Crafts Classes in Nashville, TN

This is a class about pushing through and exploring the many facets of mixed media. We will play with color theory, composition and the use interesting ephemera to produce a powerful work of art. Some artistic challenges will be given to deepen your creativity and ways of thinking about mixed media. Week 1: Relook at the basics of mixed media. A thoughtful...

A delicious Holiday Lunch with Christmas Tea! Christmas Food, Decor & Art! All supplies will be provided. What could be better? Space is limited!

Pick an object or animal as inspiration and we'll use the medium of collage (specifically torn paper and paint) to create a work of art with your individual artistic voice. Artwork sizes will be between 5x5 - 8x10 canvas depending on your vision!

Tap into your creativity and express yourself in your own unique acrylic landscapes! You will experience everything that you need to know to paint acrylic landscapes. Emphasis will be on creating completed paintings that include: Skies, trees, grass, and hills Foreground, middle-ground, and background. This class is for all levels. Note:...

Learn how to create sweet, dainty watercolor wreaths and flowers just in time to fancy up your Valentine’s cards. Students will leave with three completed cards as well ready to mail! Note: Dress for a mess! Though messiness varies from class to class, it's best to be careful since we are not able to guarantee materials will not get on or stain...

Get together with your loved ones to make the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving decorations!   We will be making turkeys out of Styrofoam and other materials that create a work of art to last. This centerpiece can be reused over years and new feathers can be stuck in as "thankfulness" changes! Note: Dress for a mess! Though messiness...

Spend a relaxing evening learning how to make different types of card styles, including Peek-a-Boo, embossed, and folded cards.  These can be used for any occasion, and will be perfect for making your own cards for the upcoming holiday season. The instructor will have plenty of colored pens, markers, glitter, and cardstock available to use. You...

Join these expert teachers as they show you how to hand draw and paint your holiday card and then digitze it in a way that it is ready for print! Rachel will host the first class of this two part series and demonstrate watercolor and pen and ink illustration techniques. From words to delicate drawings, you can personalize this to your heart's desire. ...

Finding the perfect notebook, journal or sketchbook can be a challenge but it doesn’t have to be!  Come learn how to create a book of your very own design and size in just over an hour. With a variety of marbled decorative papers and interior text papers to choose from you’ll leave class with a one of a kind book to fill with whatever you...

Join us in creating a beautiful Easter garland you can use year after year! Picture a paper garland filled with watercolor Easter eggs in delicate colors hung with a ribbon. Sarah will teach basic watercolor techniques and tricks as well as popular pattern designs. Every participant will leave with a garland with at least three finished egg paintings...

Finding the perfect notebook, journal or sketchbook can be a challenge but it doesn’t have to be!  Come learn how to create a book of your very own design and size in just over an hour. With a variety of marbled decorative papers and interior text papers to choose from you’ll leave class with a one of a kind book to fill with whatever you...

Students will have a chance to practice drawing, painting, mixing color, creative writing and sketchbook journaling. Photos & video will be taken throughout the week of all activities! Day Themes: Monday - 'En Plein Air' Painting out of doors! Learn about landscapes & flower composition Find out what tools you need to be a plein air painter...

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...

Learn how watercolor and chalk pastels blend to create unique, textural works of art! This mini-workshop series will have two parts- Part One focused on watercolor techniques and Part Two focuses on chalk pastel techniques and combining those with your watercolors.  Each student will leave the second class with two works of art and practice papers...

We are excited to announce a combined medium class taught in one day. Mirrah Johnson, a fiber art graduate from The Appalachian School of Craft will teach you the art of natural indigo dyeing. Participants will get to dye their own silk scarf using 6,000 year old techniques to create their own unique pattern in this beautiful blue hue. While the...