Open Studio
It's only $5 for 3 hours!
(tips at event welcome to cover art supplies)
Come join us for an open studio time where you are free to paint, draw, use the pottery wheel or whatever your artistic heart desires!
Bring your own supplies or use what you can find at the studio. Our available supplies vary so if you have a specific project in mind probably best to bring your own. Typically, we have an assortment of papers, pencils, markers, acrylic paints, water colors, brushes, craft supplies, etc.
All Ages welcome!
Every Sunday (beginning June 1st, 2025)
4-7pm
PAY HERE OR IN PERSON
CASH OR VENMO
Please join us for a guys’ night out to paint or draw and to socialize. Artists of all skill levels are welcome from experienced artists to complete beginners. This will be an open studio where you are free to work on what you want, with no instruction. Bring your project or start one here. If you have art supplies, please bring them to use. If not, some supplies will be available to get you started. No oil paints please. Tables/flat surfaces and 4 easels will be provided. This is a new group with plans to meet the fourth Thursday evening of the month.
When: 4th Thursday of Month
Time: 6-8PM
Where: There Art Forge of Franklin
1117 Columbia Ave
RSVP halwri@gmail.com
Art Knights
Fluid Painting
This is a fun and interactive class for beginners to advanced skill levels. Each student will get individualized instruction.
The class begins with a short introduction to art and design principles that can be applied immediately to your paintings.
All materials for two paintings are supplied with your cost of registration. Paintings will need to be picked up about 72 hours after the class.
If you are looking to dive into the world of fluid abstract art this class is for you!
Cost Includes Everything
$95 Adult
$49 5th-12th Grade
Aug 28 | 10:30am-12:30pm (Adult)
*Registration can be used for ANY Sunday
Extra Texture Acrylics with Joan Wilkes
Landscape paintings grab attention when bold texture makes you want to reach out and touch them! Learn how to incorporate various mediums to take your acrylic paints to the next level.
(Class size restricted to 6 for optimal instruction)
All materials, including paint, medium, brushes, palette knives, and premium 11x14 canvas, are provided.
Wednesday, Sept. 24th
10am-2pm
$100
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
with Samm Musick
Join us for 6 weeks of learning the art of Abstract Expressionism. We will also study the use of cubism and various other art forms that can be integrated into your style. We will study art and design principles, study the masters like Kandinsky, Weiss, Kirchner, Nolde, and so many more! Class is limited to 8 students so grab your spot early.
We will create 3-4 paintings that you can be proud to hang on your wall or give as gifts or sell! This will be medium to large canvases, gallery wrapped, ready to hang with hardware included!
Dates are on consecutive Wednesday nights.
Time: 6-8pm
Sept 24 thru Oct 29th. Cost $399 for 6 weeks.
3 Dimensional Textured Art
A heavy acrylic paint transforms an ordinary hen into a sensational feathered beauty!
8" x 10" Canvas
Join Nicola for a Flock of Fun!
All supplies will be provided.
Date: Monday August 25th
Time: 1-3pm
Cost: Class $65
Location: The Art Forge, 1117 Columbia Ave. Franklin, TN
Instructor: Nicola Stadler
Spots are limited to 8— reserve yours today!
Groups/Parties
Perfect for Birthday Parties, Corporate Team Building, Bachelorette Parties, and more!
You can choose from Instructed Classes where we provide an Instructor and Supplies to Non-Instructed where you provide your own supplies and craft project. Art Forge always has extra supplies on hand too!
Group Hourly Rates include up to 12 Participants with $20/hr for additional participants.
Please call us at 615-669-6289 or email theartforgefranklin@gmail.com to schedule your time
and pick your course (Group Instructed Parties).
Walk-Ins Hourly Pass
Not looking for a membership but just want a workspace you can be messy in for a few hours? We got you covered! Please call us at 615-669-6289 or email theartforgefranklin@gmail.com to get your door access code and instructions.
LOCATION:
FRONT ENTRANCE
(NORTH SIDE OF WILLIAMSON HERALD BUILDING)
Class Instructors
CAMDEN
Camden Jones is a dedicated artist with a Master of Arts degree and a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors. His work is grounded in a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and quiet, often-overlooked moments. Whether painting en plein air or observing the subtle movement of wildlife, Camden brings a sense of honesty to every brushstroke.
In addition to his studio and fieldwork, Camden has a genuine heart for teaching. With patience, encouragement, and a love for the craft, he creates a welcoming space where students of all levels can explore and thrive.
Camden creates with thoughtful expression—believing that feeling the wind, hearing the birds, and watching the light shift add something irreplaceable to his work. Through his art and teaching, he aims to share his curiosity while helping others find their own creative voice.
SAMM
Born in Columbus, OH Samm Musick shared a love of art with his late Father and Art collector Ron Musick. Samm's passion for theater and music combined with a love for travel have angled Samm to study art and architecture in Europe, Asia, The Middle East, Australia and The Americas.
Samm studied art at O'More College of Design while studying Interior Design.
MELISSA
KELSEY
Kelsey Horn is an artist and historian who started calling Middle Tennessee home in 2023. She has earned an MA in Public History and a graduate certificate in book arts. Kelsey’s art mediums include printmaking, papermaking, painting, and bookbinding.
Melissa has been involved in all things art all of her adult life. She studied art education at The University of Tennessee – Martin and has a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in art education. She began her teaching career in the art classroom in the suburbs of Memphis in the late 1990s. During this time, she earned a teaching license with a K-12 art endorsement. She has worked professionally teaching students from preschool to college level. She also holds a Master of Architecture degree and spent years designing hospitals with an amazing firm in the Nashville area.
After leaving the professional world of architecture, she became a stay-at-home mom to her two wonderful kids (her favorite job yet). As her kids were growing, she become ready to step back into art on a more full-time level. Over the past seven years, she has enjoyed stepping back into one of her favorite roles as educator. She started Art Smart Kids from her home and has loved sharing her love of art with a whole new group of creative learners as her business has grown. She now offers classes, camps, and custom commissions for ages 2-adult.
NICOLA
Hello my name is Nicola.
I love to paint with heavy textured Acrylics! Heavy texture allows me the creativity of bringing my paintings to a whole new dimension.
My inspiration has always been nature and especially florals! I think that stems from my English background and my Mother's love for flowers. I was born in England and my family moved to California where I grew up but I have called Tennessee home for 32 years.
EFFIE
Effie was born in Franklin and now lives in Fairview, Tennessee. Her career has included everything from skincare and senior care to the food industry, with each role centered on connecting with and helping others.
Art has always been one of Effie’s lifelong passions, alongside other creative crafts. She enjoys sharing that love for creativity with others and inspiring them to try something new.
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