Drawing Classes in Nashville, TN

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...

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 ability...

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.

After many years of teaching, Marla can confidently say that anyone is able to learn to draw, it just takes practice! She is here to show some ways to incorporate practicing drawing into your life. Through this three part series, she will help you understand drawing basics and how to use different drawing mediums to create drawings from life. ...

Stop and smell the roses with Miranda as she teaches you beginning botanical art! This four-part series invites you to enjoy the plant world in a creative way and encourages self-expression during the process. You will learn how to study, draw and color your favorite botanicals.  Miranda will bring several types of plants to each class. In sessions...

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...

Have you always been interested in art but never knew where to begin? No matter your skill level, get back to the basics! Drawing, Color Theory, Elements and Principles of Design, Painting, and Open Studio.   Each student will receive a sketchbook with the papers for this series of classes as well as notes on the basics to reference...

This class will explore blind and modified contour drawing to create a self portrait using these techniques and watercolors. Leave with your own original piece of work and a sketchbook and materials to continue to practice.   Note: Dress for a mess! Though messiness varies from class to class, it's best to be careful since we are not able...

For this series, Sarah will help attendees create and perfect a beautiful rendering of their pet (or someone else's!). Attendees will send in a high resolution photo of a pet which she will sketch out on 9x12 HOT PRESSED paper (so no drawing required!). Sarah will also pre-pick a colorpalette for each pet depending on the participant's preferences...