Whether you’re looking to explore your artistic side or sharpen your skills, Memphis offers a variety of art classes in different mediums. From painting and ceramics to mixed media and digital arts, there’s something for everyone in the 901.
Belltower Pottery Studio
Located on the Highland Strip by the University of Memphis, this coffee shop and pottery studio offers weekend classes, 8-week classes, studio memberships, and more.
Class Offerings:
- Clay and Ceramics
Summer Art & Clay
Head on down Summer Ave to Summer Art & Clay for all your pottery needs. Owned by Whendy Merryman and Lori Brown, who have been teaching for over twelve years and ran Artstew—a successful summer art camp—for many years.
Class Offerings:
- Clay and Ceramics
Five in One Social Club
On your way back from Summer Art & Clay (or on your way there), stop by the Five in One Social Club—also on Summer Avenue. This place has a bunch of locally made goodies and interactive workshops.
Class Offerings:
- Fabric Dyeing
- Block Printing
- Painting
- Textiles
- Stained Glass
- Mending
- Rug Making
- Gel Plate Printing
- AND MORE!
Arrow Creative
Cooper Young is home to Arrow Creative, one of the lead places for creativity in Memphis. They offer a variety of classes!
Class Offerings:
- Clay and Ceramics
- Textiles and Fabric
- Painting
The Art Project
The Art Project in Overton Square has kids for you and the kiddos! From camps and classes to workshops and events, there’s something to scratch that art itch.
Class Offerings:
- Clay and Ceramics
- Textiles and Fabric
- Painting
Seize the Clay
Have you ever been to Chickasaw Oaks Plaza in East Memphis? Well, local ceramics studio, Seize the Clay is right there. You can make pottery, paint pottery, and even do glass fusing. How cool!
Class Offerings:
- Clay and Ceramics
- Painting
- Glass Fusing
Stitching Supply
Also located in the Chickasaw Oaks Plaza, newly opened Stitching Supply has created a beautiful community around fiber arts. Not only do they offer classes but they also provide a cozy space to explore knitting, crocheting, and various needlework crafts. Read our blog about their grand opening!
Class Offerings:
- Knitting
Weaving a New Thread: Stitching Supply Opens in Chickasaw Oaks
Memphis, get your needles ready! A new hub for fiber arts enthusiasts is making its debut in the heart of our city. Stitching Supply, the
The Brooks Museum of Art
With a focus on fine arts, The Brooks Museum offers painting and drawing classes for adults and teens, often led by professional artists.
Class Offerings:
- Drawing
- Senior Art Classes
Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis Botanic Garden offers adult art classes with a focus on botanical themes. Learn to create nature-inspired art.
Class Offerings:
- Painting
- Mosaics
Painting with a Twist (Germantown)
Sip. Socialize. Create. Whether you’re on a date night, at a bachelorette party, or teambuilding, Painting with a Twist has a class for you!
Class Offerings:
- Painting
Creative Aging Mid-South
Specifically catering to seniors, Creative Aging Mid-South offers classes designed to engage creativity. Classes are held all over the city.
Class Offerings:
- Senior Classes
- Theatre
- Painting
- Jewelry Making
Metal Museum
If you haven’t been to the Metal Museum yet, wyd? It’s “the only institution of its kind in North America, and one of only a few in the world devoted exclusively to metalwork.” Known for its exceptional metalworking courses, the Metal Museum provides all types of metalwork classes, offering everything from beginner to advanced instruction.
Class Offerings:
- Casting
- Blacksmithing
- Welding
- Jewelry Making
Memphis Art Salon
Located inside event venue Minglewood Hall this contemporary art gallery and event space is now hosting art workshops.
Class Offerings:
- Painting
Art Academy Studios
Located in Bartlett, this studio offers art classes across ages, teaching the fundamentals of art like color theory, light, and shadow
Class Offerings:
- Painting
- Drawing
Memphis Jewish Community Center (MJCC)
Out on Poplar in East Memphis, the MJCC offers all kinds of cultural arts classes.
Class Offerings:
- Knitting
- Painting
- Tie Dye
Bartlett Parks and Recreation Arts & Crafts
Offering a variety of arts and crafts classes, Bartlett provides workshops for both children and adults in painting, drawing, and crafting.
Class Offerings:
- Pottery
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Mixed Media
Memphis Public Libraries
The library isn’t just for books! Memphis Public Libraries offer continuing education classes, including arts and crafts workshops.
Class Offerings:
- Drawing
- Textiles
- Knitting
- Painting
- Digital Arts
- AND MORE!
Creative Minds Art Studios
For children and children at heart! Creative Minds Art Studios provides classes, camps, open studio time, workshops, and parties out in Collierville.
Class Offerings:
- Drawing
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Painting
- Mixed Media
- AND MORE!
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
The Dixon provides painting and drawing classes in a stunning setting surrounded by beautiful gardens, making it a peaceful spot to unleash your creativity.
Class Offerings:
- Senior Classes
- Painting
- Drawing
- Candle Making
- AND MORE!
Paint a Piece
Take a trip to Germantown to paint, fuse glass, or even make jewelry. Walk right on in and pick your medium of choice.
Class Offerings:
- Pottery
- Painting
- Glass Fusing
There are TONS of art classes to try in Memphis. Let us know if we missed any!
