Derived from the French expression for "in open air," plein air painting invites artists to step outside the studio and capture the landscape live on location. This fall, join us on Saturday mornings as we travel to scenic spots throughout the CSRA to paint the vibrant autumn season in watercolor. Painting outdoors presents unique and exciting challenges, from shifting light to vast surroundings. At each weekly location, you will choose your own focal point and learn how to translate the scene before you onto paper. With individual guidance and suggestions from the instructor, you will focus on framing strong compositions, working with confidence and speed, and learning the art of editing and discovering what elements strengthen your painting and what can be left out. Classes meet every Saturday morning at a different designated location across the CSRA. Students bring their own watercolor supplies, and a complete supply list will be provided following registration.

*If a class must be cancelled due to inclement weather, a make-up date will be provided.

**No class on October 24, 2026.

Discover the joy of putting brush to canvas in this four-week introductory journey. Foundations of Acrylics 101 is designed to be your creative sanctuary, a place where the technical foundations of art meet the relaxing flow of the painting process. Whether you are picking up a brush for the very first time or returning to the easel after years away, this course offers a gentle, structured path to artistic confidence.

Together we will move step-by-step through the life of a painting, using the timeless beauty of still-life arrangements to sharpen our eyes and steady our hands. We begin by exploring the soothing rhythm of color mixing, learning how to create a harmonious palette from just a few primary tubes to find clean, intentional hues. As your comfort grows, we’ll transition into the logic of light, breaking down complex objects into simple shapes and using soft shading to breathe three-dimensional life into your work. In the later sessions, the focus shifts to the tactile world of texture and layering, where you will learn the "rounding out" techniques that turn a flat sketch into a soulful, finished piece. We conclude our time together by adding those crisp, luminous highlights and fine details that bring a sense of magic and "pop" to your masterpiece.

Join us for a couple of hours each week of focused, quiet creativity. You’ll leave not only with a finished still-life painting you’ll be proud to display but with a foundational toolkit of skills and a refreshed spirit to carry into your next creative project.

Find your flow and master the basics. Space is limited—reserve your easel today.

Gather in the studio for a festive autumn evening at the pottery wheel throwing a set of 4 ceramic Halloween votive holders. Whether you choose to carve grinning jack-o'-lantern faces into the soft clay, pierce subtle crescent moons and stars, or trim spooky silhouettes like bats and bare trees, this workshop gives you complete creative freedom to transform wheel-thrown cylinders into a matching set or four entirely unique candle holders.

No prior wheel experience is necessary as you learn the basics of centering, opening, and pulling up the walls of small vessels. Once your vessels are off the wheel, you will learn how to pierce, cut, and alter the damp clay so the warm glow of a tea light or votive candle casts eerie, flickering shadows across the room. After shaping and detailing, you will finish your collection by selecting your glazes from our custom studio palette.

All clay, wheel setup, trimming tools, glazes, and double-firing services are included. Make sure to come in comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little muddy. Following the session, our studio team will handle the drying, glazing, and firing process, leaving your complete 4-piece set fully fired just in time for your spooky season decorating.                     

Note: This class will not meet November 9th

Ready to get your hands dirty and unleash your creative power? Join this ultimate ceramics revolution where we transform simple earth into enduring art. This immersive, all-levels class is your chance to discover the powerful, satisfying zen found in the rhythmic focus of the potter's wheel.

We'll guide you through the essential foundational skills, starting with the vital techniques of wedging and centering the clay, and moving quickly into throwing functional vessels of various shapes and sizes. You'll master altering forms and assembling multi-part pieces on the wheel. But we don't stop at the spin. You will fully explore the complex transformation of clay, covering everything from understanding different clay bodies and utilizing professional tools, to unlocking brilliant results with various glazing techniques and the fascinating world of glaze chemistry.

With personalized guidance to help you reach your individual goals, you’ll leave with more than just pots—you’ll gain the skills to create beautiful, tangible ceramic masterpieces, both functional and sculptural. With a student-to-instructor ratio of 8:1, you can count on plenty of individual attention.

SUPPLIES TO BRING FROM HOME: Students must bring paints, brushes & paper. Supply list provided upon registration.

More about the Class: Rich harvest tones, crisp textures, and the warmth of the autumn table, fall offers endless inspiration for the watercolorist. Celebrate the beauty of the season by stepping into the studio to create your very own fall-themed still life. Choosing from a vibrant collection of pumpkins, ornamental gourds, Indian corn, shiny apples, or other fall themed items you will compose a personalized arrangement that captures the essence of autumn in fluid color.

Under the guidance of a master watercolorist with over forty years of professional experience, you will learn how to bring these classic fall subjects to life. Through live demonstrations and a clear, step-by-step approach, you will build confidence in layering rich color on color, applying smooth washes, using masking techniques, and rendering realistic textures, from the smooth skin of an apple to the rustic ridges of a squash. With tailored individual instruction, you will gain a deep understanding of the medium and the tools needed to achieve striking results.

Reserve your spot today to paint your own celebration of the harvest. A complete supply list will be provided upon registration.

Have you ever wanted to turn raw, natural materials into a stunning work of art with your own two hands? Step into the rich, traditional craft of Southeastern pine needle basketry and discover the deeply grounding, creative magic of coiling longleaf pine needles into custom vessels. Over this three-week immersive workshop, you will journey from the fascinating heritage of the craft to mastering the intricate coiling stitches needed to shape one-of-a-kind baskets you’ll be proud to display or gift. We’ll dive into a variety of traditional stitches and techniques while unraveling the deep Southeastern roots of using longleaf pine as an ideal natural medium. We provide all the raw materials to get you started, just bring your curiosity and a favorite pair of craft scissors! Guided weekly instruction gives you the foundation and confidence to practice your stitches at home between sessions, ensuring you cross the finish line in Week 3 with a fully completed, hand-crafted basket. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, reconnect with nature, or create something truly unique, this intimate setting offers personalized, step-by-step guidance every step of the way.

Celebrate the changing seasons with a cozy evening in the studio crafting a functional piece of fall decor for your kitchen. In this relaxed workshop, you will sculpt and texture soft clay to shape a unique leaf-inspired spoon rest that brings warmth and charm to your countertop all season long.

No prior ceramic experience is necessary as you learn simple slab-building, slumping, and surface detailing techniques to form your piece. You will learn how to carve or stamp intricate vein details onto the clay, cut out delicate autumn contours, and curve the edges to cradle your favorite cooking utensils. Once your spoon rest is sculpted, you will select your choice of vibrant glazes from our studio palette to highlight the carved textures.

All clay, tools, glazes, and double-firing services are included. Ensure you wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little clay-dusted. Following the session, our studio team will handle the drying, glazing, and firing process.

Jumpstart the festive season early by crafting a full collection of personalized holiday keepsakes! In this immersive, four-session workshop, students build genuine artistic confidence and core hand-building skills as they tackle a new festive project each week. Young artists journey through progressive ceramic techniques like mastering slab-building, sculpting, surface texturing, and custom detailing to bring their unique winter visions to life.

Across the four sessions, makers transform raw clay into a stunning lineup of holiday decor. They begin by shaping custom-patterned holiday trinket dishes before constructing warm winter candle holders. As their skills grow, students construct intricately detailed gingerbread houses and culminate the experience by building a mini ceramic Christmas tree to complete set of durable, one-of-a-kind holiday treasures ready to gift, display, or enjoy for years to come!