Announcements

Spring 2022 Classes

1. Outdoor Still Life Demo & Art Tour – Kim Barrick, Home Studio – April 26
2. Plein Air 101 – Brigitte Hubbard, OnTrack Studios – April 28
3. Advanced Plein Air – Karen Philpott, OnTrack Studios – April 30
4. Plein Air Demo in Shelby Park – Kevin Menck, Shelby Bottoms Park – May 3
5. Watercolor Demo in Franklin – Todd Saal, location in Franklin TBD – May 14
6. Marketing/Social Event – Ellen Bibb, Jess Peoples, Suzannah Green at Brigitte Hubbard Home – May 19

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1. Outdoor Still Life Demo & Art Tour

Instructor: Kim Barrick

Tuesday, April 26^th – 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with optional afternoon painting

Barrick Home Studio:  2228 Castleman Dr. Nashville, TN 37215

$125  Capacity: 16

We are so pleased to kick off the spring workshop series with our co-founder, Kim Barrick!

Join award winning artist Kim Barrick at her home studio in Nashville for a garden still life demo and art tour. Kim will share her technique, generously offering students how she creates her sophisticated color palette and uses her natural garden as inspiration. Observing Kim work as she talks brushwork, composition, light, and answers student questions will enrich and elevate your plein air technique. Bring your lunch and bottled water if you want to stay for the afternoon and paint with Kim in her garden.  https://chestnutgroup.org/events/

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2. Plein Air Painting 101: Getting Started; Instructors: Brigitte Hubbard and Brenda Coldwell

Instructors: Brigitte Hubbard and Brenda Coldwell

Thursday, April 28, rain date April 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067

$125  Capacity: 16

Never painted outside, or new to painting outside? No problem! Join other newcomers to take the courageous leap into painting in the great outdoors! Welcome to Plein Air 101, where we will spend a fun day of learning all about plein air painting, including everything from a short history of the plein air movement, to the ins and outs of gear & how to set up to paint outside. We will learn how to mix colors from a limited palette, how to ‘see’ outside as artists, and you will create your first plein air painting. Bring a sack lunch and bottled water. Brigitte and Brenda will email you with more details once you register. https://chestnutgroup.org/events/ 

Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate

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3. Advanced Plein Air; Instructor: Karen Philpott

April 30 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067

$125  Capacity: 10

Join Karen Philpott, Saturday, April 30th at Ontrack Studios for and in-depth workshop in Plein air. This intensive class will focus on intentional composition, design and creating a strong painting in the field. Students need to have previous plein air experience. https://chestnutgroup.org/events/

Class will begin at 9:00 with studio discussion and move to outdoor location.
Bring a sack lunch and bottled water

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4. Plein Air Demo in Shelby Park

Instructor: Kevin Menck

Tuesday, May 3^rd – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Shelby Bottoms Park, Forest Green Trailhead

$100  Capacity: 16

Join accomplished plein air artist, instructor and long-time East Nashvillian, Kevin Menck for a demo and instruction in Shelby Park. Kevin will share his approach and focus on the fundamental principles of painting including composition, drawing, value, color. Kevin will begin with a demo at 3 p.m. at the Forest Green Trailhead in Shelby Bottoms Park. Optional happy hour conversation and critique afterwards. https://chestnutgroup.org/events/

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5. Watercolor Demo in Franklin

Instructor: Todd Saal

Saturday, May 14th — 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with optional painting in the afternoon

Franklin Park – to be determined

$100  Capacity: 16

Join accomplished watercolorist Todd Saal for a day of painting in Williamson County. This workshop will focus on interpreting the landscape while painting outdoors using watercolor. He will explore different approaches to create more narrative and expressive paintings.

Todd will demonstrate the tools and methods of his approach to translating plein air subjects, as well as how to utilize the experiences of painting outdoors in your studio work. You will spend the afternoon painting if you choose. Bring a sack lunch and bottled water. https://chestnutgroup.org/events/
Skill level: all levels

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6. Marketing/Social Event 

Led by Suzannah Green/Ellen Bibb/Jess Peoples and Hosted by Brigitte Hubbard

Thursday, May 19^th  5:00 to 7:00 p.m. | Brigitte Hubbard’s house: 4335 Chickering Lane, Nashville, TN 37215

$50/person Capacity: 50

Discussion topic: Painting as a Pastime by Winston Churchill

Our event last fall on Ellen’s back porch was such a success, we decided to do it again! This time we ask that everyone read this short essay by Winston Churchill called “Painting as a Pastime.” It is available on Amazon here: Painting as a Pastime

Beer/wine and light appetizers will be provided.