Students will learn wheel throwing basics through both group and individualized instruction each session.
Students will learn wheel throwing basics through both group and individualized instruction each session.
Your children will love our Kid’s Art Club! Each Friday will bring something new & exciting and they will have a fun new project to share with you each week including painting, crafts, sketching and more! If your child is an aspiring artist, or just needs some fun and to get out of the house each week while parents get a break too, this kid’s club is for them! They will make friends, have fun, create lasting memories AND learn new skills.
Students will learn basic techniques of composition, blending, 3D creation, texture, and more. Techniques will include ink, pointillism, angular and crosshatch with varied subject matter, including white ink on dark surfaces and colored pencils. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 10+
Zumba is perfect for everybody and every body! It takes the “work” out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance party. This Latin and world-inspired dance program includes Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Soca, Vallenato, Belly Dance, Tango, Bollywood, Cha-Cha, Flamenco, and more. It offers a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, calorie burn, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. It's great for the mind, body, and soul; it's exercise in disguise.
Students will learn fundamental watercolor painting and drawing techniques, focusing on brushwork, line work, shading, color mixing, composition, and specialized effects while completing several projects throughout the course. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 12+
Students will learn the basic techniques of acrylics, watercolor, oil, use of brushes, color mixing, composition, and specialized effects while completing several paintings throughout the course. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 6-15
Dust off your boots and clear your Thursday nights! Back by overwhelming popular request, our Line Dancing sessions are returning to the Paris Academy for the Arts.
Students will learn the basic techniques of watercolor, use of brushes, color mixing, composition, and specialized effects while completing several paintings throughout the course. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 12+
Join us for a 4 week Stain Glass Course with the talented and renowned artist, Dan Knowles.
Students will learn fundamental watercolor painting and drawing techniques, focusing on brushwork, line work, shading, color mixing, composition, and specialized effects while completing several projects throughout the course. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 12+
Capture the rustic charm of West Tennessee in this immersive 4 part workshop! Over four focused sessions, students will learn fundamental watercolor and drawing techniques to bring a classic local scene, a vibrant cotton field along State Road 77, to life.
In this beginner friendly class we will be making a book sleeve to keep your book clean while on the go, a pen holder for your journal or notebook, and a page corner bookmark. Christmas is rapidly approaching and these will make appreciated gifts.
Spend quality time together creating memories and art! This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop introduces mothers (or caregiver figures) and their children to the excitement of wheel throwing. In two fun-filled hours, you'll learn the fundamentals of centering clay, shaping simple vessels, and working together on the wheel.
Looking for a fun, creative, and slightly messy date night? Grab your partner and join us for an interactive evening at the wheel! If you’re looking forward to trying something completely new together, this hands-on workshop is designed for fun, relaxation, and creative connection.
Discover the joy of music with group ukulele lessons at Paris Academy for the Arts! Taught by instructor Harrison Eaton, this engaging class offers a fun, supportive environment where young musicians learn basic chords, strumming patterns, rhythm, and song structure. Perfect for beginners and young players looking to build confidence on a friendly, easy-to-learn instrument.
Imagine turning a pile of squishy clay into amazing creations! In this exciting 4-week class, your kids will have a blast while learning the magic of pottery with the talented Michelle Swayne.
Unleash your inner musician with group guitar lessons at Paris Academy for the Arts! Taught by instructor Harrison Eaton, this engaging class provides a supportive and creative environment where young students learn essential chord progressions, strumming techniques, basic music theory, and popular tunes. Ideal for beginners and youth eager to build confidence on the guitar while making music with peers.
Amazing photographs happen when your heart, mind, and eye work together. The camera does play a role, but the primary ingredients are your own creativity and imagination. During these three sessions, you will be challenged to see your subjects in new ways and to make images from a fresh, new perspective. Current trends, as well as glimpses into the past, will be a part of each session. You will be involved in projects that will help you see beyond the surface of the world around us. Any digital camera will work well, from your cell phone camera to the latest in digital technology.
Students will learn basic handbuilding techniques without the use of a wheel, including pinching, coiling, and slab building. Students may complete projects at varying paces and can purchase additional clay if desired. Class size is limited to 5 students on a first come, first serve basis.
This class is for a pull-over hoodie that makes up well from just about anything -Recycled quilts, blankets, Kantha cloth, beach towels, etc. Basically anything that isn’t heavy or bulky. If using yardage you will need roughly 3.5 yards. Pattern is required - contact the instructor about this as she has a discount code. Hoodie in photo was made from one piece of Kantha cloth.
Students will learn wheel throwing basics through both group and individualized instruction each session. Students may complete projects at varying paces and can purchase additional clay if desired. Class size is limited to 5 students on a first come, first serve basis.
This is a four part series with homework. The classes will take you through all the steps to make a completed crib size quilt, so at the end of the last session you will have a finished quilt.
Students will learn with instructor, Lisa Slason, basic watercolor painting techniques such as laying down and blending colors, painting on different papers, using reference pictures, and learning to paint creatively while painting images. Drawing ability is not necessary. Ages 16+
Everyone loves a nice tote bag! This bag is pretty as well as useful. It’s roomy with as many pockets as you want, but at least two. Materials needed are two fabrics that coordinate- one yard of each. 40 inches of nylon or cotton webbing for the straps.
Students will learn the basic techniques of acrylics, watercolor, oil, use of brushes, color mixing, composition, and specialized effects while completing several paintings throughout the course. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 6-15
In this class, you'll work with luxurious coconut apricot wax, a new and highly sought-after material that provides a clean, long-lasting burn. You'll master the art of wicking and pouring, and then bring your creation to life with festive embeds and a spooky surprise—a skeleton that melts as the candle burns! You'll also learn to use pigment to create a vibrant, custom color for your candle.
Students will learn the basic techniques of watercolor, use of brushes, color mixing, composition, and specialized effects while completing several paintings throughout the course. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 12+
Join us for a 4 week Stain Glass Course with the talented and renowned artist, Dan Knowles.
Students will learn basic techniques of composition, blending, 3D creation, texture, and more. Techniques will include ink, pointillism, angular and crosshatch with varied subject matter, including white ink on dark surfaces and colored pencils. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 10+
Capture the rustic charm of West Tennessee in this immersive 4-part workshop! Over four focused sessions, students will learn fundamental watercolor and drawing techniques to bring a classic local scene, a historic red barn nestled among vibrant autumn trees and country foliage, to life.
Students will learn with instructor, Lisa Slason, basic watercolor painting techniques such as laying down and blending colors, painting on different papers, using reference pictures, and learning to paint creatively while painting images. Drawing ability is not necessary. Ages 16+
Discover the ancient art of Turkish mosaics, dating back thousands of years, and create your own unique lamp to illuminate your space with warmth and color. Inspired by the vibrant traditions of the Ottoman Empire and influenced by Byzantine and Persian artistry, you'll learn to arrange colorful glass pieces to form intricate patterns.
You captured the moment, but the finished picture doesn't quite match what you saw in your mind’s eye. Now what? Join us to learn how simple adjustments can bring your vision to life. Photoshop isn't about complex wizardry—it’s like a key ingredient in a great recipe that helps bridge the gap between what your camera captured and the final image you envisioned. In this two-hour session, we’ll explore practical, step-by-step techniques to complete your photos and reveal the great images hiding right inside them.
In this class we will make a picture using a collage of various fabric elements. You do not need your sewing machine for this class. These can be found online by searching Laura Heine patterns.
Capture the iconic Paris Landing Bridge at Kentucky Lake in this hands-on, step-by-step painting class at the Paris Academy for the Arts in Paris, TN. Over four structured sessions, you will build your masterpiece from initial layout to final details. Join us at 6:00 PM on August 11, 13, 18, and 20 for this immersive series suitable for all skill levels.
Join us for a 4 week Stain Glass Course with the talented and renowned artist, Dan Knowles.
Students will learn the basic techniques of watercolor, use of brushes, color mixing, composition, and specialized effects while completing several paintings throughout the course. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 12+
Students will learn the basic techniques of acrylics, watercolor, oil, use of brushes, color mixing, composition, and specialized effects while completing several paintings throughout the course. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 6-15
In beginning sewing we will get comfortable with a sewing machine by learning how it works, how to take care of it, when to change the needle, how to line up fabric for stitching and many more things. You will learn lots of tips that will help you get comfortable with your machine and get you started on a fun hobby.
Students will learn basic techniques of composition, blending, 3D creation, texture, and more. Techniques will include ink, pointillism, angular and crosshatch with varied subject matter, including white ink on dark surfaces and colored pencils. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 10+
Remember the pure, unadulterated joy of hearing the camp counselor blow the whistle for arts and crafts? We’re bringing it back, but we’ve upgraded the equipment and banned the kids. Welcome to Camp After Dark, where the only requirement is your imagination.
Students will learn wheel throwing basics through both group and individualized instruction each session. Students may complete projects at varying paces and can purchase additional clay if desired. Class size is limited to 5 students on a first come, first serve basis.
Turn a classic pastime into a vibrant, custom piece of interactive art! In this workshop, you will design and paint a stylized, abstract dog portrait onto a $5.5" x 8.5" wooden puzzle. Perfect for all skill levels, you’ll leave with a unique, handmade creation that beautifully bridges the gap between fine art and everyday function.
Join us for a 4 week Stain Glass Course with the talented and renowned artist, Dan Knowles.
Join us for an exciting week of the Teen Edit, where creativity knows no bounds. Designed specifically for ages 12+, this hands-on camp allows students to explore their creativity by making fun projects including candle making, painting flower pots, designing personalized water bottles, mosaic hair brushes and more.
Join us for an exciting week of the Mudroom Sessions, where creativity knows no bounds. Designed specifically for ages 9+, this hands-on camp allows students to explore their creativity by learning basic pottery and wheel throwing. Our instructors guide students through unique projects, helping them build confidence and express their personal style in a fun, supportive environment.
Join us for an exciting week of the Mudroom Sessions, where creativity knows no bounds. Designed specifically for ages 9+, this hands-on camp allows students to explore their creativity by learning basic pottery and wheel throwing. Our instructors guide students through unique projects, helping them build confidence and express their personal style in a fun, supportive environment.
Join us for an exciting week of Stitch & Style Sewing Camp, where creativity knows no bounds. Designed specifically for ages 12+, this hands-on camp allows students to explore their creativity through repurposing clothing.
Students will learn basic techniques of composition, blending, 3D creation, texture, and more. Techniques will include ink, pointillism, angular and crosshatch with varied subject matter, including white ink on dark surfaces and colored pencils. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 10+
Students will learn the basic techniques of watercolor, use of brushes, color mixing, composition, and specialized effects while completing several paintings throughout the course. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 12+
Students will learn the basic techniques of acrylics, watercolor, oil, use of brushes, color mixing, composition, and specialized effects while completing several paintings throughout the course. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 6-15
Students will learn the basic techniques of acrylics, watercolor, oil, use of brushes, color mixing, composition, and specialized effects while completing several paintings throughout the course. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 13+
Join us for an exciting week of Pets & Portraits, where creativity knows no bounds. Designed specifically for ages 5+, this hands-on camp allows students to explore their creativity by making fun projects featuring their beloved pets. Our instructors guide students through unique projects, helping them build confidence and express their personal style in a fun, supportive environment.
Join us for an exciting week of Capture & Create Photography Camp, where creativity knows no bounds. Designed specifically for 4th graders through middle school, this hands-on camp allows students to explore their creativity through photography. Students will learn how to use a camera and express themselves through this fun creative outlet. Our instructors guide students through unique projects, helping them build confidence and express their personal style in a fun, supportive environment.
Join us for an exciting week of the Mudroom Sessions, where creativity knows no bounds. Designed specifically for ages 9+, this hands-on camp allows students to explore their creativity by learning basic pottery and wheel throwing. Our instructors guide students through unique projects, helping them build confidence and express their personal style in a fun, supportive environment.
Join us for an exciting week of Clay Creators, where creativity knows no bounds. Designed specifically for ages 5+, this hands-on camp allows students to explore their creativity by making fun sculptures, mugs and more out of clay. Our instructors guide students through unique projects, helping them build confidence and express their personal style in a fun, supportive environment.
Make your own wide leg pull on pants! These pants are all the rage now, so let’s be trendy and make some! They are best made from a fabric that drapes well and isn’t stiff. Some suggestions are linen, gauze, Chambray, lawn, or rayon challis.
Join us for an exciting week of the Mudroom Sessions, where creativity knows no bounds. Designed specifically for ages 9+, this hands-on camp allows students to explore their creativity by learning basic pottery and wheel throwing. Our instructors guide students through unique projects, helping them build confidence and express their personal style in a fun, supportive environment.
Join us for an exciting week of Clay Creators, where creativity knows no bounds. Designed specifically for ages 5+, this hands-on camp allows students to explore their creativity by making fun sculptures, mugs and more out of clay. Our instructors guide students through unique projects, helping them build confidence and express their personal style in a fun, supportive environment.
Erik Stonebraker will teach you step-by-step to make your own loose style acrylic painting as an intro to fine art paintings.This will be a 1 day workshop painting this beautiful “Birdie on the Watch” painting.
Erik Stonebraker will teach you step-by-step to make your own loose style acrylic painting as an intro to fine art paintings.This will be a 1 day workshop painting this beautiful “Birdie on the Watch” painting.
