Teen/Adult Visual Arts
Ages 13 and up
*Some classes are run by Art Station staff. Instructors for these classes may be subject to change.
Fall 1 Classes
Drawing Guided Open Studio
$180.00
Instructor: Edwin Angulo
In this 6-week class we will work on different still life setups with various techniques with graphite, charcoal, color pencils, and/or pastel. Artists and students can improve their skills in an enjoyable open studio environment.
Open studio classes are best enjoyed if you already have some experience with basic drawing and painting techniques/principles.
Thursdays, 8/14 - 9/18
3:30pm - 6:30pm (Code: 47004)
Ages 16 and up
Concept Art - Animals and Creatures (Fantasty Edition!)
$75.00
Instructor: Marisol Griffiths
Learn how to draw and develop a variety of characters, from cute cartoon animals to fearsome fantastical beasts. Explore different area of concept art by designing accessories, props, backgrounds and more with the characters you create in this class. You can repeat this class again with fresh material each time - this session will have a whimsical fantasy twist!
Tuesdays, 8/12 - 9/16
6:00pm - 7:30pm (Code: 46917)
Ages 8 - 14
Intro to Watercolor Painting
$100.00
Instructor: Ashley Walker
Let’s explore the wonderful world of watercolor paint! This class is a beginner's guide to getting started with watercolor painting. We will begin by exploring watercolor materials and the basics of watercolor painting. Then, we will dabble in some color theory and maybe even use some “unlikely” materials! We will complete exercises and projects to apply what we learn.
On Week 1, we will explore materials and give a supply list for this course. Feel free to bring any watercolor materials that you may already have.
Mondays, 8/11 - 9/15
5:30pm - 7:00pm (Code: 46852)
Ages 16 and up
Wednesdays, 8/13 - 9/17
10:00am - 11:30am (Code: 46853)
Ages 16 and up
Let's Quilt! - For Beginners
$89.00
Instructor: Gerrie Lowell
Come quilt with us! We will be starting with the basics: fabric, color, cutting mats, rotary cutters and grid rulers. We will be cutting patches and learning to sew them on a machine, or by hand. Your choice!
By the end of the class, each participant will have made a simple project.
Supplies provided for first class, then a supply list for things to be purchased for remaining classes to be brought in for the remaining classes. Please bring your own sewing machine.
Tuesdays, 8/12 - 9/16
10:00am - 12:00pm (Code: 47003)
Ages 18 and up
Painter's Guided Open Studio
$84.00
Instructor: Christy Hayes
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. Open to all skill levels, beginner to advanced, working in any medium you wish. Bring your own supplies. (if using oil paints, please use odorless products.)
Students to bring their own supplies to paint in the medium of their choice. Call with any questions.
*Class will not meet 8/29
Fridays, 8/15 - 9/26
10:00am - 12:00pm (Code: 47001)
Ages 16 and up
Painting with Gouache
$120.00
Instructor: Christy Hayes
Gouache is an opaque paint medium that acts like acrylic paint until water is added, and then it acts like watercolor. It is painted on paper. This class is for beginner to advanced painters. Some drawing required. We will complete multiple small paintings.
For this class, you will need a watercolor paper notebook, gouache paint, (red, yellow, blue, black, and white) 1 angle brush, 1 flat brush, 1 round watercolor brush, basic color pencils, towel/rag, and palette paper.
*Class will NOT meet 9/1/2025, (Labor Day) making this a 5-week class.
Mondays, 8/11 - 9/15
10:00am - 12:00pm (Code: 47002)
Ages 16 - 85
Pottery on the Wheel with Holly
$190.00
Instructor: Holly Quigley
All levels class, focused primarily on wheel throwing. Advanced students may work independently with help from instructor, or be guided through chosen projects throughout the session. Beginners will be exposed to the basics of wheel throwing and the steps between a ball of clay and a fired, finished piece. Please bring an old towel and/or apron and a beginner pottery kit (available at Michael's, Blick, and online).
**Students dress to get messy and bring a basic pottery tool kit, and a towel and/or apron.
Thursdays, 8/14 - 9/18
10:00am - 1:00pm (Code: 48811)
Ages 18 and up
Concept Art - Video Games
$75.00
Instructor: Marisol Griffiths
Dive into the world of game development from the artistic side of production! Learn about the different stages of concept art that come before the technical programing that builds the games we know and love.
Start bringing your dream game and creative ideas to life in this fun and informative class! All skill levels welcome.
Thursdays, 8/14 - 9/18
6:00pm - 7:30pm (Code: 46918)
Ages 8 - 14
Character Drawing - Manga & Comics
$85.00
Instructor: Vanessa Sebastian
Have fun designing characters inspired from manga, comics, anime, and cartoons. Build your illustration skills while drawing anatomy, character poses, and clothing. Examples and inspirations change for each session. Class can be repeated multiple times.
Wednesdays, 8/13 - 9/17
6:00pm - 7:30pm (Code: 46835)
7:30pm - 9:00pm (Code: 46836)
Ages 10 - 18
Candle Making Studio
$110.00
Instructor: Zhonvieve Ellison
Come join us! This 5-week class is perfect for anyone from beginners, crafters, or small business to learn candle making. We will break down the basics of candle making, safety and care.
We will cover how to make container candles, taper candles, standalone candles, and wax melts.
Mondays, 8/11 - 9/8
5:15pm - 6:45pm (Code: 47303)
Ages 13 and up
Pottery on the Wheel - All Levels with Clay Sowell
$190.00
Instructor: Clay Sowell
In this class, we will cover pottery made to hold food and beverage as well as decorative pieces. Demonstrations will include beginner to advanced pottery wheel throwing techniques. Some handbuilding and glazing techniques will also be demonstrated.
**Students should bring a basic pottery tool kit, an old towel, and an apron/clothes that can get messy.
Thursdays, 8/14 - 9/18
6:00pm - 9:00pm (Code: 47597)
Ages 16 and up
Community Crafting - Junk Journal Open Studio
$20.00
Instructor: TAS Staff - Amy Laik
Enjoy gathering with other crafters in a common space to create junk journal masterpieces! Some crafting supplies will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own!
*Journals not provided, please bring your own*
This is a 4 week class.
Thursdays, 8/21 - 9/11
5:30pm - 7:00pm (Code: 47263)
Ages 14 and up
Pottery on the Wheel with Holly
$190.00
Instructor: Holly Quigley
All levels class, focused primarily on wheel throwing. Advanced students may work independently with help from instructor, or be guided through chosen projects throughout the session. Beginners will be exposed to the basics of wheel throwing and the steps between a ball of clay and a fired, finished piece. Please bring an old towel and/or apron and a beginner pottery kit (available at Michael's, Blick, and online).
**Students dress to get messy and bring a basic pottery tool kit, and a towel and/or apron.
Thursdays, 8/14 - 9/18
10:00am - 1:00pm (Code: 48811)
Ages 18 and up
Open Studio: Pottery on the Wheel (Tues AM)
$99.00
Instructor: N/A
This is an instructor-free open studio style class. Students registering for this class must have pottery knowledge and have previously taken pottery at The Art Station. Students must be able to work independently. TAS staff will load and fire kilns on students' behalf. Students will be notified via email once pottery is fired and ready to be picked up.
Students will have access to the pottery studio on TUESDAYS from 10 am - 2 pm ONLY. Class fee covers studio usage, 1 bag of clay, bucket glazes and firings.
*Please call to register: 770-514-5930
Tuesdays, 8/12 - 9/16
10:00am - 2:00pm (Code: 47262)
Ages 18 and up
Fall 1 workshops
Art for Students with Disabilities
$10.00
Instructor: Robin Glover
This is an ART class for students who learn differently. We will explore different subject matters and different media in a friendly environment.
Tuesday, 8/12
5:30pm - 6:30pm (Code: 46833)
Ages 10 & up
Tuesday, 9/2
5:30pm - 6:30pm (Code: 46834)
Ages 10 & up
Sketching Scales
$35.00
Instructor: Marisol Griffiths
Come learn about lizards from all over the world while working from them as live art models!
During this workshop we will learn about and meet these incredible animals while also learning how to draw them. All skill levels and ages are welcome - this workshop can be great fun for the whole family!
Saturday, 9/6
11:00am - 1:00pm (Code: 46919)
Ages 4 - 90
Let's Sew a Halloween Table Runner
$35.00
Instructor: Gerrie Lowell
Come sew a festive table runner! Table runners are fun and easy to make. For Halloween, we can applique pumpkins, witches, cats, crows, and more to solid, plaid or seasonal design fabric.
Supplies:
You will need: 2 pieces of fabric (at least 18" long or the length of the table the runner will be used for) a package of craft batting, your sewing machine, cutting mat, a rotary cutter, and scissors. *Your instructor's sewing machine can be available if necessary.
Saturday, 8/16
10:00am - 12:00pm (Code: 47046)
Ages 18 and up
Let's Sew a Thanksgiving Table Runner
$35.00
Instructor: Gerrie Lowell
Come sew a festive table runner! Table runners are fun and easy to make. Your Thanksgiving table runner can be classic and formal, fun and informal, or a little bit of both on each side - pumpkins, cornucopias, footballs, team logos, and more can be appliqued on seasonal fabric.
Supplies:
You will need: 2 pieces of fabric (at least 18" long or the length of the table the runner will be used for) a package of craft batting, your sewing machine, cutting mat, a rotary cutter, and scissors. *Your instructor's sewing machine can be available if necessary.
Saturday, 9/13
10:00am - 12:00pm (Code: 47047)
Ages 18 and up
Junk Journal Open Studio
$5.00
Instructor: TAS Staff - Amy Laik
Jump on the junk journal craze of 2025! Join us for an afternoon of crafting and collaging with a multitude of materials at The Art Station.
*Journals not provided, please bring your own*
Thursday, 8/14
5:30pm - 7:00pm (Code: 47266)
Ages 14 and up
Thursday, 9/18
5:30pm - 7:00pm (Code: 47267)
Ages 14 and up
Pottery Painting: Ginkgo Platter
$25.70
Instructor: TAS Staff
Join us to paint your own Gingko Platter! Each painted server will be fired in our kiln, and students will be notified when their piece is ready for pick-up.
Monday, 9/15
5:15pm - 7:15pm (Code: 47730)
Ages 14 and up
Make Your Own Buttons!
$15.00
Instructor: TAS Staff - Andy Hollingworth
Come learn how to make your very own buttons/pins! All supplies provided, just bring yourself and your creativity.
Tuesday, 9/16
4:30pm - 5:30pm (Code: 47202)
Ages 14 and up
Pottery Painting: Pumpkin Fairy House
$27.50
Instructor: TAS Staff
Join us to paint your own Pumpkin Fairy House! Each painted house will be fired in our kiln, and students will be notified when their piece is ready for pick-up.
Friday, 9/19
5:15pm - 7:15pm (Code: 47721)
Ages 14 and up
Craft a Comic!
$35.00
Instructor: Marisol Griffiths
Learn about comics from their beginning to modern era and develop your very own inspired by different time periods and art styles. You'll learn to work within various layouts and genres while bringing your unique stories and artistic voice to life in this one-day workshop!
Saturday, 8/16
11:00am - 1:00pm (Code: 46920)
Ages 7 - 15
Saturday, 9/13
11:00am - 1:00pm (Code: 46921)
Ages 7 - 15
Paint Like Bob Ross
$80.00
Instructor: Jeremy Rogers
Complete a Bob Ross painting in just one class…even if you have never painted before!
That’s the magic of the techniques used by Bob Ross in his popular TV series, the Joy of Painting ®. Bob Ross Certified Instructor Jeremy Rogers walks you through step by step how to paint a beautiful Ross landscape (or seascape), complete with "happy trees"! This is a light-hearted painting class totally focused on creating beauty and having fun! (Only Bob Ross supplies are used to give you an authentic experience.)
***Please bring a roll of paper towels, small pkg of baby wipes and a cardboard box to carry your piece of art home with you—the paint will still be wet! The box needs to be big enough to hold a 12”x16” canvas.
Saturday, 9/6
10:00am - 1:30pm (Code: 46916)
Ages 14 and up
Make Your Own Stickers!
$10.00
Instructor: TAS Staff - Andy Hollingworth
Come learn how to make your very own holographic stickers! All supplies provided, just bring yourself and your creativity.
Tuesday, 8/19
4:30pm - 5:30pm (Code: 47203)
Ages 11 - 17
Pottery Painting: Dragonfly Luminary
$39.00
Instructor: TAS Staff
Join us to paint your own Dragonfly Luminary! Each painted luminary will be fired in our kiln, and students will be notified when their piece (and light) is ready for pick-up. Lighting system (cord & bulb) included.
Tuesday, 8/26
5:15pm - 7:15pm (Code: 47758)
Ages 14 and up
Fees listed above are for those residing in Cobb County. For all those living outside Cobb County, additional fees may apply.