Art Classes, Lessons, and Creative Events in Nashville

The Little Brush offers warm, approachable art instruction for kids, adults, and groups throughout Nashville and surrounding communities through classes, private lessons, creative events, and school programs.

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Public Classes

Join a scheduled painting class, kids workshop, or future multi-week art series at a local partner location.

Offerings change throughout the year, so there is always room to grow and try something new.

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Art Lessons

Personalized instruction for young artists who want individual guidance, practice time, or room to explore a medium.

Lessons are available for individual students, sibling pairs, or small closed groups of friends.

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Parties & Events

Plan a guided art experience for a birthday, bachelorette party, team gathering, celebration, or private group.

The Little Brush brings the art supplies, instruction, and creative fun to your location.

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Upcoming Classes

  • A lemon branch with two lemons and white flowers on a striped oval background on a blue background

    Lovely Lemons Adult Class

    September 13 @ 11:30 AM
    Nectar Cantina
    $45/ticket

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    Kids 4-Week Series

    Mondays @ 4 PM
    Play All Day
    $130/series

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  • Graphic discussing after-school art program details

    Kids 4-Week Series

    Wednesdays @ 4 PM
    Play All Day
    $130/series

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    Adult To Be Announced

    September 23 @ 7 PM
    East Nashville Beer Works
    $45/ticket

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  • The Little Brush logo on a purple background

    Kids To Be Announced

    October 25 @ 11:30 AM
    East Nashville Beer Works
    $35/ticket

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  • Tim Burton-inspired self portrait of a girl in shades of blue with big round eyes and a frown with stitches

    Tim Burton Adult Class

    October 28 @ 7 PM
    Honeytree Meadery
    $45/ticket

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Art That Teaches and Still Feels Like Theirs

The Little Brush gives artists clear guidance without taking over the creative process.

Students learn how to use materials, practice new techniques, and make thoughtful choices. The goal is not for everyone to leave with an identical project. It is for each artist to leave proud of something they made.

Helpful instruction. Creative freedom. Art they are excited to call their own.

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Looking for art programming for a school, homeschool community, library, church, neighborhood, or organization?

Bring The Little Brush to Your Group

The Little Brush offers one-time workshops and multi-week art series designed around the ages, schedule, and needs of your group.

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Hi, I’m Maddie

I’m the artist and instructor behind The Little Brush.

With a Fine Art degree and years of experience teaching painting classes, I love helping people discover what they can create with the right guidance and encouragement.

The Little Brush began with mobile painting events and is growing to include more ways for young artists to build skills, try new materials, and create with confidence.

Meet Maddie

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Reviews

  • "We had a blast! Such a fun class and so interesting to see everyone’s personalizations. The instructor was very talented and helped us paint our best self portraits. Can’t wait to try another class!"

  • "We had such a fun time at The Little Brush event! Maddie was a such a great teacher. She was patient, fun and very encouraging. I highly recommend going to an event with friends or on a date!"

  • "The instructor was so encouraging and had such a great teaching style! 10/10 recommend. I went to the December class."

  • "This is an absolute blast! I have never painted before and they made it super easy to follow along. I highly recommend for everyone. Can’t wait to do it again."

  • "Had the best time painting my pet! Maddie was so helpful, and i can’t wait to lookout for another pop up class soon!"

  • "Had a great time painting with Maddie! She was so helpful and made the experience so fun."

  • "Maddie was the best! So talented and organized! Would recommend her for any group event!"