The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts invites the community to help the arts flourish in Valdosta, Lowndes County, and surrounding regions. July kicks off the 2021-2022 membership year and friends of the Turner Center are encouraged to join. Read More
The Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission (LVAC) was awarded a $15,000 grant on behalf of the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts. The grant was awarded by Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2022. A total of 218 organizations were awarded 266 grants that provide more than $2 million in funding to arts organizations throughout the state. Read More
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host classic rock cover band Winds of Change for a patriotic Music in the Art Park summer concert, on Fri., July 9 from 7-9 p.m. in the Art Park located at 605 N. Patterson St. The live concert is free to the public. Read More
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is gearing up for the highly anticipated celebration of the best American radio hits of all time performed live and backed by the Ed Barr Orchestra. American Soundtrack Vol. VIII will take place on Saturday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rainwater Conference Center. This unique event integrates all the best parts of local and national music culture. Read More
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts awarded Cheryl Carvajal with the 2021 Art Educator of the Year award at the Gallery Opening Reception on June 14.
Carvajal began teaching at the Turner Center in 2019, where she was instrumental in helping the Turner Center launch a new writing program for youth ages 11-18. The Young Writers League (YoWL) was designed to inspire and guide young writers and encourage them toward authorship. Read More
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts hosted LAST CALL on Mon., June 7 for award winners and last-minute viewers of the Spring Into Art exhibition. Read More
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts’ Gallery Opening Reception on Monday, June 14, from 5-7 p.m., will feature artists Rosemary S. Fergusen, Tallahassee, Watercolor; J. Stephen Lahr, Valdosta, Collage/Mixed Media/Painting; and Leslie Wallace-Coon & Jaime Llewellyn Liang, Apalachicola, Ceramic Sculpture. The reception will be held at the Turner Center main galleries, located at 527 N. Patterson St., and is free to the public. Read More
The Turner Center for the Arts will host local bluegrass group Lost Dogs Found for a Music in the Art Park summer concert, on Friday, June 11 from 7-9 p.m. in the Art Park located at 605 N. Patterson St. The live concert is free to the public. Read More
Lunch in the Turner Center Art Park: Food Trucks Every Friday in June
By Rebecca Gallagher Blog, NewsThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will satisfy your lunchtime cravings in the Art Park every Friday this June. A local food truck will be selling lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on all four Fridays in June in the beautiful art park located at 605 N. Patterson St. Read More
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host a “last call” event for anyone who would like to view the current Spring Into Art exhibition before the galleries transition into the next exhibition. The Center will host a forum for award winners to discuss their art with attendees. The event will take place 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 7. Read More
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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.... |
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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, May 4, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Class meets Mondays | 5-6pm Learn to move in response to music and other auditory cues! These classes offer students the ability to use movement to create art. Through dance...
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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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Next class is Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 5:30-8pm (Unless otherwise noted) This beginner-friendly class is an excellent way to try your hand at acrylics or to brush up on... |
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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, May 7, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil...
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Thursday, May 7 | 6-9PM Registration Deadline is Wednesday, May 6 @ 3PM In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn the basics of stained-glass art! Class material includes designing, cutting,... |
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Join us at the Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series with Pop/R&B artists TAE & The Neighborly performing at the Turner Center Art Park, 7-9PM! Click HERE for more information. |
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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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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 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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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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Class meets Mondays | 5-6pm Learn to move in response to music and other auditory cues! These classes offer students the ability to use movement to create art. Through dance...
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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... |
3 events,
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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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Next class will be Tuesday, May 12, 2026| 5:30-8pm (Unless otherwise noted) In this beginner-friendly class, students will use acrylics to create an abstract work of art! Class material includes... |
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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, May 7, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil... |
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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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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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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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4 events,
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... |
2 events,
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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... |
3 events,
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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... |
1 event,
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, May 7, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil... |
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Offered the 4th Saturday of each month | 9:45am-12:45pm OR 12:45pm-3:45pm Three hour sessions | Three students max per session Class is held behind the Richard Hill Glass Studio Explore...
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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 Three hour sessions | Three students max per session Class is held behind the Richard Hill Glass Studio Explore... |
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4 events,
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... |
2 events,
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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... |
3 events,
Turner Center Art Camp – Summer in the Swamp!
Young artists will discover the beauty of ponds and wetlands in this 2-day summer art camp. Through the help of our professional instructors, campers will bring turtles, swans, alligators, and...
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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... |
2 events,
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, May 7, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil... |
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2 events,
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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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6 events,
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.
Turner Center Art Camp – Stars and Stripes
Stars, stripes, and creativity collide in this fun-filled art camp! Campers will explore a variety of artistic techniques while creating projects inspired by the spirit, landscapes, and culture of America!...
Turner Center Art Camp – Foundations of Video Production: Composition, Lighting & Storytelling
This camp is designed for aspiring filmmakers, photographers, commercial videographers, and creative individuals seeking to elevate their visual storytelling skills. Through guided instruction, hands-on workshops, and a collaborative film project,...
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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, June 1, 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... |
5 events,
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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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Next class will be Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 5:30-8pm (Unless otherwise noted) In this beginner-friendly class, students will use acrylics to create an abstract work of art! Class material... |
4 events,
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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... |
3 events,
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, June 4, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil... |
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5 events,
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 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....
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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.... |
