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Open Studio
Mondays starting February 3, 10, 17, 24 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us at the Quinlan for Open Studio - A Creative Kitchen Approach, an unstructured studio time every Monday from 10 AM to 12 PM where you can work on your own projects in a collaborative, inspiring environment. Enjoy optional 15–30-minute demos from guest instructors, offering sneak peeks into upcoming workshops. Facilitated by Patricia Fabian, the Open Studio provides one-on-one critiques, suggestions, and the chance to step outside your comfort zone. Once a month, a live model will be available for figure or portrait painting, with Patricia offering a contemporary demo. Bring your coffee and connect with fellow artists to fuel your creativity! |
Expressive Art as Therapy
Expressive arts therapy sessions are a relaxed atmosphere to help you process your thoughts and feelings through artmaking. All materials provided, and no prior art experience is necessary.
Class OfferingsGrief and Loss
Saturday, February 15 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Friday, February 28 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM Saturday, March 8 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Friday, March 14 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM Friday, April 4 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM Saturday, April 12 |11:00 AM - 1:00 PM The arts can be supportive when experiencing grief and loss. Grief can be the end of a relationship, and/or the loss of a loved one. The act of creating something tangible can serve as a form of expression and allow your thoughts and feelings to guide and move you through the journey.
You can create your own art through monthly sessions. You can work at your own pace with at least 3 options available. The art materials/examples will be provided. No prior art experience is necessary. No pressure to talk. Just be present, and allow the process of creative writing, collage, painting, and other art forms be a catalyst for self-care. Broken to Beautiful - Mosaics
Fridays, February 28, March 14, 21, and 28 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Participants will create their own mini mosaic to illustrate how symbolically broken things can become beautiful. A time of sharing is encouraged
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Mosaics
Mosaic Butterflies-Transformative Fun
Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Participants will create their own coaster using cut stained glass pieces. Design ideas provided or one can free style it! Materials provided. |
Mini Mosaic Pendant- From Shards to Shazam
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Participants will learn to create a micro mosaic pendant using shards of glass to take home with them. |
Photography
Introduction to Photography in the Digital Age
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00PM
Unlock the full potential of your digital camera in this comprehensive photography class. You’ll learn the essentials of camera settings, including the differences between DSLR and Mirrorless, and how to control exposure with Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO. Gain creative control with Manual Mode and Exposure Compensation and discover the importance of
post-processing to enhance your images. Plus, learn how to care for your equipment to keep it in top shape. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will give you the tools and confidence to capture stunning photos. |
Introduction to Photoshop
Four weeks | Mondays February 24 - March 17, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard for photo editing. However, it can be a frightening program for folks new to it. This class will get you past the fear and on to getting the best out of your images. You will take your photographs to a new level using Photoshop as an editing tool. Students will learn how to properly size images, select objects, extract or enhance, perform color corrections, crop images, create composites, perform black and white conversions, clean-up and remove unwanted objects, and set images up for printing. Bring your own laptops with Photoshop loaded on them to get the most out of the class or you can audit the class to see if Photoshop would be for you. Join us and you will acquire the necessary skills to transform ordinary photographs into extraordinary works of art. At the end of this Photoshop course, you will possess a skill set to help bring your creative visions to life. |
Pottery
Full Pottery Class Schedule |
Ceramic Membership |
To become a Ceramic Member, please call Quinlan at 770-536-2575. Potential members will now be placed on a waiting list.
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Watercolor
Exploring Watercolor II: Tuesday, February 18, 2025- March 25, 2025
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM In Exploring Watercolor I and II, Krys Pettit will give you the basics and practical knowledge of working with watercolor. You will get tips and tricks based on her real-life personal experience, watch Krys demonstrate how to paint, and practice techniques. You’ll create your own paintings and learn to develop your personal artistic style. Krys can help you overcome hesitation and gain confidence with this exciting and beautiful medium.
Krys Pettit has worked with watercolor for almost 30 years. Her love of the medium and her experience make her an expert in handling watercolor. Having taken workshops with nationally known instructors Tony Couch, Tom Lynch, and Tony Van Hasselt along with regional watercolor teachers and private instructors, Krys brings knowledge, painting demonstrations and a sense of fun to her work and teaching. |
Painting on Unique Surfaces: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 -
September 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Age Group- 21 years + In this class you’ll experience watercolor painting on new and unique surfaces. The class is designed for the student who has experience in watercolor painting but wants to explore new ways to use the medium. You will give have the opportunity to experiment with creative, flowing watercolor techniques on (4) different surfaces other than the usual 140 lb. cold press paper.
Each week a new surface will be explored as Krys demonstrates how she handles hot press watercolor paper, gesso coated watercolor paper, watercolor canvas sheets, and a special acrylic watercolor paper. You’ll be painting on a new surface each week based on the demo Krys presents. You’ll kick start your creativity as you see the different ways to paint on each new surface. Krys will supply a sample of the surface you will work on each week for you to create the same kind of painting Krys shows in the demo. By the end of the class, you will have 4 small paintings that are expressed in 4 different ways! |