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Fall 2019 Adult Classes and Workshops
(September - November)
Haven't registered with Cobb County before? It's easy!
You can now create an account with our new system, CivicRec.

If you have registered for any classes or workshops in the past 24 months, your account has rolled over.
Please CLICK HERE to login with the email address associated with your Cobb County account and
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Registration Opens May 1

​Classes will skip September 23-27 for Cobb County Fall Break.


​Please call us at 770-514-5930 and we will be happy to answer any questions!
Click Here to Register
Want more info? Please fill out the comment form on our homepage. ​​​
Pottery
Beginning Pottery (Tues AM) 
Come and experience throwing pottery on the wheel! Lots of fun and a great stress reliever, this class is for individuals who have never taken pottery or who need a refresher course. Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, glazing, and studio etiquette. All students enrolling in pottery classes must read and agree to the pottery guidelines posted HERE. *Classes will skip the week of September 23-September 28 and October 21-October 26
Fees: $153 (R) / $229.50 (NR) 
Supply Fee: $28 & List 

Instructor: Emily Knapp
9669 (9 Weeks) Tuesday AM
Tuesday September 3 - November 12
10:00am - 12:00pm 

Beginning Pottery (Tues PM) 
Come and experience throwing pottery on the wheel! Lots of fun and a great stress reliever, this class is for individuals who have never taken pottery or who need a refresher course. Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, glazing, and studio etiquette. All students enrolling in pottery classes must read and agree to the pottery guidelines posted HERE. *Classes will skip the week of September 23-September 28 and October 21-October 26
Fees: $153 (R) / $229.50 (NR) 
Supply Fee: $28 & List 

Instructor: Emily Knapp
9671 (9 Weeks) Tuesday PM
Tuesday September 3 - November 12
7:00pm - 9:00pm 

Beginning Pottery (Wed AM) 
Come and experience throwing pottery on the wheel! Lots of fun and a great stress reliever, this class is for individuals who have never taken pottery or who need a refresher course. Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, glazing, and studio etiquette. All students enrolling in pottery classes must read and agree to the pottery guidelines posted HERE. *Classes will skip the week of September 23-September 28 and October 21-October 26
Fees: $153 (R) / $229.50 (NR)
Supply Fee: $28 & List 
Instructor: Emily Knapp
9672 (9 Weeks) Wednesday AM:
Wednesday September 4 - November 13
10:00am - 12:00pm 

Beginning Pottery (Wed PM) FULL!
Come and experience throwing pottery on the wheel! Lots of fun and a great stress reliever, this class is for individuals who have never taken pottery or who need a refresher course. Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, glazing, and studio etiquette. All students enrolling in pottery classes must read and agree to the pottery guidelines posted HERE. *Classes will skip the week of September 23-September 28 and October 21-October 26
Fees: $153 (R) / $229.50 (NR)
Supply Fee: $28 & List 
Instructor: Emily Knapp
9673 (9 Weeks) Wednesday PM:
Wednesday September 4 - November 13
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Clay Combo (Thurs AM) FULL!
Learn to throw and handbuild in this clay combination class. Great for beginners and experienced potters. All students enrolling in pottery classes must read and agree to the pottery guidelines posted HERE. *Classes will skip the week of September 23-September 28 and October 21-October 26
Fees: $153 (R) / $229.50 (NR)
Supply Fee: $28 & List 
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Instructor: Emily Knapp
9674 (9 Weeks) Thursday AM:
Thursday September 5 - November 14
10:00am - 12:00pm

Intermediate & Advanced Pottery (Thurs PM) 
Have your sea legs with beginning pottery? Want to try something more challenging to master your craft? Join us for Intermediate Advanced Pottery at the Art Station to help refine your throwing skills. Every week our instructors will teach a different technique in a fun and comfortable learning environment. Students will learn about form, function and how to master their skills with their own creative style. Beginning pottery experience is required. All students enrolling in pottery classes must read and agree to the pottery guidelines posted HERE. *Classes will skip the week of September 23-September 28 and October 21-October 26
Fees: $153 (R) / $229.50 (NR)
Supply Fee: $28 & List 
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Instructor: Emily Knapp
9675 (9 Weeks) Thursday PM:
Thursday September 5 - November 14
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Weekend on the Wheel (Sat AM) FULL!
Come and experience throwing pottery on the wheel! Lots of fun and a great stress reliever, this class is for individuals who have never taken pottery or who need a refresher course. All skill levels welcome.  All students enrolling in pottery classes must read and agree to the pottery guidelines posted HERE. *Classes will skip the week of September 23-September 28 and October 21-October 26 
Fees: $153 (R) / $229.50 (NR)
Supply Fee: $28 & List 
Instructor: Emily Knapp
9677 (9 Weeks) Saturday AM:
Saturday September 7 - November 15 
10:00am - 12:00pm ​

Art for the Heart

This art class is for students with mild intellectual or physical disabilities who want to come, cut loose, and have fun. We will work with paints, collage, and more! This is a one day workshop.
Fees: $7 (R) / $10.50 (NR)
Ages 11 & up
10017: September 7 (12:00pm - 12:45pm)
10018: October 12 (12:00pm - 12:45pm)
10019​: November 2 (12:00pm-12:45pm)
Drawing and ​Painting
Watercolor Painting 
Explore watercolor’s unique characteristics while creating beautiful paintings. Start with the fundamentals, learn about color theory, and experiment with textures to make your painting stand out and wow the viewer. We will cover a wide range of subjects to suit all tastes. All skill levels welcome.
Fees: $136 (R) / $204 (NR)
Supply Fee: List
Instructor: Stephanie Hartrick
9683 (8 Weeks):
Tuesday October 1 - November 12
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Abstract Florals NEW!
This class will allow you to express yourself through color and texture. We will use acrylic paints, markers, collage, pen and ink, and spray bottles to create unique abstract florals. All levels of ability are welcome! Supply list will be provided first day of class.
Fees: $112 (R) / $168 (NR)
Supply Fee: List
Instructor: Christy Hayes
9682 (8 weeks)
Tuesday September 3 - October 29
10:00am - 12:00pm


Charcoal Drawing
Students will learn the techniques for charcoal drawing. We will start with the fundamentals, focusing on the principles of design. This class will cover a variety of subject matters, such as, still-life, portraits, and landscapes. This class in open for artists of all skill levels. Supply list available HERE
Fees: $140 (R) / $210 (NR)
Supply Fee: List
Instructor: Stephanie Hartrick
9808 (10 weeks)
Wednesday September 4 - November 13
7:00pm - 9:00pm


Painter's Guided Open Studio AM
If you are just beginning or getting back to painting, come join us in a fun studio atmosphere class.  You will work at your own pace and paint what you want.  The instructor will be there to guide you and answer questions. Classes will not meet September 27 for Fall Break.
Fees: $112 (R) / $168 (NR)
Supplies: Paints, brushes, and projects in your medium of choice. Tables and easels will be provided. Note for Students
Instructor: 
Christy Hayes
9679 (8 Weeks):
Friday September 6 - November 1
10:00am - 12:00pm

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Music
Piano Lessons
These one on one 30 minute lessons provide an introduction to piano with emphasis on balancing harmony and melody, major and minor chords, and learning the keyboard. Students will be expected to practice between lessons. Sessions for guitar and vocals also available. 
Instructor: Reid Stevens
Fees: $250 (R) / $375 (NR)
9738 (10 weeks)
Wednesday September 4 - November 13
Priority registration is given to currently enrolled piano students. Call (770) 514-5930 to schedule your lesson time.

Beginning Group Guitar 14+
Review basic chords, tuning, rhythms, scales, songs, and performance techniques in a fun group setting. Students need to bring their own guitars to class and practice between sessions. Classes will NOT meet during Fall Break (September 23-September 27).
Instructor: Reid Stevens
Fees: $100 (R) / $150 (NR)
​7:30pm - 8:30pm

9739 (10 weeks):
Wednesday September 4 - November 13
The Art Station is NOT obligated to provide make-up classes for student absences.*
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WORKSHOPS

Painted Papyrus Collage Workshop
Step out of your comfort zone and learn a new collage art technique! We will begin an underpainting of Fall Aspen Trees. For the collage, you will create your own hand painted papers exclusively with GEL Plate mono printing techniques. Then collage these prints overtop your underpainting. The finished piece will be a representation of you using the torn papers you make yourself. All levels of painting experience are welcome.
Most supplies will be provided, but you will need to bring Liquitex Gel Gloss Medium, a filbert brush, and ephemera papers (such as old recipes, sheet music, letters, school papers, etc). No slick papers, magazines, or scissors! To see an example of work visit arteveryday.net
Fee: $62.50 (R) / $93.75
Supply Fee: $15
Instructor: Nelah Gabler
10024 (One Day Workshop):
Saturday, October 12
10:00am - 3:00pm

Halloween Figure Drawing Workshop
Join us for a live model figure drawing workshop with a Halloween theme. The model will be in costume for a maximum of 20 minute poses. Bring your dry mediums!
Fee:  $15 (R) / $22.50 (NR)
Instructor: Lexi Brendel
10029 (One Day Workshop):
Saturday, October 19
12:00pm - 2:00pm


Wood Burned Gourds
Create your own gorgeous, wood burned gourds for your fall decor! These gourds make beautiful centerpieces for your table or decorations for your foyer.
Fees: $30 (R) / $45 (NR)
Supply Fee: $10
Instructor: Stephanie Hartrick
10028 (One Day Workshop):
Saturday, November 9
10:00am - 1:00pm

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Watercolor Holiday Cards
Join watercolor artist and our Recreation Leader  Audrey to make festive holiday-themed greeting cards! Templates will be provided or design your own. Make up to three original cards and printing service referrals will be offered.
Fees: $10 (R) / $15 (NR)
Instructor: Audrey Morris
10030 (One Day Workshop):
Friday, December 6
3:30pm- 5:00pm
Note: Under "Fees"   R = Cobb County Residents; NR = Non-residents.
Classes with multiple sessions are independent of one another. You do not have to sign up for one to sign up for the other.


Cobb County P.A.R.K.S. Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Registration fees are 100% refundable when the department cancels the activity. A participant wishing to withdraw from a class that has not been cancelled by the department must provide request at least seven days before the scheduled start of the class. They may receive 100% credit to the family's account or may request a refund. Within the week prior to the scheduled start of a class refund/credits will not be given except for verified medical/hardship cases. Refunds for payment made by cash or check will be received approximately 2-4 weeks after the refund is requested.
This facility is supported by the Cobb County P.A.R.K.S. Department. Visit their site.
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