Get into the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity with a fun, beginner-friendly watercolor workshop! Join us at the shop on Tuesday, November 12th at 5:30 PM, for a cozy evening of painting and card-making. In this class, you’ll learn to create beautiful, original holiday cards with your watercolor designs. Taylor Street Art and Books co-owner and watercolorist Dani Taylor will guide you through easy techniques to develop festive scenes, and we’ll cover how to digitize your artwork if you’d like to send your cards online this season.
Beginners are welcome. The $35 dollar class fee covers all materials. Secure your place in the class by clicking here.
Come hang out, get inspired, and create a few one-of-a-kind cards for the holidays. Bring yourself, your friends, and your love for art—let’s paint, chat, and get into the holiday spirit together!
Remember hustling cash from your folks for book fair day? Aside from new books there was other cool swag you could only get at the book fair? Those days are back! Bearded Iris Brewery and Taylor Street Art and Books are hosting an adult version of Book Fair Day. We'll have a few vendors on hand to make holiday shopping a bit easier. And, of course, there will be books and beer. Stop by after the book, mingle with other book nerds, and find something to keep your mind occupied after Thanksgiving dinner.
We're partnering with Bearded Iris Brewery for an open book club on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. The vibe is chill. There are no tricky questions or pop quizzes. We believe that books are designed to stimulate conversations between friends.
Here are the books for the next few months:
December 3, 2024: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield.
January 7, 2025: Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention by
Johann Hari
February 4, 2025: My Murder by Katie Williams
If you didn't buy the book from us, don't worry. If you didn't read the book, don't worry. We'd love for you to come out, grab a Bearded Iris beer, and hang out.
Taylor Street Art and Books is excited to host a Silent Book Club at Bearded Iris Brewery on three upcoming dates: October 22, November 19, and December 17 at 7PM. This unique gathering offers book lovers a chance to read together in a relaxed, social atmosphere without the pressure of assigned readings or discussions. Participants can bring their books, order a pint of craft beer, and enjoy quiet reading time alongside fellow literary enthusiasts. Afterward, there’s an optional time to mingle and share book recommendations. Whether you're an avid reader or just looking to unwind, this event is the perfect blend of solitude and community.
Dani Taylor, a local watercolorist, and co-owner of Taylor Street Art and Books, firmly believes that the only way to get better at something is by continuing even when it doesn't feel perfect. She's always wanted to have a space to offer people who have taken classes with her or are exploring watercolor without the pressure of a class.
Every first Sunday of the month from 12 PM to 2 PM, Dani will be in the shop helping anyone who wants to create.
Dani will also be at the Donelson Public Library the last Sunday of the month from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM for open watercolor time.
The time is very low-pressure and free. Bring your supplies or use the shop's gear.
On the third Saturday of every month, from 4-9 PM, 100 Taylor Street Art Collective hosts an art market. Over the years, the event has become a staple of Nashville's Germantown community. Art vendors fill the building's hallways to create a unique experience where you can discover new pieces in a relaxed environment. Taylor Street Art and Books are through the end of the art market, so come by and chat with us about what book you're currently reading.