Arts & Crafts Programs for Children
WCPR’s Arts & Crafts programs offer a wide variety of fine arts and crafts instruction for ages 3 and older to stimulate creativity, social interaction and skill development. Our goal is to provide an experience that will allow each child to explore their imagination through creative engagement while having fun. While most scheduled classes require registration and payment, WCPR also offers a variety of FREE programs throughout the year which include a “make-it, take-it” craft project. 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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Franklin Offerings:
 Sticky Fingers Preschool Art ClassFranklin Recreation Complex FRIDAYS 9:30am-11:00am COST: $14/class - register by month February 7-28 $56 (4 classes) March 3-26 (skip 3/22) $42 (3 classes) April 3-24 (skip 4/10) $42 (3 classes) May 1-29 (skip 5/22) $56 (4 classes) 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! Degreed, professional artist/instructor Amy Stielstra 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, and learn cooperation, listening skills, following directions, manual dexterity, and much more -- in addition to cultivating a love of the arts! Supplies provided. 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  Pre-School PREP -- Learning Readiness Franklin Recreation Complex WEDNESDAYS 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. March 4-25 April 1-29 May 6-27 Ages: 3.5-6 yrs (must be potty trained) COST: $14/class -- Register by month Instructor: Brittany Whipple, M.Ed Click HERE to Register! Come PLAY and LEARN with us! If your child is ready to learn skills needed to be confident, prepared, and excited for school, but you aren't looking for an all day class, then this is the perfect opportunity. Each day we will have a theme to help guide our practice, play, and learning. With reading, writing, mathematical concepts, and hands-on activities, your child will have fun seeing what school is all about! Instructor: Brittany Whipple, M.Ed, Vanderbilt University and MTSU, former math teacher with Williamson County Schools, and mom to 3 of her own young learners. For more information, contact Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or 615-790-5719 x2020  After School Art ClubFranklin Recreation Complex WEDNESDAYS 4:30-5:30pm February 5-26 $56 (4 classes) March 4-25 $56 (4 classes) April 1-29 $70 (5 classes) May 6-27 $56 (4 classes) COST: $14/class -- Register by month Age: 7-12 years Instructor: Kris Salva 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. Supplies provided. Instructor: Kris Salva, degreed/professional artist and educator. For more information contact Joan Wilkes at Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call (615)790-5719 x 2020  Basic Figure DrawingFranklin Recreation Complex THURSDAYS 5:30-6:30 COST: $15 per class -- Register by month February 6-27 $60 (4 classes) March 3-26 $45 (3 classes) April 4-30 $75 (5 classes) May 7-28 $60 (4 classes) Ages: 10 to adult Instructor: Kris Salva Click HERE to Register! Learn basic figure drawing, with an emphasis on proportion, perspective, line, and shading. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. Instructor Kris Salva is a degreed, professional artist and educator who also teaches the After School Art Club. For more information, contact Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or 615-790-5719 x2020  Art Around the WorldFranklin Recreation Complex Mondays 4:30 to 5:30pm March 2-30 ($56 for 4 classes) April 6-27 ($56 for 4 classes) May 4-18 ($42 for 3 classes) Ages 6-13 Cost: $14/class, register by month) Instructor: Claudia Duke Click HERE to Register! School-aged children will love exploring different methods and themes of art all around the world with professional children's art educator Claudia Duke. This hands-on class is inspired by global perspectives, but focuses on personal interpretation and exploring universal skills and interests. Kids have fun making and learning about art! Supplies included. For more information, contact Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or 615-790-5719 x2020 |
 Beginner's Sewing WorkshopsFranklin Recreation Complex Sundays 1:30 to 4:00pm March 8 (Pillow Case) April 5 (Drawstring Bag with Pocket) May 17 (Pillow Case) Ages: 9 to adult (younger than 9 must be accompanied by an adult) Cost: $25 Instructor: Gail Chaffin Click HERE to Register! Learn basic sewing techniques using our machines, or if you prefer, you may bring your own! Please bring the supplies listed for each project. Pillowcase: 1 yard of main color fabric, 1/3 yard of contrasting color fabric, 1 spool of matching thread, and 1 pair of fabric scissors. Drawstring Bag with Pocket: 1/2 yard main color fabric, 1/4 yard for the pocket, 1 spool matching thread, 1 yard cording for the bag's handle, and 1 pair fabric scissors. For more information, contact Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or (615) 790-5719 x2020.  Learn to Cartoon WorkshopFranklin Recreation Complex Mondays March 2, 9, and 16 6:00-8:00pm Ages: 8-12 Cost: $60 Instructor: Len Smith Click HERE to Register! Len Smith, a professional animated character designer with decades of experience at Disney, Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera Studios and more, teaches you how to turn random squiggles and doodles into full characters with attitude and personality! No experience necessary. Paper and pencils provided. (OPTIONAL: If you have an IPAD PRO with Apple Pencil, bring it, and download the app Procreate. Instructor will demonstrate both paper and pencil and digital methods of creating cartoon characters.) See some of Len Smith's characters at instagram.com/len_smith_illo) For more information, contact Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or 615-790-5719 x2020 |
 YOU + ME PAINT PARTYFranklin Recreation Complex Saturday March 21 3:30-5:30 PM Cost: $35 per pair Ages: 5-12 Instructor Shelley Egly Click Here to register! Join Ms. Shelley for a fun night of adult + child partner art inspired by the love of llamas! 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 |
Grandparent & MeEnrichment Center Offerings:
Nolensville Offerings:
 Open Studio with Kreative KatDecember-February 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 |
 Open Studio with Kreative Kat Nolensville Recreation Complex Saturday, 3/21, 4/11, & 5/2 10:00am-12:00pm *Click HERE to register for the 3/21 class* *Click HERE to register for the 4/11 class* *Click HERE to register for the 5/2 class* Join Kat in creating beautiful art! Each workshop will focus on learning techniques in a specific art media in an open studio environment. Moms, dads, grandparents, and kids are welcome to attend these classes together!
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 You + Me Paint PartyNolensville Recreation Complex Saturday 5/9 3:30-5:30 PM Cost: $35 per pair Ages: 5-12 *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 one colorful piece you both are sure to love! Registration is required. ***Only register the child who is attending.*** Feel free to bring a peanut free snack. For more information you can email colorwheelsnashville@gmail.com or call 615-790-5719 Instructor: Shelley Egly For registration questions, please contact Erin Evetts at Erin.Evetts@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or 615-786-0200 x 2417.
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*Click HERE for more information and to register* Join us for a fun evening of adult + child partner art inspired by Summer Nights and Catching Fireflies. Open to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. Paint a pair of canvases that fit together to create a colorful pirce you’re both sure to love! All supplies included. For questions contact Erin at 615-786-0200 x2417 or Erin.Evetts@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.
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*Click HERE for more information and to register* Spend the week with Ms. Amy creating an Art Zoo. Draw, paint and sculpt Giraffes, Penguins, Elephants and more! Explore different mediums including paints, markers, pastels, clay, ink and mixed media. At the end of the week the artists will welcome guests (parents, friends, relatives) to the Art Zoo ART SHOW. Walk through the art zoo exhibits to view all the animals created during the week. For more information contact Amy Stielstra at 615-218-9877, email amystielstra@bellsouth.net or visit www.amystielstraart.com. For questions contact Erin at 615-786-0200 x2417 or Erin.Evetts@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.
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Color Wheels: You + Me Paint Night 
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Homeshcool Art Club
Kids Pottery Camp
