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Explore your creativity in this free acrylic painting workshop at FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center, presented in partnership with the Frist Art Museum and supported by E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
In this hands-on painting course, participants will explore the expressive techniques of impressionism while developing their own creative voice. Weekly courses will focus on building technical skills—such as color mixing, layering, brushwork, and composition—while encouraging experimentation and personal expression. Lessons will also include brief, accessible introductions to the impressionist movement and selected artists.
A guided visit to the Frist Art Museum’s presentation of The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art will offer students the chance to observe and reflect on professional works in person and bring new insights back into the classroom. By the end of the course, students will have completed several original paintings and gained confidence in using acrylics as a versatile, expressive medium.
The workshop consists of nine ninety-minute art-making sessions, a tour of a current Frist exhibition, and a culminating reception and celebration. Participants also receive a complimentary one-year Frist membership. All materials are provided, and all skill levels are welcome.
To register, contact Savannah Meiss at 615.622.4962 ext. 8030
About the Instructor
Alison Underwood is a visual artist and muralist based in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a BA in studio art from the University of Louisville and an MA in history of design and curatorial studies from Parsons/Cooper Hewitt in New York City. With a background in both fine art and art history, Alison has exhibited her work in both galleries and public spaces. She is currently working on several large-scale murals throughout Nashville and recently concluded her role as the assistant instructor for the Frist’s digital art-making class.
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