Painting in the Sacred Valley of Peru
Instructor Name: Sharon Rusch Shaver Workshop Dates: May 31st, 2018 to June 11th 2018 We will be exploring ancient sites, painting Plein Air, taking photos and eating Chef prepared delicious […]
A Painter’s Journey
OnlineA Painter’s Journey, available On Demand at vimeo.com/ondemand/apaintersjourney, was created to inspire your personal painting journey. The instructional video series includes Growing at the Easel, an eleven-part video series, and […]
Newly added 2018 Learning Opportunities with Roger Dale Brown
Warehouse 521 521 Heather Place, Nashville, TNRoger Dale Brown, OPAm Workshop Dates: June 30, July 28, August 25 Roger is offering several opportunities to enrich your personal painting journey. The first is a demonstration and slide […]
Glacier National Park en Plein air
This is a rare opportunity. The Hockaday Museum in Kalispell, Montana has partnered with the Glacier National Park Conservancy to obtain permission for Lori to hold this workshop inside Glacier […]
Plein Air Painters of the SouthEast September Event
Leipers Fork-Franklin-On Track StudiosEvents Include: Mentoring - 2 students per guest artist. $150 per 3 hour session. Paint alongside your mentor for the day and receive instruction. Mentor Sign up contact: bill@billfarnsworth.com Monday […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Painting Water, plus a Fish Fry
Frank's Residence 1710 Crystal Springs Rd, Waverly, TNSaturday, September 15, 2018 Frank Baggett Painting Water plus a Fish Fry Description: Many tips on how to concentrate on focal points in your work along with composition, as well […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Plein Air 101
Edwin Warner Park Shelter #6 332P+HW, Nashville, TNThursday, September 20, 2018 Rain Date- Friday, September 21, 2018 Jean Gauld Jaeger, Stacey Taylor, Karen Philpott, Renee Bates Plein Air 101 Location: Edwin Warner Park Shelter # 6 Type […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Brenda Coldwell and Tiffany Foss
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNSunday, September 23, 2018 Brenda Coldwell Tiffany Foss The Value Challenge Preparing For A Show Brenda Coldwell Description: […]
Paint Your Heart Out: The Role of Lost and Found Edges in Painting
Diane May Studio 228 Ensworth Pl, Nashville, TNSunday, September 30, 2018 Diane May The Role of Lost and Found Edges in Painting Description: We will explore various methods of using paint to create hard and soft edges, […]
Rocky Mountain Plein Air Workshop
Instructor Name: Sharon Rusch Shaver Workshop Dates: October 1st to October 5th 2018 Plein Air painting in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The Aspens will be turning golden, blue mountain […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Loosen Up Your Painting
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNThursday, October 4, 2018 Chantel Barber Loosen Up Your Painting Description: We all want to loosen our paintings. It begins with values. Everything is made up of patterns of […]
Hopkinsville Art Guild Paint Out
Instructor Name: sponsored by Hopkinsville Art Guild Workshop Dates: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Hopkinsville Art Guild is proud to offer the community an opportunity to capture the images of the […]
The Chestnut Group / Cumberland River Compact “River Talk” Event, Show and Pop-Up Gallery
The Bridge Building, 3rd floor 2 Victory Ave, #300, Nashville, TNThe Chestnut Group is honored to be partnering with The Cumberland River Compact again for a show which will open with their River Talk event! "The Chestnut […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Filling Your Paintings With Air And Light
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNSunday, October 14, 2018 Gayle Levee Filling Your Paintings With Air And Light Description: Using the principles taught by Frank Mason, we will address the rendering of form, light and […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Brushwork – Making Your Mark
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNWednesday, October 17, 2018 Pam Padgett Brushwork - Making Your Mark Description: Techniques for creating a variety of brush marks and impressions to improve edges, atmosphere and interest within your […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Fundamentals and Solid Foundations for Effective Landscape Painting
Anne Christensen’s home 3375 Bailey Road, Franklin, TNThursday, October 18, 2018 Kevin Menck Fundamentals and Solid Foundations for Effective Landscape Painting Description: Workshop will focus on simplifying shapes and seeing masses in the landscape and being able […]
Paint Your Heart Out: The Fixer Upper
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNFriday, October 19, 2018 Dawn Whitelaw The Fixer Upper Description: The class offers the opportunity to learn from mistakes. Participants are asked to bring in 5-6 Plein Air sketches or […]
“Making Art Outdoors”
Instructor Name: John P. Lasater IV Workshop Dates: October 25-27-2018 "Making Art Outdoors" Please go to link below to see a short youtube video by John that offers a brief […]
Paint Your Heart Out: How to Improve your Painting with Procreate App
Warehouse 521 521 Heather Place, Nashville, TNSaturday, November 3, 2018 Mike Sowers How to Improve your Painting with Procreate App Description: We will explore the various ways to manipulate images of reference photos as well as […]
Winter Membership Meeting
Greenhills Library 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville, TNChestnuts! Our next Membership Meeting is planned. Mark your calendars: Saturday, February 16, 2:30pm Green Hills Library, Benham Avenue, Nashville. Plan to join us for information and artists camaraderie on our […]
Cheekwood in Bloom
Chestnuts, our membership has been invited to participate in “Bloom”, in their effort to promote Plein Air painting. Since this is part of our mission, we are hoping that you […]
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast: Plein air Workshop with Lori Putnam (member hosted workshop)
Instructor Name: Lori Putnam Workshop Dates: March 12th-14th, 2019 3 Day Plein air workshop is in conjunction with the Englewood Arts Center at Ringling College of Art and Design. The […]
Scottsdale: Plein air to Studio, Making Your Studies Work for You with Lori Putnam (member hosted workshop)
Instructor Name: Lori Putnam Workshop Dates: March 18th-21st, 2019 4 Day Plein air Workshop This workshop is a combination plein air and studio workshop. Students will begin on location outdoors […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Push Your Plein Air to the Limit! with Pam Padgett
Leiper’s Creek Gallery 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TNMonday, April 15th, 2019 Pam Padgett Push Your Plein Air to the Limit! Description: For painters looking to push thru to the next level, Pam will ask participants to send […]
Paint Your Heart Out: A New Perspective-Plein Air with Anne Blair Brown
Bluebird Hill, 2864 Ernest Hawkins Rd, Santa Fe, TN 2864 Ernest Hawkins Rd, Santa Fe, TennesseeWednesday, April 17th, 2019 Anne Blair Brown A New Perspective – Plein Air Description: Anne will show you alternative ways to “see” your subject to create simpler, more impactful paintings. […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Everything is Green! Painting Greens in the Tennessee Landscape with Paula Frizbe
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNFriday, April 19th, 2019 Paula Frizbe Everything is Green! Painting Greens in the Tennessee Landscape Description: This workshop will focus on the variety of greens found in the landscape and […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Ten Tips, Tools and Techniques to Improve Your Drawing Skills with Mike Sowers
Warehouse 521 521 Heather Place, Nashville, TNSaturday, April 20th, 2019 Mike Sowers Ten Tips, Tools and Techniques to Improve Your Drawing Skills Description: This class will focus on specific ways to improve your drawing, whether in […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Painting Water-Reflections with Kim Barrick
centennial Park 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TNTuesday, April 23rd, 2019 (Rain Date Thursday April 25th ) Kim Barrick Painting Water - Reflections Description: Join award winning artist and Chestnut Group founder for a day by the water. […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Capturing Character in The Portrait with Chantel Barber
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNMonday, May 6th, 2019 Chantel Barber Capturing Character in The Portrait Description: In this workshop, Chantel will demonstrate painting a portrait based on a reference photo, while sharing valuable insight […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Small Impressions with Ingrid Derrickson
Warehouse 521 521 Heather Place, Nashville, TNWednesday, May 8th, 2019 Ingrid Derrickson Small Impressions Description: Painting miniature still life in oil will enhance your abilities and your daily painting habits to create expressive little gems, abstracted […]