The Chestnut Group

ART SHOW & SALE - Painting to Preserve II - MBA Partnership Continues!
2022-06-24 - 2022-06-26 | Montgomery Bell Academy, 4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TN, 37205, United States
We are excited to share that we will once again be partnering with Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) for the 2nd installment in our Painting to Preserve show series. This show benefits The Chestnut Group artists and organization and the MBA Financial Aid department. Please join us for the Friday, June 24th opening night event and for the in-person show that runs through June 26th. The show will continue online through July 2022. Learn more: WEBPAGE and PRESS RELEASE.

STARRY NIGHT: September 10 at Centennial Park
2022-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Centennial Art Center, 301 25th Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Presented by Creative Parks Nashville w/ Metro Nashville Parks
2nd Annual Fundraiser with live music, art show (by The Chestnut Group), and silent auction to support Arts Education & Community Events in Nashville Metro parks.
Learn More Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-us-in-centennial-park-to-support-community-arts-education-free-event-tickets-349589891777

About this event

A wide variety of Nashville talent will be featured at the 2nd Annual Starry Night fundraiser to support music, theater, and art education in Nashville City parks.
Set for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10th at the historic Centennial Art Center in Centennial Park, current students along with local professionals will be providing the evening’s entertainment. Admission is free (donation suggested).
Along with the live entertainment, there will be an art show and sale featuring works by popular local artists. Cash Bar, Refreshments, and small bites from our friends at Phat Bites will be available. A silent auction will also be held.
Starry Night is a rare event that gives local families the opportunity to support the performing and fine arts educational opportunities available throughout the year at Nashville City parks.
The fundraiser is being organized by Creative Parks Nashville, the nonprofit “friends” group dedicated to supporting music, art, and theater education in Nashville’s parks.

CAWS: “Painting Barns” with Gayle Levee, OnTrack Studios
2022-10-01 09:00 - 15:00 | OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN, 37167, United States
Saturday, October 1st, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin TN
Price: $95 member / $125 non-member (must be logged in for member pricing option)
In this full-day workshop, we will talk a lot about Tennessee barns! We review how to get the barn drawing right as well as painting techniques to show the age and drama of these impressive structures. You will do one drawing and one color study, and hopefully, you will get started on a larger painting. I will demonstrate the barn drawing as well as the painting techniques I use.

Chestnut Artist Workshop Series (CAWS) – for a good cause!

RESCHEDULED DATE COMING SOON FOR: CAWS: Night with the Masters at MBA: Anne Blair Brown, Roger Dale Brown, Dawn Whitelaw
2022-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery Bell Academy, 4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TN, 37205, United States
DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT, THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED TO EARLY 2023 – more details coming soon.
Ticket holders are being contacted for ticket roll-over or refund. Please stay tuned for the new date. This event will be one you won’t want to miss in 2023!
Many thanks to the artists and especially to MBA for their flexibility and committment.

The Chestnut Group will host three of America’s foremost landscape artists at MBA’s Dead Poets Society venue for a moderated panel discussion about their artistic journeys.
Panel Participants: Anne Blair Brown AISM; Roger Dale Brown OPAM, AISM, AMSAM; Dawn Whitelaw AISM
Thursday, October 6th , 6 to 8 p.m.
Moderated by Karen Philpott
Price: $35 member / $50 non-member (must be logged in for member pricing option)
Montgomery Bell Academy, Dead Poets Society venue directions: MBA is located at 4001 Harding Road. To get to this event, enter campus on the Wilson Blvd side of campus and park in the parking garage. The beautiful Dead Poets Society Room is located in the Mary Helen Lowry Building you will see on your right as you pull into the parking garage. Directional signage will lead you to the event.
Artists, Art Enthusiasts, Friends – ALL are invited to join us for this special event. Purchase your ticket today!
Chestnut Artist Workshop Series (CAWS) – for a good cause!

CAWS: "Value and the Limited Palette" - Kevin Menck, Shelby Park
2022-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway, NOW ONLINE, Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
Instructor: Kevin Menck
Wednesday, October 12th, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Meet at Shelby Park Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Nashville, TN 37206
Price: $65 member / $90 non-member
Join Kevin Menck for an October afternoon in Shelby Park! This will be a plein air class on value and the limited palette.
Chestnut Artist Workshop Series (CAWS) – for a good cause!

CAWS: Plein Air 101 - Beginning Your Outdoor Painting Journey with Brenda Coldwell
2022-10-15 09:00 - 15:00 | OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN, 37167, United States
Instructor: Brenda Coldwell
Saturday, October 15th , 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin TN
Price: $95 member / $125 non-member
This class is an introduction to “plein air” painting. Whether you have tried before or have never painted outside, I will get you started and moving in the right direction. There will be an introduction with a handout, a short demonstration, and then assistance with set up and guidance with your painting the rest of the day. Supply list will be made available.

CAWS: Emphasizing Oil Painting Basics en Plein Air with Donna Brumbergs
2022-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway, NOW ONLINE, Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
Instructor: Donna Brumbergs
Thursday, October 20th , 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Meet at Shelby Park Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Nashville, TN 37206
Price: $65 member / $90 non-member
Join Donna on location at Shelby Park in preparation for the spring 2023 art show. Students will use a split primary palette to create cohesive and well-composed painting studies. Beginning with pencil sketches for value and shape design, the workshop will cover the importance of simplifying the scene to best capture the light. Emphasizing the basics such as value, shape, and limited color, will allow students to create successful studies in the overwhelming outdoor environment. Supply list will be made available.

CAWS: Watercolors Simplified & Why They Help with Oils! with Judson Newbern
2022-10-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Warehouse 521, 521 Heather Place, Nashville, TN, 37204, United States
Instructor: Judson Newbern
Friday, October 21st , 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Warehouse 521, Berry Hill Neighborhood
521 Heather Place | Nashville, TN 37204
Price: $65 member / $90 non-member
This half-day demo will take projected images from Shelby Park and explain breaking the scenes down into shapes, layers, and values, that lend themselves to explaining each step of building a watercolor. Emphasis will be given to how capturing the notes quickly provides nice field studies and forces the eye to commit to the big ideas in the scene by reducing the chaos.

CAWS: Capturing Clouds and Captivating Skies with Brigitte Hubbard
2022-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Historic Main Barn at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Instructor: Brigitte Hubbard
Saturday, October 22nd, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Rd | Franklin, TN 37064
Price: $65 member / $90 non-member
Join Brigitte Hubbard for a fun and informative morning to capture the sky en plein air.
The sky is one of the most important elements in the landscape. Learn how to best incorporate it in your paintings to support your idea. We will learn to really see and depict clouds and skies with atmosphere, touching on color, tone, value, and composition too – you’ll never look up the same way again!

ART SHOW & SALE - Friends of Franklin Parks
2022-11-10 - 2022-11-13 | Friends of Franklin Park Event Facility, 1368 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States

SPECIAL EVENT: Night with the Masters
2023-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery Bell Academy, 4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TN, 37205, United States
THE TICKETING PERIOD CLOSES AT NOON TODAY. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. SEE YOU TONIGHT!
The Chestnut Group will host three of America’s foremost landscape artists at MBA’s Dead Poets Society venue for a moderated panel discussion about their artistic journeys.
Panel Participants: Anne Blair Brown AISM; Roger Dale Brown OPAM, AISM, AMSAM; Dawn Whitelaw AISM
Thursday, March 2nd, 6 to 8 p.m.
Moderated by Karen Philpott
Price: $25 per ticket
Montgomery Bell Academy, Dead Poets Society venue directions: MBA is located at 4001 Harding Road. To get to this event, enter campus on the Wilson Blvd side of campus and park in the parking garage. The beautiful Dead Poets Society Room is located in the Mary Helen Lowry Building you will see on your right as you pull into the parking garage. Directional signage will lead you to the event.
Artists, Art Enthusiasts, Friends – ALL are invited to join us for this special event. Purchase your ticket today! Spread the word!!

ART SHOW & SALE - "The Colors of Shelby" to benefit Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms
2023-05-10 - 2023-06-01 | Online at https://chestnutgroupshow.com
NOW ONLINE! Perfect for Mothers Day and seasonal gifts. Shop the show here: https://www.chestnutgroupshow.com

PYHO Workshop - Deconstruct and Re-Design with Pam Padgett
2023-09-03 09:00 - 15:00 | On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)
Paint Your Heart Out (PYHO) Chestnut Workshop
Learn valuable lessons as you apply constructive criticism with Pam Padgett’s approach to re-freshing an existing painting.
Bring in 3 – 4 small paintings that are currently in your “questionable pile” and work worth Pam on simplifying and improving your paintings.
Pam will demo and share her approach to refreshing a painting.

“Deconstruct and Re-Design” With instructor Pam Padgett
September 21, 2023

Ontrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067
9:00a – 3:00p (bring your lunch)
Cost: $150.00

Supply list:
Students need to bring their own current palette of paints, gamsol, paper towels, brushes etc. Ontrack will supply easels and tables.

Questions? Contact Karen Philpott at 615-415-4878 or karenphilpott@me.com

PYHO Workshop - The Light Effect with Dawn Whitelaw
2023-09-04 09:00 - 16:00 | On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)
THE LIGHT EFFECT
For plein air painters
ON TRACK STUDIOS-FRANKLIN TN. 1978 WILSON PIKE
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 9-4

CLASS DESCRIPTION: You will be learning about the light conditions you may encounter in the “wild.” However, you will be indoors for this workshop.To get the most out of this class, you will want to replicate your plein air set up here in the studio as much possible.
FROM DAWN: “This is a studio class focused on the light effects in plein air. One major challenge of plein air is the moving/changing light. You will learn about some techniques for identifying and executing different light effects. There will be special emphasis on painting the light and shadow effect.”
SUPPLY LIST

PLEIN AIR SET UP AND GEAR – Bring your easel, pack and anything you typically use to set up for plein air outside. (If you normally sit, bring your stool) . In other words , bring all the stuff.
PAINT AND BRUSHES – Bring the selection of colors and tools that you normally like to use when you are plein air painting.
PAINTING MEDIUM – Bring the medium of your choice, if you use one.
ODORLESS SOLVENT IN AN UNBREAKABLE CONTAINER – Gamsol is preferred.
PAPER TOWELS AND TRASH BAGS
SKETCHBOOK PENCIL AND ERASER – In addition to a sketchpad, pencil and eraser, bring any materials you use for preliminary sketches when plein air painting. .
PANELS – Bring at least two the panels that you would use for Plein air painting You can stain the canvas, if you wish, or work on white.
PHOTO REFERENCE – Bring a lot of plein air photo reference.Try to bring reference with different light effects. Be sure you include a couple of light and shadow reference. You can work from digital image or printed image., your choice.
LUNCH – Bring a sack lunch There is a refrigerator and a microwave here for your use.

If you have questions about this class or the supply list, email Andrea at Studio@dawnwhitelaw.com. She works Tuesday and Thursday.
Any additional questions, please contact Karen Philpott at 615-415-4878 or karenphilpott@me.com.

PYHO Workshop - Still Life En Plein Air with Brenda Coldwell
2023-09-04 10:00 - 16:00 | On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)
Paint Your Heart Out (PYHO) Workshop
Still Life En Plein Air
Instructor: Brenda Coldwell
Saturday, October 7th
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OnTrack Studios | 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN
DESCRIPTION: Welcome to “Still Life En Plein Air” – Brenda is excited to be teaching this workshop and revisiting her old love of still life! Still life, is the ground work for learning all the compositional elements of painting. She will have a variety of still life and florals set up on the front and back porches of On Track Studios.
SUPPLIES:

Please bring the paint you are comfortable using.
Bring a pink if you have it; quinacridone magenta, alizarin crimson, etc.
A variety of panel sizes are acceptable i.e. 6×6, 6 x 8, 8 x 10, 9 x 12, or 11x 14 (no larger)
Oderless mineral spirits.
Paper towels.
Plein air set up…easel, etc.
Sketch book and pencil.

SCHEDULE:

10AM -4PM (approximate end time)
Please bring your lunch.
I’ll paint a short demo at 10:15 a.m. We’ll set up and paint a bit, break for a quick lunch, and paint the rest of the afternoon.

“Hydrangeas On The Porch” by Brenda Coldwell

Questions? Contact Karen Philpott at 615-415-4878 or karenphilpott@me.com

ART SHOW & SALE - Friends of Radnor Lake 50th Anniversary Show
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-05 | Walter Criley Visitor Center at Radnor Lake, 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TN, 37220, United States

RESCHEDULED: PYHO Workshop - Color Mixing 101 with Susan Elizabeth Jones
2023-11-17 14:00 - 17:00 | OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN, 37167, United States
Friday Afternoon, November 17 from 2-5 p.m.
OnTrack Studios at 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067
$75 / person – limit 12 seats
Most of us are very familiar with the Color Wheel and all the colors that reside alond its edge, the primary colors and their relationship to each other. But rarely are these vibrant colors are the ones we need when painting. The colors artists use ost are the neutralized coloros located inside the Color Wheel.
Join Susan Elizabeth Jones for an afternoon of color mixing using the paints you already own. Learn the characteristics of color and the relationship between the colors. At the end of the afternoon, you will be able to mix any colors you need from 5 tubes of paint. And there won’t be a color recipe in sight!
Supplies List:

Drawing paper, 14 x 17, either cream, gray, or tan
Paints, either oils or acrylics

Bring the paints you already own.
If purchasing paints, choose primary colors Red, Yellow and Blue, plus black and white. Example, Cad Red Medium, Cad Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Mars Black and Titanium White.

If you really want to make an investment in a good selection of paints, choose:
Warm and Cool Primary Colors

Cad Red Med
Alizarin Crimson
Cad Yellow Medium
Yellow Ochre
Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Blue

Convenience and Neutral Colors

Cad Orange
Dioxizine Purple
Viridian
Burnt Sienna
Titanium White
Mars Black

Brushes
Washer Cup for Acrylics / Gamsol in Container for oils
Palette and/or disposable palette covers
Palette Knife
Paper Towels
Notebook and pen (or just a pen and take notes on your drawing paper)

PYHO: Morton's Mill Trailhead - Saturday, Feb. 24th!
2024-01-30 08:00 - 17:00
We are excited to announce the first Paint Your Heart Out Workshop of the year!!
Judson Newbern and Jessica Lewis will be co-teaching a workshop at the Harpeth River Greenway:
Finding the Compositional Bones in Basic Landscapes
Date: Saturday, February 24th
Time: 1:30PM – 4:30PM
Location: Morton’s Mill Trailhead
Member Price: $50
Non-Member Price: $70
For more information and to register CLICK HERE.
*Registration is open to members ONLY at this time. Please make sure your membership dues are current for 2024.
MANY MORE WORKSHOPS TO COME THIS YEAR, please stay tuned….
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Questions?
Judson Newbern, judson.newbern@gmail.com or (615) 673-5393
Jessica Lewis, artjessicalewis@gmail.com or (615) 818-8172

Member Meeting
2024-02-04 14:00

Paint Your Heart Out Workshop
2024-02-24 13:30 - 16:30
Join us for a captivating Plein Air workshop led by landscape architect and artist Judson Newbern and artist Jessica Lewis. Immerse yourself in nature at the Morton Mill Trailhead at the Harpeth River Greenway, exploring diverse sites amongst the small lake and the Harpeth River. In this 3-hour session, you’ll discover the art of mark making, composition planning, interpreting foliage, and creating atmospheric perspective in your drawings. Judson and Jessica will guide you in finding the compositional bones of basic landscapes, ensuring you can translate 3-D scenery into compelling 2-D artwork.
With a limited group of 12 participants, this half-day workshop promises an enriching experience for both beginners and seasoned artists. Don’t miss the chance to bring your sketches to life back in the studio from the inspiration gathered in these picturesque locations.
This is a great opportunity to prepare for our spring show, “Painting the Greenways” on April 25 – 28th.
Instructors: Judson Newbern & Jessica Lewis
Date: Saturday, Feb. 24th
Time: 1:30PM – 4:30PM
Location: Morton’s Mill Trailhead on the Harpeth River Greenway.
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q1sHpVYkhkd62p379

Member Price: $50
Non-member price: $70 (Registration opens Feb. 17th for non-members)
Supplies needed:

Easel or something to sit on
Sketchbook or drawing paper and drawing board with tape.
Pencils (4H, 2H, HB, 2B and 4B are ideal)
Craft knife (for sharpening your pencils) or pencil sharpener
Sandpaper (for filing the graphite of your pencils)
Eraser
Charcoal

*RAIN DATE: Sunday, February 25th.
Questions: Judson Newbern, judson.newbern@gmail.com or (615) 673-5393
Jessica Lewis, artjessicalewis@gmail.com or (615) 818-8172
For more workshops with The Chestnut Group, click here.

Painting the Greenways Art Show & Sale
2024-04-25 09:30 - 2024-04-28 17:00
Click HERE for more information.

"Painting the Greenways" Online Art Show!
2024-05-04 08:00 - 2024-06-14 23:59
SHOP NOW!
All proceeds raised at exhibition events are donated to protect natural open spaces, waterways, and historic landmarks and structures from commercial development. The Chestnut Group drives local purpose with the fortitude of a unified, dedicated community.

"Painting the Outdoor Still Life" with Tiffany Foss
2024-05-09 09:00 - 16:00
Enjoy the day in Leiper’s Fork painting and being inspired!

Join Tiffany Foss for a morning demonstration of painting an outdoor still life, then receive guidance while the artists paint the same setting or pick a spot in picturesque Leiper’s Fork. The changing light requires quick decisions to gather the important information that expresses the light of the day and the beautiful color and arrangement of flowers. We will gather at the end of the day to share the artist’s joys and challenges.
We will take a break at around lunchtime to eat lunch and stroll through Leiper’s Creek Gallery and be inspired by our fellow Chestnut’s works. Only 10 spots available!
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024
(Rain date: Fri, May 10, 2024)
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Meet at the pavilion behind Leiper’s Creek Gallery
4144 Old Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TfYa3GYxjegk37338
Member price: $75
Non-member Price: $95
(Registrations opens to non-members on April 15)
Register HERE.
Supplies:

Oil paints or acrylic paints
I use Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Lemon, Cadmium Medium, India Yellow, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarin Crimson,( and if you have a color to produce a strong pink – bring it, but if you don’t it’s ok!)
Canvases (2 – size between 9×12-12×16)
Brushes – filberts/flats size 2,4,6,8
Paper Towels
Gloves if you use them
Odorless solvent
Plastic trash bag
View finder tool
Sun umbrella if you use one
Hat
Sunscreen/bugspray
Wet paint carrier
Camera
Comfortable clothes

"Sunshine & Shadows" Art Show
2024-06-06 18:00 - 2024-07-31 17:00
“Sunshine & Shadows”
Galerie Tangerine
(A Branch of Daigh Rick Landscape Architects)
900 South Street #104
Nashville, TN 37203
Directions: Click here
Show hours: 9:00AM – 5:00PM , Monday – Friday
Featuring Tennessee landscapes by The Chestnut Group artists.

Fall PYHO Workshops
2024-08-01 08:00 - 2024-10-06 17:00
The Fall PYHO workshops are open to MEMBERS* for registration!
From demos to working with shapes and light, there is something for everyone.
Thank you in advance for the generosity of our talented teachers this fall, Anne Blair Brown, Trey Finney, Brenda Coldwell, Pam Padgett, Todd Saal and Dawn Whitelaw.
To browse and register for the workshops, click HERE!
*The Chestnut Group members have priority to register for workshops, registration for non-members may open 3 weeks prior to the class unless it is sold out. PLEASE, ONLY MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID 2024 DUES MAY PURCHASE AT THE MEMBER RATE.
To renew or join, click HERE.
Questions? Lolly Brown, marketing@chestnutgroup.org

"Tennessee Landscapes" Art Show at AshBlue
2024-09-01 10:00 - 2024-09-30 18:00
Visit the Tennessee Landscapes Art Show at AshBlue
September 1 – 30, 2024
The Chestnut Group members will be the featured artists at AshBlue during the month of September.
The paintings will be Tennessee landscapes and wildlife celebrating The Chestnut Group’s unique mission to preserve fragile local environments, threatened habitats and protected natural areas.
Gallery Preview, click HERE!
20% of the proceeds will be donated to The Land Trust for Tennessee to continue protecting the unique character of Tennessee’s natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations.
Store hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00AM – 6:00pm
Closed Sunday
AshBlue
2170 Bandywood Drive
Nashville, TN 37215
About AshBlue
In 2003, Susannah and Zulu Scott-Barnes opened AshBlue to share their unique curation of home goods and gifts. 20 years later, AshBlue has become a local favorite and continues to charm new and returning customers. The locally owned business curates a unique selection of jewelry, furniture, gifts and much more. AshBlue’s team prioritizes the customer experience and is focused on giving excellent service. AshBlue also offers wedding registry, workshops and events, garden services, monthly artist pop-ups.

Workshop with Brenda Coldwell
2024-09-21 09:00 - 15:00
LESS IS MORE: FINDING FEWER SHAPES IN THE LANDSCAPE
In this class with Brenda Coldwell, we will paint small studies with three to seven shapes.
This is an exercise in simplifying the number of shapes within your painting to make it a more impactful piece.
I’ve been experimenting with limiting the number of shapes, looking out my studio window.
In the afternoon, we will take one of your earlier studies and play with changing some of those shape values.
We will paint outside at On Track Studios.
Please bring your lunch. I’ll have tea, water, coffee.
8 spots available.
REGISTER HERE!
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Location: On Track Studios
1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067
Directions: Click here
Member Price: $75
Non-Member Price: $95
Supplies needed:
Plein air gear
Your own palette of paint-whatever you are comfortable using. I use a primary palette with a few “add ons”.
Small and medium palette knife; we will use these mostly!
Small brushes: size 3-4
Pencil
9 x 12 panel to be taped off when you come to workshop, (I have the tape)
Odorless mineral spirits
Paper towels.
Bring your lunch.
Bring a playful attitude!
There is no pressure to “create a painting”.
This is an opportunity to learn to see fewer shapes and hopefully it will translate into your plein air and studio work.

Workshop with Pam Padgett
2024-10-04 09:00 - 14:00
Deconstruct and Re-Design
Pam Padgett will demonstrate reworking an older painting. Asking and analyzing possible ways to greatly improve a painting that just isn’t working.
Learn valuable lessons and new techniques as you apply constructive criticism with Pam Padgett’s approach to refreshing an existing painting.

8 spots available.
REGISTER HERE!
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: On Track Studios
1978 Wilson Pike
Franklin, TN 37067
Directions: click here.
Member Price: $75
Non-Member Price: $95
At this time, please only register if you are a current Chestnut Group member.
(Registration opens to Non-members September 13, 2024)
Supplies needed:
3-4 existing paintings that need improvement.
1-2 11×14 panels
Painting gear
Paper towels
Trash bags
Bring your lunch

Workshop with Todd Saal
2024-10-05 09:00 - 15:00
Applying Plein Air Lessons in the Studio with Watercolor
Learn how Todd Saal approaches subjects while painting in the studio from photos and sketches. This workshop will focus on how he uses reference material as a foundation to capture the moments he experiences during his travels. He will discuss and demonstrate his overall process of creating studio work utilizing his experiences while painting outdoors.
Todd will have some references, but students are encouraged to bring reference photos and/or sketches of their own of subjects that they would like to paint.
10 spots available
REGISTER HERE!
Date: Sat, October 5th
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: On Track Studios
1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067
Directions: Click here
Member Price: $75
Non-Member Price: $95
(Registration opens to non-members September 14, 2024)
Supplies:
You are encouraged to use the materials that you are used
to working with. If you are new to watercolor here is Todd’s
full list of materials that he uses.
http://toddsaal/materials-list
Feel free to reach out prior to the workshop if you have any questions, https://toddsaal.com/contact/

Workshop with Dawn Whitelaw - SOLD OUT!
2024-10-19 09:00 - 16:00
THE LIGHT EFFECT
Hey, the light changed!
Dawn Whitelaw will teach practical ways to deal with different lighting conditions and ever moving light and shadow in plein air painting.
You will be learning about the light conditions you may encounter in the “wild.”
However, you will be indoors for this workshop. To get the most out of this class, you will want to replicate your plein air set up here in the studio as much possible.
12 spots available.
REGISTER HERE!
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Location: On Track Studios
1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067
Directions: Click here
Member Price: $75
Non-Member Price: $95
At this time, please only register if you are a current Chestnut Group member.
(Registration opens to Non-members September 28, 2024)
Supplies needed:
PLEIN AIR SET UP AND GEAR: Bring your easel, pack and anything you typically use to set up for plein air outside. (If you normally sit, bring your stool). In other words, bring all the stuff.
PAINT AND BRUSHES: Bring the selection of colors and tools that you normally like to use when you are plein air painting.
PAINTING MEDIUM: Bring the medium of your choice, if you use one.
ODORLESS SOLVENT IN AN UNBREAKABLE CONTAINER: Gamsol is preferred.
PAPER TOWELS AND TRASH BAGS.
SKETCHBOOK PENCIL AND ERASER: In addition to a sketchpad, pencil and eraser, bring any materials you use for preliminary sketches when plein air painting.
PANELS: Bring at least two the panels that you would use for Plein air painting. You can stain the canvas, if you wish, or work on white.
PHOTO REFERENCE: Bring a lot of plein air photo references. Try to bring references with different light effects. Be sure you include a couple of light and shadow reference. You can work from digital image or printed image, your choice.
LUNCH: Bring a sack lunch There is a refrigerator and a microwave here for your use.
If you have questions about this class or the supply list, email Andrea at
Studio@dawnwhitelaw.com. She works Tuesday and Thursday.
