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One-Day Workshops

General Information 

​All workshops are listed in chronological order by date and year. Scroll down to discover a variety of workshops designed to engage artists of all skill levels—unless otherwise indicated.
Workshop Policies

Simplify Your Sketchbook Workshop instructed by Beatriz Maliszewski 

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Saturday, August 8, 2026, | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $65 | All supplies are included

Simplify your sketching and capture the elegance of orchids in this inviting, beginner-friendly workshop. Learn how to break down complex floral forms into simple shapes, refine your line work, and build confidence with clean, expressive sketches. Students will work on developing both pencil sketches and watercolor studies, exploring how line and color come together to bring orchids to life. All materials are included, and the instructor offers personalized guidance throughout. Perfect for all skill levels, this class will help you sketch with clarity, ease, and a fresh artistic perspective.
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Leather Crafting Workshops ​instructed ​by ​Tom Slavicek

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Saturday, December 12, 2026

10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Fee: $160

Create your own custom leather belt or handbag in this hands-on workshop led by master craftsman Tom Slavicek. Learn cutting, sizing, stamping, and finishing techniques using high-quality materials. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!
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Foundations Of Drawing: Learning to See Workshop instructed by Jill Johnson 

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Beginner to Intermediate

Thursday, August 27, 2026
10:30 AM-1:30 PM | $150 
Whether you are picking up charcoal for the first time or looking to strengthen your artistic foundation, this one-day workshop introduces the essential principles that form the basis of successful drawing. Through demonstrations, guided instruction, and hands-on exercises, students will discover that great drawing begins long before charcoal touches the paper. 

Using charcoal as a versatile and expressive medium, students will explore the tools and techniques of charcoal while learning the fundamental concepts of observation, line, gesture, shape, proportion, value, form, and composition. Each exercise is designed to build upon the previous lesson, allowing students to develop confidence while creating a series of drawings that reinforce the skills being learned. 
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The goal of this workshop is not simply to teach students how to draw, but to help them learn to see the world through an artist's eyes. These timeless drawing principles provide a strong foundation for continued growth in charcoal, graphite, pastel, watercolor, and oil painting. ​
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Loosen Up Your Paintings Workshop instructed by Rachel Eichholtz

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Three Separate Workshops 
Beginner | Intermediate | Advance

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Saturday, December 12,2026

​10:00 AM to 4:00 PM​ | $200
Capture any subject quickly in a medium that makes sense to you. Choose from oil paints, pastels, gouache, or acrylic. This workshop will equip you to paint any subject accurately, loosely, and quickly Discover how drawing, value, color, and edge can be applied across multiple types of media to bring your inspiration to life. Instead of a step-by-step approach, students can expect a balance of options and guidance to find their creative voice.

​This workshop emphasizes collaboration and experiential learning as tools for engaging in the creative process. Arrive ready to experiment and try new things. A brief demo will be provided, after which students will practice new skills with plenty of instructor feedback and attention. Some sessions will be in plein air, and some will be in the studio. 
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​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