Whether you’re in a creative rut or just looking for a fun way to spend an evening, Nashville is chock-full of talented artists and designers hosting craft classes that will put those idle hours to use.
The best part? No experience is necessary for many classes. Just sign up, show up, and glow up your crafty repertoire.
Turnip Green Creative Reuse, 1014 3rd Ave. S.
Not only can you shop sustainably at TGCR, Nashville’s nonprofit reuse center hosts studio workshops that utilize upcycled materials.
Upcoming classes:
- October Craft Night | Wednesday, Oct. 16
- Your Aura, Your Art Workshop | Saturday, Oct. 26
Art & Soul Nashville, 4340 Sidco Dr.
This nonprofit arts studio encourages “playful, authentic, and meaningful artistic exploration” across its classes and courses, which span many different mediums — paint, clay, dance, and poetry, to name just a few.
Upcoming classes:
- Intro to Art & Soul | Sunday, Oct. 27
- Figure Drawing | Friday, Nov. 8
Metro Parks Visual Arts, Locations vary
This Metro program facilitates painting and pottery classes at three Nashville locations: Centennial Art Center Studios, West Park Pottery Studio, and Bellevue Art Studios. Pro tip: Classes are typically offered in three different sessions (fall, winter/spring, and summer) and fill up quickly.
Upcoming classes:
- Bob Ross: Daisies at Dawn | Saturday, Nov. 2
- Mastering Mugs | Monday, Nov. 18
Hoamsy, Locations vary
Hoamsy is like Etsy, but instead of buying products, participants sign up for in-person experiences around Nashville. Join local creators at various venues — businesses, breweries, and sometimes their homes — for activities such as painting, fabric arts, and jewelry making.
Upcoming classes:
- Cocktail Candle Making | Sunday, Oct. 13 | Fait la Force Brewing
- Vinyl Record Painting | Friday, Oct. 25 | Diskin Cider
The Forge, 217 Willow St.
This multi-use venue offers wood and metal shops, artist studios, a makerspace with professional tools, and more. For guided experiences, the nonprofit art organization hosts hands-on workshops focused on welding, painting, digital design, and many other mediums.
Upcoming classes:
- Portrait Painting 101 | Sunday, Oct. 20
- Beginner’s Introduction to Punch Needle | Thursday, Nov. 7
Buchanan Arts, 1409 Buchanan St.
Not only does the nonprofit offer a full-service ceramics studio with equipment rentals, professional artists teach workshops and classes for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
Upcoming classes:
- Handbuilding Workshop + Movie Night | Saturday, Oct. 19
- Textile Skillshare - Drop In | Select Saturdays
