Top Tennessee Art & Culture Classes in 2026

Located in one of Nashville’s trendiest neighborhoods, Gulch location is perfect for visitors and locals alike. With its relaxed, self paced approach, this workshop offers a creative outlet for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re planning a group activity, a date night, or just exploring Nashville, our DIY candle making workshop is a must try experience.

Discover the art of candle making at Paddywax Candle Bar in Nashville's vibrant Berry Hill. This hour-long, instructor-led workshop allows you to craft your own custom candle, selecting from a variety of vessels and seasonal fragrance blends. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as expert Chandlers guide you through the pouring process, all while sipping on your complimentary beverage. After pouring, explore the neighborhood or take advantage of 10% off all retail products. This creative experience is perfect for birthdays, date nights, or simply unleashing your artistic side!

Get your boots on and join an energetic 1-hour country line dance lesson led by a professional instructor at Nashville’s Country Fusion studio. Whether you're a total beginner or have a few steps under your belt, you’ll learn popular line dances, practice with music, and leave confident enough to hit a honky tonk. This class is fun, social, and perfect for groups, couples, or solo travelers looking for a Nashville-style experience.

Hit the dance floor with confidence while visiting Nashville with the skills you pick up at this line dance lesson for beginners. Learn the basic steps in just an hour with this fun but informative workshop so you can jump into any honky tonk dance party in Music City and show off your moves at home. Record your lesson on your phone with the provided tripods for a refresher before your next night on the town.

Step into Nashville’s fragrance studio and become your own perfumer! In this immersive 90-minute mix & match workshop, you’ll blend aromatic notes and create a 55 ml bottle of custom perfume or cologne—all with expert guidance. Learn scent theory, sample signature bases, and craft a personal fragrance that reflects your style. You’ll leave not just with your own bottle but also a certificate of completion, perfuming workbook, atomizer, and a bit of Nashville charm to take home. Perfect for couples, friends, or solo travelers looking for a unique keepsake and creative experience in Music City.

Come away from your trip to Nashville with a new skill with this two-step and country swing dancing class. Learn the history of country dancing as you try out your new moves alongside your fellow country music-loving classmates. Don’t worry about your dancing ability; this class is designed to accommodate any skill level, even beginners.

Nashville is known as 'Music City', and the home of country music—which makes it the ideal place to visit a professional recording studio. No need to worry if your music knowledge is limited—there are over 20,000 backing tracks to choose from, so you can sing along to your favorite songs with a sound engineer to help you. During the recording session, family and friends can watch your performance through a window—making it a fun and entertaining experience for all.

This is a fun and luxurious way to get a whistle-stop tour of Nashville’s top sights. Instead of being stuck in traffic, ascend into the sky in a helicopter and see the best of Music City from above. Along the way, listen to commentary about the sights you pass and fly over lots of key city landmarks in a short space of time—such as the Ryman Auditorium, Tennessee State Capital, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Elevate your wellness and confidence with The Love Shack, a unique blend of pole fitness and guided meditation in Nashville. In this 1.5-hour session, you’ll move through a dynamic workout focusing on strength, grace, and body awareness, then wind down with a calming meditation to center your mind and spirit. Whether you're a beginner or have danced before, this experience is fun, empowering, and perfect for travelers seeking something both active and rejuvenating in Music City.

Unleash your confidence and groove to a new rhythm in Nashville with this beginner-friendly pole dance class at Country Fusion. Over one energetic hour, you’ll learn foundational techniques—floor work, spins, and basic pole vocabulary—from a professional instructor in a supportive, small-group setting (max 6). No experience is necessary; equipment and sanitation are provided. Great for solo travelers, groups, or anyone curious to try something bold and fun in Music City.

Discover a variety of Tennessee's moonshine and wine distilleries on a half-day tour from Sevierville. Your guide shares the history of moonshine and prohibition, tastings of wine and moonshine, and details about local breweries and distilleries. Visit multiple moonshine distilleries and wineries, in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, and enjoy tastings at each venue.

Discover a truly hands-on experience in the heart of Nashville with our VIP Charm Bar experience on Music Row. Choose from over 200 unique charms to design your own custom necklace, bracelet, or accessory with the guidance of our friendly team. Perfect for groups, special celebrations, or anyone looking for a personalized keepsake, this workshop combines creativity, fun, and Nashville flair. Each guest leaves with a custom piece of jewelry and memories to match.

Many leave Nashville with dreams of penning and recording their own hit tune but with this private hands-on music studio experience, you can take yours home with you. Join a professional musician in a cozy home studio in West Nashville before writing a short poem or song, finding a melody together, and recording an acoustic demo for you to take away on MP3.

Jump into a world of color and fun by joining us for an instructor-led experience you won't forget. No artistic ability is required to create your own masterpiece! Each piece is one-of-a-kind, and you can choose the colors and design you want! Anyone 3 years old and up is capable of doing this fun and easy, fluid art experience with parental supervision. This kids' experience is for children under the age of 13 only. This experience is for a 12” x 12” Fluid Art Piece, with the option to upgrade to larger canvas sizes in the studio for an upcharge.

Located near the Grand Ole Opry! Learn the top line dances being danced in Nashville! Private lesson to go over all steps, songs, dances, correct form and technique as well as posture. Learn from a professionally trained dancer and performer from NY. All styles taught. Good for anyone! You can take videos of the class when done to practice. The lesson will get you ready to go out at night to practice your moves.

Learn from a professional dancer and instructor in a private setting. Great area to take your new dance moves out at the local honky tonks in the area. Nashville is known as Music City and it’s difficult not to tap your toes to the city’s nonstop live music shows. Learn how to dance like a local during this dance lesson. Your instructor will teach you the moves for two step and country swing dancing, the styles used at local honky tonk dance venues. Practice the basics to use in town and continue taking lessons via Zoom if desired.

Save time watching tutorial videos and learn how to line dance the authentic way—at a dance studio in Nashville. No need to worry about embarrassing yourself in front of others—this is a completely private class with just your group and the teacher. Learn how to do up to three different line dances to country music and pop with step-by-step instructions to suit your experience level.

Craft a signature scent in Nashville's unique Fragrance 101 class at Tijon. This hands-on experience invites you to explore your creativity by blending an unlimited variety of oils to create your personalized perfume or cologne from scratch. With guidance from expert instructors, you’ll learn about the art of fragrance layering—capturing top, middle, and base notes to design the perfect aroma that reflects your personality. It's a delightful way to express yourself while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Nashville.

Step into the vibrant world of Latin dance with Salsa and Bachata lessons at Nashville Palace. Led by professional dancer Elizabeth Mooney, these sessions cater to both beginners and seasoned dancers, ensuring everyone finds their rhythm. Each Monday from 7-9 PM, immerse yourself in the infectious energy of these dances, where no partner is required. Unleash your inner dancer and enjoy a fun evening surrounded by fellow enthusiasts.

My passion for songwriting and my ability to connect with others through music is what makes my experience unique. You don't need any musical talent or vocal ability to work with me. Of course, if you do have those skills, it's definitely a plus! But my focus is on creating music that is authentic and vulnerable regardless of your musical background. Whether you come to me with a blank canvas or with ideas already in mind for what you want to write, I am always excited to embark on the songwriting journey with you. Together, we can create something truly special. So if you're looking to dive into the world of songwriting, don't hesitate to reach out. Let's write the next hit song together!

No need to travel far to take this thrilling Pigeon River white-water rafting tour, which departs from a central location right by Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg—one of the closest put-ins in the area. As the lengthiest rafting trip on the Pigeon River, this excursion is perfect for thrill seekers, while a guide on every raft makes it appropriate for rafters of all experience levels.

Our expert instructors are true industry trained professionals! They specialize in teaching you the lead or follow skills you need to dance with anyone, anywhere. Whether you're a local looking to level up or a visitor wanting to blend in at the honky-tonks, we’ll have you navigating the floor with confidence in no time!

Begin your adventure with a beginner-friendly hike through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As you walk, your guide will share fascinating stories about the park's history and help you identify plants, including those used by the Cherokee for medicinal purposes. After the hike, set up your painting station and learn to capture the beauty of your surroundings with acrylic paint. Whether it’s a waterfall, a historic cabin, the "troll" bridge, or a sunset vista, your guide will lead you through a step-by-step painting lesson suitable for beginners or the experienced painter. Depending on the time of year, we can try to find elk in North Carolina or witness the magic of rare synchronous lightning bugs. With all painting supplies provided and a forgiving medium like acrylic paint, you can relax and enjoy the creative process.