Adult Art Classes & Workshops

Lyndon House Arts Center
Winter Class Registration:
Saturday, October 31 at 9am (ACC residents)
Monday, November 2 at 12pm Noon (Non-ACC residents)


FALL 2026 ADULT CLASSES & ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

 Mindful Pause 
Friday October 9, 2026 from 2 PM - 3 PM
A mindfulness and stress-awareness experience.
Mindful Pause invites participants to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves through guided mindfulness practices. The class explores common signs of stress, introduces simple breathing techniques, and creates space for personal reflection. Participants leave with tools to craft a personalized Daily Mindfulness Practice that supports calm, clarity, and resilience in everyday life. Free, drop in event for the public with Raquel Durden. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

One-Day Metal Enameling 101 Workshop with Leslie Litt
Saturday, October 10, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Learn basic techniques for fusing glass to copper plates. Make enameled pieces utilizing techniques like cloissonne, through sifting, painting, wire work and sgraffito. Enamel and the cut shapes of copper will be supplied and participants will take home a finished piece of jewelry! 

One-Day Halloween Costume Makers Space
Saturday, October 10,  2:30pm - 4:30pm
Do you need space to spread out and make your Halloween Costume this year?
Space is being provided (indoor and some outdoor for sprays and smelly things) to spread out and construct your Halloween costume. The Lyndon House encourages you to bring supplies you might need for specifics and the arts center will provide space and limited variations on the following: glue, hot glue, cardboard, styrofoam, random fabrics, string/yarn, markers, some spray paint, and other varied supplies that may be used in creating your costume. Supplies are limited so it is advised you bring specific supplies the arts center may not have.
Registration required to reserve your spot. FREE, but registration required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (both individuals must register). This is not an instructional costume making workshop. This is an opportunity to use studio space to spread out and construct your costume. 
Just remember it will need to fit in/on your transportation later :)

Enameling: Basics & Surface Treatments with Jordan Blackwell
Tuesdays, October 13 – November 17, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn the basics of enameling. Experiment and play with creating permanent pencil drawings on enameled surfaces, using metallic lusters similar to those used in ceramics, and freestyle placement of enamels to see how colors layer. Participants will create pendants, earrings or other small objects during the class.
 
Water Soluble Oils 101 with Lauren Adams
Tuesdays, October 13 – November 17, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Do you love the working time of oils but hate the toxicity and fumes of solvent thinners? Water-mixable oils might be the perfect balance for you. These are real oil paints that can be mixed with water, mediums or natural oils. If you work in a space without good ventilation or are sensitive to solvent thinners and turpentine, water mixable oils can give you a fume-free oil painting experience!
Please bring 2 pieces of heavy mixed media or other paper or surface approx. 8 x 10” to the first class. We'll start with color exercises. Basic supplies are provided. Students must supply their own canvas or panel (11 x 14" max.)
 
Drawing & Watercolor Basics
Thursdays, October 15- November 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Vignettes of Nature
In this 6-week course students will learn and practice skills in gesture drawing and contour drawing using pencil as well as ink. Nature herself will be the subject matter for these vignettes.  Using just a few colors at a time, students will create a wonderful and harmonious palette of colors in which to paint their vignettes of nature. All in a supportive environment. No prior experience required. Supplies are provided.

Beginner-Intermediate Ceramics with Amanda Jane Crouse
Thursdays, October 15 – November 19, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Students of varied experience levels will be working on open forms, both functional and figurative. Techniques covered in hand building will include coil building, pinching and slab construction. There will also be an introduction to the potter’s wheel.  Surface techniques, texture treatments, and the addition of handles, spouts, and feet will be covered. The last class period will be spent glazing work.
This is a great class for those looking to see what kinds of things they like to make out of clay, and for those looking to practice what they’ve learned and get help with technical problems. Students will learn all the basics of surviving and thriving in a group or private studio. Basic supplies are provided.

One-Day Pressed Yarn Art (Arte en Estambre) with Francisco Loza
Friday, October 16, 1pm - 4pm
Join this interactive workshop with visiting artist Francisco (Paco) Loza to create your own piece of Pressed Yarn Art (Arte en Estambre) while exploring Mexican culture and be inspired by this unique art form.
Originally from Mexico, based in Maryland, Francisco LOZA is a well-known fiber artist with over two decades creating his original artwork using colorful yarn that is cut, shaped, and pressed onto special wax covered-wooden surfaces.
LOZA artwork has been featured in exhibitions and special events at numerous venues including The University of Georgia (October 2026), The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM), Art Academy Museum, Dorchester Center for the Arts, Spiralis Gallery, the Embassy of Mexico in Washington, DC, among others. His intricate artwork explores themes of nature, cultural traditions, intergenerational families, migration/immigration, and captivating contemporary 3-D pieces. Francisco (Paco) Loza is visiting with Professor Joe Norman at UGA and is involved in the exhibition Cornucopia: Ties that Bind at the Dodd Galleries.
All materials provided. No prior experience necessary. Ages 15 and up.
Space is limited. Online registration required.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (both individuals must be registered for the class). 

One-Day Halloween Costume Makers Space
Thursday, October 22  5:30pm - 7:30pm
Do you need space to spread out and make your Halloween Costume this year?
Space is being provided (indoor and some outdoor for sprays and smelly things) to spread out and construct your Halloween costume. The Lyndon House encourages you to bring supplies you might need for specifics and the arts center will provide space and limited variations on the following: glue, hot glue, cardboard, styrofoam, random fabrics, string/yarn, markers, some spray paint, and other varied supplies that may be used in creating your costume. Supplies are limited so it is advised you bring specific supplies the arts center may not have.
Registration required to reserve your spot. FREE, but registration required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (both individuals must register). This is not an instructional costume making workshop. This is an opportunity to use studio space to spread out and construct your costume. Just remember it will need to fit in/on your transportation later :)
                           
Surface Design on Textiles with Tannins and Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) with Anne McInnis
Four Saturdays: October 24 & 31, November 7 & 21      12:00pm - 3:00pm                      
In this 4-week course students will create hand-designed textiles with plant-derived tannins and a ferrous acetate solution. This direct application process—using hand-painting, block printing, stencils, and more—achieves rich black and grey graphic results on textiles. 
Students will learn and participate in the entire development process from scouring to finishing on various substrates, including the opportunity to use their own textiles/garments as well. The course will explore different tannins, some locally foraged by the instructor, to achieve a range of colors and contrasts with this technique. Provided materials include textile surface, craft sponges, and limited brushes; students can also make their own stamps and blocks in class. Students are also encouraged to bring their own brushes (stencil, soft, etc.), blocks, stencils, and small screens, and the instructor may email with supply suggestions before class begins.

One-Day Toothbrush Rag Rug & Basket Making (Amish Knot Technique): 
Friday, October 23rd is FULL from 12pm - 4pm (one-day 4-hour workshop)
Saturday, October 24th is FULL from 12-4pm (one-day 4-hour
workshop)

This is a one-day 4-hour workshop taking place courtesy of the Willson Center for Humanity and Arts.
This workshop is open to participants 13 years and older. No experience necessary. While there is no fee to take this workshop, participants must register online to reserve their seat.
The Toothbrush Rug—also known as the Amish Knot or Coil Rug—is a no-sew textile technique that uses fabric strips looped and knotted into strong, durable forms. Historically, makers repurposed worn toothbrush handles into tools, threading fabric through a small hole to create rugs built from the center outward. In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn the half-hitch knot technique and create an oval rug base. Participants will then learn how to transform that base into a basket. This versatile skill can be applied to rugs, baskets, placemats, seat pads, coasters, and more. These rugs are exceptionally durable, often lasting decades, and can typically be machine washed and dried. No experience necessary.
 
Torreah “Cookie” Washington is a fourth-generation needleworker and nationally recognized fiber artist based in Goose Creek, SC. Her work centers African American textile traditions, ancestral memory, and environmental responsibility through art quilts, Gullah rag rugs, basketry, and sculptural textile forms.
Cookie Washington is the Sam Doyle Artist in Residence for Culture and Community at the Penn Center, a Mellon Foundation funded partnership between the UGA Willson Center for Humanities and Arts and the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District.
 
One-Day Metal Ornament Enameling Workshop with Leslie Litt
Saturday, November 7, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Learn basic techniques for fusing glass to copper plates. Make enameled ornaments through sifting, painting and sgraffito. Enamel and the cut shapes of copper will be supplied, and participants will take home a finished ornament!

One-Day Mixed Media Collage Workshop with Artist in Residence – Susan Nees
Saturday, November 7, 1pm - 4pm
Join Artist-in-Residence Susan Nees at the Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens, GA, for a collage workshop exploring texture, layering, and visual storytelling. Participants will delve into mixed media collage by cutting, tearing, and assembling. Designed to encourage playful experimentation and personal expression over end result, this workshop welcomes artists and enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Saturday, November 7th from 1pm - 4pm.
 Materials provided. 

The Neighborhood "Block" Party with Artist in Residence Susan Nees
Friday, November 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm 
(each of the 3 Quilting Bee dates is a separate event)
An Old-Fashioned Quilting Bee for a Great Cause 
Pull up a chair and join your neighbors for an old-fashioned quilting bee. We are gathering around a traditional quilt frame to hand-quilt a collaborative quilt together—one stitch at a time.
Once finished, our neighborhood quilt will be auctioned off, with all proceeds directly benefiting Project Safe and their mission to support local families.
Whether you are an expert quilter, haven't picked up a needle in years, or have never sewn a stitch in your life, you are welcome around the frame. We will happily show you the ropes, and if you simply prefer to sit by the frame, chat, and keep us company, there is always a seat for you.
Fresh coffee and homemade cake will be ready. Come meet your neighbors, share a slice, and help us stitch something beautiful for our community. Registration required to reserve your seat.
Ages 14 and up. People younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult, both must be registered.

The Neighborhood "Block" Party with Artist in Residence Susan Nees
Thursday, November 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
(each of the 3 Quilting Bee dates is a separate event)
An Old-Fashioned Quilting Bee for a Great Cause 
Pull up a chair and join your neighbors for an old-fashioned quilting bee. We are gathering around a traditional quilt frame to hand-quilt a collaborative quilt together—one stitch at a time.
Once finished, our neighborhood quilt will be auctioned off, with all proceeds directly benefiting Project Safe and their mission to support local families.
Whether you are an expert quilter, haven't picked up a needle in years, or have never sewn a stitch in your life, you are welcome around the frame. We will happily show you the ropes, and if you simply prefer to sit by the frame, chat, and keep us company, there is always a seat for you.
Fresh coffee and homemade cake will be ready. Come meet your neighbors, share a slice, and help us stitch something beautiful for our community. Registration required to reserve your seat.
Ages 14 and up. People younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult, both must be registered.

The Neighborhood "Block" Party with Artist in Residence Susan Nees
Saturday, November 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
(each of the 3 Quilting Bee dates is a separate event)
An Old-Fashioned Quilting Bee for a Great Cause 
Pull up a chair and join your neighbors for an old-fashioned quilting bee. We are gathering around a traditional quilt frame to hand-quilt a collaborative quilt together—one stitch at a time.
Once finished, our neighborhood quilt will be auctioned off, with all proceeds directly benefiting Project Safe and their mission to support local families.
Whether you are an expert quilter, haven't picked up a needle in years, or have never sewn a stitch in your life, you are welcome around the frame. We will happily show you the ropes, and if you simply prefer to sit by the frame, chat, and keep us company, there is always a seat for you.
Fresh coffee and homemade cake will be ready. Come meet your neighbors, share a slice, and help us stitch something beautiful for our community. Registration required to reserve your seat.
Ages 14 and up. People younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult, both must be registered.

WINTER 2027 ADULT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Winter Class Registration:
Saturday, October 31 at 9am (ACC residents)
Monday, November 2 at 12pm Noon (Non-ACC residents)

“Focusing on the Rest of the Necklace”
Fine Metals Fundamentals with Jordan Blackwell [Winter 2027]
Tuesdays, January 12 – February 16, 2027  5:30pm – 7:30pm
The class will focus on basic soldering and forming necklace findings, simple chains, pearling, and leather necklace-making. Students are encouraged to bring alternative materials and things they want to use from their own collections! 

Materials and Techniques in Acrylic Painting (Beginning and Intermediate) with Lauren Adams [Winter 2027]
Tuesdays, January 12 – February 16, 2027   5:30pm – 7:30pm
This class provides comprehensive guidance for beginning and intermediate painters starting with choosing materials and equipment, to the foundational basics of value, color, and composition. Work in a relaxed and supportive environment with ample one-on-one guidance.
Please bring a surface approx. 8” x 10” and several options of photo reference, sketches, or ideas to first class. Basic supplies are provided. Students must supply their own canvas or panel.

Multi-Color Screen Printing with Amanda Burk [Winter 2027]
Tuesdays, January 12 - February 16, 2027     5:30pm - 7:30pm
Students will learn the fundamentals of screen printing including how to prepare & expose a screen, create positive films for stencils, and create separations for multi-color screen prints. Prints will be created on paper (this particular method not good for fabric). Previous screen printing experience not required. Supplies provided.


Beginner-Intermediate Ceramics with Amanda Jane Crouse [Winter 2027]
Thursdays, January 14 – February 18, 2027   5:30pm – 7:30pm
Students of varied experience levels will be working on open forms, both functional and figurative. Techniques covered in hand building will include coil building, pinching and slab construction. There will also be an introduction to the potter’s wheel.  Surface techniques, texture treatments, and the addition of handles, spouts, and feet will be covered. The last class period will be spent glazing work.
This is a great class for those looking to see what kinds of things they like to make out of clay, and for those looking to practice what they’ve learned and get help with technical problems. Students will learn all the basics of surviving and thriving in a group or private studio. Basic supplies are provided.
Winter Drawing & Watercolor Basics [Winter 2027]
Thursdays, January 14 -  February 18, 2027    3:00pm - 5:00pm
Painting wet-into-wet is a spontaneous and delightful technique in watercolor.  This technique shows off the transparent nature of watercolor beautifully.  It's great for skies, sunsets and flowers or whenever you want blended colors and soft edges. And to strengthen drawing skills, students will practice drawing objects in proportion. It is surprising how much better a drawing looks when the object/subject is drawn in proportion. No prior experience required. Supplies are provided.

One-Day Metal Enameling 101 Workshop with Leslie Litt [Winter 2027]
Saturday, February 6, 2027 10:00am – 4:00pm
Learn basic techniques for fusing glass to copper plates. Make enameled pieces utilizing techniques like cloissonne, through sifting, painting, wire work and sgraffito. Enamel and the cut shapes of copper will be supplied and participants will take home a finished piece of jewelry! 

Surface Design on Textiles with Tannins and Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) with Anne McInnis [Winter 2027]
Four Saturdays: February 6, 13, 20, 27    12:00pm - 3:00pm                        
In this 4-week course students will create hand-designed textiles with plant-derived tannins and a ferrous acetate solution. This direct application process—using hand-painting, block printing, stencils, and more—achieves rich black and grey graphic results on textiles. 
Students will learn and participate in the entire development process from scouring to finishing on various substrates, including the opportunity to use their own textiles/garments as well. The course will explore different tannins, some locally foraged by the instructor, to achieve a range of colors and contrasts with this technique. Provided materials include textile surface, craft sponges, and limited brushes; students can also make their own stamps and blocks in class. Students are also encouraged to bring their own brushes (stencil, soft, etc.), blocks, stencils, and small screens, and the instructor may email with supply suggestions before class begins.

Refunds for ACC Leisure Services programs are granted according to the following policy:
 
All refund requests must be received no later than seven (7) business days prior to the first day of the program or class. After the seven-day deadline, refunds will not be granted without a written medical excuse from a licensed physician.  Refunds will be assessed an administrative fee of 25% of the amount paid. This fee applies to all programs with a fee of $5.00 or more. Fees collected of less than $5.00 will not be refunded (unless Leisure Services cancels the program/class).  If ACC Leisure Services Department is responsible for the cancellation of a program or class, a full refund will be issued.   Refunds will be issued only to the individual who registered the participant.  In unusual situations (patron is relocating, has an illness, or becomes physically unable to continue the program, etc.) where a refund is requested for services that have been paid in advance, the balance of the remaining value may be refunded after receipt of a written request.   Behavior-related dismissals may not be eligible for refund. 
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One-Day Metal Enameling 101 Workshop with Leslie Litt 
18y and up N/A Sa  10/10/2026
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center Metals Studio 		$30.00 Res, $30.00 Non-Res
One-Day Metal Enameling Workshop
 
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Water Soluble Oils 101 with Lauren Adams [Fall 2026] 
18y and up N/A Tu  10/13/2026 - 11/17/2026
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center - Painting Studio 		$111.00 Res, $166.50 Non-Res
6 Week Course in Painting
 
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Metal Enameling: Basics & Surface Treatments with Jordan Blackwell [Fall 2026] 
18y and up N/A Tu  10/13/2026 - 11/17/2026
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center - Jewelry Studio 		$111.00 Res, $166.50 Non-Res
6 week course in the fine metals / jewelry studio
 
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Drawing & Watercolor Basics: Vignettes of Nature with Toni Carlucci [Fall 2026] 
18y and up N/A Th  10/15/2026 - 11/19/2026
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center - Painting Studio 		$111.00 Res, $166.50 Non-Res
6 Week Course in Drawing & Watercolor
 
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Beginner-Intermediate Ceramics with Amanda Jane Crouse [Fall 2026] 
18y and up N/A Th  10/15/2026 - 11/19/2026
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center - Clay Studio 		$111.00 Res, $166.50 Non-Res
6 Week Course in Ceramics
 
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Pressed Yarn Art (Arte en Estambre) with Francisco Loza 
15y and up N/A F  10/16/2026
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center - Fiber Studio 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
One Day Pressed Yarn Art workshop with Francisco Loza
 
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Halloween Costume Maker's Space *Note: this is not a class, but space to work.  
10y and up N/A Th  10/22/2026
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center - Painting Studio 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Space and limited varied supplies made available to work on your Halloween costume construction *Note this is not a class
 
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ONE DAY - Toothbrush Rag Rug & Basket Making (Amish Knot Technique) with Torreah "Cookie" Washington 
Friday FULL 		13y and up N/A F  10/23/2026
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center - Multi-Purpose Room 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
ONE DAY - Rag Rug & Basket Making Workshop
 
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WAITLIST - Toothbrush Rag Rug & Basket Making with Torreah "Cookie" Washington 
WAITLIST 		13y and up N/A Sa  10/24/2026
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center - Multi-Purpose Room 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
WAITLIST - Rag Rug & Basket Making Workshop
 
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Surface Design on Textiles with Tannins and Ferrous (Iron) with Anne McInnis [Fall 2026] 
Four Saturdays 		18y and up N/A Sa  10/24/2026 - 11/21/2026
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center - Printmaking Studio 		$111.00 Res, $166.50 Non-Res
meets 4 Saturdays: Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 21 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
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One-Day Metal Ornament Enameling Workshop with Leslie Litt 
18y and up N/A Sa  11/07/2026
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center Metals Studio 		$30.00 Res, $30.00 Non-Res
One-Day Metal Enameling Workshop
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