JMAM Art Classes

We are excited about the upcoming classes in 2026. Take a look at the different sessions and the variety of projects

you can make! Check back often to see what other classes have been added.

Class sizes will be limited and fees will vary for each class.

Call 270-522-9056 to reserve your spot.

Classes for this past year focused on stained glass, painting, pottery, felting, jewelry making, wreath & basket making, and more fun skills.

Art Classes Sponsored by: TVA/PRECC

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Ceramics Classes

Month-to-Month Wednesdays

Special Topics in Sculpture and Handbuilding

January 7-28 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)

February 4-25 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)

March 4-25 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)

April 8-29 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)

May 6-27 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)

June 3-24 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)

Instructor: Susan Bergman

(Class fee is $200 or $175 for museum members)

The fee for this four-week class includes all firing, glazes, slips, tools and clay.

Description: For students who’ve taken at least one class with Susan, Wednesday classes encourage the continuing development of skills and the exploration of personal interests, from classic coil-built shapes to dancing animals in tutus. Wednesdays go month-to-month, so you can drop in for four weeks to try a new technique, or feed your clay addiction by making our class your regular creative haven. Susan will demonstrate skills and suggest projects to feed students’ ambitions and imaginations. Each month if you can think of it, we can make it!

Month-to-Month Saturdays

Fundamentals in Clay Construction

January 10-February 14 (6 weeks, Saturdays, 12-3PM) ** Topic: Lidded Jars

February 28-March 21 (4 weeks, Saturdays, 12-3PM) ** Topic: Pitchers & Pourers

April 4-25 (4 weeks, Saturdays, 12-3PM) ** Topic: Spring Bouquets

May 2-23 (4 weeks, Saturdays, 12-3PM) ** Rhytons

June 6-27 (4 weeks, Saturdays, 12-3PM) ** Topic: Pedestal Vessels

Instructor: Susan Bergman

(Class fee is $200 or $175 for museum members)

Class includes all firing, glazes, slips, tools and clay.

Description: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced clay slinger, Saturday classes focus on a single project that will take students from the confrontation of a lump of wet clay to the completion of a fired and glazed piece. Topics will range from the construction and decoration of simple bowls or serving dishes to covered jars, boxes, and vessels. Susan will demonstrate each skill necessary to complete the project, including the use of bisque molds,colored slips, and coil and slab construction—skills that will translate to countless future clay projects—while encouraging everyone to bring their imagination and sense of adventure to every class.

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Painting Classes

Oil Painting Sessions

Instructor: Lucy Thomas

Session 1: May 5, 12, 19 (Tuesdays, 10 AM-2 PM)

Session 2: June 2, 9, 16 (Tuesdays, 10 AM – 2 PM)

Session 3: June 30, July 7, 14 (Tuesdays, 10 AM – 2 PM)

Session 4: August 4, 11, 18 (Tuesdays, 10 AM – 2 PM)

Class fee (per session): $125 or $115 for museum members

Description: This summer, dive into the joy of oil painting in our beautiful historic building with four focused 3-week session blocks running from May through August. Each block meets on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to paint, learn, and enjoy a relaxed creative afternoon. (Feel free to bring a lunch or snack to keep your energy up!)

We follow a comfortable rhythm: three weeks of painting followed by a week off to rest, reflect, or catch up.

Supplies are provided for each session. We will be using high-quality water-mixable oils, so you can paint safely and freely.

Each 3-week session offers fresh inspiration with different themes, techniques, and setups to keep things exciting. Expect to explore:

• Dramatic lighting in still lifes for striking contrast and mood

• Painting in the style of your favorite masters—Cézanne’s bold forms, Sargent’s lively brushwork, Rembrandt’s rich depth, or even Picasso’s inventive approach

• Core fundamentals every time: surface prep, sketching, color theory, and smart palette choices

No matter your experience level, you’ll walk away with new skills, finished pieces, and plenty of creative fuel!

Beginner Landscape in Soft Pastel

Instructor: Jeannie White

June 13 (Saturday, 11 AM – 3 PM)

(Class fee is $40 or $35 for museum members)

Make & Mingle Classes

Make & Mingle classes will return in 2026! This series of low-cost art classes will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 PM. Each class offers a guided art activity in a laid-back setting, giving you time to create and chat – no experience needed.

Alcohol Ink Cardmaking

Instructor: Leida Tackett

January 27 (Tuesday, 5-7 PM)

(Class fee is $15 or $10 for museum members)

Wet Felting

Instructor: Mackenzie Stone

February 24 (Tuesday, 5-7 PM)

(Class fee is $15 or $10 for museum members)

Flower Resin Jewelry Making

Instructor: Vicki Karrigan

March 24 (Tuesday, 5-7 PM)