Arts & Crafts Programs for Children

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Franklin Offerings:

Sticky Fingers Grandparent & Me Preschool Art Class Franklin Recreation Complex 9:30am-11:00am Tuesdays September 24 (Falling Leaves) #15744 October 15 (Pumpkins, Bats & Cats Oh My!) #15530 November 12 (Gobble, Gobble) #15531 Ages: 3-6 years Cost: $15 per pair (grandparent and child) *Registration required Click HERE to Register!  Celebrate the season with your preschool age grandchildren. We will have a great time creating art together and making memories! For more information, contact Joan Wilkes at Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call (615)790-5719 x 2020  Sticky Fingers Preschool Art Class Franklin Recreation Complex Mondays and Fridays, 9:30am-11:30am Cost: $26 per session (2 classes, $13 each) Mondays, 9/9 and 9/23 Mondays, 10/7 and 10/28 Mondays, 11/11 and 11/25 Cost: $52 per session (4 classes, $13 each) Fridays, 9/6 - 9/27 Fridays, 10/4 - 10/25 Fridays, 11/1 - 11/22 Ages: 3.5 - 6 Instructor: Amy Stielstra Click HERE to Register! Enhance and celebrate your preschooler's creativity by enrolling him/her in the Sticky Fingers Art Class! Ms. Amy offers educational art experiences geared just for preschoolers. Join us to explore art in fun ways using a variety of media. Children will complete 2 or 3 projects during each class.  This is a drop off class and children must be potty trained.  For more information Contact Joan Wilkes at Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call (615)790-5719 x2020 After School Art Club Franklin Recreation Complex 4:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays, 9/4-9/25, $56 for 4 classes Wednesdays, 10/9-10/30, $56 for 4 classes Wednesdays, 11/6-11/20, $42 for 3 classes Age: 6-12 years Click HERE to Register! Each week, students will explore art history, techniques, and styles, and famous artists from the past and present -- all in fun, exciting, and engaging ways! A variety of art mediums will be used to create rich experiences for each child. Located at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. For more information contact Joan Wilkes at Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call (615)790-5719 x 2020

Acrylic Painting on Canvas - Scarecrow Franklin Recreation Complex FALL BREAK Thursday, October 10, 9:00am-10:30am Friday, October 11, 9:00am-10:30am Ages: 6-13 Cost: $20 plus $5 supply fee (cash or check payable to instructor Elaine Sligh) Click HERE to register  Fall is in the air... Come paint a scarecrow with me! The image will already be sketched onto an 8x10 canvas, ready for your child to paint. The instructor will teach all of the brushstrokes needed to complete the project. Your child will take home his/her canvas at the end of class. Makes a cute seasonal decoration or a lovely gift! For more information contact Joan Wilkes at  Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call (615)790-5719 x 2020 Kid's Sewing Workshop: Pillow Case Franklin Recreation Complex Saturday, September 21, 9:00-11:30am Sunday, October 20, 2:00pm-4:30pm Saturday, November 9 9:00-11:30am Ages: 9 & older Cost: $25 Instructor: Gail Chaffin Click HERE to Register! Hey kids! come and learn to make a pillow case for your bed. Kids will be taught beginning sewing techniques such as: how to measure, cut fabric, use pins, and run a sewing machine using straight stitches only. Mom or Dad are welcome to attend and learn too if they would like, or you can do this class all by yourself and maybe make a few new friends. We have sewing machines available for you to use OR you may bring your own. *Supplies: You will need to bring the following supplies to class with you: 1 yard of a main color fabric for your pillow case 1/3 yard of a contrasting color or patterned fabric for the trim 1 spool of thread to match 1 pair of scissors For more information contact Joan Wilkes at Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call (615)790-5719 x 2020 Color Wheels "You and Me Paint" Night Franklin Recreation Complex Saturday, November 23 3:30pm-5:30pm Ages: 5-12 years Cost: $30 per pair (adult and child) Instructor: Shelley Egly **Only register the child who is attending Click HERE to Register! Join us for a fun night of adult + child partner art. Open to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc., -- paint a pair of canvases that fit together to create a colorful piece you both are sure to love!  For more information contact Joan Wilkes at Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call (615) 790-5719 x 2020

Open Studio with Kreative Kat Nolensville Recreation Complex Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages: 8+ Cost: $40 for 4 week class or $15 for single classes Click HERE to register. Join Kat in creating beautiful art! Each month will focus on learning techniques in a specific art media in an open studio environment. Ages 8 - adult! Moms, dads, grandparents, and kids are welcome to attend these classes together! $40 for 4 classes. Multi-family member discounts and single classes also available. Instructor: Katrin Keiningham For more information contact Katrin at 615-500-8525 or at katrinkeiningham@gmail.com. For registration questions contact Erin Williams at Erin.Williams@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call 615-786-0200 ext. 2417

TEEN / ADULT POTTERY Fairview Recreation Complex Tuesdays 11:00am-3:00pm Ages: 13+ Cost: $12 per class + $25 supply fee every 6 weeks (Drop in program, no registration required!) Are you looking for a new creative outlet? Try working with clay; there are no mistakes and it lends itself to all skill levels. Join instructor June Lusty for this on-going Teen/Adult Pottery class! Questions? Contact Andrew Hawken at andrew.hawken@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call 615-799-9331 x 2315

Longview Offerings:

COLOR WHEELS
You + Me Paint Night
Saturday, 8/31 & 10/26
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 5-13
$30
Instructor: Shelley Egly 

Click HERE to register

Join us for a fun night of adult + child partner art. Open to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.; paint a pair of seasonal canvases that fit together to create one colorful piece you both are sure to love! Registration is required.

***Only register the child who is attending.***

For more information, email colorwheelsnashville@gmail.com.

 

 
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