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. If you only enjoy the occasional art experience due to an already filled personal calendar, register to attend one-time, open workshops. If you can’t find time during the week then check out our array of weekend workshops. Or, maybe you have time and want to commit to an extended program that offers weekly art classes to advance your skill on a weekly basis. Whatever your schedule, we have just the right program to meet your needs through a variety of art mediums and techniques. We also offer a variety of other programs which may be found in other areas of the website. Please see Health & Wellness, Music Classes, and Recreation Classes for more programs.
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Acrylics and Decorative Arts Classes |
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Interested in no-pressure way to practice acrylic painting? No matter your experience level, you will enjoy exploring tips and techniques with a group of like-minded art enthusiasts. If the weather is nice we will pack up our portable easels and paint on the scenic grounds of the Franklin Rec Complex (along the Harpeth River). On rainy/windy days, we will set up a still life indoors to practice rendering forms, values, tones, and shadows using acrylic paints. Registration is required to reserve your spot -- enrollment is limited to 6 people. You will be hosted by WCPR instructor and painting enthusiast Joan Wilkes -- (not a professional artist!) who encourages everyone to pick up a paintbrush and enjoy recreating the beauty that is all around. (Watercolor, chalk, and charcoal artists welcome.) For oils and/or master-level instruction, please try WCPR's Landscape Oil Painting / Plein Air and Open Studio Drawing and Painting classes with professional artist Kimberly Daniel. Dress for the outdoors, bring water if you like, and be prepared to stand and walk through uneven ground. If you prefer your own supplies, bring them -- basic acrylic paints, brushes, paper, and easels will be provided. For more information, contact Joanwilkesart@gmail.com |
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Mixed Media Art Classes |
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 Art Journaling and Mindfulness (ONCE MONTHLY) Saturday, April 10 5 SPOTS LEFT! 10AM - 12PM Franklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Rd) Ages: 12 to Adult Cost: $15 each class ($5 additional supply fee PER CLASS, plus one-time $20 book fee) Instructor: Suzanne Beaumar Click HERE to Register! Now more than ever we all can benefit from learning how to work out thoughts and feelings -- Artist Suzanne Beaumar will show the way in this on-going, 2-hour weekly art journaling class! Enjoy art journaling as a way to try an idea before committing it to a canvas. Learn to use a variety of mediums and techniques as you journal with water-reactive tools that turn your thoughts into background color; see how to reverse write in a big, bold chunky style that showcases a funny thought or fun memory; consider using positive support words to add interest and texture to a page... all of these mindfulness techniques help to calm and relax a racing mind when living in uncertain and stressful times. (Projects will vary from image.) Limited enrollment available due to social distancing. *An additional supply fee of $5 (cash or check payable to instructor) is due at the beginning of class, plus a one-time $20 fee for a base journal hand-made by instructor Suzanne Beaumar. For more information, contact the instructor at suzbeaumar @bellsouth.net, or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov, (615) 790-5719 x2020. |
 Mixed Media Workshop: Let's Make a Junk Journal! Sunday, March 7 4 SPOTS LEFT! 1:00 - 5:00 PM Franklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Rd) Ages 12 to Adult COST: $35 Instructor: Suzanne Beaumar Click HERE to Register! Junk Journals are amazing handmade books that have limitless uses. In this 4-hour mixed media workshop you will learn how to make art papers, and build your very own, one-of-a-kind book that will be ready for art journaling, note taking, score keeping, scrapbooking, doodling... whatever you might do in a sketchbook, notebook, or blank journal. Students enrolled in a previous Gelli Plate Printmaking workshop will receive a $10 supply fee discount for using their own Gelli Plate created art papers! For more information, contact the instructor at suzbeaumar @bellsouth.net, or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov, (615) 790-5719 x2020. |
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 Mixed Media Workshop: Gelli Plate Play! (Botanicals)Saturday, March 13 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE! 10:00AM - 1:00 PM Franklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Rd) Ages 12 to Adult REDUCED! Cost: $35 $30 (for 3 hours, plus $20 $15 supply fee) Instructor: Suzanne Beaumar Click HERE to Register! MARCH 13 -- Focus is BOTANICALS! Spend an afternoon with Mixed Media artist Suzanne Beaumar and her gel plates! This workshop is perfect for all skill levels of gel plate monoprinting: Beginners will enjoy learning all about how to pull unique art prints, and those who have worked on gel plates will enjoy learning more tips and tricks. All will have access to Suzanne's vast assortment of masks, stencils, and printmaking tools that she has collected and created over the years. For more information, contact the instructor at suzbeaumar @bellsouth.net, or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov, (615) 790-5719 x2020. |
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 Mixed Media Workshop: Gelli Plate Play! (Geometrics)Saturday, March 27 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE! 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM OR Sunday, April 11 (Mandala Inspired Designs) 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE! 1:30-4:30 PM OR Sunday, April 25 (Steampunk Inspired Designs) 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE! 1:30 - 4:30 PM Franklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Rd) Ages 12 to Adult REDUCED! Cost: $35 $30 (for 3 hours, plus $20 $15 supply fee) Instructor: Suzanne Beaumar Click HERE to Register! DIFFERENT DESIGN INSPIRATIONS for each workshop -- register for them all! Spend an afternoon with Mixed Media artist Suzanne Beaumar and her gel plates! This workshop is perfect for all skill levels of gel plate monoprinting: Beginners will enjoy learning all about how to pull unique art prints, and those who have worked on gel plates will enjoy learning more tips and tricks. All will have access to Suzanne's vast assortment of masks, stencils, and printmaking tools that she has collected and created over the years. For more information, contact the instructor at suzbeaumar @bellsouth.net, or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov, (615) 790-5719 x2020. |
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 Mixed Media Workshop: Happy As A Daisy!Sunday, April 18 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE! 1:00 - 5:00 PM Franklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Rd) Ages 12 to Adult Cost: $35 (plus $15 supply fee) Instructor: Suzanne Beaumar Click HERE to Register! Originally created as an art journal spread, this mixed media project is a sweet and colorful opportunity to showcase uplifting sentiments. With richly layered techniques with paints and inks, mark making, stenciling, doodling and hand lettering, this canvas certainly is as happy as the daisies on it! 9"x12" mixed media on canvas. For more information, contact the instructor at suzbeaumar @bellsouth.net |
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 Landscape Oil Painting / Plein AirThursday, March 4 7 SPOTS LEFT! Thursday, March 11 6 SPOTS LEFT! Thursday, March 25 7 SPOTS LEFT! Enrichment Center (110 Everbright Ave) Ages: 16 to Adult Cost: $25/class (Register for individual days) Instructor: Kimberly Daniel Click HERE to Register! Join instructor Kimberly Daniel, professional artist and master-degreed educator, to learn the joy of landscape painting with oils. In good weather (preparing for Spring) we will paint outdoors, en Plen Air, like the French Impressionists. Come see Kimberly Daniel's accomplished artwork at her exhibit through the end of February at the Williamson County Enrichment Center (110 Everbright Ave, Academy Park, next to Franklin Library). Limited enrollment allows for social distancing. Beginners to master artists welcome. See supply list on registration page for materials to bring. For more information, contact Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or (615)790-5719 x2020  Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Class -- Secluded Forest LandscapeSaturday, March 13 SOLD OUT - WAIT LIST ONLY 12:00 - 3:00PM OR Sunday, March 14 SOLD OUT - WAIT LIST ONLY 1:30 - 4:30PM Franklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Rd) Ages: 13 to Adult Cost: $60 (No additional supply fee) Instructor: Quintin Burlingame Click HERE to Register! Certified Ross Instructor, Quintin Burlingame, leads students of all talent levels through the wet-on-wet technique made famous by Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting. Whether new to painting or an expert, all will enjoy learning the techniques that culminate in a beautiful, finished 12x16 painting in 3 hours. All materials are provided and included. Enrollment is limited to allow for social distancing. For more information with Franklin Recreation classes, contact PaintingWithQ@gmail.com or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or (615) 790-5719 x2020 Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Class -- Secluded Forest LandscapeSaturday, March 20 5 SPOTS LEFT! 12:00 - 3:00PM OR Sunday, March 21 3 SPOTS LEFT! 1:30 - 4:30PM Fairview Recreation Complex (2714 Fairview Blvd W) Ages: 13 to Adult Cost: $60 (No additional supply fee) Instructor: Quintin Burlingame Click HERE to Register! Certified Ross Instructor, Quintin Burlingame, leads students of all talent levels through the wet-on-wet technique made famous by Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting. Whether new to painting or an expert, all will enjoy learning the techniques that culminate in a beautiful, finished 12x16 painting in 3 hours. All materials are provided and included. Enrollment is limited to allow for Social Distancing. For more information with Fairview Recreation classes, contact PaintingWithQ@gmail.com or Mike.Arnold@williamsoncounty-tn.gov (615)799-9331 x2314. Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Class -- "Secluded Forest Landscape"Saturday, March 27 12:00 - 3:00PM Longview Recreation Complex (2909 Commonwealth Dr) Ages: 13 to Adult Cost: $60 (No additional supply fee) Instructor: Quintin Burlingame Click HERE to Register! Certified Ross Instructor, Quintin Burlingame, leads students of all talent levels through the wet-on-wet technique made famous by Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting. Whether new to painting or an expert, all will enjoy learning the techniques that culminate in a beautiful, finished 12x16 painting in 3 hours. All materials are provided and included. Enrollment is limited to allow for social distancing. For more information with Longview Recreation classes, contact PaintingWithQ@gmail.com or Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or (615) 302-0971 x 2214.  Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Class -- April Misty Mountains LandscapeSaturday, April 10 5 SPOTS LEFT! 12:00 - 3:00 PM OR Sunday, April 11 9 SPOTS AVAILABLE! 1:30 - 3:30 PM Franklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Rd) Ages: 13 to Adult Cost: $60 (No additional supply fee) Instructor: Quintin Burlingame Click HERE to Register! Certified Ross Instructor, Quintin Burlingame, leads students of all talent levels through the wet-on-wet technique made famous by Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting. Whether new to painting or an expert, all will enjoy learning the techniques that culminate in a beautiful, finished 12x16 painting in 3 hours. All materials are provided and included. Enrollment is limited to allow for Social Distancing. For more information with Franklin Recreation classes, contact PaintingWithQ@gmail.com or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or (615) 790-5719 x2020 Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Class -- April Misty Mountains LandscapeSaturday, April 17 7 SPOTS LEFT! 12:00 - 3:00PM OR Sunday, April 18 5 SPOTS LEFT! 1:30 - 4:30PM Fairview Recreation Complex (2714 Fairview Blvd W) Ages: 13 to Adult Cost: $60 (No additional supply fee) Instructor: Quintin Burlingame Click HERE to Register! Certified Ross Instructor, Quintin Burlingame, leads students of all talent levels through the wet-on-wet technique made famous by Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting. Whether new to painting or an expert, all will enjoy learning the techniques that culminate in a beautiful, finished 12x16 painting in 3 hours. All materials are provided and included. Enrollment is limited to allow for Social Distancing. For more information with Fairview Recreation classes, contact PaintingWithQ@gmail.com or Mike.Arnold@williamsoncounty-tn.gov (615)799-9331 x2314. |
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| Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Class -- April Misty Mountains Landscape Saturday, April 24 12:00 - 3:00PM Longview Recreation Complex (2909 Commonwealth Drive) Ages: 13 to Adult Cost: $60 (No additional supply fee) Instructor: Quintin Burlingame Click HERE to Register! Certified Ross Instructor, Quintin Burlingame, leads students of all talent levels through the wet-on-wet technique made famous by Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting. Whether new to painting or an expert, all will enjoy learning the techniques that culminate in a beautiful, finished 12x16 painting in 3 hours. All materials are provided and included. Enrollment is limited to allow for Social Distancing. For more information with Longview Bob Ross Painting Classes, contact PaintingWithQ@gmail.com or Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov (615)302-0971 x 2214.  Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Class -- May Tropical SeascapeCOMING SOON!! Ages: 13 to Adult Cost: $60 (No additional supply fee) Instructor: Quintin Burlingame Click HERE to Register! Certified Ross Instructor, Quintin Burlingame, leads students of all talent levels through the wet-on-wet technique made famous by Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting. Whether new to painting or an expert, all will enjoy learning the techniques that culminate in a beautiful, finished 12x16 painting in 3 hours. All materials are provided and included. Enrollment is limited to allow for Social Distancing. |
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For more information contact the instructor at Kimberly-Daniel@att.net, or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov, (615)790-5719 x2020 |
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 Teen/Adult PotteryTuesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:00pm Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fairview Rec Center Ages 13+ Cost: $12 (plus $25 supply per 6 visits) Instructor: June Lusty Click HERE to Register! The same class you know and love, now with online registration! No experience necessary! 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. Don't forget to prepare for a messy and fun time! Please note: projects can take multiple sessions to build, dry, paint, glaze and fire, depending on the scope and size. Questions? Call Mike Arnold at 615-799-9331 x2314 or email mike.arnold@williamsoncounty-tn.gov Click HERE for commonly asked questions regarding class modifications due to Covid 19 |
Winter Paint Party: Playful Poppies on Canvas
Spring Paint Party: Whimsical Carrot Wooden Porch Sign
Spring Paint Party: Country Church on Canvas
Spring Paint Party: Pet Portraits on Canvas
Spring Paint Party: Tulips on Wood
Playful Palette: Acrylic Painting Practice with Friends
Open Studio Draw and Paint - FR
