Drawing Basics
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleThis course will cover sighting and measuring, linear perspective, contours and distinct values. Pencils, pens, and charcoal will be the material used. Participants will learn how to arrange unique, meaningful still life and how to dynamically frame found compositions. This a beginner-level course for ages seven and up. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Drawing Basics
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleThis course will cover sighting and measuring, linear perspective, contours and distinct values. Pencils, pens, and charcoal will be the material used. Participants will learn how to arrange unique, meaningful still life and how to dynamically frame found compositions. This a beginner-level course for ages seven and up. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Teen Take and Make Crafts
Online GATeens ages 12–17 can stop by the ACC Library to pick up a craft kit every 2nd and 4th week of the month. Pickup starts on of each week Monday, but kits are available as long as supplies last. For the week of Feb. 22, the craft will be bird feeding kits. 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org
Creative Drawing with Watercolor
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleIn this workshop, students will explore the unique use of watercolor combined with the drawing elements such as lines, texture and perspective. This workshop will consist of two sessions and timespans: Session 1: Thursdays, March 25–April 8, Session 2: Thurdays, April 15–April 29. Attendees must have basic painting skills. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Finley Light Factory Spring Artists Market
Finley Light Factory 393 N. Finley Ave., Suite D, AthensCome out and enjoy a market featuring local artists and their work along with a performance by Convict Julie! Follow (@finleylightfactory) on Instagram for updates on who will be performing and selling their goods. Face masks required to attend. $3/person. 703-344-1258, www.finleylightfactory.com
Creative Drawing with Watercolor
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleIn this workshop, students will explore the unique use of watercolor combined with the drawing elements such as lines, texture and perspective. This workshop will consist of two sessions and timespans: Session 1: Thursdays, March 25–April 8, Session 2: Thurdays, April 15–April 29. Attendees must have basic painting skills. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Creative Drawing with Watercolor
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleIn this workshop, students will explore the unique use of watercolor combined with the drawing elements such as lines, texture and perspective. This workshop will consist of two sessions and timespans: Session 1: Thursdays, March 25–April 8, Session 2: Thurdays, April 15–April 29. Attendees must have basic painting skills. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Pandemic Porch Portraits
Pine Lake Park/Beach 4618 Lakeshore Dr., Pine LakeThe public is invited to a socially-distanced opening reception for “Pandemic Porch Portraits," a photo wall created by Cindy M. Brown featuring portraits of Pine Lake residents posing with their families, pets and creative projects. This project's purpose of this project is to document how one community has survived and thrived during the current pandemic. This event will take place at the tennis court beside the western wetlands of Pine Lake Park. Admission is free. Masks are required to attend. 678-557-9303, www.pinelakega.net/portraits
Pop-Up Artist Market
Stan Mullins Art Studio 650 Pulaski St., AthensThe Georgia Museum of Art’s Student Association hosts its annual gallery and artist market event, featuring a variety of art and handmade goods by student and local artists. Masks and social distancing are required at all times. This event will take place rain or shine. www.georgiamuseum.org/event/5th-annual-pop-up-artist-market
26th Annual SouthWorks Exhibition Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleThe Oconee Cultural Art Foundation presents the 26th Annual SouthWorks Exhibition opening reception. Artists all over the country have submitted works for this nationally juried art show, for a chance at over $1,000 in cash prizes. This year’s show will be juried by Jennifer A. Smith, gallery & marketing director for The Arts Center in Greenwood, SC. Reservations are encouraged as numbers will be limited due to Covid-19 restrictions. 706- 769-4565, www.ocaf.com/exhibitions
Curator Talk
Online: Georgia Museum of Art AthensAsen Kirin, Parker Curator of Russian Art, will host a Zoom talk about works featured in the exhibition "Modernism Foretold: The Nadler Collection of Late Antique Art from Egypt." Sign up online to attend. 706-542-4662, www.georgiamuseum.org
Creative Drawing with Watercolor
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleIn this workshop, students will explore the unique use of watercolor combined with the drawing elements such as lines, texture and perspective. This workshop will consist of two sessions and timespans: Session 1: Thursdays, March 25–April 8, Session 2: Thurdays, April 15–April 29. Attendees must have basic painting skills. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Creative Drawing with Watercolor
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleIn this workshop, students will explore the unique use of watercolor combined with the drawing elements such as lines, texture and perspective. This workshop will consist of two sessions and timespans: Session 1: Thursdays, March 25–April 8, Session 2: Thurdays, April 15–April 29. Attendees must have basic painting skills. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Creative Drawing with Watercolor
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleIn this workshop, students will explore the unique use of watercolor combined with the drawing elements such as lines, texture and perspective. This workshop will consist of two sessions and timespans: Session 1: Thursdays, March 25–April 8, Session 2: Thurdays, April 15–April 29. Attendees must have basic painting skills. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Moms Demand Action/Wear Orange Community Mural
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., AthensIn honor of Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, community members are invited to view the butterfly mural painted by Moms Demand Action, one of five murals on display around town, and share the art via social media using #WearOrange #WeCanEndGunViolence. Wear Orange is an organization that honors the lives of those affected by gun violence and elevates gun violence prevention efforts nationwide. Other community partners and their murals are as follows: Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, Teen Social Justice Club (AADM Justice Center), Athens Moms Demand Action (Athens-Clarke County Library), Project Safe (Ciné Art House Cinema), Town & Gown Players (Town & Gown Arcadia Garden), Treehouse Kid & Craft (Treehouse Kid & Craft) www.facebook.com/MomsDemandActionGA
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Oil Painting Class
The Winterville Center for Community & Culture 371 N. Church St, AthensJoin instructor Dortha Jacobson for a class where those who want to try a new craft for the first time or to renew interest can grow and explore the art of oil painting. Each class will focus on a different aspect of oil painting, starting with creating a color wheel in order to understand color and ending with the completion of a landscape. Classes will also include learning how to critique a painting and discussing what is effective in a painting and what can be improved. $10/person. 706-742-0823, www.wintervillecenter.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Waxing Poetic Art Exhibition: Meet the Artists’ Reception
Sacred Heart Cultural Center 1301 Greene St., AugustaEnjoy an art reception for the "Waxing Poetic" art exhibition featuring art by Lala Mulherin Streett and Lou Ann Zimmerman. Lala Mulherin Streett received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Painting from Ringling Art School and has worked in the United States and abroad as a designer, professional illustrator and instructor. Lou Ann Zimmerman is the now-retired owner of the Zimmerman Gallery in Augusta and a lifetime member and past president of the Georgia Watercolor Society.
Meet the Artist: Abby Kacen
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, AthensCome out to come out and meet current CCBC Gallery artist Abby Kacen while participating in a communal art-making activity. This event is a part of the Georgia Museum of Art's monthly Third Thursday event. www.getcurious.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., AthensTo create the project “Lenses,” disposable cameras were distributed to 21 random participants along with a set of 27 open-ended photo prompts: words such as “hoax” and “trust.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Midsummer Lanterns
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., BogartTurn a Mason jar into a lovely multi-colored hanging lantern. All supplies and instructions provided. Adults only. Registration required. Register in person or by phone. 706-310-3515, www.athenslibrary.org.
