Just come here and throw your life away!…read more Located on the Old School Farm property this cozy ceramics studio is a great spot for beginners and those with a few years of pottery experience. I practiced ceramics for about five years and then school, work, and life got in the way. Fast forward to 2019 and I'm back on the wheel thanks to OSP. The classes here are super chill and offer all the basic needs for a successful novice potter. There are about ten wheels here which includes three standing wheels. There's also a slab roller and clay molds for hand building, if throwing on the wheel isn't your thing. The classes here will run about $190 for eight weeks which includes tools, discounted clay, unlimited glazings, and kiln firings. If eight weeks is too much of a commitment, they also one-off date night classes so you can take the class for test run. I know $192 may sound steep, but this farm is 100% a non-profit organization. So you're not only supporting the arts, but also a fully functioning farm as-well. Friday are free days if you're enrolled in a class, but will cost non-students $6.50 am hour. Bonus, you can grab beers from the restaurant upstairs and bring them to the studio. Yay for clay!

Robin's Gallery is a great place to go for your framing and gift needs. Even if the gift is for…read moreyourself! I've been a patron for a couple of years now. Not only do I go for my framing, I also go to a monthly painting class called Create It. Each month, the resident artist comes up with some fun painting and I sign up to go and paint along. Bring a friend or two, the beverage of your choice and your imagination and have a great evening out for mere $30. The classes are always an absolute blast and it is quite entertaining to see how so many people interpret the painting differently and make it their own. Aside from Create It, framing, paintings and prints, Robin's also has a wonderful assortment of jewelry and gifts. Since I am easily distracted by shiny things, this delights me to no end. Plus, buying from local artists and artisans is a great way to support community and I am all about that! Speaking of supporting all things local, David and Jessica, the owners of Robin's Gallery, are really into that as well. They are very active in both Hip Donelson and Hip Hermitage. They are local business owners who support their local communities not just by word, but with action and actively participating in events within their neighborhood. You really need to swing by and check out all this place has to offer. You won't be disappointed.

We took our granddaughters to the Tye Dye Friday session and it was great! The owners are so…read morehelpful and friendly. I love that you can drop in also. We had 7 people with us and the ladies were so patient. Highly recommend this place!

My budding artist has attended several Saturday drop in classes and a fall session Awesome Artists…read moreclass. It has really helped reinforce her desire to imagine and create at home. She's loved Little Art House so much we even decided to have her 5th birthday party there. Her party was such a success! My daughter said it was "tons of fun" and her favorite birthday party yet! It was customized to suit her needs and interests perfectly. The hosts were excellent at helping set up and keeping the children engaged throughout the party. With such a variety of classes and activities, there is something for everyone of all ages at Little Art House. We look forward to many more to come and are happy to support this small woman owned business!

Fort Houston is a unique place. It has a full metal shop and wood shop with professional equipment…read moreand working space. It has the new State Art Gallery, a place to encounter new artists. It has small offices and studios for rent, and a large co-working space (think Starbucks without the expensive coffee). It is one of the few places in Nashville where the coin of the realm is not social class but passion, commitment, and a willingness to learn and share. Tours are free, shop memberships are available at www.forthouston.org

This is by far one of the most exciting places I've reviewed. As someone who LOVES making art,…read morewalking into this space is like a kid in a candy-shop. Branded as a "makerspace", memberships start at $150/mo and cap at $500/mo. Open 24 hours a day (to members only), this is the perfect resource for artists looking to get their business of the ground without the commitment of purchasing studio-space. The shops include screen-printing, metal work, and wood. You can use your reserved space for pretty much any type of art if you don't want your livingroom overflowing with tools and clutter. You are responsible for providing all material supplies, the equipment is the responsibility of the establishment. While some might have a hard time justifying the cost of a membership, I personally don't have the funds to purchase the equipment they allow members to use for free. For me, this is the key selling point. There is a gallery on site and a cafe which features some of the artists work on its walls. During off-hours the space can be used an event space. Scheduling and availability is all done online. All in all, it's a very straight forward agreement, and a fun space to collaborate with other artists.

I took a t shirt quilt making class here and it was awesome. The instructor was nice and patient…read moreand the space was beautiful. It was dripping with creativity. I'll definitely take another.

After moving to Nashville, I was not convinced that I would find the sort of frame shop that would…read morebring care and artistry to the table - relative to that which I grew to expect in my hometown. Although I did not read any reviews before visiting All About Art, I chose to give them a shot because of a suggestion. I brought them a print of a photo I took a few years ago. The staff at All About Art were very friendly, thoughtful and patient. In fact, it probably took 45 minutes to choose the right mat and frame. A friend took in another print and had the same experience. We were equally pleased with the work. Later I took in a previusly-framed photo to be re-matted, but it was not an easy job. The way in which the photo was affixed to the original mat introduced the possibility of the photo enduring permanent damage. I was amazed and relieved to learn that the surgery was a success. That is when I became a fan. I have not done any critical price comparisons, but after having a lot of pieces framed over the last ten years, I believe that I have a realistic sense of framing costs. Based on my experience - and mostly in my home state - I believe that All About Art is generally comparable to other reputable frame shops. In spite of the art, fixtures and accessories on display, the atmosphere is certainly not pretentious, in terms of the retail space itself or the staff. The shop is not conveniently located, but the All About Art staff have earned my trust and I'd rather not take unnecessary risks with invaluable artwork, for the sake of saving a few minutes of travel time. Their work is worth the trip.

I knew what I wanted but had no clue how I get to the finished product! (I have no artistic skills)…read moreJoy at All about Art took my dreams and pulled it all together into one magnificent memory shadow Box! It is a piece we are more than proud to display in our home!

I've been taking beginner home deco classes for about 8 weeks and I love it! Marguerite is a laid…read moreback and incredibly skilled teacher. Her many years of teaching mixed with her fun personality definitely make for a nice environment. If you're think of starting here, please know that it takes a couple of weeks to learn the basics - getting to know the machine and learning to pin and cut your fabrics etc. It's not a one and done kind of thing! In order to learn the right way you need to be taught! Not thrown in head first to make things incorrectly. I am loving classes! I Have Done 6 Reversible Placemats And A 6 Ft Reversible Table Runner for The First Lesson - Over Several Weeks. Its Getting Exciting - Next Week I Start My Pillow project! First lesson meaning - mostly straight lines and all the details that accompany) Go see Marguerite!

Marguerite and her staff are amazing! My sewing skills have excelled over the past year. I could…read morenot be happier with my experience. Last year I entered a few of my items into the State Fair and won one first place and two second place ribbons!

Get your hands dirty and develop a new hobby!…read more This art studio and gallery offers 2D printing, painting, drawing and ceramics classes. I've taken the ceramics classes here with a focus on wheel throwing and I love it! Becca is an awesome instructor and allows the class to be free to create, but also helps to steer you in the right direction. I'll be taking the summer class here in May. I've been throwing on the wheel off and on for about 15 years now and the intermediate class offered here is perfect for shaking off the cobwebs. They do offer beginner ceramic classes if you're looking to just dip your toe into the ceramic slip. The classes are about $100 for 8- 12 weeks and the cost includes your clay. For comparison other ceramic classes can start $300! I know I'm about to blow up my own cozy quiet nook of Nashville, but if that means the community discovers and supports this arts center... I'm here for it!

This little building is tucked away in the park on the far NW corner of the park…read more They offer classes in visual art and sell art that the students have created. "The mission of Metro Parks and Recreation's Visual Arts Program is to provide and expand quality art and cultural experiences within Metro Parks' facilities via classes, workshops, art exhibitions and gallery/museum field trips for the citizens and visitors of Metro Nashville, Davidson County." Ample parking, two large classrooms. One for painting and one for clay. They offer classes several times a year, usually about 12 weeks each. A nice place to create, learn, meet, network, enhance your skills.