring you a comprehensive view of heirloom gardening and seed saving.

Sat., March 6, 2010:  ANTIQUE RESTORATION ($25)
Instructed by Ramsey House Conservator and master antique restoration artist and furniture builder, James Hooper (furnitureartistrytn.com).   Participants are welcome to bring along an antique or two to obtain instruction on how to restore. 

Sat., March 13, 2010:  ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION ($25)
Join downtown preservation developer, David Dewhirst, anthropologist Dr. Charles Faulkner, and a panel of preservation experts to assist you in deciding whether or not to delve into residential or commercial preservation projects.  (Warning: you might learn more than you ever wanted to know about preservation!)

Tues.,Wed.,Thur., March 23-25, 2010:  CHAIR CANING ($25 per day)
Bonnie Sheeley of Knox County Extension office will offer instruction on caning and reed weaving.  Participants will be instructed on where to purchase materials prior to the workshop.  

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Join Ramsey House for its annual Fashion Show at Cherokee Country Club on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.  Tickets are $40 and may be purchased in advance by calling Madeline Bilbrey at 865-573-1938.  This event is always fun - so bring a friend! 

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STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION REGARDING OUR CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT IN LATE MAY OR EARLY JUNE.  INFO WILL BE POSTED AS SOON AS DATE IS CONFIRMED!