Classes/Workshops & Registration Portal

Visual Arts Classes at the Creative Arts Guild offer students of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to explore art in a supportive and nurturing environment that welcomes exploration, discovery and development of skill, and technique. Please email amandaw@creativeartsguild.org, call 706-259-0093 with Visual Arts related questions, or feel free to contact your specific Visual Arts teacher if their contact information is listed in the class information. For information about our Visual Arts classes and workshops and to register, check out the Registration Portal.

Registration is OPEN and ONGOING until classes/workshops are full!
Register by clicking on the 'Registration Portal' button at the top of the page,
select 'Register for Classes & Lessons', and select 'Find a Class'

CHILDREN + TEENS

Art Tots
In this class Petit Picassos and the Adult of their choice will get creative (and messy!) This class is very much about the process and not necessarily about the finished product. Get ready to have fun with your child while sparking the imagination and creativity. Pricing includes supply fee.
18 months-4 years	Tuesday	12:15-1:00 pm	$65/month	Amanda Walker

Discovering Art
Students will learn how to express their imaginations while exploring drawing, painting, sculpture, and fine craft techniques. Each child will create multiple artworks while gaining a better understanding of the creative process. Pricing includes supply fee.
5-8 years	Tuesdays	4:30-5:30 pm	$65/month	Melissa Herz
8 + years	Mondays	4:00-5:00 pm	$65/month	Amanda Walker

Homeschool Art
In this class watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints will be introduced and used. While this is a structured course on painting methods, students’ interest on subject matters will be taken into consideration. Pricing includes supply fee.
5+ years	Tuesdays	11:00-12:00	$65/month	Amanda Walker

Painting Exploration for Teens
In this class watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints will be introduced and used. While this is a structured course on painting methods, students’ interest on subject matters will be taken into consideration. Pricing includes supply fee.
12 years +	Thursdays	4:00-5:30 pm	$80/month	Sandra Babb

ADULTS

Acrylic Painting (Beginner – Advanced)
This course focuses on acrylic painting techniques, materials, color theory, and composition. This course will be taught with the knowledge that discoveries will follow naturally, and technique and color will be emphasized. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome. A materials list will be provided. Students will provide their own supplies. Contact the instructor, Sandra Babb, at sandrababb93@gmail.com with questions.
18 years +	Thursdays	10:00 -12:00 pm	$65/month or $20/drop in rate	Sandra Babb

Drawing for Adults (Beginner – Advanced)
Seeing is key! Hone observation skills through drawing exercises in gesture, shape, line, value, perspective and volume. Learn the use of drawing tools. Contact Sandra Babb 423-237-9464 or sandrababb93@gmail.com for supply list.
18 years +	Thursdays	12:30-2:00 pm	$65/month or $20/drop in rate	Sandra Babb

Adult Pottery (Beginner-Advanced)
This six-week adult pottery class offers an introduction to clay, hand-building techniques, and the use of the potter’s wheel. For questions and more information about the class, contact the instructors, Dan and Mary DeFoor, at angelvillepottery@gmail.com. Pricing for Beginners includes a supply fee. Pricing for Advanced students includes a supply fee up to 25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay may be purchased, or students are welcome to bring their own. Class is held in our new 3D studio on Hawthorne Street, across the street from the upper parking area of the Guild. REGISTER FOR POTTERY HERE
18 years +	Beginner	Wednesdays, Jan 14 - Feb 18, 2026	6:00-7:30 pm	$160/session
18 years +	Advanced	Tuesdays, Jan 13 - Feb 17, 2026 OR Thursdays, Jan 15 - Feb 19, 2026	6:00-8:30pm	$200/session

More Art Opportunities

Carpet Capital Camera Club

Photography enthusiasts are invited to meet with the camera club on the first Monday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm in the Guild's conference room for discussion on different topics and opportunities to share work. Please contact Linda Hong at ladyfoxytrot@gmail.com for more info or to be added to the club email list.

Private Art Lessons

Private art lessons are available for students of all ages. With private lessons, the student can concentrate on any medium they choose. The student will meet one-on-one with the art instructor weekly. If you are interested in taking private art lessons, please call 706.278.0168. $45 per hour.

Art Parties

Celebrate birthdays and other special occasions with a party at the Creative Arts Guild! We can accommodate any age and build a custom themed party and activity. Click Here to be re-directed to our Rental page; scroll down for more information about pricing.

Visual Art Department Guidelines:

Tuition and Withdrawal Policy

Visual Arts classes are billed out monthly and billed out on the 1st of the month. A $10 late fee will incur if tuition is not paid by the 10th. Pottery classes are billed by the session and must be paid for at the time of registration. Registering i a commitment to attend as scheduled. If for any reason you or your student cannot continue, you must notify us via our Registration Portal. Accounts are charged for classes until a withdrawal request is received. 30-day notice must be given for classes that are billed monthly. Students withdrawing from class of less than 30-day notice must pay for the following month. Notification via phone or in person is required to drop from a workshop or a camp. Request for withdrawal received at least 3 weeks prior to the start date will receive a full refund, less a $20 cancelation fee. 50% refund if cancelled 2 weeks before and no refund if cancelled the week before the start of the workshop or camp.

Make Up Classes

If a teacher cannot attend a class they will arrange for a substitute, in the event that no substitute can be found the teacher may offer a make-up class. In the event that classes are canceled due to inclement weather, classes will be made up at the discretion of the teacher. For more questions about make-up classes.

Visual Arts