Educators Resources

Fine Art Exhibitions | Field Trips | Art Gallery| Art Classes

The Quinlan Visual Arts Center seeks to supplement school art education by providing art education opportunities, Summer Art Camp, field trips, guided tours and art classes for children. Children first grade and up may attend Summer Art Camp, a fun, informative and creative day camp for that runs 8 weeks through June and July each year. “Arty Party” art classes available throughout the year offer a variety of opportunities for children and teens to learn, grow, gain self-esteem and discover their creative spirits working with all media including drawing, painting, clay, jewelry design, book making, paper crafts, photography and more. Perfect for churches, scout troops and home school groups.

Visit one of our 20 major exhibitions that rotate every seven weeks for free or take a guided tour with scavenger hunt where children will be challenged to look deeper and talk about what they see.

Field Trip Information

Group Visits: Admission is free to the public. Guided tours and guided tours with art projects are available for a fee.
Gallery Admission: FREE. School rate: guided tour and/or art project: $15 per student. Chaperones are free. We appreciate your service.
Bus Drop off and Parking: Bus drop off takes place on Candler Street, children may unload into the front entrance. Bus parking is located in the large parking lot behind the building.

Lunch/Snacks: The center has a studio space in which groups may have snacks or lunch. Upon arrival, you may store your coolers and sack lunches. Food is not allowed in the galleries.
Plan Your Trip: Field trips may be scheduled Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm. To schedule a group visit, please call our 770-536-2575 or email to: [email protected]. A $25 deposit is required when you schedule your trip.
Cancelation/Date change:If you need to cancel your trip, please provide us with a two week notice to avoid losing your deposit. The deposit may be transferred to another date, provided it is within the same school year.

Book Your Field Trip with Quinlan Ceramic Program

We invite educators to book a memorable and hands-on field trip experience with Quinlan Ceramic Program. Our field trips provide students the opportunity to explore the world of ceramics, learning valuable skills while creating their own unique pottery pieces. Each field trip includes all necessary materials, including clay, tools, and glazing.

Field Trip Options
Option 1: Hand building (Maximum 28 students)
In this session, students will delve into the art of hand building techniques. Each student will have the opportunity to create one to two vessels using basic handbuilding methods such as pinch pots, coils, and slabs.

Option 2: Wheelthrowing (Maximum 10 students)
This option offers a hands-on experience in wheelthrowing. Students will learn the fundamentals of shaping clay on a potter’s wheel, creating one to two vessels during the session.

Important Details:

A minimum of 4 students is required to book the field trip.
One chaperone is required for every ten students.
All pottery projects will need to be picked up approximately two weeks after the visit. Delivery is not available.
Payment is due two weeks before your visit. If you prefer to bring a check on the day of your visit, please notify us in advance. Failure to pay on time may result in the cancellation of your reservation.

To schedule a group visit, please call our 770-536-2575 or email to: [email protected].