Studio Classes Events

August 25 - September 15, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain 

Through engaging demonstrations, observational exercises, and guided studio projects, you’ll build a strong foundation in the essential skills of drawing while exploring a variety of materials and techniques.
A group of people observes as a woman sketches a sculpture in an art gallery. Several paintings hang on the white walls behind them.

August 25 - September 15, 2026 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

Through engaging demonstrations, observational exercises, and guided studio projects, you’ll build a strong foundation in the essential skills of drawing while exploring a variety of materials and techniques.
A group of adults sketching on drawing boards in an art gallery, focusing on a sculpture. Paintings hang on the walls, and the participants sit on stools around the sculpture.

August 25 - September 15, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Georgia Birds: Painting in Watercolor and Gouache

In this introduction to watercolor painting, use still life materials and photo references to capture the structure, energy, and attitude of various Georgia birds, including cardinals, barred owls, and red-tailed hawks.
Two people sit at a table with art supplies, discussing or working on a project. A display of 3D-printed objects and a bright light setup are visible in the background. Both appear focused and engaged.

August 25 - September 15, 2026 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Georgia Birds: Painting in Watercolor and Gouache

In this introduction to watercolor painting, use still life materials and photo references to capture the structure, energy, and attitude of various Georgia birds, including cardinals, barred owls, and red-tailed hawks.
A woman in a yellow sweater sits at a table painting, surrounded by art supplies. Other people work at nearby tables in a bright room with large windows.

August 27 - September 17, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Introduction to Painting: Fundamentals of Color

Through engaging demonstrations, observational exercises, and guided studio projects, you’ll build a strong foundation in the essential skills of drawing while exploring a variety of materials and techniques.
A person with short gray hair paints on a canvas at an art class, wearing a colorful shirt and red apron. Others are painting in the background.

August 27 - September 17, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Staging the Sublime: Composition, Storytelling, and Intentional Image-Making

Inspired by Amy Sherald’s thoughtful approach to image-making, this course explores how artists use composition, staging, objects, and space to construct meaningful visual narratives.
A woman stands and gestures while speaking to a seated group in a classroom. She holds papers and wears glasses and a yellow vest. A drawing is on the wall behind her.

August 27 - September 17, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Quilting Without Rules: A Beginner’s Guide to Improv

New to using a sewing machine? Hesitant to cut into fabric without a pattern? This is the class for you!
A person holds a fabric patchwork quilt decorated with red fabric flowers, safety pins, and hand-stitched details over a green cutting mat.

October 6 - October 27, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Introduction to Mixed Media Printing

Explore collagraphs, monoprints, and relief prints in this introductory printmaking class.
Several adults in a bright room use a printmaking press. One woman smiles while operating the machine. Others watch or assist, and everyone wears red aprons. The atmosphere is friendly and creative.

October 8 - October 29, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Composition Through Collage

Learn principles of design while playing and experimenting with collage materials and techniques. Make collages with torn and cut shapes from paper, fabric, and discarded printed materials, and create collage materials using ink, paint, and texture rubbings.
Two older adults sit at a table, creating crafts with paper, glue, and scissors. They focus intently on their projects, surrounded by art supplies, in a bright, casual setting.

October 6 - November 10, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Painting Without a Brush: Soft Chalk and Oil Pastels

Curious about pastels but not sure where to begin? Discover the vibrant world of pastel painting and explore new possibilities for color, texture, and expression.
An art teacher points at a student’s colorful portrait painting on an easel in a classroom. Other students work in the background surrounded by sketches and art materials.

October 6 - November 10, 2026 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Painting Without a Brush: Soft Chalk and Oil Pastels

Curious about pastels but not sure where to begin? Discover the vibrant world of pastel painting and explore new possibilities for color, texture, and expression.
A person draws a portrait of a man's face with pastels on black paper. Their hands, with rings, blend and apply colors, while art supplies are visible nearby.

October 6 - November 10, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Fundamentals of Figure Drawing

Learn to capture the dynamic energy of the human figure in charcoal, graphite, and white chalk on toned paper.
A man wearing a gray cap sketches a figure on an easel in an art class, while another person draws on a nearby board. Other participants are visible in the background.