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Announcements Classes/Workshops

Art Opening, Upcoming Classes & Forest Bathing Walk!

Symbiosis IV, ©Elizabeth Sanford

The Tennessee Watercolor Society is having an exhibition, and you’re invited! Multiple Views opens on February 25 at Monthaven Arts & Culture Center with a reception from 2 – 4 pm; each of the 31 artists will have 2 paintings on display. For more information, visit:

https://monthavenartsandculturalcenter.com/exhibition/tennessee-watercolor-society-2-2/

Practical Color Theory at the Franklin Recreation Center starts on Tuesday, February 7, and it’s almost full, so sign up soon if you’d like to join us! You can learn more by visiting:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wcpr/activity/search/detail/20886

My other February classes are full, but there are still 2 places left in Watercolor Basics at the Franklin Recreation Center on Saturday, March 4. You can find all the details here:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wcpr/activity/search/detail/22050

And on March 18 and 19, I’ll be offering Inspired Wanders at Art & Soul! Come celebrate Springtime during these two days of artistic play within nature and your own wild interior! Explore painting, writing, and/or book-making; supplies are included, and all levels are welcome. To learn more, visit:

https://www.artandsoulnashville.com/service-page/inspired-wanders

Join me on February 25 or March 24 from 1-2:30 PM for a relaxing and meditative Forest Bathing walk at Beaman Park! Your $12 fee includes a donation to the park. You can find more details here: https://www.elizabethsanford.com/forest-bathing/

To register, email: beamanpark@nashville.gov

Announcements Classes/Workshops

New Classes, New Location & New Walks!

Happy New Year! Why not start 2023 by learning something new? My first workshop of the year is already full, and another only has 2 spaces left, so choose a class, and avoid disappointment by reserving your spot soon!

Enjoy a temporary escape from gray winter days by signing up for one of my popular Color Theory classes. Now you have a choice of locations — The Little Art House in Sylvan Park and the Franklin Recreation Center. The 5-week Color Theory Basics at the Little Art House begins on Thursday, January 19, from NOON – 2 PM. You can find the details and register here:

https://www.littlearthousenashville.com/adult-classes-sylvan-park

Practical Color Theory at the Franklin Recreation Center runs for 4 weeks, and the first class is Tuesday, February 7. It’s from 1 – 3 PM, and you can learn more by visiting:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wcpr/activity/search/detail/20886

I’m delighted to be returning to Art & Soul for another 6 weeks of Follow the Flow – Water Media Adventures! Classes are from 10 AM – 1 PM and start on Wednesday, February 1. This is almost full, so sign up soon if you’d like to join us. To check availability and find out about future offerings, visit:

https://www.artandsoulnashville.com/Teacher-Bios/Elizabeth-Sanford

I’ll be back at the Franklin Recreation Center on Saturday, February 11, for Watercolor Landscapes. We’ll meet from 10 AM- 2 PM, and you can learn more here:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wcpr/activity/search/detail/20887

Hope you can join us on January 28 or February 25 from 1-2:30 PM for a relaxing and meditative Forest Bathing walk at Beaman Park! Your $12 fee includes a donation to the park. Email me with any questions, and find the details here: https://www.elizabethsanford.com/forest-bathing/

To register, email: beamanpark@nashville.gov

Announcements Classes/Workshops

Solstice Saunter & New Workshop!

©Cheryl Stewart

Come join me to celebrate the Winter Solstice with a slow and relaxing saunter in Beaman Park! Take a break from the busy holiday season to experience the quiet beauty of the forest in winter. Explore open-ended invitations that stimulate curiosity and engage the senses, then make a simple journal to enjoy — or give as a special gift. We’ll meet a little before 1pm on Wednesday, December 21, and finish around 2:30.


To register, email: beamanpark@nashville.gov

I’m delighted to be offering my popular Watercolor Basics workshop again, this time at the Franklin Recreation Center! Saturday, January 21, is the date. This is a great introduction for beginners, and supplies are included. Join us for a fun exploration of paint, paper and brush options as we experiment with easy techniques to paint simple subjects.  

You can find all the details here:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wcpr/activity/search/detail/20885