Art Classes for Everyone!
We are offering a wide range of classes, workshops, and events for kids and adults including painting, drawing, ceramics, art exploration, and more. There will be something for everyone to explore!
Workshops
Sculptural Art Workshop with Nancy Deckant -
Saturday, April 19, 10am - 12pm
M: $72 | NM: $87 (includes materials)
Discover the art of creating depth and dimension with white media in this hands-on workshop at the Gordon JCC. Artist Nancy Deckant will guide you through techniques to craft up to three 12x12-inch sculptural pieces, ready for framing.
What’s Provided:
- Three 12x12-inch stretched canvases
- 32 oz container of white media
- Instructor tools and latex gloves
What to Bring:
- Apron to protect your clothes
- Cleaning bucket for tools
No experience needed—just bring your creativity.
Art, for me, is about storytelling—stirring emotions, enhancing spaces, and reflecting both my journey and my art client's. Before moving to Nashville in 2013 I spent 15 years in Pittsburgh as an artist and instructor teaching workshops at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Community College of Allegheny County. Currently I am a member of the Tennessee Watercolor Society and hold workshops with art organizations. While music has been my focus in Nashville, these days I love teaching and making art—just for the joy of it!
Upcoming Classes
Everyday Watercolors with Kim Lane -
M: $220 | $245
A 7 week dive into watercolors for everyday. Don’t wait for that trip or special occasion, make watercoloring an every day practice. In this spring session we will be exploring subject matter from our every day experiences and creating a visual journal. Access to a smart phone or tablet will be essential for reference purposes (we will be using photos for inspiration).
Classes will include some form of demonstration every week and then approximately 2 full hours of time to paint with your fellow classmates.
This class is suited to those with some watercolor / art experience. Students will need to provide their own palette of watercolor paints , paper and most other accessories will be provided.
A full list of supplies will be shared prior to class commencing.
Oil Painting with Rhonda Polen Wernick -
March Session - 8-week course | Tuesdays, 10am-1pm | March 4 - April 22 | M: $335 | NM: $350
April - May Session - 5-week course | Tuesdays, 10am-1pm | April 29-May27 | M: $210 | NM: $220
June - July Session - Registration coming soon 8-week course | Tuesdays, 4-6pm | June 9-July 22 | M: $224 | NM: $234
Please bring your own canvas, brushes reference photos for your subject matter, a light lunch and a drink and get ready to have fun and express yourself with oil paint!
Join accomplished artist Rhonda Polen Wernick for a relaxed and inspiring oil painting class designed for all levels of experience. Rhonda has been teaching at the Gordon Jewish Community Center since 2006, fostering a welcoming space where creativity flourishes.
This class has evolved over the years from a structured approach—focusing on drawing, color theory, and composition—to a more individualized experience, allowing you to explore your artistic voice at your own pace. Whether you're working from a photograph or painting intuitively, this is your time to immerse yourself in the joy of oil painting while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow artists.
Rhonda will guide you as needed, helping you develop your skills and confidence. Let the creamy texture of oil paint inspire your creativity as you lose yourself in the process.
JCC Class Cancellation Policy
The JCC will consider a cancellation request up to two weeks before the first class meeting. If approved, a full refund can be issued back to your original form of payment. If a cancellation is requested after that two week time period, credit for a future class will be issued at 50% of the class value. If you must miss a class, we do not offer make-up sessions and no pro-rated refunds will be issued.