Instructors At Nossi College

Our students at Nossi College are not the only creatives pursuing artistic endeavors. Aside from teaching, all of our instructors have careers as professional artists for local businesses or businesses they created themselves. Keep up with their achievements, read about recent projects, or get to know them a little better here.

From Draft to Done: 3D with Grant Tudor at Nossi

Exploring 3D at Nossi Intro Exploring 3D at Nossi means turning ideas into visuals you can see, test, and improve-products, rooms, signage, even explainers. In Exploring 3D, instructor Grant Tudor teaches students to start simple (clean shapes and scale) and then make scenes believable with lighting, materials, and camera choices. The goal isn’t “pretty for […]

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Illustrator’s Way Fall 2025

Welcome to Illustrator’s Way, Nossi College’s Fall 2025 illustration newsletter! This edition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of our illustration program, featuring graduating student highlights, faculty spotlights, exciting field trips, and stunning student artwork from across our campus. Mark Fleming Illustration Program Directorand instructor since 2004 MESSAGEFrom Mark What’s next in our vibrant field

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Nossi culinary students at the Taste of Hendersonville handing out samples they cooked.

Nossi’s Culinary Pipeline: How We’re Training Nashville’s Next Wave of Chefs

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Advisory board guidance, ProStart partnerships, PACE projects, and mandatory internships—one connected path from classroom to professional kitchen. The Nossi Culinary Workforce Pipeline is helping Nashville’s restaurant industry train, connect, and retain talent through hands-on learning, internships, and employer partnerships. Nashville’s food scene is booming—and so is demand for trained back-of-house

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Chef training Nashville - Russell Ransom joins Nossi College as new Culinary Chair

Nashville’s Chef Training Legacy Continues as Nossi Welcomes New Culinary Chair

When it comes to chef training in Nashville, hands-on experience with real industry professionals makes all the difference. At Nossi College of Art & Design, that philosophy just got stronger with a leadership transition that brings fresh energy and deeper industry connections to our Culinary Arts program. For Media & Industry PartnersRead the official press

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Nossi Expands Culinary Training to Meet Nashville’s Growing Chef Shortage

Nossi Expands Culinary Training to Meet Nashville’s Growing Chef Shortage

Nossi Expands Culinary Training to Meet Nashville’s Growing Chef Shortage70 students now training to meet Nashville’s demand for chefs and culinary leaders The Nossi Culinary Arts Program is stepping up as Nashville’s culinary stars are rising—but so are the demands on professional kitchens. In one of the country’s fastest-growing restaurant markets, skilled chefs and kitchen

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Make Design Move: Motion Graphics with Byron Raphael at Nossi

Exploring 3D at Nossi Intro Motion graphics is graphic design that changes over time—type, shapes, images, and sound working together to communicate fast. At Nossi, Byron Raphael teaches students how to make motion feel natural with clear typography, purposeful timing, and clean handoffs for production. The focus is practical: ideas you can publish, skills teams

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Sparkman High School Photography Students Get Hands-On Photography Experiences at Nossi College of Art & Design

Each year, Sparkman photography students take an exciting trip to Nashville, where one of the highlights is visiting Nossi College of Art & Design for exclusive studio demos and hands-on photography experiences. Sparkman High School is home to an exceptional photography program, preparing students for creative careers through hands-on learning and expert instruction. Many Sparkman

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The Illustrators Way : Newsletter First Edition

From our Illustration Program Director Mark Fleming : “The purpose of this newsletter is to enhance communication across the program, keeping you informed about new developments, current events, and exciting opportunities. We’ll also be celebrating the achievements of graduates, recognizing soon-to-be graduates, and sharing so much more along the way. Stay tuned for updates and

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Nossi Students Paint at Nashville Farmers’ Market

We are so excited that The Nashville Farmers’ Market connected with us and asked a handful of student volunteers to participate in a collaboration for their Fall Ball festival on September 30th, 2023. The market had some wooden pallets that were left over and wanted to put them to creative use. They asked Nossi students

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Nossi College of Art & Design – Summer 2023 Student Awards

At Nossi College of Art & Design, each semester, an Awards Ceremony is held for students. This semester there were several great nominees and outstanding winners. Nominees and Winners are decided by Nossi instructor votes. Votes are tallied by program. CLASS PARTICIPATION AWARD Students who show an extra amount of interest in class. Ask questions

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