Henry Ford said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” Keep old age at bay by learning a new skill this summer…in just one day! Local classes are available for a wide variety of crafty projects. Scroll down to see a few of our faves. Bonus: Most (maybe all) of these classes are held indoors, out of the July heat.

GET ARTISTIC

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Even if you’ve never held a paintbrush, these classes can help you create…maybe not a masterpiece, but happy memories of the fun you had. It’s even more fun if you bring friends or family along so you can all get artistic together.  Check out Wine & Design in Franklin or Paint + Canvas in Nashville for more info.

BUILD A GUITAR

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Choose from the full workshop to build a guitar from start to finish or opt for the finishing workshop where you create the finish and choose the hardware, then hand it over to the experts for assembly. No previous woodworking experience or guitar-playing ability needed. Dates and details here.

LEATHERWORKING:  IT’S IN THE BAG

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Give new life to an old Southwest Airlines seat, learn leatherworking skills, and leave with a cute clutch bag you made yourself—all for just $10! Turnip Green Creative Reuse offers multiple classes this month. Sign up here.

CRAFT SOME COCKTAILS

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Kick your mixologist skills up a notch with this fun, interactive class from Standard Proof Whiskey Co. It’s perfect for groups or couples—date night, anyone? Sign up here.

PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY

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Voted “#1 best family activity in Williamson County! Stop by Third Coast Clay in The Factory at Franklin to choose a piece and paint it. Third Coast will fire it for you to pick up a week later. Walk-ins of all ages welcome! Groups of 10+ need a reservation.

SEW A QUILT

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This beginner-friendly Intro to Quilting class will teach you to sew a basic four-square quilt block with a sewing machine, create a 36″x36″ quilt, hand tie a quilt, and more. Basic knowledge of a sewing machine recommended. Sign up here.

FIX YOUR BIKE

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There are 3 simple things you can do to keep your beautiful freedom machine running in tip top shape. Learn all of them and more at the Bike Fun Basic Bike Maintenance class on Saturday, July 16th, from 9-11am. Ages 13 and up are welcome. Reserve your spot.

That’s our list! Try one and you may find a new passion—or maybe you’ll just go home with a memento and a new appreciation of the process. Either way, summer school has never been so much fun!