Come and learn how to punch needle.

Beginner level. No experience needed.

Class fee includes:

- Punch needle instruction leaflet

- Punch needle & threader

- Hoop

- Pattern

- Fabric

- Embroidery floss

- Scissors

- Instruction

We will discuss the basics of the punch needle, hoops, floss and how to for punching. We will start working on a project in a hoop for you to take home to finish if we don't get done in class!

Kim Wienzierl is the founder of Creative Nashville which offers classes in fiber arts and stained glass. Her mission is to keep these arts alive so others can enjoy them as much as she has over the decades. She is an Information Technology and Data professional by day but enjoys getting beginners started with skills in Stained Glass and Fiber Arts.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

This is a 3 part class. You must purchase Part 1 and register for
Parts 2 and 3 (free).

To finish your box, you should attend all class times.

During this introductory woodworking class, each student will produce a custom keepsake box with a lid, measuring roughly 9"L x 6"W x 4"H. Each project produced will be unique to each student.  Basic machining, construction, wood joinery, and wood finishing techniques will all be taught as a part of this class. Wood type/color, and box dimensions can be personalized. Students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner. After glued components have cured, students will be taught how to construct the lid of the box, and given the option to customize with a handle or lift. In the final session, students will sand their boxes, and return home with a small wood finishing kit as well as instruction on how to
complete the finishing process.

Class will be taught by local Nashville Woodworker Cam Banks of CamCrafted Wooden Box Studio, recently exhibiting at the Crafty Bastards craft fair as a featured artist.

* All materials are provided

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

Dive into the vibrant world of fused glass and craft your own unique fused glass vase! This hands-on workshop welcomes participants of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced glass artists. Through guided instruction and creative exploration, you'll learn essential techniques to design and create a stunning fused glass vase that sparkles and shines.

Fused glass is a beautiful and versatile art form that involves layering and melting glass pieces in a kiln to create intricate designs and vibrant colors. By carefully controlling temperature and time, artists can fuse glass into a variety of shapes and textures, resulting in stunning decorative and functional pieces. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, fused glass offers endless opportunities for creativity and expression.

In this workshop, participants will:

• Learn about the basics of fused glass art.

• Have hands-on experience with cutting and arranging fusible glass.

• Design and assemble a fused glass vase.

Join us for a fun and engaging workshop and create your own dazzling fused glass vase that will add a touch of art and creativity to your space!

I'm Martha Morales Purucker, a fused glass artist with over a decade of experience transforming glass into art. Inspired by my Mexican roots and honed through years of learning from glass masters, I've created a vibrant studio space where creativity flourishes. Let's explore the magic of glass together!

www.glassvilletn.com

Instagram @glassvilletn 

Facebook @glassvilletn 

email @glassvilletn@gmail.com 

* All materials are provided.

Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class.

This is a 3 part class. You must purchase Part 1 and register for
Parts 2 and 3 (free).

To finish your box, you should attend all class times.

During this introductory woodworking class, each student will produce a custom keepsake box with a lid, measuring roughly 9"L x 6"W x 4"H. Each project produced will be unique to each student.  Basic machining, construction, wood joinery, and wood finishing techniques will all be taught as a part of this class. Wood type/color, and box dimensions can be personalized. Students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner. After glued components have cured, students will be taught how to construct the lid of the box, and given the option to customize with a handle or lift. In the final session, students will sand their boxes, and return home with a small wood finishing kit as well as instruction on how to
complete the finishing process.

Class will be taught by local Nashville Woodworker Cam Banks of CamCrafted Wooden Box Studio, recently exhibiting at the Crafty Bastards craft fair as a featured artist.

* All materials are provided

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

Begin your intensive introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques, how to prepare bowl blanks and a discussion on design. Students will continue mastering skills by turning bowls on the lathe, which they will take home after sanding and sealing them. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction. We will provide a light lunch. Please bring your beverages for the day.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a French Rolling Pin on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a honey dipper on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 4, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

** This is a three-part class series

Wednesdays Evenings, 6:30-9:30pm

Marquetry is the woodworking craft whereby images are created using different colors of wood veneer.  The use of marquetry is nearly unlimited, as it can be applied to a wide variety of woodworking projects.  One of the very cool parts about marquetry is that while most established woodworking practices allow the designer to speak only in a given style, the use of marquetry allows the finished piece to tell a story.  

While marquetry done through traditional means of production is a fairly time-consuming, exacting skill to master, this class will fully embrace the digital age; students will be taught using CAD and the laser cutter.  This means that as a craft, it can be picked up and practiced at a very high level of skill with very little practice.  Because the laser cutter is front and center in this class, students must be comfortable with using a vector (CAD) program of their choice before they start this class.  Pick your weapon: AutoCAD, SketchUp, RevIt, V-Carve, Rhino, Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, etc., all are fair game.  Come to the first class with an image picked out that you would like to produce in marquetry.  A block print-like image (solid tones in blocks of color) works best.  Students will be free to manipulate their image however they like.

The first week, we will meet to have an overview of the process and to run some very simple trials/demonstrations of the process.  Week two will have the students cutting out their kit of parts on the laser cutter, assembling them, and pressing them to a backer board with a vacuum press.  Week three will have the students sanding completed projects and applying a finish to them.  

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

** This is a three-part class series

Wednesdays Evenings, 6:30-9:30pm

Marquetry is the woodworking craft whereby images are created using different colors of wood veneer.  The use of marquetry is nearly unlimited, as it can be applied to a wide variety of woodworking projects.  One of the very cool parts about marquetry is that while most established woodworking practices allow the designer to speak only in a given style, the use of marquetry allows the finished piece to tell a story.  

While marquetry done through traditional means of production is a fairly time-consuming, exacting skill to master, this class will fully embrace the digital age; students will be taught using CAD and the laser cutter.  This means that as a craft, it can be picked up and practiced at a very high level of skill with very little practice.  Because the laser cutter is front and center in this class, students must be comfortable with using a vector (CAD) program of their choice before they start this class.  Pick your weapon: AutoCAD, SketchUp, RevIt, V-Carve, Rhino, Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, etc., all are fair game.  Come to the first class with an image picked out that you would like to produce in marquetry.  A block print-like image (solid tones in blocks of color) works best.  Students will be free to manipulate their image however they like.

The first week, we will meet to have an overview of the process and to run some very simple trials/demonstrations of the process.  Week two will have the students cutting out their kit of parts on the laser cutter, assembling them, and pressing them to a backer board with a vacuum press.  Week three will have the students sanding completed projects and applying a finish to them.  

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

Join us to learn how to sew.

Beginner level. No experience needed, but welcomed.

Class fee includes:

- Pattern

- Fabric

- Thread

- Use of sewing machine

- Use of sewing notions

- Instruction

We will discuss the basics of sewing including how to read a pattern, how to select and cut out fabric, parts of the fabric, sewing machine safety and operation, how to finish fabric edges and how to sew. Worried you won't finish by the end of the event? Don't be! You can take you project home to complete it on your sewing machine with unlimited phone assistance, you can purchase the class sewing machine and notions to take home to finish or you can leave it to be finished by our talented seamstress. :D

Kim Wienzierl is the founder of Creative Nashville which offers classes in fiber arts and stained glass. Her mission is to keep these arts alive so others can enjoy them as much as she has over the decades. She is an Information Technology and Data professional by day but enjoys getting beginners started with skills in Stained Glass and Fiber Arts.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

Have you ever wished that you could capture the likeness of a loved one through the art of painting? This is a great opportunity for both beginners and more experienced artists to develop their skills and create something of which they will be proud.

What Students Can Expect from a 3-Hour Portrait Painting 101 Workshop:

• Step-by-Step Process: Students will learn my unique step-by-step technique, developed to simplify portrait painting, whether they are beginners or have some experience.

• Foundations: We’ll cover the basics of proportions, facial features, and flesh tones, using easy-to-follow instructions.

• Personalized Guidance: Each student will receive individual attention to help them capture expression, mood, and accuracy in their portraits.

• Practical Skills: By the end of the workshop, students will walk away with  tools and techniques they can use to improve their painting moving forward.

Sheri Alimonda is a seasoned practicing artist with over 45 years of experience and a legacy of training hundreds of students. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to guide you through the intricacies of classical oil painting. Through a tried and true step-by-step technique, you'll learn the secrets for achieving stunning results in your oil paintings.

* All materials are included

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

Come and learn how to felt.

Beginner level. No experience needed.

Class fee includes:

- Felting instruction leaflet & patterns

- Wool roving

- Felting needles

- Glove tips

- Foam block

- Pattern

- Yarn

- Scissors

- Instruction

We will discuss the basics of felting, wool roving, needles and safety. We will complete a project and you will leave an accomplished beginner!

Kim Wienzierl is the founder of Creative Nashville which offers classes in fiber arts and stained glass. Her mission is to keep these arts alive so others can enjoy them as much as she has over the decades. She is an Information Technology and Data professional by day but enjoys getting beginners started with skills in Stained Glass and Fiber Arts.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

** This is a three-part class series

Wednesdays Evenings, 6:30-9:30pm

Marquetry is the woodworking craft whereby images are created using different colors of wood veneer.  The use of marquetry is nearly unlimited, as it can be applied to a wide variety of woodworking projects.  One of the very cool parts about marquetry is that while most established woodworking practices allow the designer to speak only in a given style, the use of marquetry allows the finished piece to tell a story.  

While marquetry done through traditional means of production is a fairly time-consuming, exacting skill to master, this class will fully embrace the digital age; students will be taught using CAD and the laser cutter.  This means that as a craft, it can be picked up and practiced at a very high level of skill with very little practice.  Because the laser cutter is front and center in this class, students must be comfortable with using a vector (CAD) program of their choice before they start this class.  Pick your weapon: AutoCAD, SketchUp, RevIt, V-Carve, Rhino, Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, etc., all are fair game.  Come to the first class with an image picked out that you would like to produce in marquetry.  A block print-like image (solid tones in blocks of color) works best.  Students will be free to manipulate their image however they like.

The first week, we will meet to have an overview of the process and to run some very simple trials/demonstrations of the process.  Week two will have the students cutting out their kit of parts on the laser cutter, assembling them, and pressing them to a backer board with a vacuum press.  Week three will have the students sanding completed projects and applying a finish to them.  

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

Come and learn how to create with leaded stained glass.

Beginner level. No experience needed.

Class fee includes:

- Stained Glass Making Basics book by Lynn Haunstein

- Stained glass for project

- Copper foil for project

- Solder for project

- Lead came for project

- Loops & chain for project

- Nitrile gloves

- Goggles

- Use of tools & materials - grinder, pliers, soldering iron & stand, pattern scissors, burnishing fid, glass cutter, markers, rubber cement, right angle lead board, pins & nails, knife, lead vise, flux, cleaner, patina & gloss

- Pattern

- Instruction

We will discuss the basics of making stained glass, types of glass, types of lead, cutting glass, soldering glass, applying patina, and safety. We will finish a stained glass panel. You will have the option to buy the toolbox of tools and additional materials you use at the end of class if you are interested.

Kim Wienzierl is the founder of Creative Nashville which offers classes in fiber arts and stained glass. Her mission is to keep these arts alive so others can enjoy them as much as she has over the decades. She is an Information Technology and Data professional by day but enjoys getting beginners started with skills in Stained Glass and Fiber Arts.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

*** Intro to MIG Welding or MIG Welding experience is required before taking this class ***

Intro to TIG Welding will be an intensive tool and process orientation class on the TIG welder. Students will learn how to safely weld mild steel stock with multiple joint styles.

Each student will get hands-on practice with their own welder, and leave with a small finished project. All materials and PPE will be provided. 4 students max. 

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.