Working with genuine leather pieces, as well as recycled leather from retired Southwest Airline seats, create your own wallet!
We're combining our Craft Night, Printmaking Club, and Sewing Club programs! Come to Turnip Green for an evening of crafting and socializing with like-minded artists and makers. Please note: This is an independent, open-studio opportunity and will not include formal instruction. If you plan to work on either sewing or printmaking, we recommend that you bring an active working project. Use of equipment (printing press, sewing machines, etc) is first come, first served. Otherwise, materials in the Reuse Center will be available for use. Suggested donation at the door: $10.
Join the Library and Turnip Green Creative Reuse in festive crafting, making ornaments out of various reused supplies! This event is for all ages.
Join our team at the Nashville Public Library: Madison Branch in making fall wreaths from reuse materials! Call NPL Madison to register.
Spend an afternoon at TGCR learning how to weave your own basket from start to finish- in partnership with The Nashville Nature explorers.
Join local printmaking artist Sarah Edmonds and learn some basics of block printing to create your own unique holiday cards.
This class will take place on the following Tuesdays from 5:15pm-7:15pm:
November 26
December 3
December 10
In November and December, our gallery is transforming into a Sustainable Holiday Marketplace, the perfect one-stop shop for your holiday decor and gifts. Stop by anytime during November and December to check out a variety of handmade goods, like ornaments, jewelry, accessories and cards!
By shopping in our Sustainable Holiday Marketplace, you are supporting local artisans while being kind to the environment, one gift at a time.
Open Friday, November 1 through Sunday, December 29.
On December 5th, TGCR will be hosting its first-ever Winter Market, an offsite, outdoor craft fair for artists and small businesses! The event will take place at The Outfield in Wedgewood-Houston from 5pm-8pm.
TGCR joins Adventure Science Center at Camp Way Late: Hogwarts Holiday Break on December 6! Join our team in the Tinkering Garage to create your own mandrake planters and bowtruckles! Get your tickets here.
Join us December 7 as the Davidson County Long Term Recovery Group commemorates 1 year since the December 2023 tornado. In creating a space for healing and expression, TGCR offers neurographic art sessions and community affirmations to survivors.
Join local needle felting artist Alisha Renschler to learn the basics of needle felting and leave with your own festive wool creation!
No experience necessary; all materials will be provided.
Working with Safelight Imaging, participants will use found objects and sun exposure to print their own uniquely designed canvas tote!
No expereince necessary. All materials will be provided.
Please note: This workshop is weather dependent, as the prints are 'developed' through sun exposure. Because of this, workshop date is subject to change. In the event the workshop is rescheduled, you will receive the opportunity to either move to the reschedule date, or request a full refund.
Join Turnip Green at the Nashville Public Library: Main Branch for an open studio workshop where you will have access to various reuse materials to create handmade ornaments! This workshop is intended for adults. Families are welcome. Call NPL Main Branch to register!
Join local bookbinding artist Mina Parkison to learn the ins and outs of bookbinding, and create your own book or journal cover to cover.
No experience necessary; all materials will be provided.
Turnip Green is bringing a holiday block printing workshop to the Nashville Public Library: Goodlettsville Branch! Join us from 3:30-5:00pm on December 9 to discover techniques in block printing. This workshop is intended for elementary children grades K-5. Families welcome. Find more information here.
We're combining our Craft Night, Printmaking Club, and Sewing Club programs! Come to Turnip Green for an evening of crafting and socializing with like-minded artists and makers. Please note: This is an independent, open-studio opportunity and will not include formal instruction. If you plan to work on either sewing or printmaking, we recommend that you bring an active working project. Use of equipment (printing press, sewing machines, etc) is first come, first served. Otherwise, materials in the Reuse Center will be available for use. Suggested donation at the door: $10.
Working with genuine leather pieces, as well as recycled leather from retired Southwest Airline seats, create your own wallet with Leatherworking Specialist, Alex Handley!
No experience necessary; all materials will be provided.
Create your own holiday wreath using live greenery, in partnership with Forward Flora!
No experience necessary; all materials will be provided.
Find the perfect blend of art, horticulture, and wellness with this therapeutic workshop led by Planted Self Care owner Christine Croom, MS. Learn about mandalas (Sanskrit for “circle”), which hold symbolic and meditative qualities. Participants will then mindfully arrange dried florals and plant material in a mandala design.
No experience necessary; all materials will be provided.
Participants in this workshop will learn to construct their own woven ornament using basic macrame techniques, taught by local textile artist Jennifer Fleischer of Ibu Textiles.
No experience necessary; All materials will be provided.
Join local fiber artist Cassidy Parkison to learn some basic embroidery stitches, and create your own small-scale embroidered artwork!
No experience necessary; all materials will be provided.
This session will encourage participants to start the new year with intention. We’ll focus on building vision boards inspired by various colors and textures from recycled materials, allowing attendees to set goals and map out plans for 2025.
No experience necessary; all materials will be provided.
Create your own holiday wreath using live greenery, in partnership with Forward Flora!
Learn the fundamentals of making a stained glass piece with artist Cheri Tapp!
Class will take place on the following dates from 10am-12pm:
November 17
November 24
December 1
December 8
December 15
December 22
Join local artist Jalena Baker of 'Slop Bucket' to learn step-by-step how to create your own bucket hat from repurposed fabric!
Working with genuine leather pieces, as well as recycled leather from retired Southwest Airline seats, create your own wallet!
Create your own holiday wreath using live greenery, in partnership with Forward Flora!
Join local artist Alex Handley for a morning of guided art-therapy exercises and meditation!
During November and December, our gallery is transforming into a Sustainable Holiday Marketplace, the perfect one-stop shop for your holiday decor and gifts. Stop by anytime during November and December to check out a variety of handmade goods, like ornaments, jewelry, accessories and cards!
By shopping in our Sustainable Holiday Marketplace, you are supporting local artisans while being kind to the environment, one gift at a time.
Open Friday, November 1 through Sunday, December 29.
Join us at TGCR's Flower Halloween Mask Workshop with Forward Flora for a fun and creative afternoon at Turnip Green Creative Reuse's Art Studio. Get ready to unleash your artistic side as we guide you through the process of making masks out of salvaged blooms. Our friendly instructors from Forward Flora will provide all the flowers and tools that you need. So come on down and let's create some funky-fresh masks together! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and have a blast. See you there!
In this 2 hour workshop students will learn what an aura is, how to visualize their own aura, & how to express their aura through art.
Join us at TGCR's Floral Arrangement Workshop for a fun and creative afternoon at Turnip Green Creative Reuse's Studio. Get ready to unleash your artistic side as we guide you through the process of making beautiful bouquets with salvaged blooms an
d reuse vases. Our friendly instructors from Forward Flora will provide all the flowers and tools that you need—including beautiful vases from the Reuse Center. So come on down and let's create some dazzling bouquets together! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and have a blast. See you there!
Join our Halloween Costume Making Class and learn how to craft a unique costume using everyday, reusable items! In this hands-on workshop, we'll teach you how to break down your costume idea into manageable parts and assemble them into a stunning creation using techniques like hot glue, paper mâché, and more—no sewing skills required (though they can be helpful!). Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, you'll leave with the skills and confidence to transform household materials into a Halloween masterpiece!
Join us at Turnip Green Creative Reuse for this four-week dive into Letterpress printmaking. This four week course will build upon students knowledge of relief printing, learning about the beautiful craft of letterpress. The course will be a mixture of lecture and hands-on printing teaching students everything from the history, typesetting, makeready, ink mixing and of course - printing!
Pre-requisite of relief printing experience recommended.
Workshops are on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30pm on the dates listed below:
October 17th
October 24th
November 7th
November 14th
** Please make note that we are skipping October 31st because it’s Halloween!
Get ready to unleash your creativity and make new friends who share your passion for printmaking. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to enhance your skills and create beautiful projects. Sign up now and let's print together!
Join us for Craft Night on the floor of Turnip Green’s Reuse Center floor and craft with community!
Join us at TGCR's Spooky Needle Felting Workshop for a fun and creative afternoon at Turnip Green Creative Reuse's Art Studio. Get ready to unleash your artistic side as we guide you through the process of making Halloween-themed needle felting creations! Our friendly instructor, Alisha Renschler (featured artist of our upcoming gallery exhibition with FeedBack Nashville) will guide you through each step of the creative process. So come on down and let's create some fun felting projects together! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and have a blast. See you there!
Join us at TGCR’s Technolandscape Workshop with Hannah Walton! Learn how to transform old electronics and devices into “technolandsapes” using your favorite plants! Find something to take apart in the CRC or bring your own from home, and bring your own plants/find a plant at the plant swap. Do not bring - microwaves, CRT Displays, TVs, laser printers, copy machines, air conditioners, large appliances.
Don't miss out on this exciting event! Grab your friends and join us at Turnip Green Creative Reuse. Get ready to unleash your creativity and make a statement with your very own experimental sculptural plant!
Join us at Turnip Green Creative Reuse for a fun and hands-on event! Our Bolo Tie Workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to make their own unique and stylish bolo tie. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this workshop is for you!
During the workshop, our talented instructor, Melody Swope (who makes the ODDBALL bolo ties you can find in our very own Artist Marketplace), will guide you through the process of creating your own bolo tie using a variety of materials. You'll have the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of beads, charms, and pendants to personalize your creation.
Not only will you leave with a one-of-a-kind accessory, but you'll also gain new skills and techniques that you can apply to future crafting projects. Plus, you'll have a blast connecting with other creative individuals in our vibrant and welcoming space.
Don't miss out on this exciting event! Grab your friends and join us for the TGCR's Bolo Tie Workshop at Turnip Green Creative Reuse. Get ready to unleash your creativity and make a statement with your very own handmade bolo tie!
Join us for Printmaking Club at TGCR’s Art Studio and print with your community!
Embark on a creative journey with Jill Anderson in this six-week sewing course at Turnip Green's Open Studio! Dive into the fundamentals of sewing and gain confidence with both hand stitching and using a sewing machine. Perfect for beginners—bring your sewing machine or use one provided by TGCR, with all materials included for a seamless learning experience!
Workshops are on Sundays, for 3 hours, from 10:00am to 1:00pm on the dates listed below:
October 6th
October 13th
October 20th
October 27th
November 3th
November 10th
Get ready to unleash your creativity and make new friends who share your passion for sewing. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to enhance your skills and create beautiful projects. Sign up now and let's sew together!
Join us for Reclaimed: A Hillsboro High School Recycled Exhibition Gallery Opening Reception at Turnip Green Creative Reuse from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Join us for Sewing Club in our Art Studio and sew with your community!
TGCR's Six Week Stained Glass Series on Tuesdays
Join us at Turnip Green Creative Reuse and explore the art form of stained glass through discovery and play in this 6-week series workshop on beginner stained glass. During this series, our talented instructor, Cheri Tapp (whose work you can find in our Artist Marketplace) will lead you through the basics from start to finish of making a stained glass piece. You'll be able to walk away from this course with the knowledge to self-produce your very own stained glass.
Open to all skill levels. All materials needed are provided.
Workshops are on Tuesdays, for 2 hours, from 5:15-7:15 pm on the dates listed below:
October 1st
October 8th
October 15th
October 22nd
October 29th
November 5th
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn and have fun with like-minded individuals. Sign up now!
This special session of preschool story time will include a craft led by Turnip Green! We’ll make sensory notebooks and enjoy a story time about writing our own stories.
Join us on September 29th from 1-3pm for a Floral Arrangement Workshop with Forward Flora. You’ll be able to use salvaged blooms and reuse vases to make and bring home a beautiful bouquet! Get tickets here today—we hope to see you there!
Join us on September 28th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for an Assemblage Painting Workshop with David Onri Anderson. It’ll be a fun time! Get tickets here, we hope to see you there!
Find TGCR at Kidsville Family Festival on September 28! We will have free Creativity Kits and activities for families all day long! Find more information about the festival here.
Our 8th Annual Reduce.Reuse.Repeat will be hosted at Xiao Bao, a local asian food and wine restaurant located in East Nashville! Join us on September 26 from 6-9pm in supporting our mission in fostering sustainability, creativity, and community through reuse.
Each ticket costs $100 and includes a meal, a drink, and entrance into the event. Our event will coincide with our online silent auction, which will be showcased at Xiao Bao for viewing!
Food Menu:
Tuna Crudo
⁃ watermelon yuzu aqua chile
Chicken Rendang
⁃ braised chicken in a coconut curry, lime leaf
⁃ roti bread and rice
Ube Butter Mochi Cake
⁃ with whipped cream
*vegetarian menu available
Bar Menu:
Tsing Tao beer
Halozen, Slovenian orange wine
Pioppa, Italian Lambrusco sparkling red wine
Brooks, Oregonian white wine
Boom Boom Lemon (yuzu, lemon, vodka)
Join us for TGCR's Professional Artistry Development Club on September 25th from 5:15 to 7:15pm. This is the perfect place to learn skills to help further your professional artist career! TGCR's Professional Artistry Development Club happens every fourth Wednesday. We hope to see you there!
Join us September 22nd, from 10:00-12:00pm, to celebrate Tsukimi, Japan’s Autumn Moon Festival and make origami with us! Get tickets today here, we hope to see you there!
Join us on September 21st, from 1:00 to 3:00pm, for an Embroidery Workshop with Cassidy Parkison, a featured artist of the Queer Ecology exhibition at Fido. Get tickets here, we hope to see you there!
Join us on September 21st, from 10:00am to 12:00pm for an Assemblage Painting Workshop with David Onri Anderson. It’ll be a fun time! Get tickets here, we hope to see you there!
