Fall Classes at EAST Collective
An artist-led arts studio in East Nashville — theater, visual art, music, and adult acting, for kids and adults. Here’s the full fall lineup.
Want to try before fall?
A couple of summer options are open now: Little Story Players runs weekly for younger kids, and adults can drop into a Meisner Lab. Either is a low-key way to feel the room first.
Browse all fall classes & times
Register by Aug 15 and $25 comes off any EAST class automatically — early-bird pricing.
Kids’ Theater
Theater for kids from preschool through the pre-teen years — games, movement, improvisation, and stories built together. Classes step up by age, from first pretend-play to real ensemble work, with the focus on play rather than performance pressure.
I see her totally activated and engaged — something she clearly looks forward to all week.— Ariel S., Story Players parent
Ages 4–5
Little Story Players
A warm, imagination-rich theater class for preschoolers — guided play, simple characters, and collaborative storytelling.
More about Little Story Players →K–2nd Grade
Story Players
A playful, drop-off theater class where kids build characters and tell stories through games, movement, voice work, and guided scenes.
More about Story Players →3rd–5th Grade
Studio Ensemble
A collaborative theater ensemble exploring acting, improv, and performance — building real work together.
More about Studio Ensemble →Visual Arts
ARTsters is hands-on studio art for every age — from a baby’s first sensory play alongside a grown-up, to school-age projects, to a relaxed adult studio. New materials, a new theme each week, and real making.
Ages 5+
ARTsters Studio
A new theme every week — painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, and more. Eight weekly sections, Monday–Thursday at 4:00 & 5:00 PM.
Mixed Ages
Homeschool ARTsters
A mixed-age art class for homeschool learners — techniques, materials, and creative challenges.
See all ARTsters classes & times →Ages 2–5
PreK ARTsters
Stories, songs, sensory play, and hands-on projects for curious little artists ready for a bit more independence.
See all ARTsters classes & times →Ages 1–3
Toddler ARTsters
A hands-on first art experience for toddlers and their grown-ups — color, texture, music, and movement, together.
See all ARTsters classes & times →Music
Music made by hand and voice — ukulele, singing, rhythm, and writing songs from scratch. For the kid who’s always inventing tunes around the house.
Ages 6–10
Songwriters
Ukulele, singing, rhythm, and the foundations of songwriting — playful, collaborative, and hands-on.
Ages 4–8 · Tenn Little Birds
Rhythm Kids
Music Together’s drumming and rhythm program for bigger kids — beats, movement, and musical traditions from around the world. Run by our sister studio Tenn Little Birds, a block over at 819C Woodland.
Next door · Tenn Little Birds
More music at Tenn Little Birds
Our sister studio runs Music Together for younger kids, a block over at 819C Woodland. If your child wants more music than our fall lineup holds, that’s the place.
Heads up: Tenn Little Birds registers through its own system — you’ll use a separate login from EAST.
Adult Acting (Meisner technique)
Meisner-based actor training for adults, taught by working actors. No experience needed — you don’t even have to think of yourself as “an actor.” It’s for the overthinkers, the singers and writers, the former theater people who stepped away for work and kids and life, and anyone who wants to get out of their head and put their attention on the person in front of them. Less performing, more listening and responding honestly. Drop into a single lab, or commit to the 10-week cohort.
More about EAST Acting Studio →
I found such a deep connection — not only to those in the cohort, but to my own creative well of emotions.— Fabi C., Spring 2026 Cohort
10-Week Cohort · No Experience Needed
Meisner Foundations: The Art of Listening
Meisner-based training that begins where truthful acting begins: listening. Co-taught by Allison and Ryan, capped at 12. Absolute beginners welcome.
More about the Meisner program →Drop-In · All Levels
Meisner Foundations Lab
A single drop-in session of Meisner-based training — no series, no commitment, no experience needed. The easiest way into the studio.
More about the Meisner program →Tuition & Registration
We’re so excited to welcome you to EAST Collective’s inaugural fall season! Our fall semester is a 10-week session, with tuition listed on each class page. Registration is completed online, and your spot is secured upon enrollment.
Early Registration
Register by August 15 and receive $25 off automatically at checkout.
Tenn Little Birds Families
Have you been part of the Tenn Little Birds community? We’d love to welcome you back.
Current and alumni Tenn Little Birds families are eligible for an additional $25 loyalty coupon. Simply send us an email and we’ll send you your personalized coupon code.
These offers can be combined, allowing TLB families to save up to $50 on fall registration.
What’s Included
- Small, artist-led classes
- Professional instruction
- For ARTsters classes, all art materials, specialty supplies, and studio tools are included—no supply list required.
Browse all fall classes & times
Want to try before fall?
A couple of summer options are open now: Little Story Players runs weekly for younger kids, and adults can drop into a Meisner Lab. Either is a low-key way to feel the room first.
Kids’ Theater
Theater for kids from preschool through the pre-teen years — games, movement, improvisation, and stories built together. Classes step up by age, from first pretend-play to real ensemble work, with the focus on play rather than performance pressure.
I see her totally activated and engaged — something she clearly looks forward to all week.— Ariel S., Story Players parent
Ages 4–5
Little Story Players
A warm, imagination-rich theater class for preschoolers — guided play, simple characters, and collaborative storytelling.
More about Little Story Players →K–2nd Grade
Story Players
A playful, drop-off theater class where kids build characters and tell stories through games, movement, voice work, and guided scenes.
More about Story Players →3rd–5th Grade
Studio Ensemble
A collaborative theater ensemble exploring acting, improv, and performance — building real work together.
More about Studio Ensemble →Art Classes
ARTsters is hands-on studio art for every age — from a baby’s first sensory play alongside a grown-up, to school-age projects, to a relaxed adult studio. New materials, a new theme each week, and real making.
Ages 5+
ARTsters Studio
A new theme every week — painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, and more. Eight weekly sections, Monday–Thursday at 4:00 & 5:00 PM.
Mixed Ages
Homeschool ARTsters
A mixed-age art class for homeschool learners — techniques, materials, and creative challenges.
See all ARTsters classes & times →Ages 2–5
PreK ARTsters
Stories, songs, sensory play, and hands-on projects for curious little artists ready for a bit more independence.
See all ARTsters classes & times →Ages 1–3
Toddler ARTsters
A hands-on first art experience for toddlers and their grown-ups — color, texture, music, and movement, together.
See all ARTsters classes & times →Music
Music has a home at EAST Collective and Tenn Little Birds. From songwriting and ukulele to drumming, movement, and family music experiences, our programs grow with children from infancy through elementary school.
Ages 6–10
Songwriters
Ukulele, singing, rhythm, and the foundations of songwriting — playful, collaborative, and hands-on.
Ages 4–8 · Tenn Little Birds
Rhythm Kids
An energetic music and movement class where children develop steady beat, coordination, musical confidence, and teamwork through drumming, singing, movement, and imaginative play.
Current Fall Schedule:
- Wednesday 4:30 PM — Level 1
Tenn Little Birds | Woodland St. - Thursday 3:30 PM — Level 1
EAST Collective - Thursday 4:30 PM — Level 2
EAST Collective
Birth–Age 5 · Tenn Little Birds
Music Together®
Looking for music classes for younger children? Our sister studio, Tenn Little Birds, offers Music Together® family classes, babies classes, and Rhythm Kids just a block away.
Heads up: Tenn Little Birds registers through its own system — you’ll use a separate login from EAST.
Adult Acting (Meisner technique)
Meisner-based actor training for adults, taught by working actors. No experience needed — you don’t even have to think of yourself as “an actor.” It’s for the overthinkers, the singers and writers, the former theater people who stepped away for work and kids and life, and anyone who wants to get out of their head and put their attention on the person in front of them. Less performing, more listening and responding honestly. Drop into a single lab, or commit to the 10-week cohort.
More about EAST Acting Studio →
I found such a deep connection — not only to those in the cohort, but to my own creative well of emotions.— Fabi C., Spring 2026 Cohort
10-Week Cohort · No Experience Needed
Meisner Foundations: The Art of Listening
Meisner-based training that begins where truthful acting begins: listening. Co-taught by Allison and Ryan, capped at 12. Absolute beginners welcome.
More about the Meisner program →Drop-In · All Levels
Meisner Foundations Lab
A single drop-in session of Meisner-based training — no series, no commitment, no experience needed. The easiest way into the studio.
More about the Meisner program →