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July 4 Red, White, and YOU!

Celebrate Independence Day with a red, white, and blue inspired craft!

July 11 Beautiful Blooms

Despite the summer heat, flowers are still blooming at Cheekwood. Stop by to create your own beautiful bloom!

July 18 Priceless Prints

Join us as we look at the painting Monument by Brady Haston in the Tennessee Abstract Painters exhibition. Learn about his interests in printmaking and using text in artwork, while creating your own priceless print!

July 25 Pineapple Praises

Have you ever wondered why pineapples are so important to Cheekwood? Pineapples symbolize hospitality and warmth. Come by the studios to create your own welcoming craft!

August 1 spEGGtacular

Visit the Fabergé exhibition in the Museum of Art and stop by the studio to make your own spEGGtacular creation!

August 8 Beautiful Butterflies

After examining the bugs and blooms all over Cheekwood, venture into the studio to make your own bright butterfly.

August 15 Sand-tastic!

Stop by the studio to experiment with pattern and color mixing as we create sand prints! Check out the Tennessee Abstract Painters exhibition to see why we are inspired by Richard Feaster’s Dixon’s Pike.

August 22 Photo Fun!

After visiting Easton Selby’s exhibition in Temporary Contemporary, come by to work with photographs and create a photomontage.

August 29 Culinary Creations!

Your favorite food says a lot about you! Is it a secret family recipe, a treat for special occasions, or a simple snack? Learn about Chef Paul’s favorite recipe from the Pineapple Room. Join us as we explore where recipes come from and make a culinary creation inspired by your favorite dish!

September 5 Melodies & Masterpieces

Today we focus on another art form that directly inspires visual art…music! Stop by the studio to create your own melodic masterpiece!

September 12 Bird Buffet

Many birds and animals call Cheekwood home. Enjoy the wonderful wildlife and make a craft that will be sure to attract their attention.

September 19 A Few of Our Favorite Things

Visitors come far and wide to visit Cheekwood’s beautiful gardens, historical mansion, and inspiring artwork. Stop by to create your own perfect environment with a priceless piece full of YOUR favorite things.

September 26 Before & After

Cheekwood dates back to the 1920s, but so much has changed over the years. Learn how the mansion’s 36 rooms and 9 bathrooms transformed into the Museum of Art we enjoy today! Then, join us as we create your own ‘Before & After’ art project.