Art Classes in Nashville, TN

Our open-studio figure drawing sessions provide a regular space where artists can learn how to draw the human figure. We can provide instruction from our seasoned and dedicated artists or you are free to draw or paint at your own accord. Artists benefit from working in an environment where they can explore their creativity and share ideas, so join...

Do you want to take on a new skill this year by learning to paint? Maybe “brush” up on your already developed eye for painting? Would you like to meet other people just like you? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, join O’Studio at its new convenient location while we celebrate our new partnership with Plaza Art Supply! We learn...

Artists will be working at their own pace on individual projects in Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Charcoal, Pencil, Pen & Ink or Colored Pencil. You may bring your own reference material or use studio reference books or still life arrangements set up in class. Students are encouraged to keep a notebook of photos and images they come across in order...

Whether you’ve taken a calligraphy class before or never picked up a pen and ink this class is designed to inspire you to get creative at all skill levels.  It will be a night filled with fun and learning, no previous calligraphy experience is needed. My goal is to inspire you to use the concepts you learn in this class to add flare to your...

This class is perfect for beginners as well as advanced students. Using graphite, and charcoal on tinted paper, we will be learning how to use light to make your subject look three dimensional. Using classical techniques, we will understand how light hits an object and describes the form.

Three weeks of consistent drop in oil painting workshop time with Kymberlee Stanley and a small group of other beginning painters. Class focus will be on learning basics and applying new knowledge each week. Classes are held in private Studio K in a cozy studio experience. Consistency is best and aids in growth. Our first class is important to attend...

Join Sarah as she reviews the basics to help you understand the world of watercolor.  2/19 - Sarah will instruct and review all things watercolor such as paint pans versus tube paints, watercolor pencils, various brushes and their uses, different types of paper and their qualities, and more! You WILL BE practicing different methods on paper...

Curious about painting or color theory? This is a great class to explore some basic techniques with little pressure. For those who have had some experience with drawing, this is a great class to expand in their mark making, values & also color theory. We will be working with oil pastel, a wonderful medium that is forgiving while also has the...

This class is designed to teach students how to paint botanicals, using oil paint and is perfect for beginners as well as advanced students. Lauren will take you step by step through the process starting with preparing your surface. Lauren will be discussing some fundamental techniques of drawing, emphasizing value and form. Week one will review...

In this class we will use color to spark emotion and most importantly have you create a color scheme that works in your home. With a few simple and linear brush strokes this class will provide an individual, not to mention an original piece of artwork that's all your own.  Before taking this class we ask that you have an idea of the color scheme...

If you have been looking for an opportunity for your whole family to create together, look no further! We are excited to introduce our Family Art Masterpiece classes where each participant can actively work on the same large canvas or set of canvases that can be displayed proudly in the home upon completion.  Using mixed media (paint, papers,...

For this workshop, Douglas will direct you through his process applying acrylic on wood to create your very own original Nashville skyline. This class is perfect for beginners and pros! Participants can brainstorm a color scheme to match a room in their house, or create a painting for a friend, or just wing it! It is about the process not necessarily...

Join Molly of Esque Script for a fun filled night of exploring the use of watercolors to create beautiful one of a kind cards. We'll spend time learning techniques on how to hold and manipulate a brush to create different foliage and flourished designs.  This free flowing, no rules art is a great way to relax and embrace your own creativity....

If you are interested in brushing up or learning drawing techniques for the first time, this class is for you! This class is great for beginners or artists who are a little out of practice to learn a few drawing techniques that are helpful for other areas of art making as well.  In this series, you will practice drawing from life, utilizing...

If you are interested in brushing up on drawing techniques or working with colors for the first time, this class is for you! For those who have had some experience with drawing, this is a great class to expand in their mark making, values & also color theory.  This class is best described as Guided Independent Work (Finish drawing, begin...