Black Creatives Meetup is an initiative that holds space for Black artists, makers & creatives to not only gather, but to also gain artistic & professional development. We're excited to have photographer Jalynn Baker joining us to provide 15 min headshot sessions!

Led by artist Muddy Waders, this class is free a community offering to introduce youth under the age of 18 to ceramic arts and its cultural history!

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of spring themed painting at The Bottom. We'll be joined by Jackie Holloway, artist and owner of Canvas Can Do Miracles, for an afternoon on art with easy instructions. All supplies included with your ticket! (this is a BYOB friendly event)

Join the bottom and By Sunday Love for a spring essentials swap! Come ready to swap gently used clothing, hair care products, and more. As well as Skincare Products, Shoes, Bags and Accessories!

This BCM will be an interactive workshop, focused on the power that music has to connect, to heal and to spark change. Musician Sunny War will share a short performance and will also be joined by local storytellers nayeema and Peach!

This all-ages DIY patch workshop is centered on sustainable community crafting. Come create your own iron on patches with us join us for a Creative Conversation with Entrepreneurs Kristen 'KC' Coleman & Paris Harris!

Help us celebrate National Independent Bookstore Day, we'll have local authors popped up in the shop for a special author book fair!

Learn how you can make your school and neighborhoods safer during Youth Violence Prevention Week! During this week we are raising awareness about ways to prevent youth violence. Hosted by The Bottom and Knox County Health Department for weeklong workshops from April 24th-28th, 2023 from 5-7pm.

It's official...The Bookshop at The Bottom is opening a boutique record shop - join us this #NationalRecordStoreDay for a celebration with Sadie Pearl Records!

Join us for a special artist talk with Cam, Japan-based Black American ceramicist and performer. The title of the talk is Crafting Connections: Exploring Identity, Sustainability, and Rituals!

Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. is an American printer, book artist and papermaker best known for social and political commentary, particularly in printed posters. Join us along with Mr. Kennedy and artist Althea Murphy Price for an evening of printing at UTK's art campus!

Bring new or gently used books & art pieces in need of a new home, find new-to-you books and artwork to take with you!

What does it mean to rest? What does it mean to be well? Centering Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey, we will explore these questions together in a six-part series starting in February 2023.

Join CPA Torie Sutton for an informational Q&A discussion on filing federal income taxes. Hear helpful tips with artists & creatives in mind, and come prepared with questions!

Learn to crochet with community! Join our instructor Jazmin Witherspoon for an intro into crochet and a fun, guided take-home project. This class is open for beginners and experts alike, come create with us!

Celebrating the women who tell our stories, join us for an afternoon Tea Party! Each tickets include a tea, homemade refreshments from local Black owned businesses, plus a special take home gift and discounts on in-store purchases!

Stop by from 11am-2pm to support a local black owned business, pick up homemade pastries and treats from Yum Yums!