Classes and Resources
art instruction
Do you know of individuals or organizations offering beginning or fine art instruction? We’d love to hear about it, and spread the word. Please contact us with details.
Painting
Watercolor Classes
Beginner to Intermediate Watercolor classes are being offered at Christ United Methodist Church, 508 Franklin Road, Franklin.
Thursdays— 90 minutes, beginning at 2:30 and 4:00 PM
For more information, contact Instructor Pauline Rogers at artbypauline@aol.com.
Warehouse 521
521 Heather Place
Nashville, Tn. 37204
615-337-2570
Warehouse 521 is a gathering place in Nashville, Tennessee where artists can learn learn the fundamentals of drawing, painting and sculpture through workshops and weekly classes taught by professional artists.
2023 WORKSHOPS at Warehouse 521
2024 Workshops at Warehouse 521
Weekly Classes at Warehouses 521
In-Person Lectures and demonstrations at Warehouse 521
Paint Parties at Core Life Eatery
Meet up with friends to try your hand at painting.
More Paint Parties are coming up this summer. For more information or to sign up, contact JannStephens60@gmail.com
Classes for teens and adults
Youth Classes
Williamson County Parks and Recreation Arts and Crafts Classes for Children
Arts and Crafts Summer Camps (Williamson County Parks and Recreation)
Pottery
Pottery Classes are offered at the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Center in Fairview for those wanting to work with clay for the first time as well as experienced potters. The classes are popular and fill quickly.
Ages: 13+
Cost: $15 per class ($30 supply fee due every 6 classes)
Instructor: June Lusty
Click here to register.
Resources for artists
Artist collectives
A collective of plein air painters dedicated to the preservation of fragile local environments. Artists capture images on canvas and sell works in shows to provide financial support for preservation partners. [thechestnutgroup.org]
A collective of plein air painters whose aim is to meet with fellow artists in various locations to capture on canvas the landscape, communities, life, and spirit of Middle Tennessee. Find us on Facebook.
Art Colony
A community of like-minded creatives who enjoy creating, learning, and sharing. They meet each month on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Williamson County Library’s [1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN] meeting room from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. You are invited to enjoy any amount of time that you are able. No membership fee; free and accessible parking.
What to bring: Bring your own art project to work on. Projects must be non-staining, non-toxic, and no fumes. Must be easy to clean up. If you need water, bring a container and fill it there; bring your own paper towels and a table cover.
To ask questions and add your name to the contact list, email Wendy Latimer at has4angels@aol.com.
Upcoming gatherings: July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25
Holiday Scheduling: Monday, November 13, Monday, December 11
Professional Organizations
Galleries
Gallery 202
202 2nd Avenue S, Franklin, TN
Gallery 202 is located in Historic downtown Franklin Tennessee and features over 25 local and regional artists. They offer original paintings, sculpture, art glass, hand-made jewelry, and fine antiques.
David Arms Gallery
4136 Old Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN
David Arms Gallery is located in the charming village of Leipers Fork and features the work of local artist David Arms. The Gallery also offers a line of products that are inspired by his work.
News & Information
Read about Gallery 202’s Evening with the Artists in the Williamson Herald. May 3, 2023
Nationally, the arts and culture industry generated $166.3 billion of economic activity during 2015—$63.8 billion by the nation’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations in addition to $102.5 billion in event-related expenditures by their audiences. This economic activity supports 4.6 million full-time jobs. The industry also generates $27.5 billion in revenue to local, state, and federal governments every year—a yield well beyond their collective $5 billion in arts allocations. By every measure, the numbers are impressive. (click here to learn more about the findings) https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-program/reports-and-data/research-studies-publications/arts-economic-prosperity-5/learn/national-findings