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June 2026
Artwork by Mary Ann Cox
Aromatherapy Skincare with Essential Oils: Create Your Own Natural Routine with Olga Pyshnyak-Lawrence
Date: 06/20/26, Saturday | Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Upper Classroom | Level: All, Ages: 15+
Fee: $60 for members, $75 for non-members
Discover the basics of safe, effective aromatherapy skincare in this fun, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn how to select and blend essential oils for your unique skin type, understand safe dilution practices, and create a custom aromatherapy product to take home. We’ll cover foundational topics like patch testing, carrier oils, and simple routines for radiant, healthy skin. No prior experience needed—just curiosity and a desire for natural self-care!
Hand Building Mania! with Ethan Snow
Date(s): 06/25/26-07/30/26, Thursdays (6 weeks) | Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Pottery Studio | Level: All, Ages 18+
Fee: Member/$200, Non-member/$250 | Materials Fee: $35 for OCAF clay
A hand building free-for-all. All techniques will be covered initially with the student being able to chose which technique they'd like to use depending on what they'd like to make. Bring in an idea and we'll figure out how to make it!
July 2026
Beginning Pottery on the Wheel: Cylinders with Rebecca Seidl
Date(s): 07/07/26-08/25/26, Tuesdays (8 weeks) | Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Pottery Studio | Level: Beginner, Ages: 18+
Fee: $240 for members, $300 for non-members | Materials Fee (clay): $35
This class will cover the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. We will cover cylinders, including cups, mugs, vases, and pitchers. We will learn the entire process through to a finished piece, including pulling handles, wedging, and glazing. You will get messy in this class, so please dress accordingly.
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Date(s): 07/09/26, Thursday (2nd Thursday monthly) | Time: 2pm-5pm
Location: Upper Classroom | Level: All, Ages: 18+
Fee: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
All are invited to join this informal group of artists that meet to paint/draw portraits/figures from a life model each month. This is a self practice group and has no instruction, just supportive artist camaraderie. To join, please email Scott Atkinson at atknsn@uga.edu to be added to the email group for announcements.
Life Drawing and Painting Open Studio: Two Professional Nude Models Posing Together
Date: 07/11/26, Saturday | Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Koffman Studio | Ages: 18+
Fee: $20 for members, $25 for non-members
This special 3-hour Saturday uninstructed open studio allows adult artists of all levels the rare opportunity to paint and draw two professional nude models posing together. Extended gestures, medium-to-long poses, and movements will all be presented. Easels are available in the studio. All odor-free media is welcome (but no photography). A moderator will be present to time the poses and tend to the artists' and models' needs. Enjoy using the session to create exhibition-worthy works of art! Session Moderator: Rick Waters
Drawing by Jack Rutan
Aromatherapy Skincare with Essential Oils: Create Your Own Natural Routine with Olga Pyshnyak-Lawrence
Date: 07/14/26, Tuesday | Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Upper Classroom | Level: All, Ages: 15+
Fee: $60 for members, $75 for non-members
Discover the basics of safe, effective aromatherapy skincare in this fun, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn how to select and blend essential oils for your unique skin type, understand safe dilution practices, and create a custom aromatherapy product to take home. We’ll cover foundational topics like patch testing, carrier oils, and simple routines for radiant, healthy skin. No prior experience needed—just curiosity and a desire for natural self-care!
August 2026
Beginner’s Wheel Throwing with Yvonne Dixon: Pottery with Purpose for Your Home
Date(s): 08/23/26-09/27/26, Sundays (6 weeks) | Time: 3pm-6pm
Location: Pottery Studio | Level: Beginner, Ages: 18+
Fee: $200 for members, $250 for non-members
This is a beginner’s course for throwing on the potter’s wheel. Basic skills are taught, along with techniques for centering the clay, throwing cylinders, handles, bowls, plates and lidded vessels. Bring a towel or an apron (dress for mess). One bag of clay, glazes and firing fees are included. Additional clay may be purchased.
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