Each festival season, Cheekwood offers workshops for adults! Whether you’re interested in art or gardening, these workshops give you a taste of what’s offered in our more comprehensive 6-week class series. This allows participants to learn the basics of a new skill or art form, without a large time or financial commitment.
These classes and workshops are for participants 18 years old and older only. Minors should not be brought into classrooms and other instructional areas.
Seasonal Workshops
Live Greenery Wreath Workshop
Location: Massey Hall
Kick off the holiday season with live greenery at Cheekwood! Using fresh, live greenery and accessories, participants will build a beautiful winter wreath that is sure to bring cheer all season long. All materials provided to compose a charming decoration to take home.
Not Yet Members: $70
Members: $56
25 Participants
2 Hours
Stained Glass for Beginners
Location: Frist Learning Center Art Studios
Learn the basics of stained-glass art with Sam Simms, owner of Stained Glass Accessories. Participants will use the copper foil and soldering method created by Louis B. Tiffany to foil and solder together beveled, clear glass shapes. All equipment and materials are included. These unique glass pieces make wonderful ornaments and gifts for the holiday season!
Not Yet Members: $80
Members: $64
15 Participants
2 Hours
Handmade Holiday Cards: Printmaking!
Location: Frist Learning Center Art Studios
Using a variety of materials, participants in this workshop will learn how to create a simple linocut design and hand-print their own set of unique holiday cards!
Not Yet Members: $70
Members: $56
12 Participants
2 Hours
Watercolor Poinsettias
Location: Frist Learning Center Art Studios
Explore the beauty and versatility of a holiday plant with this stylized botanical painting class! Participants will explore several watercolor painting techniques to capture the essence of the poinsettia.
Not Yet Members: $65
Members: $52
15 Participants
2 Hours
Needle Felted Ornaments
Location: Frist Learning Center Art Studios
Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of needle felting to create their own unique needle-felted ornament! All materials will be provided to create the perfect addition to your tree.
Not Yet Members: $70
Members: $56
12 Participants
2 Hours
Cancellation Policy for All Series
Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] 72 hours prior to the program’s start date and time. The registration fee will be refunded less a ten percent processing charge.
Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable on and after the program’s start date. Cheekwood cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to illness or other personal situations.