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​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
          Admission to the gallery is FREE for all visitors.
  • School Group Rates
         Elementary & Middle School Students
         Guided Gallery Tour: $5 per student
         Art Project: $5 per student
         Guided Tour + Art Project: $5 per student

         High School Students
         Guided Gallery Tour and/or Art Project:
$10 per student

         Chaperones
         
Complimentary admission for all chaperones.

  • 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 register here.  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 hand building methods such as pinch pots, coils, and slabs.
  • Maximum: 28 students
  • Cost: $18 per student
  • Students explore hand-building techniques and create one to two vessels

Option 2: Wheel throwing (Maximum 10 students)
This option offers a hands-on experience in wheel throwing. Students will learn the fundamentals of shaping clay on a potter’s wheel, creating one to two vessels during the session.
  • Maximum: 10 students
  • Cost: $25 per student
  • Students explore wheel-throwing techniques and create one to two vessels
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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 Information: If you have already booked a field trip, payment is due two weeks prior to your visit. Please notify us in advance if you plan to pay by check on the day of the trip. Reservations may be canceled if payment arrangements are not confirmed.
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Field Trips – Quinlan Ceramic Program Book a hands-on ceramic field trip with the Quinlan Ceramic Program! Our field trips are designed for children and teens ages 10 and up and include professional instruction, clay, tools, glazing, and studio firing.
Educators may choose from two field trip options, both of which require a minimum of 1.5 hours to allow time for instruction, creating, and cleanup. Students will work on their own ceramic pieces; however, all work must remain in the studio for firing and glazing. Finished pieces will be ready for pickup approximately two weeks after the field trip. Delivery is not available.


​To schedule a group visit, please call our 770-536-2575 or continue to registration. 

Quinlan Visual Arts Center ​

514 GREEN STREET N.E., GAINESVILLE GA 30501
​770-536-2575 | [email protected]

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  • HOME
  • Education
    • Quinlan School of Art
    • Summer Art Camp
    • Clay Camp
    • Adults
    • Pottery Classes
    • Workshops
    • One-Day Workshops
    • Educators Resources >
      • Field Trips
  • Exhibitions
    • Call for Artists
    • Online Gallery
    • Past Exhibitions
  • Engagement
    • Ekphrastic Art
    • Collage Collective
    • Members Concert
    • QBALL
  • BECOME A MEMBER
  • SUPPORT US
    • INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
    • Donations
    • Sponsor us
  • IN THE NEWS
  • ABOUT
    • Staff and Board
    • YPAC >
      • YPAC Events
    • Georgia Art League
    • History