Art Class Registration

How to Sign Up

• Registration

  • Log In to Vanderbilt Events.
    • Vanderbilt Community: Select the link that says ‘Click here to log in with your VUnetID’ to see art classes and any available discounts.
  • Apply a Promo Code if Available.
    • VUMC Employees: Use VUMCART in the Promo Code at the left.
    • Nashville Community: Use NASHART in the Promo Code Box at the left.
  • Select the ‘Sarratt Art Studios’ tab across the top of the page to see all available classes .
  • Select ‘Buy’ on the class you would like to purchase, and proceed to checkout using desired payment method.
  • After purchase, the buyer will receive an email from noreply@boxoffice.vanderbilt.edu with confirmation of order with an order number sent to their Vanderbilt email address.
• Refunds

  All refund requests, regardless of payment type, must be sent to sarrattboxoffice@vanderbilt.edu. Please include your name, order number, and payment method when requesting a refund. Refund requests must be made within five business days prior to the start of the course. No refund will be issued after the start of the course for any reason. Choose carefully when you are signing up for a course and make sure you don’t have a conflict with the date or time.There are no refunds for Creation Stations but you may gift one to a friend.

• Transfers

  Transfer requests must be made by email five business days prior to the start of a course. Transfers can only be honored if space is available in another course. 

• Cancellation Policy

  Sarratt Art Studios may cancel a course if there are not enough students registered. We will notify you in advance to offer a different class choice or issue a refund.

Any questions or concerns with purchasing can be directed to sarrattboxoffice@vanderbilt.edu. 

Fall 2026 Schedule Overview

All classes begin the week of September 14, 2026. Please note that the schedule is subject to change. Classes meet for 2 hours once a week for ten weeks.  And remember, Sarratt Art Studios is a noncredit community arts education based in a format that is joyful, fun, engaging, and relaxing.

 

                                                                                                     Pottery by David Heustess

Clay

One of the most popular art mediums, we are pleased to offer a program that includes wheel throwing and hand building/sculpture techniques in clay. Sarratt Art Studios has a low fire clay studio with clay, glazes, a slab roller, extruder, pottery wheels, work tables, shelving for student work and electric kilns. The clay class you’ve always wanted to try and we are a great place for that first experience or to continue your explorations in this medium.  New to clay, then join us for Beginning Clay Studio and explore hand building and wheel throwing. Feel confident with your wheel throwing or hand building techniques, then join us for the Intermediate Clay Studio.

Beginning Clay Studio                                                                

(Select one class meeting and instructor for the ten weeks)

• Mondays  5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sarratt 129   Kim DeFreece

• Tuesdays   11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sarratt 129   John Sellberg       

• Tuesdays  3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sarratt 129   John Sellberg                                              

• Tuesdays  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sarratt 129   Jin Chen

• Wednesdays.   6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sarratt 129  Abigail Plunk                                    

 Intermediate Clay Studio  

*Prerequisite: Students must have prior experience with wheel throwing/hand building or at least one  semester of beginning clay studio.

• Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sarratt 129   David Heustess

 

Watercolor “Selfie”

Drawing and Painting

Drawing and painting are the foundation courses to studying and exploring art. Through pencil, ink, paints and even collage students explore creating lines, working 3 dimensionally, and exploring different ways “to see” objects and the world around us. Time in a drawing and painting class is also a great creative outlet from a busy world and builds on other mediums in art.  Beginning Watercolor starts you on a journey of exploring this medium that has engaged artists of all skill levels. This is a medium that you can take almost anywhere and enjoy.  Introduction to Painting Studio explores a variety of “wet” materials on paper that include (but are not limited to) India Ink, acrylic paint, water color washes, pens, markers and more. Instructor led lessons will support your learning into the world of art and art history.  Beginning Drawing Studio starts the foundations of using “dry” materials that include drawing pencils and charcoal on paper. Students in this class will explore the different qualities and values a simple line may evoke as well as gaining the vocabulary for the basis of most discussions around art.

Beginning Watercolor

• Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sarratt 128   Dave Wilson

Introduction to Painting Studio

• Wednesdays 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sarratt 128  TBA

Beginning Drawing Studio

• Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sarratt 128 Dave Wilson

      Examples of Books by Instructor Sandy DeWald

Book Arts

Discover contemporary bookbinding in this class designed for creative makers and book lovers alike. Each week you’ll complete a different binding method while learning foundational skills that apply across a wide range of binding styles. From the Alpha Stitch to the Zigzag binding, projects include softcover and hardcover formats, sewn and glued structures, and inventive binding techniques with nontraditional materials that reinterpret traditional bindings with a modern twist. By the end of the course, you’ll have a unique set of finished books in your hands and the confidence to continue creating your own personalized designs at home.

Second Life Books: Creative Bookbinding with Repurposed Materials

• Mondays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Sarratt 128  Sandy DeWald

 

 

A Sampler from Secrets of Shibori and Indigo Dye

Fiber Arts

Fiber arts is the crafting and manipulating of textiles and fabrics into the artists’ vision. Knitting, weaving, tufting, punch needling, quilting, sewing, and so many other forms fall under this subcategory. It is cross-disciplinary in historical and cultural techniques: the textile dyeing practice, batik, originating in Indonesia, the Indian block printing application, the significant usage of quilting within the Amish community and photo silk screen printing prevalent in modern studios and the textile industry.. The medium spans centuries as the evidence of textile art dates back to prehistoric times, in almost every civilization.  Introduction to Fiber Arts Studio allows students to explore a variety of techniques including tapestry weaving, tie dye, embroidery, needle felting and spinning yarn.  Secrets of Shibori is a class focused on two art mediums. First, the shibori which involves stitching, knotting, or folding and clamping the fabric to resist the dye. Second, is Indigo Dye, the perfect complement to the shibori techniques. Classic blue and white designs will be created in this ancient arts class that has a new twist.  The Tapestry Studio is open to all levels of experience with this art medium that is known for decorating the castles of Europe and is still used in home decor today. Students in this class will explore the various techniques to create original designs on a small tapestry frame loom, From the basics to following a cartoon design to colorful, creative landscapes this class will set you on a journey into the exciting world of tapestry weaving.

Introduction to Fiber Arts Studio 

• Mondays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Sarratt 123  David Heustess

Secrets of Shibori and Indigo Dye

• Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Sarratt 123   David Heustess

The Tapestry Studio

• Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sarratt 123  David Heustess

 

Do you want more creative time and learn new art techniques? Don’t have time for a ten week course but want to flex those creative muscles? Then check out Creation Stations offered by Sarratt Art Studios.