The Turner Center for the Arts announces the third concert in their 2024-2025 SCORE Music Appreciation Concert Series, which features Harpist Angelica Hairston. The concert will take place on Tuesday, February 11, at 7 p.m., in the Turner Center art galleries, 527 N. Patterson Street, in Valdosta.
Read MoreTurner Center Student Spotlight: Klein Family Speaks on Art Experiences that Spark Youth Creativity
By Casey Van Nortwick NewsFor two years, Michelle Klein has regularly enrolled her three homeschooled children – Levi, Savanna, and Ezra – in art classes and camps at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts. She shares how these programs involve them in unique experiences that spark their creativity.
Read MoreYouth ages 5-12 received a one-day experience in art education during the holidays through the Turner Center’s 2024/2025 Youth Winter Art Camps, held on the Turner Center campus.
Read MoreTurner Center Extends Entry Deadline for 5th Annual Art of Writing Contest
By Casey Van Nortwick NewsThe Turner Center for the Arts has extended the entry deadline for the 5th Annual Art of Writing Contest to Wed., Jan. 22, 2025.
Read MoreTurner Center Seeks Entries from Youth for 5th Annual Art of Writing Contest
By Casey Van Nortwick NewsThe Turner Center for the Arts and the Young Writers League (YoWL) are seeking fiction, non-fiction, and poetry entries for the 5th Annual Art of Writing Contest. The contest is open to middle and high school students in fifth through twelfth grades in Georgia and the surrounding states. The entry deadline is Sat., Jan. 11, 2025. A theme that inspires young people to express themselves concerning important topics is chosen each year. The theme for 2025 is “Courage.”
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The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will hold its first opening reception of the year on Mon., Jan. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Turner Center Galleries, located at 527 N. Patterson Street. The Center’s exhibit will feature the 18th Annual DrawProject; the 6th Annual Regional Artists Community Exhibit; and Todd Wessel’s “After the Hurricane.” Admission is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
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(l-r): Amber Oveart, Leslie Hersh, Justin Watford, and Crystal Watford stand by the Turner Center for the Arts annual Snow Village display. In 2014, the Snow Village was donated to the Center by Joan Byrne and has been a source of Christmas joy to young and old alike.
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After more than two years of planning and fundraising, the Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station breaks ground at 512 N. Ashley Street, on the campus of the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts. The projected grand opening of this regional-serving educational resource is scheduled for early December 2025.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host Gogh Green, an upscale art resale event, on Mon., Dec. 2, from 6 to 8 pm at 527 N. Patterson St., Valdosta. Patrons will be allowed to take home their purchases knowing their support of this event will benefit different educational programs provided by the Turner Center for the Arts.
Read MoreTurner Center Instructor Spotlight: Cheryl Carvajal on How Writing Inspires Others
By Casey Van Nortwick NewsSome of the Annette Howell Turner Center’s longstanding programs are literary arts offerings. Dr. Cheryl Carvajal leads the free writers leagues for youth and adults at the Turner Center weekly and assists with coordinating the Turner Center’s annual “Art of Writing” contest. She describes how writing has shaped her life and how writing can inspire others.
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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... |
3 events,
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... |
1 event,
TURNER CENTER GALLERIES CLOSED FOR ART CHANGE-OUT
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5 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... |
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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... |
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... |
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... |
2 events,
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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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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... |
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... |
1 event,
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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... |
1 event,
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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. |
5 events,
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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.... |
