Paint Your Heart Out: Simplifying The Landscape with Kevin Menck *Sold Out*
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNTHIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT!! PLEASE CONTACT RACHEL BLAIR: chestnutnews2@gmail.com TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST Kevin Menck Thursday, October 8th, 2020 Simplifying The Landscape Description: This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of basic landscape painting. There will be an emphasis on value, temperature and being able to see and define big shapes […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Painting Florals and Still Life Outside with Brenda Coldwell
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNBrenda Coldwell Saturday, October 10th, 2020 Painting Florals and Still Life Outside Description: Still Life and Floral Arrangements will be set up outside on the porch at the studio. There will be a brief discussion of how the light affects the subjects and then a demonstration. Afterwards, everyone will set up and paint […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Getting Started with Plein Air Painting with Jessica Lewis
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)Jessica Lewis Getting Started with Plein Air Painting Sunday, October 18, 2020 Rain Date: October 19, 2020 Description: Have you ever been interested in taking your paints outside and painting “en plein air”? Not sure what to bring or where to start? Jessica with lead you through the basics-from initial set up and materials, composition, […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Modern Impressionism in Miniature Still Life with Ingrid Derrickson *SOLD OUT*
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNIngrid Derrickson Thursday, November 5th, 2020 Modern Impressionism in Miniature Still Life Description: Small Impressions...painting miniature still lifes in oil or acrylic. This class will enhance your abilities to express color, encourage daily painting habits, create expressive little gems abstracted in light and shadow. Time: 9:30am-4:30pm Member Fee: $70 […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Drawing Your Way to Better Landscapes with Mike Sowers and Ed Routon *POSTPONED*
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN*THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR SPRING 2021* Mike Sowers and Ed Routon Saturday, November 7th, 2020 Drawing Your Way to Better Landscapes It is said of painting that Value does all the work while Color gets all the credit. Description: This workshop will focus on drawing tools you can use to improve your […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Speedy Sunset Chasing with Erin Martin
Edwin Warner Park Model Airplane FieldErin Martin Friday, November 13, 2020 Speedy Sunset Chasing Description: Chasing first light and last light is one of my favorite plein air practices. This will be the zippiest workshop ever. We'll gather for a quick pow-wow about what materials and methods have served me well in the hunt, do a quick bit of […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Better Designs = Stronger Paintings with Dawn Whitelaw *Sold Out*
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNTHIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT!! Dawn Whitelaw Saturday, November 14, 2020 Better Designs = Stronger Paintings Description: New ways to approach the design of a painting to make the painting process easier and the resulting painting more powerful. Power point, demo, lots of hands-on practice and one on one help. We will take our […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Brigitte Hubbard- Plein Air Painting 101: Getting Started
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)Plein Air Painting 101: Getting Started Never painted outside, or new to painting outside? No problem! Come 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. We will cover everything from […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Todd Saal – Impressionistic Landscapes with Watercolor
Paint Your Heart Out - Impressionistic Landscapes with Watercolor with Todd Saal Saturday, May 1, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - please bring our lunch and a water bottle This workshop will focus on interpreting the landscape while painting outdoors using watercolor. We’ll explore different approaches to create more narrative and expressive paintings. Todd […]
POSTPONED: Paint Your Heart Out with Gayle Levee – Create Depth and Distance in Your Paintings
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNPaint Your Heart Out - Create Depth and Distance in Your Paintings with Gayle Levee TWO DAY CLASS May 7 and May 8, 2021 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - please bring your lunches and a water bottle This workshop will focus on creating depth and distance in your paintings. This will be a two-day […]
Paint Your Heart Out – Learning from Critiques with Kim Barrick
Warehouse 521 521 Heather Place, Nashville, TNLearning from Critiques with Kim Barrick Join award winning artist Kim Barrick, founder of The Chestnut Group, for this 1/2 day workshop designed to elevate your artwork through the process of critique. Good critiques provide artists inspiration to create better work. This class will be helpful to all levels, especially artists terrified to show their […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Pam Padgett – Masses and Mark Making
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)Masses and Mark Making with Pam Padgett NEW DATE: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - please bring your lunch and a water bottle Skill level: intermediate Instructor: Pam Padgett OnTrack Studios Class size: 10
Paint Your Heart Out with Robert Blake – The Quick Oil Sketch
The Quick Oil Sketch with Robert Blake Friday, May 21, 2021 9:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. - please bring your lunch and a water bottle Skill level: All levels welcome Instructor: Robert Blake Location: Radnor Lake Class size: 12
Painting to Preserve ART SHOW & SALE at MBA
Montgomery Bell Academy 4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TNIn celebration of 20 years of Painting to Preserve the natural and historic landscapes of Middle Tennessee, we are pleased to announce The Chestnut Group will partner with Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) to host “Painting to Preserve – ART SHOW & SALE.” June 25-27, 2021 Montgomery Bell Academy, Davis Building 4001 Harding Road | Nashville, […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Lori Putnam – Capturing the Spirit of Nature Outdoors
Putnam Fine Arts Studio 1225 Breeden Rd, Charlotte, TNCapturing the Spirit of Nature Outdoors Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Instructor: Lori Putnam, LoriPutnam.com Putnam Fine Art Studio 1225 Breeden Rd Charlotte, TN 37036 Price: $150 member / $175 non-member Max: 15 Recommended Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (https://loriputnam.com/painting-skills-levels) Class description: This workshop will focus on finding and painting the […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Brigitte Hubbard – Plein Air 101
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNPlein Air Painting 101: Getting Started Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Instructor: Brigitte Hubbard, BrigitteHubbard.com OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067 Price: $110 member / $130 non-member Max: 12 Skill level: Beginner Class description: Never painted outside, or new to painting outside? No problem! Come join other newcomers […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Judson Newbern
Walter Criley Visitor Center at Radnor Lake 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TNPlan Like the Tortoise . . . Paint Like the Hare Friday, October 8, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (option to stay after from 12 to 3 and paint—Judson there to help—oils or watercolors) Instructor: Judson Newbern Radnor Lake, 1160 Otter Creek Rd Nashville, TN 37220 (Meet: To the left side at first big […]
Paint Your Heart Out – Marketing Panel Discussion & Social
Ellen Bibb's Home 4104 Westlawn Drive, Nashville, TNMarketing Panel Discussion & Social Tuesday, October 19, 2021 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Ellen Bibb's home in Sylvan Park: 4104 Westlawn Dr., Nashville, TN 37209 Price per ticket: $50 (Two drink tickets included in cost) Panel description: Join us for a panel discussion on art and art marketing. With a combined experience of […]
Love the Lake. Love the Land. Radnor Art Show & Sale
Walter Criley Visitor Center at Radnor Lake 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TNFriends of Radnor Lake and The Chestnut Group partner once again for our biennial ART SHOW & SALE To Benefit Radnor Lake November 5-7, 2021 Walter Criley Visitor Center at Radnor Lake 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TN 37220 The paintings on exhibit and for sale feature scenes of wildlife of Radnor Lake. Mark Your […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Mike Sowers
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNProcreate for Landscape Painters Saturday, November 13, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Instructor: Mike Sowers OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067 Price: $90 member / $110 non member Max: 10 Class Description: The goal of this class will be to demonstrate and practice using the tools available with the iPad Procreate App […]
Speaking for the Trees: Chestnut Group & Nashville Tree Conservation Corps – ONGOING EXHIBIT
Speaking for the Trees
Ongoing 2021 Art Exhibit
The Nashville Tree Conservation Corps and The Chestnut Group have joined forces to raise awareness of the beauty trees bring to our Tennessee landscapes. The artists are donating almost half of all proceeds from the sale of the art displayed below to preserve the local tree canopy, which is so critical to a healthy natural environment.
CANCELED: PAINT OUT – Kim Barrick at Lockeland Springs Park
Lockeland Springs Park 1810 Woodland St, Nashville, TNJanuary 8, 2022 Cold snap cancels this paint out - please join us next Saturday, January 15. See event listing for more info. PAINT OUT - Kim Barrick - 11 to 3 - Lockeland Springs Park - 1810 Woodland Street- East Nashville (Rain Dates Jan 9, or Jan 16 or 17) (click for more about Lockeland Springs […]
CANCELED: PAINT OUT – Karen Philpott at Lockeland Springs Park
Lockeland Springs Park 1810 Woodland St, Nashville, TNJanuary 15, 2022 PAINT OUT - Karen Philpott - 11 to 3 - Lockeland Springs Park -1810 Woodland Street- East Nashville (click for more about Lockeland Springs Project) Directions - Turn off of N 17th St. at Lockeland Elementary School onto Woodland St. which dead-ends at the park's tiny entrance at the end of the street on the […]
PAINT OUT – DATE CHANGE TO SUNDAY: Judson Newbern and Todd Saal at Lockeland Springs Park
Lockeland Springs Park 1810 Woodland St, Nashville, TNPaint Out - Jan 23 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Saal and Judson Newbern Watercolors and Oils at Lockeland (click for more about Lockeland Springs Project) Directions - Turn off of N 17th St. at Lockeland Elementary School onto Woodland St. which dead-ends at the park's tiny entrance at the end of the street […]
ART SHOW & SALE – Speaking for the Trees & Lockeland Springs Park
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway NOW ONLINE, Nashville, TNLockeland Springs Park Fundraising Partnership - The Chestnuts have been working with the neighbors in this historic East Nashville neighborhood since fall of 2021 in their efforts to protect 4 acres of greenspace from being lost to development. We agreed to produce some paintings of the existing park adjacent to the parcel in jeopardy to raise […]
CAWS: Outdoor Still Life Demo & Art Tour
Kim Barrick Home Studio, 2228 Castleman Drive, Nashville, TN 37215 2228 Castleman Drive, Nashville, TNWe 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 […]
CAWS WORKSHOP: Plein Air 101 – Getting Started
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNThursday, April 28, 2022 (rain date April 29) 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 […]
CAWS WORKSHOP: Plein Air the Advanced Journey
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNJoin 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. Class will begin at 9:00 a.m. with studio discussion and move to outdoor location. […]
POSTPONED: CAWS: Plein Air Demo in Shelby Park
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway NOW ONLINE, Nashville, TNTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FALL. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR NEW DATES SOON. 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 […]
CAWS: Watercolor Demo and Paintout in Franklin
Fort Granger Park, Franklin TN 308 Eddy Lane, FranklinJoin accomplished watercolorist Todd Saal for a day of painting in Williamson County. This demo will focus on interpreting the landscape while painting outdoors using watercolor. Todd will explore different approaches to create more narrative and expressive paintings. He will demonstrate the tools and methods of his approach to translating plein air subjects, as well […]