Arts & Crafts for Teens & Adults
Nurture your natural artistic ability or push your limits to learn a new skill and talent! WCPR offers a number of arts and crafts classes led by an incredible team of instructors. Whatever your schedule, we have just the right program to meet your needs through a variety of art mediums and techniques.
Use the links below to jump to the type of art classes that interest you or scroll down to see them all!Photography
Acrylic Painting
Mixed Media
Watercolor
Bob Ross Workshops
Jewelry
Pottery
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Multiple Dates and Locations Available
Ages: 16+
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Susan Athens
Franklin Rec Center:
Saturday, January 20, 12:00 - 1:30PM
Nolensville Rec Center:
Wednesday, January 24, 6:00 - 7:30PM
Get your camera off of auto and learn how to use the manual settings! This class will teach you the essentials of manipulating the exposure triangle to achieve the photos you want. Each leg of the triangle will be explained with easy to understand examples. This class is perfect for new photographers who want to understand how to better utilize their DSLR or mirrorless camera.
Acrylic Painting |
Your Pet Portraits with Joan Wilkes
Saturday, December 9
1:00 - 3:00PM
Franklin Recreation Center
Ages: 12+ (participants under 13 must be accompanied by a participating adult)
Cost: $40.00
Instructor: Joan Wilkes
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Come create an homage to your favorite furry friend in this pet portrait class! Your pet will be honored on a 9x12 canvas using acrylics.
For questions about credits/refunds/transfers, please contact Liz Friend at Liz.Friend@williamsoncounty-tn.gov. All credits/refunds/transfers must be processed with Liz at least 48 hours prior to the class.

Ongoing Classes
Every Other Thursday
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Williamson County Enrichment Center
Ages: 18+
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Kris Salva
Participants must enroll in each class they plan to attend. See dates below.
Upcoming Class Dates - click to register
December 14
January 11
January 25
Come paint with Kris Salva at The Enrichment Center! Classes take place every other Thursday. Students will paint a variety of subjects and experiment with different styles of acrylic painting.
This is an open-studio environment where students can paint the subjects of their choice with guidance from the instructor. The instructor will also have a guided step-by-step painting available each class for students who do not want to pick their own subjects.
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4 Session Course
Saturdays
January 6 - January 27
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Nolensville Recreation Center
Ages: 13+
Cost: $125.00
Instructor: Heather Bethurum
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- A set of thick body Acrylic paint that includes white, black, red, blue and yellow. (Liquitex is good brand)
- Pallet
- Small set of short handle, soft bristle brushes - round tip
- Canvas/canvas board/or canvas paper 12x16 or larger
- Pencil and eraser
- Students may bring additional paint colors if they would like
Mixed Media |
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4 Session Course
Tuesdays
January 9 - January 30
1:00PM - 3:00 PM
Franklin Recreation Center
Ages: 16+
Cost: $125.00 + $15.00 one-time supply fee
Instructor: Elizabeth Sanford
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Watercolor |

Multiple Dates Available
Longview Recreation Center
Ages: 13+
Cost: $20.00 + a $5.00 supply fee payable to the instructor
Instructor: Corey Lazarowicz
Saturday, December 16 | 10:00 - 11:30AM
Saturday, January 6 | 10:00 - 11:30AM
Join us for an introductory watercolor class! In this class, students will start by learning basic watercolor techniques that they will then apply to a nature themed painting. At the end of class, students will go home with their painting and an additional watercolor challenge.

4 Session Course
Saturdays
January 6 - January 27
10:00AM - 12:00 PM
Nolensville Recreation Center
Ages: 13+
Cost: $125.00
Instructor: Heather Bethurum
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Saturday, January 20
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Franklin Recreation Center
Ages: 16+
Cost: $65.00 + $5.00 one-time supply fee
Instructor: Elizabeth Sanford
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Learn the basics of watercolor in this workshop for beginners. Explore paint, paper, and brush options, as well as the three main types of color mixing. Experiment with fun and easy techniques to paint simple subjects as you find a balance between control and spontaneity.
Bob Ross Workshops |

Snow Birch
Multiple Dates and Locations Available
Cost: $60.00
Instructor: Quintin Burlingame
See List Below for Locations, Dates, and Times
Locations, Dates, and Times:
Fairview Recreation Center:
Sunday, December 10 | 1:30 - 4:00PM
Longview Recreation Center:
Saturday, December 16 | 1:00 - 3:30PM
Nolensville Recreation Center:
Sunday, December 17 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM
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Mountain Under the Aurora
Multiple Dates and Locations Available
Cost: $60.00
Instructor: Quintin Burlingame
See List Below for Locations, Dates, and Times
Locations, Dates, and Times:
Franklin Recreation Center:
Saturday, January 13 | 12:00 - 2:30PM
Sunday, January 14 | 1:30 - 4:00PM
Fairview Recreation Center:
Sunday, January 21 | 1:30 - 4:00PM
Longview Recreation Center:
Saturday, January 27 | 12:00 - 2:30PM
Nolensville Recreation Center:
Sunday, January 28 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Jewelry |
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4 Session Course
Wednesdays
January 3 - January 24
10:00AM - 12:00 PM
Franklin Recreation Center
Ages: 18+
Cost: $120.00 + a $40.00 supply fee payable to the instructor
Instructor: Elizabeth Chittenden
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Pottery |
Pottery
Fairview Rec Center
Ages: 13+
Cost: $15 per class ($30 supply fee due every 6 classes)
Instructor: June Lusty
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Ongoing
Tuesdays 9:00 AM - Noon
Tuesdays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursdays 9:00 AM - Noon (starting January 18)
Saturdays 9:00 AM - Noon
For those wanting to work with clay for the first time as well as those who just need a place to master their craft, our pottery class takes all comers. Wheels and kilns on site; make it, bake it, take it right here at the Fairview Rec Center. We suggest you prepare for a messy and fun time!! *Please note: projects can the multiple sessions to build, dry, paint, glaze and fire, depending on the scope and size. Additional $30 supply fee for every six visits made payable to instructor, June Lusty.
Limited spacing available; pre-registration required. For any questions about refunds/credits/transfers please contact Liz Friend at Liz.Friend@williamsoncounty-tn.gov. Refund/credit/transfer requests must be submitted in writing at least 48 hours prior to the start of class.