Decorate pumpkins, create pumpkin pansy planters, and view live artist demonstrations at Frame Gallery on Oct. 17
Frame Gallery Gifts & Art will host its Fall Makers Market on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 12569 Sollace M. Freeman Hwy. in downtown Sewanee. Visitors can watch live demonstrations by local artists, shop for fall decor, and participate in two hands-on pumpkin craft activities.
“Our Makers Markets are a chance to bring local artists and the community together, share the joy of making things, and give people a closer look at the talent we have right here in Sewanee,” said Harriet Runkle, owner of Frame Gallery Gifts & Art.
Registration is required for each pumpkin activity, offered in two sessions: 10:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2 p.m. No registration is needed to shop or watch the artist demonstrations. All Fall Makers Market activities will take place inside the Studio and under the outdoor canopy, rain or shine. The activities include:
Doodle-O’-Lantern: Participants will join artist Linda Kerlin, known for her “Extreme Doodling” workshop at Frame Gallery, to create pumpkin designs inspired by traditional fall themes or something abstract. This activity is appropriate for all ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants can bring their own pumpkin for $15 or buy one to decorate for $25.
Pumpkin Pansy Planters: Participants can create a pumpkin planter with owner Harriet Runkle. Frame Gallery will supply the pumpkins, soil, and pansies to make a fall planter to take home for $30 (or two for $45). To reduce waste, the gallery will send the discarded pumpkin pulp and seeds to the University Farm to feed their goats. Participants can also leave their pumpkin planters outdoors to feed local wildlife. This activity is appropriate for adults and children ages 12 and up.
Local artist demonstrations: Margaret Matens will be on-site making fall wreaths from natural materials, and Connie Keetle will be painting en plein air. Visitors can watch the artists at work, learn about their creative processes, and shop for fall wreaths and fine art paintings. Keetle’s art, alongside that of her mother, Page Schley, is currently on display in Frame Gallery’s “Side by Side: Page Schley and Connie Keetle, A Mother-Daughter Exhibition” through Oct. 31.
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About Frame Gallery Gifts & Art
Founded in 2018, Frame Gallery Gifts and Art is a full-service custom frame shop and art gallery on the South Cumberland Plateau in Sewanee, Tennessee, showcasing work by local and regional artists and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts from around the world. In December 2023, Frame Gallery tripled its footprint to offer art instruction and workshops for adults and children. Additional services include art consultation, exhibit design, art restoration, frame repair, and advanced matting techniques.
In 2026, Frame Gallery introduced Makers Market, where visitors can watch local artists demonstrate their craft, enjoy hands-on art activities, and discover unique handmade work. Makers Market events celebrate creativity, encourage artistic exploration, and bring people of all ages together through art.