Events

Upcoming events

Jan 25

Adult ARTlab: “Make Cute: An Exploration of Kawaii Through Mixed Media”

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT Studio A

Join Sai Clayton for this workshop and delve into the prevalence of kawaii, or cuteness, in Japanese art and culture. Participants will begin by exploring the origins of cuteness in Japanese artwork, tracing kawaii’s influence on modern-day icons like Pokémon and Sanrio characters as well as Japanese contemporary artists like Yoshitomo Nara and Takashi Murakami. Read More
Feb 3

Beginner Digital Art-Making Workshop for Ages 55+

Monday, February 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

FiftyForward Donelson Station—108 Donelson Pike Nashville, TN
Free to FiftyForward members.; registration required; ages 55+

Occurs on Mondays, February 3–March 24, 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Workshop occurs on consecutive Mondays, February 3–March 24, 9:00–10:30 a.m. Explore your creativity, learn a new skill, and create art with an iPad in this free digital art-making workshop in partnership with the Frist Art Museum and supported by E. A. Michelson Philanthropy. Learn digital art-making skills and new… Read More
Feb 6

Advanced Digital Art-Making Workshop for Ages 55+

Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center -  8101 Hwy 100 Nashville, TN 37221
Free to FiftyForward members.; registration required; ages 55+

Occurs on Thursdays, February 6–March 27, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Workshop occurs on consecutive Thursdays, February 6–March 27, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Explore your creativity, learn a new skill, and create art with an iPad in this free digital art-making workshop in partnership with the Frist Art Museum and supported by E. A. Michelson Philanthropy. Learn digital art-making skills and new forms… Read More
Feb 8

Workshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing

Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Studio B

Additional event dates in this series include March 8 and April 12
In this workshop series, we invite participants to slow down and take time to reflect and renew through viewing artwork and the practice of writing. As current studies attest, contemplative practices like expressive writing, art viewing, and meditation can support human health, healing, and well-being. Join us for this three-part workshop series as we explore how these modalities can promote healthy self-awareness, personal enjoyment, and care for both self and community. Read More
Feb 15

Adult ARTlab: Still Life Painting

Saturday, February 15, 2025, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT Studio A

SOLD OUT Presented by Robert Scobey Join us for this painting workshop inspired by Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism. Teaching artist Robert Scobey will lead participants in the creation of an original still life painting from an observed arrangement of produce and flowers. All… Read More
Mar 8

Workshop Series Part II: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing

Saturday, March 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Studio B

An additional class in this series is offered on April 12
In this workshop series, we invite participants to slow down and take time to reflect and renew through viewing artwork and the practice of writing. As current studies attest, contemplative practices like expressive writing, art viewing, and meditation can support human health, healing, and well-being. Join us for this three-part workshop series as we explore how these modalities can promote healthy self-awareness, personal enjoyment, and care for both self and community. Read More
Apr 12

Workshop Series Part III: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Studio B

In this workshop series, we invite participants to slow down and take time to reflect and renew through viewing artwork and the practice of writing. As current studies attest, contemplative practices like expressive writing, art viewing, and meditation can support human health, healing, and well-being. Join us for this three-part workshop series as we explore how these modalities can promote healthy self-awareness, personal enjoyment, and care for both self and community. Read More

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