Want to master your culinary skills, explore new artistic techniques, or hone your writing process? Now is the perfect time to start. Nashville offers countless opportunities to boost creativity, improve your fitness, and spark personal growth. Here are some of the city’s best adult education classes to enrich your year!
For Artistic Exploration
Art and Soul Nashville
More Info: artandsoulnashville.com
Helping the community nurture its love of art, Art and Soul Nashville offers both online and in-studio classes. Develop and indulge your creative side with adult learning classes such as Quick Tips & Secret Tricks in Acrylics, Pendulum Painting, or Introduction to SoulCollage®. Visit the website to see a complete list of workshops — and then sign up to find the beauty and power of your personal expression!
The Clay Lady’s Campus
More Info: theclaylady.com
If you want to join Music City’s vibrant artist community, The Clay Lady (aka Danielle McDaniel) offers an art education center with pottery workshops for all skill levels. You can learn to make your own bowl or mug or take classes with your mom, daughter, or spouse.
Frist Art Museum
More Info: fristartmuseum.org
Did you know the Frist Art Museum hosts art education programs throughout the year? From art history classes related to the museum’s current exhibitions to hands-on workshops, there are plenty of options to choose from. Standout events include Adult ARTlabs on Japanese flower arranging, digital art, and still-life painting.
Haus of Yarn Nashville
More Info: hausofyarn.com
Whether you’re new to the knitting world, want to finish an existing project, or fix a knitting mistake, Haus of Yarn Nashville offers classes for every type of knitter. Beginner classes include introductions to gauging, increases, decreases, fixing mistakes, and more. Some even teach you how to create apparel like a cowl scarf!
Nashville Acting Studio
More Info: nashvilleactingstudio.com
Nashville Acting Studio has the goods, whether you want to come out of your shell, build self-confidence, practice public speaking, or hone your already impressive acting skills. Learn the art of storytelling through one of the world’s most nuanced crafts by studying scripts and exploring what it means to be an actor.
The Porch Writers’ Collective
More Info: porchtn.org
Perhaps you’re destined to pen the next great novel, or maybe you’re simply looking to be more consistent with writing in your journal. Either way, you’ll be welcomed by The Porch, Nashville’s independent writing center that inspires and educates the local literary community through various workshops. With poetry, creative writing, fiction, and non-fiction options offered throughout the year, there’s something to suit every type of writer.
Little Art House
More Info: hisawyer.com
Nashville kids seem to love and embrace Little Art House, and why shouldn’t adults benefit from a bit of creativity, too? Sisters and art lovers Emma Bradford and Leighton Lancaster opened Little Art House in Hillsboro Village as a place for all ages to imagine, explore, and create. Try your hand at watercolor painting, Gothic calligraphy, and more, with classes that continue throughout the year.
The Forge Nashville
More Info: theforgenashville.org
This nonprofit is all about teaching skills and inspiring creativity. Whether you’re interested in metalworking, woodworking, glass, digital fabrication, or fabric art, there’s something for everyone. Classes include everything from lamp making and an introduction to welding to Adobe Illustrator courses and a beginner’s guide to crochet. Prices vary depending on the course and materials.
Marguerite’s Sewing School
More Info: sew-cool.com
Whether you’re well-versed in sewing or just starting out, Marguerite’s Sewing School offers classes for all skill levels. Attendees can learn how to make everything from clothing to home decor or even take private sewing lessons.
Metro Parks Visual Arts
More Info: nashville.gov
Registration is underway for the Winter-Spring 2025 Metro Parks Visual Arts Classes. The affordable painting and pottery classes are taught at three different locations in Nashville, including the Centennial Art Center Studios in Centennial Park.
Mud Puddle Pottery Studio
More Info: mudpuddlepottery.com
Mud Puddle Pottery is best known for its pottery studio, where you can shop handcrafted gifts from local Tennessee artisans. But the fun doesn’t stop there. You can also learn the art of pottery and attend classes in coppersmithing, jewelry-making, painting, and more. They are currently working on the class and workshop schedule for 2025, but you can sign up for updates on the Mud Puddle Pottery website.
For Aspiring Chefs, Bakers & Cocktail-Makers
Goo Goo Chocolate Classes
If you’re a chocolate lover, make your way to Goo Goo Chocolate Co. Starting at $55, you can attend one of the classes they hold throughout the year. Currently, the flagship store offers classes like Taste of Goo Goo, Secrets of Goo Goo, and Goos & Booze. Not only do you walk away with fun facts about the iconic Nashville brand but a satisfied sweet tooth, too. Not to mention, you can also design your own Goo Goo Cluster — an exciting activity for adults and kids alike. For additional information, visit experience.googoo.com.
The Kitchen
More Info: thekitchennashville.com
If you’ve ever been to The Kitchen, you know it’s easy to stock up on every gourmet pantry item, tablescape adornment, and kitchen gadget imaginable. But did you know you can also take classes? Put your culinary skills to the test with courses like knife skills, Thai cooking, or sourdough basics from Kellie Lutito of Kellie Bakes.
Liquor Lab
More Info: liquorlabnashville.com
Liquor Lab is a hands-on event space where guests can experience and create custom beverages. The space hosts mixology classes throughout the year that are sure to elevate your home bar life! Sessions begin at $55 each.
Standard Proof Whiskey Co.
More Info: standardproofwhiskey.com
Whether you’re hoping to master a few classic cocktails or dazzle guests with your extensive knowledge of mixology, Standard Proof Whiskey is ready to add to your education. They offer interactive classes for $70.25, including a guided whiskey tasting, class-made signature cocktails, and a chance to unleash your inner bartender.
For the Love of Music
Green Hills Guitar Studio
More Info: greenhillsguitarstudio.com
Are you looking to take up an instrument or get back into playing one you haven’t touched in a while? Green Hills Guitar Studio offers two locations with individual and group music workshops that range from guitar and songwriting instruction to music theory lessons. Whether you’re looking to pick up a new hobby or simply find a creative outlet, the studio provides a comfortable atmosphere to spread your wings.
Nashville Jazz Workshop
More Info: nashvillejazz.org
Jazz lovers, you’ve found your oasis. The Nashville Jazz Workshop ensures you get your fill of jazz culture and classes. Offering a plethora of online options, you can sign up for instruction on everything from charting music and contemporary guitar mechanics to vocal accompanying.
For Fitness
Nashville Ballet
More Info: nashvilleballet.com
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to be more active this year? Instead of enduring a grueling workout at the gym (unless that’s your thing!), get moving to the tune of instrumental music at the Nashville Ballet’s Community Division. Practice pirouettes and perfect your pliés down the hall from Nashville Ballet’s professional dancers. Don’t worry; previous dance experience is not required, and you can sign up for everything from beginner ballet to DANCEFIX — a high-energy dance workout that incorporates styles such as hip-hop, jazz, Latin, and lyrical.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Harpeth Hall Winterim for Adults Program
More Info: harpethhall.org
A go-to for adult education classes, Harpeth Hall hosts its annual Winterim for Adults Program led by alumnae, faculty, staff, and local professionals each winter. This year’s classroom-style and hands-on workshops offer everything from pickleball to yoga, financial guidance, book discussions, and more. Registration is now open, and classes begin in late January, starting at $10.
The Shed at Patina Meadow
More Info: patinahomeandgardenshop.com
From beekeeping to pottery-making and garden-planning workshops, The Shed in Thompson’s Station offers a tranquil, Nashville-adjacent space for learning and leaning into some inner peace. Fair warning: the class schedule fills up fast, but 2025 promises ample opportunity to expand your knowledge and get those creative juices flowing.
Classpop! Nashville
More Info: classpop.com
From paint and sip opportunities to oil painting and a build your own ramen class, Classpop! Nashville offers a range of courses designed to bring out your creative side or culinary prowess. Classes run from around $35 to over $500, depending on your selection, with an emphasis on cooking, dance, art, and teambuilding.
USN Evening Classes
More Info: eveningclasses.org
Turn to the University School of Nashville’s Evening Class Program for an extensive catalog of adult education classes on various topics. This year’s options cover a variety of fields, from interior design to paint throwing, mehndi, genealogy, book publishing, and more.
Belmont University’s Watkins College of Art Community Education
More Info: belmont.edu
Embrace your creative side by enrolling in a workshop for art, design, photography, or traditional craft mediums at Belmont University’s Watkins College of Art Community Education. The non-credit classes start as early as the end of January. Whether you’re looking to conquer bookbinding, sewing, plein air painting, or any other number of skills, you’re in the right place.
Language and Learning
The Wealth of a Woman
More Info: thewealthofawoman.com
This FREE, six-week course sets you on a journey to financial freedom. Lauren Reed and Teresa Bailey launched the Wealth of a Woman initiative to break taboos surrounding women and finances and help them develop healthier relationships with money. Start the year on a positive note and help your wallet stay happy in 2025!
Nashville Sign Language Club
More Info: nashvillesignlanguageclub.com
Have you ever wanted to learn basic American Sign Language (ASL)? Thanks to the Nashville Sign Language Club, you can learn more about ASL vocabulary, fingerspelling, grammar, and the deaf culture. The eight-week virtual beginner’s course is held on Mondays, beginning in March, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Florals and Candles
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
More Info: cheekwood.org
If you find yourself at Cheekwood’s annual Orchids in the Mansion event this spring, be sure to also check out its lineup of seasonal events, from gardening classes to hands-on art workshops. Classes begin at $48 for Cheekwood members and $60 for non-members, and you can learn about everything from embroidery and quilting to block printing.
Paddywax Candle Bar
More Info: thecandlebar.com
If you’ve never been to Paddywax Candle Bar, you’re in for a treat. With locations in The Gulch and Berry Hill, the retail selection alone is phenomenal, with a stellar lineup of stunning scents and eye-catching candle vessels. And since Paddywax originated with one woman’s passion for pouring small-batch candles in her home kitchen, it seems apropos that the shop offers lessons on how to start your very own DIY candle collection.
Rose Hill Flowers
More Info: rosehillflowers.com
Thanks to the experts at Rose Hill Flowers, you can learn to create a floral arrangement for every season. Design classes take place throughout the year. Admission is $79.95 and includes materials, design tools, your arrangement, wine, and light snacks.
Here’s to an enriching 2025!
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