Arts Classes - Youth
Fall Art ClassesRegistration for ACC residents begins Saturday, July 31.
Registration for all Non-residents will begin Wednesday, August 4.
Lyndon House Arts Center has seven well-equipped studio classrooms and a children's wing for the community to engage in arts education at any level. Our classes are small to insure quality time between instructors and students. Our teachers are among the finest working artists in the community.
If you would like to be added to the Lyndon House Arts Center mailing list please call 706-613-3623.
Classes for Children and Teens
Art Time for 4-6 Year Olds With books as inspiration, we will explore art techniques, creativity, color and textures, gaining artistic skills to be used for a lifetime. Be prepared to get messy and have fun!
Instructor: Caroline Self
Ages: 4-6
Program Date: 6 Tuesdays, September 7-October 12
Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Fee: $35 ACC resident plus $5 materials fee; $53/Non-resident plus $5 materials fee
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623
Art Time for 6-8 Year OldsStudents will learn about line, shape, color, drawing, painting, and exploring art techniques. We will combine imagination, the basics of art and a little artist inspiration to create beautiful art!
Ages: 6-8
Program Date: 6 Tuesdays, September 7-October 12
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Fee: $35 ACC resident plus $5 materials fee; $53/Non-resident plus $5 materials fee
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623
Clay for 9–12 Year OldsHave fun with clay and learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand building, as you create different types of interesting and shapes and animals. All supplies will be provided.
Ages: 9-12
Program Date: 6 Tuesdays, September 7–October 12
Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Fee: $47 ACC resident plus $10 materials fee; $71/Non-resident plus $10 materials
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623
Tot Time ArtLittle ones will explore paint, paper, clay, and other materials as they find their artist within. Instruction will combine book themes, music, creativity, self-expression, and fun.
Ages: 2-4
Program Date: 6 Wednesdays, September 8-October 13
Time: 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Fee: $35 ACC resident plus $5 supply fee; $53 Non-resident plus $5 supply fee
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623
Animals Around the World Drawing and Painting for Homeschool Students Students will learn how to draw animals from the desert to the sea, from Antarctica to New Zealand. Using watercolor washes and pencils, students will create a painting (or two).
Instructor: Toni Carlucci
Ages: 6-9
Program Date: 6 Wednesdays, September 8–October 13
Time: 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Fee: $35 ACC resident plus $5 materials fee; $53/Non-resident plus $5 materials fee
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623
Young ArtistDraw, paint, and make sculpture and prints with a variety of art materials. You’ll create something wonderful and new as you use your imagination and build new skills.
Instructor: Madeline Darnell
Ages: 4-6
Program Date: Session I - 6 Wednesdays-: September 8–October 13
Time: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Program Date: Session II - 6 Wednesdays: September 8-October 13
Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Fee: $35 ACC resident plus $5 materials fee; $53 Non-resident plus $5 materials fee
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623
Drawing and Painting for 6-8 Year OldsStudents will learn how to draw all sorts of animals using a variety of lines and shapes. After practicing various watercolor techniques, students will create fun watercolor paintings of animals.
Instructor: Toni Carlucci
Ages: 6-8
Program Date: 6 Thursdays, September 9–October 14
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Fee: $35 ACC resident plus $5 materials fee; $53 Non-resident plus $5 materials fee
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623
Teens on CanvasA great beginning and intermediate class for teens! Students learn about painting on canvas paper, and canvas board using acrylics. You pick your themes, non-stress environment. Come join the fun.
Instructor: Jim StipeMaas
Ages: 11 and older
Program Date: 6 Thursdays, September 9–October 14
Time: 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Fee: $47 ACC resident plus $6 materials fee; $71Non-resident plus $6 materials fee
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623
Teen Cartoon Illustrator's ClubThis informal gathering of teens, who like to draw Anime and cartoons of all kinds, usually are a discussion of recent drawings and characters led by cartoonist artist Robert Brown.
Fall Meeting Dates: Thursdays, September 9 and 23;October 7 and 21; and November 4 & 18
Fee: $5 for pizza and soft drink
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623
Investigating Art TogetherSide by side and together parent and child will investigate all kinds of ways to make art. We’ll do some painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and fiber art.
Instructor: Madeline Darnell
Ages: 4-6
Program Date: 6 Fridays, September 10-October 15
Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Fee: $35 ACC resident plus $5 materials fee; $53 Non-resident plus $5 materials fee
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706)613- 3623
Arts and Crafts This after school program consists of teaching arts and crafts and allows children to create their own artwork.
Ages: 6-15
Program Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Location: East Athens Community Center, (706) 613-3593
See also: Lyndon House Arts Center - Special Events - Exhibits - Instructors - Scholarships - Camps