Ages 11+, students under 16 must be joined by an adult registrant. Participants create a symbolic Motanka horse from jute. The workshop explores the history and meaning of these traditional handmade talismans and their place in Ukrainian cultural heritage. Olga is a Ukrainian artist and instructor based in Alpharetta, where she teaches traditional Ukrainian folk art at the Ukrainian School of Atlanta. Her workshops combine hands-on artmaking with the history, symbolism, and cultural context behind each tradition, making them accessible to beginners while offering an authentic connection to Ukrainian heritage.

Ages 11+, students under 16 must be joined by an adult registrant. Participants learn the fundamentals of Petrykivka, a UNESCO-recognized decorative painting tradition, and create their own floral composition while exploring its symbolism and history. Olga is a Ukrainian artist and instructor based in Alpharetta, where she teaches traditional Ukrainian folk art at the Ukrainian School of Atlanta. Her workshops combine hands-on artmaking with the history, symbolism, and cultural context behind each tradition, making them accessible to beginners while offering an authentic connection to Ukrainian heritage. Book this workshop for $50 or purchase our Global Art Week Workshop Package for $120 and choose 3 workshops to enjoy. A $30 savings!

Ages 11+, students under 16 must be joined by an adult registrant. Participants create a symbolic Motanka horse from jute. The workshop explores the history and meaning of these traditional handmade talismans and their place in Ukrainian cultural heritage. Olga is a Ukrainian artist and instructor based in Alpharetta, where she teaches traditional Ukrainian folk art at the Ukrainian School of Atlanta. Her workshops combine hands-on artmaking with the history, symbolism, and cultural context behind each tradition, making them accessible to beginners while offering an authentic connection to Ukrainian heritage.

ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED! All pencils, paper, paint mediums and brushes used in the workshops will be provided for attendees. Surprise FREEBIES included!!! Debra Yaun, Brand Ambassador of HK Holbein Artist Materials & Legion Paper with General Pencil, hosts a guided workshop for artists of all levels! This hands-on learning experience will provide attendees the opportunity to experiment with and learn about many of the products offered by both Holbein and General Pencil. On an assortment of Legion's Stonehenge surfaces, the H&L Acrylic Family Workshop features purposely-selected colors and mediums from Holbein's various acrylic color lines. Attendees will have an opportunity to use and learn more about Holbein Heavy Body acrylic, Fluid Acrylic, Acrylic Ink, 'Mat'Matte Acrylic, Colored Gesso, Acrylic Gouache and Acrylic Mediums. Surfaces explored include Legion's 100% cotton Stonehenge Aqua in varying weights, surface finishes and colors and Yupo 100% polypropylene paper. Pencils provided by General Pencil. Adults 18+ Seats are limited, register today!

If you are new to this medium, or are an experienced painter, you will love all the information this course provides. Always taking composition and design into consideration you will be able to hone your skills while exploring new techniques, tools and materials. Experienced and returning students will work on advanced techniques, composition and background. Watercolor Supply List (suggested, not mandatory) 1 Watercolor set Kuretake gansai tambi watercolor (available at Michaels- see image below) 1 Canson 140 lb Coldpress paper pad any size 1 Watercolor Brush Round /size 4 1 Watercolor Brush Round/size 8 1 Watercolor Brush Round size 10 1 Watercolor Brush ¾ inch Wide Flat

Use this wonderful, spontaneous medium in a supportive atmosphere with lots of useful tips and techniques that give great results. The course includes ongoing information about tools and materials, always taking composition and design into consideration. If you are new to this medium or have some prior experience, you will love all the information you receive. Experienced students work on advanced techniques, composition and backgrounds. Watercolor Supply List (suggested, and not mandatory) 1 Watercolor set Kuretake gansai tambi watercolor (available at Michaels- see image below) 1 Canson 140 lb Coldpress paper pad any size 1 Watercolor Brush Round /size 4 1 Watercolor Brush Round/size 8 1 Watercolor Brush Round size 10 1 Watercolor Brush ¾ inch Wide Flat

Are you curious about oil painting and unsure of where to begin? Discover the magic of this classic artist medium without the extensive time and materials commitment. Check out this 4 week intro to oil painting course. Working with a guided, step by step approach, we will create two painting studies, touching on the basics of oil painting and the required materials, color mixing, handling the brush, and more. This class is an excellent stepping stone to an 8 week class. $10 supply fee paid to directly to instructor during first class. Art bites intro classes can be taken in either order (1 first or 2 first or vice versa). Each intro class has the same level of painting, just different projects. Intro to oil painting 2 should only be taken once as projects do not change. Meets Tuesdays 12p - 1:30p in August.

Want to try acrylic painting but aren't sure you'd like to commit to buying all the materials and taking an 8 week class? Look no further! Join artist Leslie Murphy for a 4 week class and learn the basics of acrylic painting! Working with a guided, step by step process, we will create two painting studies, touching on basics of the medium and materials needed, color mixing, handling the brush, and more. This is an excellent way to dip your toes in the waters of painting and is a great stepping stone to an 8 week class. $10 supply fee paid directly to instructor during first class. Art bites intro classes can be taken in either order (1 first or 2 first or vice versa). Each intro class has the same level of painting, just different projects. Intro to acrylic painting 1 should only be taken once. Meets Tuesdays 9:30a-11a in August.

Students will learn to create a painting from concept to completion in oil or acrylic media. We will focus on proper planning prior to starting a painting, as well as, basic layering and blending techniques, color mixing, handling the brush and more. Students will work at their own pace in a relaxed and supportive setting. Each session will feature 3 instructor demonstrations of beginning-intermediate painting techniques. Because everyone's needs are different, supplies will be discussed during the first class. New students, bring your sketch pad and your ideas if you've never painted before. New students who have already begun your painting journey, bring anything you're currently working on as well as materials that you already have. Returning students, bring your current painting and materials. Class size limited to 10 to provide an intimate experience with your instructor. To learn more about Leslie Murphy, please visit our Instructors Page (under the About Us tab from our Menu), there you will find a link to her website: https://www.lesliemurphypaints.art

Students will be encouraged to go the extra mile with preliminary drawings and color studies while working on their own paintings. Work at your own pace in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Each session features 3 instructor demonstrations of advanced painting techniques. This class will delve deeper into color theory, mixing, and application, as well as, composition and design strategies. Because everyone's needs are different, supplies will be discussed during the first class. New students, bring your current painting in progress (if you have one) and any materials you already have. Returning students, bring your current painting and materials. To learn more about Leslie Murphy, please visit our Instructors Page (under the About Us tab from our Menu), there you will find a link to her website: https://www.lesliemurphypaints.art

This course will have guided step-by-step demonstrations each week consisting of paint techniques with acrylics and acrylic mediums on canvas. We will learn texturing, sponging, stippling, glazing, dry-brush, palette knife, dripping, blending & other techniques. We will learn how to prepare surfaces & build up the paint surface with layers. We will learn how to select, blend & mix colors to create pure abstracts, imaginary scenes, and natural forms. You will learn how to add depth with layers, texture, color and to create a balanced abstract composition. This session emphasizes landscape themes. SUPPLY LIST: The instructor will bring examples of all materials the first day of class. You can wait to see all materials before purchasing them. If you already purchased acrylic paints, bring what you have & a couple of stretched canvases or canvas boards. -Brushes: An assortment of soft synthetic brushes from flats, rounds, and filberts in a range of sizes from small to large, one 2”soft, flat “gesso” brush. -Primed & stretched canvases or canvas boards. Suggested: 11x14, 12x16, 16x20. (Advanced painters can bring larger canvases). -Palette: disposable palettes such as foam plates or paper palettes -Palette knife: at least one flexible pointed chisel-shaped metal knife -1 lg carry-all for wet paintings and a tool box for your supplies -1 sm jar of Light Modeling Paste (see example in class) -1 sm jar of Gloss Gel Medium (see example in class) -1 sm bottle of Acrylic Matte Medium (see example in class) - I container for water (such as a larger yogurt container) -1 roll of paper towels - disposable gloves (optional) Paint: names of paints are all different; here is a recommended list with comparative names for acrylic paints. When in doubt get a set of primary colors, plus black & white and you can add to that as you need. Purchase 2 or 4 oz. tubes of paint, not liquid or jars. Cadmium Red Medium or Red Medium Cadmium Red Light or Vermilion Alizarin Crimson or Magenta Lemon Yellow or Yellow Light Cadmium Yellow Medium and Deep Yellow Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt Blue Phthalo Blue or Prussian Blue Phthalo Green or Viridian Dioxazine Purple or any dark Violet color Titanium White is the preferred brightest white Any Black color is fine. Additional Earth Colors are optional: Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber

Students will be encouraged to go the extra mile with preliminary drawings and color studies while working on their own paintings. Work at your own pace in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Each session features 3 instructor demonstrations of advanced painting techniques. This class will delve deeper into color theory, mixing, and application, as well as, composition and design strategies. Because everyone's needs are different, supplies will be discussed during the first class. New students, bring your current painting in progress (if you have one) and any materials you already have. Returning students, bring your current painting and materials. Please note: This is not an appropriate class for beginners. Painting experience is required as students are expected to work independently in a larger class setting. To learn more about Leslie Murphy, please visit our Instructors Page (under the About Us tab on our Menu), there you will find a link to her website: https://www.lesliemurphypaints.art