CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Spring & Summer

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Nashville

PLAZA ART NASHVILLE 633 Middleton St Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 254-3368

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Nashville Origami Club 3rd Sunday of the month1–4pm, FREECome practice the art of folding paper with the Nashville Origami Club. Materials are provided and all ability levels are welcome; no experience necessary. Join us here at Plaza on the 3rd Sunday of every month for the Nashville Origami Club meeting. Beginners welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Any questions please email info@nashvilleorigamiclub.org or visit nashvilleorigamiclub.org.

classesClasses meet more than once,

and run for multiple weeks

mondaysBasic Watercolor and Pencil Techniques Instructor: Tim PaffordMondays, call for dates9:00am–11:50am$200, 8-week classThis class will cover brush techniques, color mixing, special effects and different paper surfaces. Students will be introduced to design and composition. Learn how to create mood, reflections and weathered effects.No prior experience is required, great for beginners.

Experimental Techniques of Painting and Pencil Instructor: Tim PaffordMondays, call for dates12–2:50pm$200, 8-week classStudents will experience anything goes with this class! Examples will focus on metallic inks with watercolor, ink on stone, white and color with black contrast. Various textured surfaces will be suggested along with the use of a variety of painting mediums and supplies. Students will choose the subject. Tim will help guide and demonstrate various effects. For questions, supply list or to register for any of Tim’s classes, call (731) 513-2864 or timpafford@hotmail.com.

tuesdaysFigure Painting/and Drawing Instructor: David GuideraTuesdays, ongoing class (call for dates)10am–1pm$180, 6-week classFor the first 25 minutes of this three-hour class, we will focus on drawing short gesture poses. The remaining time will be spent on one pose, which is ideal for painters. Artists drawing the figure can utilize their time by finding another open vantage point to complete a second drawing. All media welcome.For more information or to register, contact David at (615) 260-4155 or davidguideaart@gmail.com.

wednesdaysIn Depth Water Color Workshop Instructor: Shelley SnowWednesdays, On-Going11:30am–2:30pm$180, 6-week classIn this weekly class, learn with Shelley, a national award-winning watercolorist in shows such as Watercolor U.S.A., and Southern Watercolor society and is also an artist member of Southern Watercolor Society and has supported herself solely through her art for 35 years. Shelley has been commissioned to travel and paint portraits and landscapes all over the world and is a master of color, mixing and composition. She teaches on an individual basis and will bring your present level to a whole new one in a short time. Learn how to achieve the brilliancy in your work to which you are striving. This class will take you through each step while still maintaining the translucence and purity of transparent watercolor. See how much fun watercolor can really be!For questions and to register contact Shelley at (615) 815-0205 or email shelleysnow4art@aol.com.

Explore Abstract Painting in AcrylicsInstructor: Mille JarrettWednesdays, 9am–2pm February 26–April 1, orApril 8–May 13 $250, 6-week classThis class is designed to advance the skills of each student regardless of where they are in their artistic development. The goal is to take each student to the next level. Abstraction, like representational work, is built on basic fundamental concepts.If you are frustrated by abstraction, explore the fundamentals as you experience this exciting form of artistic expression. If your focus is representational, then understanding the principles of abstraction will free you to explore a higher level of artistic freedom. Learn more about her at www.MildredJarrett.com.For questions, additional classes or to register contact Mille at (615) 889-5880 or MilJar@msn.com.

thursdaysCumberland AtelierInstructor: Gayle LeveeThursdays, 9am–12pmApril 2 – May 21, orJune 25–August 13$200, 8-week classHave you always wanted to learn how to really draw and paint? In this continuing class you will acquire the ability to translate three-dimensional form onto two dimensions, beginning with drawing and then progressing to painting. Over time and working with me at your own pace, you will learn to discover the beauty of truth.For questions or to register, contact Gayle at gaylelevee.com.

Impressionist Color and FormCumberland Atelier Instructor: Gayle LeveeThursdays, 12:30–3:30 pm April 2–May 21$200, eight-week classBeginning with simple shapes, you will learn about the process of painting which was developed by the great American Impressionists of the Boston School. You will create accurate depictions of your subject with a focus on massing, light and air, and composition. For questions or to register, contact Gayle at gaylelevee.com.

Introduction to Artistic Anatomy new!Cumberland Atelier Instructor: Marty WelshThursdays, 10am–2:30 pm May 28–June 18$200, 4-week classLearn foundational human anatomy through sculpture. In this class we will sculpt the major masses of the human form over four weeks. Materials provided. For questions or to register, contact Mary at cumberlandatelier.com.

“Cumberland Atelier”. Instructor: Gayle Levee.

Floral CompositionCumberland Atelier Instructor: Gayle LeveeThursdays, 12:30–3:30pmJune 25–August 13 $200, 8-week classBeginning with concepts of proportion, drawing-through, and accurate observation – then moving on to massing color and design, you will learn about the process of floral painting which was developed by the great American Impressionists of the Boston School.For questions or to register, contact Gayle at gaylelevee.com.

Mixed MediaInstructor: Elizabeth SanfordThursdays, , 10am - 1pmStarting March 12, On-Going, call for additional dates $200, 8-week class Explore the possibilities of mixed media while developing your own painting style. Experiment with watercolor, acrylic, ink, and more as you discover contemporary approaches to color and composition that work for any subject, from landscape to abstraction. Enjoy weekly demonstrations and one-on-one conversations in a collaborative atmosphere. Learn how to find an intuitive balance between control and spontaneity. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Elizabeth is a nationally known artist who has been teaching art for more than thirty years. See her work at elizabethsanford.comFor questions or to register, contact Elizabeth at (615) 476-1362 or elizabeth@elizabethsanford.com.

fridaysFun Filled Fridays – Oil PaintingInstructor: Jean ParkerFridays, 9am-3pmMarch 6, April 3, May 1, August 7, September 4 $50 per classFor oil painters that meet the first Friday of every month. Classes are designed to do your own work and and learn new techniques. Come be inspired, play and learn.For additional information or to register, contact Jean Parker (615) 574-4715 or jeanparker@artistheartgallery.com.

Fun Filled Fridays – Oil Painting, Sunflowers on a Journal new!Instructor: Jean ParkerFriday and Saturday, 9am–3pm June 5 and 6$100Come learn a detailed technique used by artist Sherry Nelson for flowers, butterflies, birds. Great lessons in oils, nature and lots of fun with fellow artists. Class size is limited so call today.For additional information or to register, contact Jean Parker (615) 574-4715 or jeanparker@artistheartgallery.com.

Landscape PaintingInstructor: Rachael McCampbellFridays, 9am–12pmMarch 13–April 17 $325, 6-week classJoin Rachael for an intermediate landscape course.Learn about many aspects of acrylic and oil painting with the focus on landscapes. We will discuss, for example, the materials we use in acrylic and oil painting, composition, perspective, color mixing, trees, water and water reflections, rocks, clouds and skies, textures, mediums, glazing and more.This class is open to all levels.

I will use my knowledge as both a GOLDEN Acrylic Educator and a Gamblin Dedicated Instructor to teach you about how to get from A -Z with painting a landscape.For questions and to register contact Rachel rachael@rachaelmccampbell.com. I look forward to painting with you!

Abstracting the Landscape new!Instructor: Rachael McCampbellFridays, 9am–12pm July 10- August 14$325, 6-week classJoin Rachel for a landscape course in both acrylic and oil painting. Learn about disassembling the landscape and reassembling it in a new and unique way that breathes new life into your landscape artwork. We will paint with both acrylic, oil and cold wax medium, using both traditional and experimental tool and implementations that give unexpected results. We will discuss the materials that we will be using to paint along with composition, perspective, color mixing, trees, water and water reflections, rocks, skies, textures, mediums, glazing and more—but in an abstracted context. This is meant for students who have some experience painting.I will use my knowledge as both a GOLDEN Acrylic Educator and a Gamblin Dedicated Instructor to teach you about how to get from A -Z with painting a landscape. Please register with me: rachael@rachaelmccampbell.com. I look forward to painting with you!

saturdaysZentangle ® Basics New InstructorInstructor: Barb Mayo, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher)Saturdays, March 7th, 1:30pm–4pmApril 4th, 9:30am–12pmMay 16th, 1:30pm–4pmJune 20th, 9:30am–12pmJuly 11th, 9:30am–12pmAugust 8th, 9:30am–12pm$40 per classAll supplies provided. Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns. This fun and relaxing art form increases focus and creativity and provides artistic satisfaction. No artistic skills are needed - anyone can do this! While learning the history and philosophy of Zentangle, students will create several tiles of unique original artwork. Contact Barb Mayo with questions or to register at (615) 972-6986 or bamczt@yahoo.com.

sundaysOngoing Acrylic Class Instructor: Olga AlexeevaSundays, 1–4pm$30 per classSupplies not included, monthly discounts available.Do you want to take on a new skill this year by learning to paint? Maybe “brush” up on your already developed eye for painting. Would you like to meet other people just like you? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, join Olga Alexeeva, owner of “The O’Gallery, for this ongoing Acrylic classes ever Sunday. Any level of students welcome. We learn abstract, representational, color theory and more using acrylic and mixed media.Kids are welcome from 9 years old. We treat them like adults, teaching all principles.For questions and to register contact Olga at (615) 416-2537 or email ogallery@comcast.net.

workshopsWorkshops meet only once for

one day or multiple days in a row

marchFaux Contemporary Iconography new!Instructor: Sandra WashburnFriday, March 6, 10am–4pm, Saturday, March 7, 9:30am–4:30pm, and Sunday, March 8, 11am–4pm$180This class will focus on building a contemporary icon in the layerist manner. We will use metal leaf for layering. Partial layers using artist generated papers will create a framework for the central image. Each person will carve one or more border stamps (stamping material will be provided). We will explore personal symbols and develop this concept. Multiple partial border layers will be built. Finally, a central image will be applied, using free drawing and/or painting, painting, or deli paper painting, or a paper mosaic effect.To register, contact Jan Batts at (615) 516-4490 or jbnashtenart@comcast.net ($100 non-refundable deposit is required).

Mixed Media Exploration: Textures, Transfers and More! new!Instructor: Frances TylerSaturday, March 7, 10am–4pm$75, some supplies provided. Explore a range of mixed media materials and techniques for creating more interesting and successful paintings. Experiment with acrylic paints, mediums, art crayons and more while adding layers of exciting texture, image transfers and collage to your work. Beginners and experienced artists alike will discover new techniques and innovative applications. Frances is an award-winning international Fine Artist and Artist Educator in watercolor, acrylics and mixed media. An expert in the uses and properties of fine art materials, Frances works with several brands as an Educator and Artist Ambassador. Frances earned a B.S. from the University of Tennessee and a graduate degree in Art/Design in Georgia. With her knowledge and skills, she is in demand as a workshop instructor and demonstrator worldwide. www.FrancesTylerStudios.com.To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 or email nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com.

Life Drawing new!Instructor: Lauren RosenblumSaturday, March 149:30am–12:30pm; 1:30–4:30pm $100 for 3 hours9:30am–4:30pm$175 for 6 hours18 years and older, no exceptionsThis pose will be a long pose for the whole day. You may take the morning 3 hour class or sign up for the whole day 6 hours. This long pose is intended for the student to study classical drawing or painting. This class will focus on fundamental techniques which will allow you to draw and paint with more accuracy. Whether you are beginner or advanced, these tools will help you to enhance your skills. We will be discussing how light falls on form, how to measure properly, anatomy, the gesture of the figure and how to achieve a pleasing composition. This class is perfect for young students who want to strengthen their portfolio, as well as for adults who want to improve their drawing and painting skills. Using classical techniques, you will able to draw or paint any subject matter. Lauren Rosenblum is a classically trained artist from New York. She studied at the Arts Student League and the Brooklyn Museum of Art, The

Stevenson Academy of Art and Long Island Academy of Art. She has been teaching and sharing her knowledge of art for 10 years. Her work has been sold to private collectors, and exhibited nationally.For questions and to register, contact Lauren at (917) 708-0817 or laurensart@yahoo.com.

Alla Prima Portrait Workshop new!Cumberland Atelier Instructor: Marty WelshThursday, March 19, 9am–4pm$80Spend the day working with a classically trained painter who studied and taught in Italy. Through demonstrations and personal instruction, she will teach you the basics of massing, proportion and light. For questions or to register, contact Marty at cumberlandatelier.com

Alan Shuptrine Watercolor Workshop new!Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 229am–4pm (bring a sack lunch)$250Learn to paint the dogwood tree and incorporate it into realistic watercolor landscapes. Using both wet-in-wet technique and detailed dry brush, Alan will teach how to literally “sculpt” a floral subject into a painting from back to front, and utilize the white of the paper to create dramatic light and shadow. Unlike most watercolorists who gradually add pigment to paper (from light-to-dark), he paints from dark-to-light, much like an oil painter. This allows for bolder brushstrokes, spontaneity, and a fresher look. For those who have ever been intimidated by watercolor. Alan will help build confidence as students develop their paintings.Maximum number of students 15. Alan likes to spend time individually with the students. All levels are welcome.Reservations made by calling (423) 266-4453 or emailing rachelle@shuptrines.com.M. Rachelle Haddock, National Gallery Manager.Supply list will be provided upon registration.

Pat Southern-Pearce Workshop new!Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 229am–4pm$250Learn how to travel sketch with world famous sketch artist Pat Southern-Pearce.One of the places students will sketch is at the Historic Union Station Hotel which includes a lunch buffet on Sunday!For more information, contact Jean Parker at (615) 574-4715.To register, email pat@southernpearce.com.

Painting With Knives Instructor: Ron OlsonSaturday, March 219:45am–3:45pm$45 all supplies provided!Ever wonder or try to paint using only knives?All skill levels welcome. Join Ron in an exploration of painting with acrylics using only knives. All materials furnished. Bring a colorful photo as a reference. No tablets or phones please.To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 or email Nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com.

From Stick to Figure: How to Draw People for Comics new!Instructor: Becca HillburnSaturday, March 28, 1–4pm$25, All supplies providedAges 13 and upCan you draw a stick figure? Then you’re ready to take this class! If you’d like to learn how to draw people and characters for comics and illustration, this introductory drawing class will teach you the basics using constructive human anatomy. Up your storytelling game with gesture, silhouette, and drawing emotion. This is is a family friendly class, so feel free to take it with your kid.To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 ext 4 or email nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com

Color Theory BasicsInstructor: Elizabeth SanfordSaturday, March 28, 10am–4pm$60, All supplies provided!Explore the basics of color theory, and learn properties that affect the way color works in any medium! Discover how to see color more accurately, and how to banish “mud” from your paintings. Find out how to apply your new color skills to any subject. Experience the rewards of working with a simplified palette to mix the colors you want more consistently. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Elizabeth is a nationally known artist who has been teaching art for more than thirty years. See her work at elizabethsanford.com.For questions or to register, contact Elizabeth at (615) 476-1362 or elizabeth@elizabethsanford.com.

aprilAdvanced Zentangle: Birds of a Feather Love Together Opus Tiles new!Instructor: Barb Mayo, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher)Saturday, April 4th, 1:30pm–4pm$40, all supplies provided, but bring your Basic kit (pens, pencil, blender)In this class we will work on Zentangle Opus (10 inch) Tiles creating Birds of a Feather Love Together, a beautiful design straight from the mind of Romi Borax Marks, CZT.Prerequisite: Have taken a Basic Zentangle® class with any Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). Contact Barb Mayo with questions or to register at 615-972-6986 or bamczt@yahoo.com

Colored Pencil Workshop new!Instructor: Andria BurchettSaturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 510am–4pm$220What you’ll learn from Andria: How to create luster and a luminous quality. How to find reflection and refracted color. Understanding how the balance of color allows objects to glow. Plus, you’ll walk away with a Radiant Swan by you!For questions and to register contact Carol Winslow at (615) 497-5767.

Mixed Media Marker Instructor: Becca HillburnSaturday, April 11, 1–4pm$25Take your alcohol marker collection to the next level by introducing mixed media techniques such as watercolor, color pencil, and even cut paper! This fun,

hands on class serves as an open studio, so feel free to bring your own materials and projects and work in a lively environment. Comic artist and illustrator Becca Hillburn will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions. This is a great opportunity to try out new art materials! To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 or email nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com.

Introduction to Oil PaintingInstructor: Ron OlsonSaturday, April 119:45am–3:45pm$45, all supplies providedThis class is for the enthusiast who wants to learn the ins and outs of oil painting. We will show you materials, equipment, techniques, and how to mix colors. It is easy to follow and you will complete a small painting. The class fee includes a set of oil paints, brushes and canvas, valued at over $40, to use and take home!To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 or email nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com.

Book Art Adventures new! Instructor: Elizabeth Sanford

Saturday, April 18, 1–4pm $25, All Supplies provided, plus a free Adventure Kit!Learn how fun it is to make your own books! Make 3 easy structures: An Adventure Journal, an Instant Explorer’s Book, and a Paper Explosion. Decorate your creations in your own style, and share them with friends and family. Receive a free Kit to continue the adventures at home. No experience needed. For questions or to register, contact Elizabeth at (615) 476-1362 or elizabeth@elizabethsanford.com

Still Life Painting with Oil PaintInstructor: Lauren RosenblumSaturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 10am–2pm$225 for 2-day workshopIn this class each student will paint from a still life. This class will focus on a grisaille or under-painting using one color (exp. sepia) This class is intended for the student to study the form and learn about values. This class will focus on fundamental techniques which will allow you to draw and paint with more accuracy. Whether you are beginner or advanced, these tools will help you to enhance your skills. We will be discussing how light falls on form, how to measure properly, how to use an underpainting, glazing, direct vs. indirect painting, mixing color and how to achieve a pleasing composition. This class is perfect for young students who want to strengthen their portfolio, as well as for adults who want to improve their drawing and painting skills. Using classical techniques, you will able to draw or paint any subject matter. Lauren Rosenblum is a classically trained artist from New York. She studied at the Arts Student League and the Brooklyn Museum of Art, The Stevenson Academy of Art and Long Island Academy of Art. She has been teaching and sharing her knowledge of art for 10 years. Her work has been sold to private collectors, and exhibited nationally.For questions and to register, contact Lauren at (917) 708-0817 or laurensart@yahoo.com.

mayJuicy Watercolor with Collage new!Instructor: gail McdanielFriday, May 1, 9:30am–4pmSaturday, May 2, 9:30am–4pmSunday, May 3, 8:30am–3pm$195, 3-day workshop‘Juicing it up’ with watercolor, pouring and collaging. Enter the world of exciting watercolors finished off in a flurry of collage! Mixing it up! Just a little! Explore a

different approach. Exciting textures and edge quality created by pouring watercolor pigments. Achieve surprising depths of energy. Creating visual interest in your composition with underpaintings. Learn to interpret your subject working across and outside the lines. Juicy watercolor with collage is a work of art within a work of art. Appeal to the viewers sense of sight and touch. Blending of realism with abstraction using watercolor with collage materials creates your own unique one of a kind composition. Visit gail’s website: www.gailmcdanielart.comFor questions or to register call gail at (678) 603-1502.

Book Arts: Flag Books and Flexicubes new!Instructor: Elizabeth SanfordSaturday, May 2, 10am–4pm$60, Basic supplies providedDiscover how to make folded paper do magic tricks! Learn how to make 2 easy structures that open in unexpected ways to reveal secret sides. Great for telling stories with surprise twists; abstract designs work, too! Decorate your creations in your own style. Delight family and friends as you demonstrate the magic of these interactive books. No experience needed. See Elizabeth’s work at elizabethsanford.com. For questions or to register, contact Elizabeth at (615) 476-1362 or elizabeth@elizabethsanford.com.

Life Drawing new!Instructor: Lauren Rosenblum Fridays, May 8–22, 9:30am–12:30pm or 1:30pm–4:30pm $250, 3 hours for 3 weeks9:30am–4:30pm $500, 6 hours for 3 weeks This pose will be a long pose for 3 weeks. You may take the morning 3-hour class or sign up for the whole day 6 hours. This long pose is intended for the student to study and accomplish a finished classical drawing or painting. If you are interested in treating these sessions to paint shorter poses you can move to a new spot in the room. This class will focus on fundamental techniques which will allow you to draw and paint with more accuracy. Whether you are beginner or advanced, these tools will help you to enhance your skills. We will be discussing how light falls on form, how to measure properly, anatomy, the gesture of the figure and how to achieve a pleasing composition. This class is perfect for young students who want to strengthen their portfolio, as well as for adults who want to improve their drawing and painting skills. Using classical techniques, you will able to draw or paint any subject matter. Lauren Rosenblum is a classically trained artist from New York. She studied at the Arts Student League and the Brooklyn Museum of Art, The Stevenson Academy of Art and Long Island Academy of Art. She has been teaching and sharing her knowledge of art for 10 years. Her work has been sold to private collectors, and exhibited nationally.For questions and to register, contact Lauren at (917) 708-0817 or laurensart@yahoo.com.

Beginning Acrylic PaintingInstructor: Ron Olson Saturday, May 99:45am–3:45pm$45, All supplies includedAcrylics offer the artist many choices. In this class we will teach you how to get started. Ron will teach understanding color, techniques, materials and painting surfaces. In this hands-on class you will create at least one finished painting. The class fee includes a set of acrylics, a canvas and brushes valued at over $50, to use and take home.To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 or email nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com.

Comic Bootcamp: Eight Page Mini Comic from One Sheet of PaperInstructor: Becca HillburnSaturday, May 9th, 1–4pm$25In this class, you’re going to learn a magic trick—how to turn one sheet of paper into an eight-page mini comic! Learn the basics of storytelling and planning for a short comic, leave with your own comic to trade and exchange! Basic drawing skills useful, but not mandatory.To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 or email nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com.

Klimt Klass Instructor: Jean ParkerSaturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 179:30am–3:30pm$150, Most supplies are included.Learn Klimt painting style in acrylic and mix media including gold leafing techniques, doodles and study of Klimt. Most supplies provided. Come play and share the Klimt love. This class is very limited in size so please sign up as soon as possible.For questions or to register contact Jean Parker at (615) 574-4715 or jeanparker@artistheartgallery.com.

Abstract Acrylic Pouring Instructor: Jennifer WallsSaturday, May 30, 1–4pm$40 all supplies providedThis form of abstract art uses acrylics with pouring medium to create psychedelic paintings. There are endless creative possibilities thanks to different ways to combine acrylic paints and there’s something so satisfying about watching it spill across a surface.Getting started with acrylic pouring is easy, making it a great art form for all skill levels. With so many techniques to try, you can get as simple or complicated as you’d like. Fluid art is great for experimenting with color and technique. To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 or email nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com.

Art FusionInstructor: Jan BattsFriday, May 29, 10am–4pm,Saturday, May 30, 9:30am–4:30pm , and Sunday, 31, 11am–4:30pm$150 ($75.00 non-refundable deposit required)Jan is an award-winning artist and art instructor who uses a variety of techniques in mixed media including collage to create texture, mood and atmosphere. In this workshop you can work in an abstract and realistic manner learning to mix elements to develop your fusion

style. Join Jan as she takes you on a journey using water-based media exploring different methods to expand your artistic process. You will complete creative exercises using a variety of techniques building to your final project (on paper or canvas). You will learn in a relaxed atmosphere and have fun doing it! All skill levels and styles welcome.To register, contact Jan at (615) 516-4490 or jbnashtenart@comcast.net.

juneStill Life Painting new!Instructor: Lauren RosenblumFridays, June 12–269:30am–12:30pm or 1:30pm–4:30pm $225, 3 hours for 3 weeks9:30am–4:30pm $425, 6 hours for 3 weeks In this class each student will set up a still life and draw or paint it for 3 weeks. You may take the morning 3-hour class, or sign up for the whole day 6 hours. This class is intended for the student to study and accomplish a finished classical drawing or painting. This class will focus on fundamental techniques which will allow you to draw and paint with more accuracy. Whether you are beginner or advanced, these tools will help you to enhance your skills. We will be discussing how light falls on form, how to measure properly, how to use an underpainting, glazing, direct vs. indirect painting, mixing color and how to achieve a pleasing composition. This class is perfect for young students who want to strengthen their portfolio, as well as for adults who want to improve their drawing and painting skills. Using classical techniques, you will able to draw or paint any subject matter. Lauren Rosenblum is a classically trained artist from New York. She studied at the Arts Student League and the Brooklyn Museum of Art, The Stevenson Academy of Art and Long Island Academy of Art. She has been teaching and sharing her knowledge of art for 10 years. Her work has been sold to private collectors, and exhibited nationally.For questions and to register, contact Lauren at (917) 708-0817 or laurensart@yahoo.com.

Batik WatercolorInstructor: Jean ParkerSaturday, June 13, 9:30am–3:30pm$75Learn how to paint cards using the Batik wax resist method. Christmas cards are special but these are VERY special and framable. Start a tradition of painting a special Batik card every year.For questions or to register contact Jean Parker at (615) 574-4715 or jeanparker@artistheartgallery.com.

“Life Drawing”. Instructor: Lauren Rosenblum

Advanced Zentangle®: Hurry Flower Opus Tiles new!Instructor: Barb Mayo, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher)Saturday, June 20th, 1:30pm–4pm$40, all supplies provided, but bring your Basic kit (pens, pencil, blender)Using the 10x10 Opus Tile, we will make a beautiful design created by Romi Borax Marks, CZT, suitable for framing. Prerequisite: Have taken a Basic Zentangle® class with any Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). Contact Barb Mayo with questions or to register at (615) 972-6986 or bamczt@yahoo.com.

Introduction to DrawingInstructor: Ron OlsonSaturday, June 27, 9:45am–3:45pm$35Perspective got you perplexed? Do your drawings look flat? What is a highlight anyway? These and other questions will be addressed in this course. You will learn hands-on drawing and problem-solving skills. You will set up small still life and draw them using technical drawing pencils. Includes a set of Generals pencils and a drawing pad to take home.To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 or email nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com.

Beginning Watercolor Instructor: Elizabeth SanfordSaturday, June 27, 10am–4pm$45, All supplies provided, plus a free goody bag! Learn the basics of watercolor in the workshop for beginners. Explore paint, paper and brush options, as well as the 3 main kinds of color mixing. Experiment with fun and easy techniques as you paint simple subjects step-by-step, and leave with a finished painting. No painting or drawing experience needed. Includes a “goody bag” of supplies to continue painting at home! Sponsored by Daniel Smith. For questions or to register, contact Elizabeth at (615) 476-1362 or elizabeth@elizabethsanford.com.

julyPen and Ink DrawingInstructor: Ron OlsonSaturday, July 11, 9:45am–3:45pm$40Learn how to create pen and ink drawings in this fun class. All skill levels welcome. Relax, enjoy and learn various techniques to produce great results. Great for artistic and technical applications. Bring several photos to work from. No portraits please. You will be provided with a set of fine line pens and illustration board to take home!To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 or email nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com.

Mixed Media: Watercolor, Acrylic, Ink, & More! Instructor: Elizabeth SanfordSaturday, July 11, 10am–4pm$60, Basic supplies provided.Explore the possibilities of mixed media by combining watercolor, acrylic, ink, and more. Discover ways to use each medium to enhance the other, and experiment with fun techniques to add texture and detail to any subject, from landscape to abstraction. Learn how to find an intuitive balance between control and spontaneity. All levels are welcome, including beginners. See Elizabeth’s work at elizabethsanford.com.For questions or to register, contact Elizabeth at (615) 476-1362 or elizabeth@elizabethsanford.com.

Acrylic Mediums by Golden Artist Color Specialty ClassInstructor: Jean ParkerSaturday, July 18 & Sunday 199:30am–3:30pm $80, all supplies providedThe next step with acrylic paint is to understand how to use acrylic mediums and paste, this class will take you to the next step. You will learn by demonstration and hands-on. This 2-day class opens the door to so many possibilities. Tons of free samples! Sponsored in part by Golden Acrylic.To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 or email nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com.

Green Glass Reflections new!Instructor: Michelle SandersSaturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26 10am–4pm$220Award winning, internationally acclaimed artist Michelle Sanders specializes in drawing glass, shadows, and reflections. Michelle will present an abundance of tips and techniques in a fun, friendly 2-day workshop at Plaza Art! What you’ll learn from Michelle: How to produce stunning reflections, creating shadows, how to capture the essence of glass. Plus, you’ll walk away with Green Glass Reflections drawn by you! Michelle uses Prismacolor on white paper for this workshop. Paper is provided for you and a list of all pencil colors and supplies will be emailed to you after registering.For questions and to register contact Carol Winslow at (615) 497-5767.

augustAdvanced Zentangle®: Little Zentangle Houses new!Instructor: Barb Mayo, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher)Saturday, August 8th, 1:30–4pm$40, all supplies provided, but bring your Basic kit (pens, pencil, blender)Create a whimsical Zentangle house using provided tiles. Plenty of tangles will be provided to be used to decorate your house for any season.Prerequisite: Have taken a Basic Zentangle® class with any Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). Contact Barb Mayo with questions or to register at (615) 972-6986 or bamczt@yahoo.com.

Watercolor LandscapesInstructor: Elizabeth SanfordSaturday, August 8, 10am–4pm$60, Basic supplies providedDevelop a personal approach to painting landscapes with watercolor. Explore expressive color and fluid paint on paper as you create dramatic skies and atmospheric effects. Experiment with textural techniques that help you simplify and suggest mountains, trees, rocks, and more. Be inspired by the natural world while discovering ways to combine your imagination with basic principles of composition. Learn how to find an intuitive balance between control and spontaneity. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Sponsored by Daniel Smith. See Elizabeth’s work at elizabethsanford.com.For questions or to register, contact Elizabeth at (615) 476-1362 or elizabeth@elizabethsanford.com.

Introduction to EncausticsInstructor: Jean ParkerSaturday, August 159:30am–3:30pm$75Great beginning class to try the everlasting methods of encaustics and leave with several small projects. Encaustic is a Greek word meaning “to heat or burn in” (enkaustikos). Heat is used throughout the process, from melting the beeswax and varnish to fusing the

layers of wax. Encaustic consists of natural bees wax and dammar resin (crystallized tree sap). The medium can be used alone for its transparency or adhesive qualities or used pigmented. Pigments may be added to the medium or purchased colored with traditional artist pigments. The medium is melted and applied with a brush or any tool the artist wishes to create from. Each layer is then reheated to fuse it to the previous layer.For additional information or to register, contact Jean Parker (615) 574-4715 or jeanparker@artistheartgallery.com

Colored Pencil DrawingInstructor: Ron OlsonSaturday, August 15, 9:45am–3:45pm$40, all supplies included! This class is a comprehensive introduction to colored pencil drawing. All skill levels welcome. Worried about having enough talent? Let Ron show you how easy it is to create vibrant drawings. Using colored pencils and illustration board, you can get great results. Bring several photos that you think will make a good drawing. No portraits please. A set of 12 color pencils and illustration board are included in the fee for you to take home.To register, call Plaza at (615) 254-3368 or email nashvilleclasses@plazaart.com.

Encaustic Project ClassInstructor: Jean ParkerSunday, August 169:30am–3:30pm$75, tools and supplies provided.All day follow up workshop to the Introduction to Encaustics. Learn new techniques. Students will complete a project suitable for framing. Intro to Encaustics required for this class. For additional information or to register, contact Jean Parker (615) 574-4715 or jeanparker@artistheartgallery.com.

Interior Inspired: Design Approach to Abstraction new!Instructor: Sandra WashburnFriday, August 21, 10am–4pm, Saturday, August 22, 9:30am–4:30pm, and Sunday, August 23, 11am–4pm$185 (non-refundable deposit $100) This 3-day workshop will focus on the lines, shapes and color palettes found in interior design. The first week we will select several interior design photographs as possible inspiration material. Referring to these, we’ll make a series of thumbnail sketches in our mixed media journals, noting the dominant lines and shapes intrinsic in the image. We will also make notes on the palette color combinations we see in the images.After deciding on a palette, we will make a larger thumbnail using a combination of lines and shapes to develop a successful composition. This will be transferred onto a square canvas or two canvases and worked on over the duration of the class to create the perfect abstract painting for the chosen interior. www.paynterwashburn.comFor questions and to register, contact Jan Batts at (615) 516-4490 or jbnashtenart@comcast.net.

Batik, Batik, BatikInstructor: Jean ParkerFriday, August 28, 9:30am–3:30pmSaturday, August 29, 9:30am–3:30pm Sunday, August 30, 9:30am–3:30pm $150 Three days of wax fun and Batik Watercolor. Perfect for all those that have done Batik in past years and want to do your own pattern purchased from Kathie George. This class is by special request for those wanted to have the help for that special pattern. Please call and reserve your seat for three full days of using my wax and brushes, set up and enough time to really work on completed a couple of projects final lipstick and all! Class size is limited so call now.For additional information or to register, contact Jean Parker (615-574-4715) or jeanparker@artistheartgallery.com.