Enjoy creative art lessons and Artists-in-Residence Program performers at Creative Discovery Museum. All art lessons and performances are FREE with paid admission to the Museum unless otherwise indicated.

Art Lessons

The Museum offers a weekend schedule of Art Studio lessons. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Open to children 2 and older. Call the Museum at (423) 756-2738 to check for last minute schedule changes.

Art Lesson Schedule

Saturday
Preschool Art Lesson: 2:15 p.m.
5 & older Art Lesson: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Sunday
Preschool Art Lesson: 2:15 p.m.
5 & older Art Lesson: 1:30 p.m.

Art Lesson Topics

November

Funky Food Fabric: In this class, playing with food is a must.  Kids learn how even the basic of house-hold condiments can be used to paint fabric.

Artists-In-Residence

Culturally Diverse Art! Artist residencies provide great opportunities for children to experience new skills. No registration is required and these activities are FREE with paid admission. Most activities are held in the Museum atrium, unless otherwise noted. Residencies are funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission and Allied Arts. Please note -- all programs are subject to change. Call Creative Discovery Museum's Arts Manager at (423) 648-6069, for a complete and updated schedule.

NOVEMBER

Helping Hands Artist-in-Residence David EdgarsSaturday, November 22 - Monday, November 24
Saturday, November 29 - Thursday, December 4
Upstairs Gallery
Resident artist David Edgars will be making a six foot in diameter hand sphere using recycled laundry detergent bottles.  Children and adults are encouraged to participate in this ‘hands-on’ artwork.

December

WindRingers - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Youth Hand-Bell Choir
Saturday, December 20, 2pm
In the Atrium
Bring the family and sing along with the WindRingers as they perform holiday music favorites.