Drawing 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...

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.

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...

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...

This colorful class Sarah will go over the basics of soft pastels. Participants will not only take home 3-4 finished pieces of work, but knowledge of materials and techniques when working in this fun medium.  Participants are asked to bring in subject or photos to pull inspiration from. Please Note: Dress for a mess! Though messiness varies...

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...

This course is the first step on a lifelong journey of creative expression and joy. This foundational class covers the basics that are needed to begin watercolor painting. You will learn the theories and do the practice necessary to continue producing high quality paintings long after you have finished this class. Learning to watercolor is a gift...

Come join Leighton as she demonstrates how to paint places, whether a landscape, beach scene, or building, that has meaning to you. She will show you how to use value, texture, and brush strokes to create different areas to transform a photo into a painting by your hand.  Day 1: Introduction and grid drawing of photograph. Students will 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...

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...