The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts honored Debra Kantelis with the 2024 Art Educator of the Year award at the Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception on June 10.
Read MoreTurner Center Kicks Off Live, Local and Free Music with the Music in the Art Park Concert Series
By Rebecca Gallagher NewsThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host country/rock band Naturally Southern (2023 Georgia Country Awards Band of the Year and 2023 Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame)for a live Music in the Art Park concert on Fri., June 14 from 7-9 p.m. in the Art Park located at 605 N. Patterson St. The concert, sponsored by Greater Valdosta United Way, is free to the public.
Read MoreTina Folsom (center) was honored on May 20, 2024 at a Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission, Inc. board meeting for her two-year term as president. Incoming LVAC Board President Jane Burgsteiner (left) and Turner Center Executive Director Sementha Mathews (right) awarded Folsom an original glass blown art piece for her exceptional leadership role. For more information about the LVAC or the Turner Center, visit turnercenter.org.

Turner Center Student Spotlight: Kathy Lane Discovers a New Hobby in Glass Art
By Casey Van Nortwick NewsKathy Lane has discovered a new hobby through glass art classes at the Turner Center for the Arts.
Stained and Fused Glass Classes, as well as Glass Art Open Studios, meet regularly in the Richard Hill Glass Studio on the Turner Center campus, and will resume in July 2024. Five sessions of Weekday Pottery Classes meet each month in the Hudson Pottery Studio on the Turner Center campus.
Read MoreTurner Center for the Arts Presents the Spring Into Art Artists’ Lecture Series
By Rebecca Gallagher NewsThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will hold the Artists’ Lecture Series on Wednesday, June 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 527 N. Patterson Street. The lecture features award winners of Spring Into Art 2024.
Read MorePottery is one of the most popular programs at the Turner Center for the Arts, and classes frequently have a waiting list. However, a limited number of spots have recently become available in Weekday Pottery Classes for those who have always wanted to study the ancient art. Available class sessions include Mondays 10am-Noon or 6-8pm, Tuesdays 6-8pm, and Wednesdays 10am-Noon or 6-8pm. Students ages 16 and up enroll in one session, and attend the beginner-friendly class for four weeks consecutively.
Read MoreCountry Artist Mark Taylor to Close Out the 2024 Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series
By Rebecca Gallagher NewsThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host country musician Mark Taylor, beginning at 7pm, at the Turner Center Art Park, 605 North Patterson Street, on Fri., May 17, 2024.
The free, live performance is the last concert in the 2024 Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series, sponsored by the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation and the Price-Campbell Foundation.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host Folk Americana band HuDost, beginning at 7pm, at the Turner Center Art Park, 605 North Patterson St., Fri., May 10, 2024.
The concert is the ninth of 10 free, live performances in the 2024 Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series, sponsored by the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation and the Price-Campbell Foundation.
Read MoreCongratulations to Jessie’s Restaurant & Catering, the winners of the 7th Annual Valdosta Food & Wine Classic Best Dish award. The winning dish was chosen from among 10 participating vendors.
Read MoreInstructor Spotlight: Turner Center Instructor Debra Kantelis on How the Arts Shaped Her Life
By Casey Van Nortwick NewsTurner Center for the Arts instructor Debra Kantelis teaches nearly a dozen off-campus art outreach classes for youth each month in the Valdosta community, and will be an instructor for the Turner Center’s 2024 Youth Summer Art Camps. She expressed how early exposure to and involvement in the arts shaped her own life and career.
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TURNER CENTER CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE
MONDAY, MARCH 16 - THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026 The Turner Center is closed for maintenance. Classes will continue as usual. If you have questions or concerns about classes, please contact Art... |
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Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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TURNER CENTER GALLERIES CLOSED FOR ART CHANGE-OUT
Next exhibit: Spring Into Art Gala: Monday, April 13, 5-7pm. Tickets $50/ea Open free to the public beginning Tuesday, April 14.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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First Thursday | 5:30pm-8:00pm Join us for a watercolor workshop taught by the talented Hannah Wacter! We will be focusing on classic watercolor techniques as we create an Easter bunny... |
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Friday, April 3 | Three (3) sessions | Four (4) students per session Design and shape a beautiful wavy bowl while learning the fundamentals of glass blowing. This hands-on workshop...
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Friday, April 3 | Three (3) sessions | Four (4) students per session Design and shape a beautiful wavy bowl while learning the fundamentals of glass blowing. This hands-on workshop...
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Friday, April 3 | Three (3) sessions | Four (4) students per session Design and shape a beautiful wavy bowl while learning the fundamentals of glass blowing. This hands-on workshop... |
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Workshop meets 1st Saturday of each month | 10am-Noon OR 2-4pm Youth students explore the world of clay through hand-building to make a functional or decorative ceramic piece. Each class...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 10:30am-Noon. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Are you a youth who loves to write? Do you...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 1pm-4pm. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is an adult...
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Workshop meets 1st Saturday of each month | 10am-Noon OR 2-4pm Youth students explore the world of clay through hand-building to make a functional or decorative ceramic piece. Each class... |
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TURNER CENTER GALLERIES CLOSED FOR ART CHANGE-OUT
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Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Offered in 4-week sessions on Mondays | 5-6pm Next session begins Monday, April 6, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Class meets 2nd Tuesday of each month | 5:30-8pm (Unless otherwise noted) Next class will be Tuesday, April 7, 2026 In this beginner-friendly class, students will use acrylics to create...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Join us as we continue our Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series with blues artist Jed Harrelson performing at the 4th Annual Valdosta Bluesberry Festival. This event will be from 5PM... |
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Class meets the 1st Saturday of each month | 10am-Noon (Unless otherwise noted) Join instructor/artist Daisy Taylor for this beginner-friendly watercolor workshop. Learn foundational watercolor techniques—wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, and soft...
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Workshop meets 2nd Saturday of each month | 10AM – 1PM OR 3PM - 6PM In this beginner-friendly workshop, students learn about and explore clay through hand-building to create a...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 10:30am-Noon. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Are you a youth who loves to write? Do you...
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Class meets 2nd Saturday of each month | 1-3pm Do you have a youth who loves to draw? Looking for a way to help your child grow their artistic skills?...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 1pm-4pm. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is an adult... |
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TURNER CENTER GALLERIES CLOSED FOR ART CHANGE-OUT
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Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Offered in 4-week sessions on Mondays | 5-6pm Next session begins Monday, April 6, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Join us for the opening night of our eagerly anticipated 39th Annual Spring Into Art Gala! Including a Covington's catered buffet, as well as an open bar, this is guaranteed... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Class meets 2nd Monday of each month | 5:30-8pm (Unless otherwise noted) Next class is Monday, April 13, 2026 This beginner-friendly class is an excellent way to try your hand...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
Join artist Cass and learn the basics of comic and manga illustration, including character design, expressive faces, and simple storytelling. The first session focuses on stylized heads using basic forms...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, April 16, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil... |
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Join us at the Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series with Rag Time Jazz artists Blair Crimmins & The Hookers performing at the Turner Center Art Park, 7-9PM! Click HERE for... |
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 10:30am-Noon. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Are you a youth who loves to write? Do you...
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Open studios meet the 3rd & 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM & 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 1pm-4pm. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is an adult...
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Class meets 3rd Saturday of each month Deadline for registration is the Friday before class at 4pm. Join artist Debra Kantelis for a day of creativity! In this class, students...
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Open studios meet the 3rd & 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM & 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the... |
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Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Offered in 4-week sessions on Mondays | 5-6pm Next session begins Monday, April 6, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, April 16, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil...
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Join us for a spectacular showcase of some of the finest culinary skills in our area. From 6PM to 8PM, enjoy sample signature dishes prepared by revered local chefs, a... |
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Join us at the Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series with Folk/Soul/Pop artist Thunderstorm Artis performing at the Turner Center Art Park, 7-9PM! Click HERE for more information. |
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Offered the 4th Saturday of each month | 9:45am-12:45pm OR 12:45pm-3:45pm | Next class will be May 23, 2026. Three hour sessions | Three students max per session Class is...
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Offered the 4th Saturday of each month | 10am-1pm Slow stitching is an unrestricted method of needlework or hand sewing that resembles traditional quilting or embroidery. Sewing with your hands...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 10:30am-Noon. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Are you a youth who loves to write? Do you...
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Open studios meet the 3rd & 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM & 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the...
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Offered the 4th Saturday of each month | 9:45am-12:45pm OR 12:45pm-3:45pm | Next class will be May 23, 2026. Three hour sessions | Three students max per session Class is... |
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Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Offered in 4-week sessions on Mondays | 5-6pm Next session begins Monday, April 6, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, April 16, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil... |
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Join us at the Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series with Brass Band Jazz Instrumental artists PR Experience performing at the Turner Center Art Park, 7-9PM! Click HERE for more information. |
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Workshop meets 1st Saturday of each month | 10am – Noon OR 2-4pm Youth students explore the world of clay through hand-building to make a functional or decorative ceramic piece....
Class meets the 1st Saturday of each month | 10am-Noon (Unless otherwise noted) Join instructor/artist Daisy Taylor for this beginner-friendly watercolor workshop. Learn foundational watercolor techniques—wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, and soft...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 10:30am-Noon. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Are you a youth who loves to write? Do you...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 1pm-4pm. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is an adult...
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Workshop meets 1st Saturday of each month | 10am – Noon OR 2-4pm Youth students explore the world of clay through hand-building to make a functional or decorative ceramic piece.... |
