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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!
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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