College Grove Recreation Complex
To register call 790-5719, ext. 20
Fairview Recreation Complex
To register call (615) 799-9331
"I Love my Pet" SCRAPBOOK ALBUM
Make a beautiful 6"x6", 12-page album! Learn scrapbooking techniques and have fun. Leave class with a fantastic,
one-of-a-kind, hand-made scrapbook for you or someone specail. All materials supplied. Drawings for prizes!
Day: Monday
Date: February 8
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adult
Cost: $10.00 per person
Supply Fee: $15.00 per person (payable to the instructor)
Instructor: Cyndea Wendell
Pre-registration is required for this class. Please contact Cyndea Wendell at (615) 585-9055 to register.
VICTORIAN PATCH PILLOW
Design your own Victorian Crazy Patch Pillow. Choose brocades, silks, velvets, and other fine fabrics, then embellish your pillow to with laces, buttons, ribbons, and more. Learn couching, French knots, and the blanket stitch. Basic hand-sewing skills required. All materials supplied.* Feel free to bring any material that you have at home to share with the class or to use yourself. You can even bring lace doilies and old broaches to decorate with.
Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
Dates: March 16th & 17th
Session Length: 2 days
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $25.00 per person
Supply Fee: $15.00
Instructor: Cyndea Wendell
*Please bring these items to class: scissors, sewing needle, white and black thread.
Franklin Recreation Complex
To register call (615)790-5719, ext. 10
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STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS
Move beyond just admiring stained glass and learn to make your own in this 6 week course. Students will learn the basics of copper foiled stained glass construction (the method made famous by Louis C. Tiffany) by scoring and breaking glass into pattern shapes, applying copper foil, soldering and framing to make a beautiful piece of art. Students will be able to choose from a variety of patterns (including Christmas themed patterns) during the first night of class. (Patterns can be viewed at www.sapphireroad.com/classes.aspx). Students will be instructed during the first night of class how and where to purchase glass for their project. All other project supplies will be provided.
Days: Thursdays
Date: 2/25 – 4/1
Session Length: 6 weeks
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Adults only
Class Fee: $90.00
Class is limited to 6 participants – so sign up early
Instructor: Julie Westall, www.sapphireroad.com
RENAISSANCE PAINTING WITH MELANIE JACKSON
Learn to paint using a layering technique – which produces a more professional piece and develops painting style more quickly. All levels of skill welcome! Students will choose their own subject to paint using oil, acrylic, pastel or colored pencil.
Days: Mondays
Dates: 3/1 – 4/5
OR
Days: Thursdays
Dates: 3/4 - 4/8
Session Length: 6 weeks
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Teens - Adults
Class Fee: $85.00
Instructor: Melanie Jackson – For more information and supply list call Melanie at 595-9460
Register ASAP – class size limited
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PAINTING WITH J. A. YANCES – Oils and Acrylics
Open to all levels. Weekly drop-in class. This on-going course will expose you to principles of design and visual language. The goal is to equip you with the skills necessary to fulfill your own artistic vision. This class is taught with the individual artist in mind, teaching principles of the visual language without smothering artistic vision. In a progressive and comprehensive manner, you will be trained to look, to see, to think in a sensitive way to equip you to make your art completely your own.
Days: Mondays
Dates: 3/1 – 3/29
Session Length: Weekly Drop - In Class
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Ages: Teen/Adults
Class Fee: $20.00 each class (2 members of the same family get a $5.00 discount)
Instructor: Jorge Yances, new students call instructor for supply list: 405-8887 or visit his website www.yancesfinearts.com
CREATING IN COLORED PENCIL WITH MELANIE JACKSON
One of the most consistent tools of expression is colored pencil. It is versatile, portable, and non-toxic. This class is for beginners to experience artist. You will learn about the medium of colored pencil and produce a simple yet vibrate landscape.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: 3/2 – 3/16
Session Length: 3 weeks
Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Ages: Teens - Adults
Class Fee: $45.00
Instructor: Melanie Jackson – For more information and supply list call Melanie at 595-9460
Register ASAP – class size limited
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KNITTING 101 – Beginners
Learn to knit in this three-part course. In the first class, we will learn the basics, learn to read a pattern and begin a simple project. During the second class we will work on projects of your choice as you improve your skills. In the final class we will concentrate on finishing techniques. How about an afghan or baby item? Students can take this course as many times as they wish.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: 3/2 – 3/16
Session Length: 3 weeks
Time: 9:30am to 11:30 am
Ages: Teens – Adults
Class Fee: $30.00
Instructor: Francie Owens for more information call Francie at 591-7830
WATERCOLOR WITH SHELLEY SNOW
Shelley Snow works individually with each student at any skill level. Both beginner to advanced painters are welcome. Fundamental to advanced techniques in watercolor painting will be covered with an emphasis on color, composition and values. Students may work in the subject matter of their choice, including still life, landscapes, and portraits.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 3/3 – 3/24
Session Length: 4 weeks
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
OR
Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Teen/Adult
Class Fee: $120.00
Instructor: For more information and alternate start date call Shelley 269-7825 or www.shelleysnow.com
DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN
“a course designed for people who have always wanted to draw but never thought they could…or have never drawn before….or who want to improve their skills. You will be given drawing exercises to train you to ‘see’ as a trained artist sees, enabling you to draw anything!” (based on the best-selling book by Betty Edwards) Instructor, Melanie Jackson studied drawing at Watkins Art Institute. Her work is represented in private collections in the United States and abroad. Recently, the Tennessee State Museum purchased 2 of her drawings for their private collection.
Days: Thursdays
Dates: 3/4 – 4/8
Session Length: 6 weeks
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Teens - Adults
Class Fee: $85.00
Instructor: Melanie Jackson – For more information and supplies call Melanie 595-9460
Register ASAP – Class size limited.
OPEN GLASS STUDIO – Stained Glass Projects
In Open Glass Studio participants will provide their own pattern or use patterns available from the instructor to work independently on their own projects. Participants will need to provide their own glass. Use of tools, equipment, copper foil, solder, chemicals and instructor assistance are included in the class fee. Participants are required to have prior stained glass experience in order to attend Open Glass Studio. CLASS IS LIMITED TO 4 STUDENTS MAXIMUM - CALL 790-5719 EXT. 10 TO REGISTER.
Days: Thursdays
Date: 3/4 – 3/25
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Age: Adults only
Class Fee: $15.00 each class
Instructor: Julie Westall, contact Julie at 615-714-4420 or juliewestall@sapphireroad.com for additional information.
BASIC PORTRAIT DRAWING
No experience is necessary for this basic class which teaches and demonstrates the techniques used to create pencil drawings of family, friends or celebrities. Topics covered will include materials, proportion, composition and concentrated time will be given to individual features (eyes, noses, mouths, etc…) A suggested supply list will be provided upon registration.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: 3/9 & 3/16
Session Length: 2 weeks
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Ages: 10yrs to adult
Class Fee: $40.00
Supply Fee: Supply list provided at time of registration
Instructor: Todd Vaters 506-8531 or tvaters@charter.net
DROP SPINE BOX
When you complete this gorgeous handmade box, you’ll be patting yourself on the back with pride. Make this as a gift for a teacher, mother, friend or yourself! Finished size: approximately 7.375” x 5.375” x 3”tall. See example in the front lobby display case. All materials provided by Club Scrap.(Paper designs will vary from picture)
Days: Tuesday
Dates: March 9
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Facility: Franklin
Class Fee: $10.00
Supply Fee: $10.00 payable to instructor
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Pam Butler 599-4632
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THE MAGIC OF FLOWERS – Tulips
If you love flowers, join us in learning a great way to keep them forever! In this class we will be practicing the art of observing and capturing the unique detail of live flowers using simple drawing and watercolor techniques. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! We’ll explore the beauty and unique features of individual flowers bringing their magic to life on paper. For March we will be capturing the Tulips. “If you can paint just one leaf you can paint the world.” John Ruskin, 1819-1900. Students will have the choice of using traditional watercolor or watercolor pencil.
Days: Saturday
Dates: March 13
Time: 9:30am to 1:30pm
OR
Days: Tuesdays
Date: 3/9 & 3/16
Session Length: 2 weeks
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class Fee: $25.00
Supply Fee: $5.00 optional palette fee/$2.00 supply fee for colored pencil, payable to instructor. Supply list provided at time of sign up.
Instructor: Mary Gwyn Bowen 615-975-0616 or www.marygwynsart.com
CREATIVE PAINTING WITH DORIT RILEY – Acrylic & Mixed Media
If you are ready to explore a different side of yourself - this class is the place to “let go” in a safe and fun environment. We will choose subjects from our “reality” and take them to a different – and far more interesting –dimension. You do not even have to know how to draw a stick figure. Each class starts out with a very specific project. Before you start you will receive clear instructions and guidelines, and helpful hints whenever required during the creative process. March projects: Quirky Faces, Kitchen Finds, Make a Statement with your Art, Fantasy Birds
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 3/10 – 3/31
Session Length: 4 weeks
Time: 9:30am to 12:00pm
OR
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Adult
Class Fee: $75.00
Supply Fee: $10.00 Payable to instructor for supplies.
Instructor: Dorit Riley, for more information email doritart@live.com/www.doritriley.com
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SIT AND SEW - Open Sewing Time
Bring in any sewing project and receive help from the instructor. If you need pants hemmed or how about those unfinished projects you need to finish. Leslie can help you with any number of sewing questions you have. She is very knowledgeable in using a variety of sewing machines as well sewing techniques. Students will need to bring basic supplies such as scissors, measuring tape, and seam ripper. To reserve a sewing machine call Cindy Moore 790-5719 Ext. 20. Space is limited!
Days: Mondays
Dates: 3/15 OR 3/29
Time: 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Ages: Teens - Adults
Class Fee: $15.00
Instructor: Leslie Brame 717-7727
SCRAPBOOKING IN A FLASH – Beginner to Advanced
Scrapbooking doesn’t have to be expensive and time consuming! Start from current pictures and try your hand at Assembly Line Scrapbooking with a Club Scrap Kit. Your family will cherish the pages you make. Students will go home with 6 completed layouts. Bring: 12” paper trimmer (if you have one), adhesive (red 3L tape runner) from craft store.
Days: Tuesday
Dates: March 16
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
OR
Days: Friday
Dates: March 12
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class Fee: $8.00
Supply Fee: $10.00 payable to instructor
Ages: Adults
Facility: Franklin
Instructor: Pam Butler 599-4632
KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS – Evenings and Sundays
A course designed for those who have never knitted before or those who would like to brush up on your skills. First session will be the basics, second session will introduce different stitches to create different affects, and third session will teach you finishing techniques. Come and knit to make new friends and knit with old friends. Students can take this course as many times as they wish to continue knitting at your own rate of learning. Come enjoy the fun!
Days: Mondays
Dates: 3/15 – 3/29
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
OR
Days: Sundays
Dates: 3/14 – 3/28
Session Length: 3 weeks
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Ages: Teens – Adults
Class Fee: $30.00
Instructor: Contact teachmetoknit@gmail.com for more information
COLOR SOLUTIONS – Choosing Colors For Your Home
Discover the tricks to choosing colors easily using the color wheel and the paint deck. Learn how to eliminate 2/3 of the paint deck to zero in on the colors you really resonate with. Bring in your own fabrics and project details and learn the process of how to selecting the perfect colors. See how color and paint can solve your design and decorating problems and create a beautiful space with confidence.
Day: Sunday
Dates: March 21
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Ages: Adult
Class Fee: $25.00
Supply Fee: $10.00 supply fee payable to instructor for Paint Deck and Color Wheel
Instructor: Cindy Hudson 456-4055 or www.beautyinthejourney.com or cindy@beautyinthejourney.com
SCRAPBOOK FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOLER – Beginner to Advanced
Do you want to make a beautiful scrapbook for your child’s senior year? Or do you just want to put a couple of quick pages together about you or your child’s HS experience? Try this quick and easy method for newbies and experienced scrappers alike. We’ll do 6 (six) 12 x 12 pages together (several local school colors to choose from) and then you can add photos at home or bring some photos now if you want to see it come together. Bring: 12” paper trimmer (if you have one), adhesive (red 3L tape runner) from craft store.
Days: Tuesday
Dates: March 23
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Class Fee: $8.00
Supply Fee: $10.00 payable to instructor
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Pam Butler 599-4632
JEWELRY MAKING WITH GLASS
No experience necessary!! This class will be for both beginner and intermediate levels. Learn the basic principals for successful glass fusing while creating beautiful glass art jewelry. We will use dichroic glass, a very distinctive, colorful and highly reflective glass that is the choice of the fused glass jewelry artists. Various jewelry making components and techniques will be covered as well. Students will also learn to operate small table top kilns.
Days: Saturday
Dates: March 27
Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Ages: Adult
Class Fee: $50.00
Supply Fee: $20.00 Payable to instructor. All supplies and tools provided
Instructor: Nancie Roark and for more information her email is nanroar@aol.com or 498-8984
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STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS
Move beyond just admiring stained glass and learn to make your own in this 6 week course. Students will learn the basics of copper foiled stained glass construction (the method made famous by Louis C. Tiffany) by scoring and breaking glass into pattern shapes, applying copper foil, soldering and framing to make a beautiful piece of art. Students will be able to choose from a variety of patterns (including Christmas themed patterns) during the first night of class. (Patterns can be viewed at www.sapphireroad.com/classes.aspx). Students will be instructed during the first night of class how and where to purchase glass for their project. All other project supplies will be provided.
Days: Thursdays
Date: Next session begins July 19-23
Session Length: 6 weeks
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Adults only
Class Fee: $90.00
Class is limited to 6 participants – so sign up early
Instructor: Julie Westall, www.sapphireroad.com
ARTS & CRAFTS PARTIES-GROUP CLASSES
Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s arts and crafts department is stirring up ideas at the Franklin Complex! Would your group of friends like to try something new and creative together? Is your Bridge group on “deck” for a chance to invent? Do you simply need a creative outlet to satisfy your organization’s adventurous spirit? It’s a custom-made, you-pick-your-project way of meeting your desires as a group. We’ve put a few ideas together to help you!
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill
To register call (615)302-0971, ext. 10
INTRODUCTORY STAINED GLASS
Move beyond just admiring stained glass and learn to make your own in this 6 week course. Students will learn the basics of copper foiled stained glass construction by scoring and breaking glass into pattern shapes, applying copper foil, soldering and framing to make a beautiful piece of art. Students will choose from a variety of patterns during the first night of class (sample patterns can be viewed at www.sapphireroad.com). All supplies, except project glass, will be provided. Instruction will be given the first night of class on how much and where to purchase glass.
Days: Mondays
Date: 3/22 - 5/3 (no class April 5)
Session Length: 6 weeks
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Class Fee: $90.00
Age: Adults only
Instructor: Julie Westall, contact Julie at 615-714-4420 or email for additional information.
ADVANCED KNITTING (Crochet)
Join us for this second level knitting class this month as we learn more combination stitches and patterns for Easter projects. You must have prior knitting experience or have attended the Beginners Knitting class in February to enroll in this class.
Day: Thursdays
Dates: 3/4 – 3/25
Session Length: 4 weeks
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Ages: Teens/Adults
Class Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Twila Dry, contact Twila at 615-302-0781 for more information.
EASTER EGG WREATH
Springtime is here, and what a better way to celebrate the season than to create an Easter Egg wreath for your door. Not only will your wreath be unique, but it will be the talk of the neighborhood! Choose between the Plastic Easter Eggs or the speckled Easter Eggs – and don’t worry, you don’t have to have any experience in crafts or creating wreaths to make a great door decoration! Bring the kids to help!
Days: Tuesday
Dates: March 23
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Ages: Teens/Adults
Class Fee: $5.00
Supply Fee: Plastic Easter Eggs: Small-$10, Medium-$15, Large-$20. Speckled Easter Eggs: Small-$15, Medium-$20, Large-$25 **additional sizes are available upon request**
Instructor: Lauren Nichols, contact Lauren at 931-797-5927 or email for additional information.
OPEN GLASS STUDIO – Stained Glass Projects
In Open Glass Studio participants will provide their own pattern or use patterns available from the instructor to work independently on their own projects. Participants will need to provide their own glass. Use of tools, equipment, copper foil, solder, chemicals and instructor assistance are included in the class fee. Participants are required to have prior stained glass experience in order to attend Open Glass Studio.
Days: Mondays
Date: 3/1 – 3/29 (no class March 15)
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Class Fee: $15.00 each class
Age: Adults only
Instructor: Julie Westall, contact Julie at 615-714-4420 or email for additional information.
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
In this condensed version of Introductory Stained Glass, students will choose one of four pattern “kits” for an 8” x 8” project which will include all supplies, including glass. Students will learn the basics of copper foiled stained glass construction by scoring and breaking glass into pattern shapes, applying copper foil, soldering and framing to make a beautiful piece of art. Pattern kits can be viewed at www.sapphireroad.com. Students will need to bring a sack lunch.
Day: Saturday
Date: March 20
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Class Fee: $50.00
Supply Fee: $15.00 (for glass and framing material)
Age: Adults only
Instructor: Julie Westall, contact Julie at 615-714-4420 or email for additional information.
THE MAGIC OF FLOWERS – Tulips
Join instructor, Mary Gwyn, as she walks you through transferring the fine detail of individual flowers to paper and then apply watercolor techniques. No prior drawing/painting experience is necessary for this class. Make the flowers you love last forever.
Days: Wednesday
Dates: March 10
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class Fee: $15.00
Instructor: Mary Gwyn Bowen, contact Mary Gwyn at 615-975-0616 or email for additional information.
ARTS & CRAFTS PARTIES-GROUP CLASSES
Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s arts and crafts department is stirring up ideas at the Longview Recreation Center! Would your group of friends like to try something new and creative together? Is your Bridge group on “deck” for a chance to invent? Do you simply need a creative outlet to satisfy your organization’s adventurous spirit? It’s a custom-made, you-pick-your-project way of meeting your desires as a group. We’ve put a few ideas together to help you! For more information on scheduling your own class call Lauren Nichols at 302-0971 ext. 25.
LOOKING FOR INSTRUCTORS
We are looking for instructors to teach arts and crafts. If you have a talent for fine art and/or crafts and would like to teach give us a call. You can bring in some extra money doing something you love to do. You can choose your own hours that you want to teach. We work out the class fee together and a supportive staff will do your advertising and class sign ups. We are currently looking for instructors: Calligraphy, Interior Decorating (such as Holiday Decorating), Home Staging, Home Decorating/Color and More, Kids Arts or Craft Parties, Jewelry for Kids, General Kids Crafts and Flower Arranging.
Franklin Recreation Complex - Cindy Moore - (615) 790-5719 ext. 20
Hillsboro-Leiper’s Fork & College Grove Community Centers - Cindy Moore - (615) 790-5719 ext. 20
Fairview Recreation Center - Sarah Starkey - (615) 799-9331
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill - Lauren Nichols - (615) 302-0971 ext. 25
Sponsorship Opportunity
You can become a Parks Partner! Williamson County Parks and Recreation is currently seeking sponsors for their upcoming programs. If you would like to make a donation (either in the form of needed items or a monetary donation) in order to sponsor a class or event, please contact Laurie Kamunen at (615) 790-5719 ext. 18.
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