Introduction to Oil Painting July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15 (8 Thursdays) | 6 – 8:30 p.m. $170 Members | $185 Non-members Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Robert Bean REGISTER FOR CLASS An introduction to the basic materials and methods of oil painting. You will learn about the tools and [...]
Ceramics: Wheel Throwing & Beyond July 28, August 4, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15 (8 Thursdays) | 6 – 8:30 p.m. $225 Members | $240 Non-members Skill Level: All Greg Datcher REGISTER FOR CLASS Students will learn to use the potter’s wheel to make beautiful and useful clay pots. Simple forms, such as bowls [...]
SCULPTacular Camp I: Ages 5-7 July 25 – July 29 (Monday-Friday) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Anna Sue Courtney Camp is full. Explore techniques for constructing sculptures with a variety of fun materials while exploring the basic elements of art: color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value. Proportion and balance will be addressed through [...]
SCULPTacular Camp II: Ages 8-10 July 25 – July 29 (Monday-Friday) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Jessica Nunno Camp is full. Explore techniques for constructing sculptures with a variety of fun materials while exploring the basic elements of art: color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value. Proportion and balance will be addressed through the [...]
Pastel Painting July 30, August 6, 13, 20 (4 Saturdays) | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $135 Members | $150 Non-Members Skill Level: All Linda Ruhl REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore a thematic assortment of pastel techniques as well as color theory. Learn the underlying properties of soft and oil pastels as you work with the [...]
Opening Day Encounters: Vadis Turner Sunday, July 31 | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. View the Museum’s newest exhibition, Encounters: Vadis Turner. After receiving her BFA and MFA at Boston University, Nashville-born artist Vadis Turner became fascinated by the possibilities presented by traditional handicraft materials to define and contradict conventional gender roles. Her mixed media [...]
Gallery Walk and Reception for Encounters: Vadis Turner Sunday, July 31 | 2 p.m. Included with admission and free for members. Join us in celebrating the opening of a new exhibition, Encounters: Vadis Turner, with a gallery walk and reception. After receiving her BFA and MFA at Boston University, Nashville-born artist Vadis Turner became fascinated [...]
Paint Like an Impressionist: Techniques in Acrylic or Oil July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23 (6 Tuesdays) | 6 – 8 p.m. $140 Members | $155 Non-members Skill Level: All Gayle Power REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore the techniques to capture the light, color, texture and feeling of the outdoors. Enjoy learning new methods [...]
Ceramics: Wheel Throwing July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (7 Tuesdays) | 6 – 8 p.m. $220 Members | $235 Non-members Skill Level: All David Edwards REGISTER FOR CLASS This is a beginning class for students that are interested in learning the fundamentals of wheel throwing. We’ll glaze our pieces, too! Instructor [...]
Drawing July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (7 Tuesdays) | 6 – 8 p.m. $160 Members | $175 Non-members Skill Level: All Robert Bean REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn the fundamentals of drawing; looking closely, drawing what you see, and learning to use the appropriate tools. This class provides exposure to a variety [...]