Passport Smash
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin to scrapbook and design your own travel journal based on your past or future adventures. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bead Weaving
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a bracelet using string, beads and a shoe box. Supplies Provided. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
FL Studio Overview
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn basics in the new studio with resident art instructor Zakk Wilder. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
First Saturday Pottery Workshop
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis adult workshop includes a demo of basic hand-building techniques with time to make pieces that will be fired for pickup later. Registration required. 2 p.m. $60. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
MS Excel Spreadsheet Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to enter, move, select and format data to create simple equations and charts. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Reiki Circle
Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com
Create Your Death File Workshop
Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $75. https://forms.gle/61uWwUDD1nwriXq97
DMC: Blender for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create basic 3D objects using Blender. Registration is required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Sew Book Jackets
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCraft your own book jacket with provided materials. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Adult Poetry Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Poet Laureate Mikhayla Smith will lead a workshop in creating a poem and explore ways to stay creative in everyday life. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
MS Excel: Formulas, Functions and Sorting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis fast-paced class teaches how to work with datasets and perform a basic data analysis. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Green Clean DIY
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make cleaning products using basic household ingredients. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Microsoft Word: Basic Formatting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a word document and to format text, insert content and more. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Homebuyer Education Class
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesLearn about homeownership, obtaining a mortgage, making an offer and closing. Registration required. 9:30 a.m. $10. www.athenslandtrust.org/housing-counseling/homebuyer-education-classes
Glass Mosaic Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Noah Lagle leads a hands-on workshop for all skill levels teaching the fundamentals of mosaic art. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $48. www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Create Your Death File Workshop
Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 11 a.m. $75. https://forms.gle/61uWwUDD1nwriXq97
Barn Quilt Painting
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPaint a canvas in the design of barn quilts for an indoor decoration. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
MS PowerPoint Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create slides, enter content, change layouts and use styles and themes. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Microsoft Word
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to use styles, themes and templates to create a professional looking document. Registration is required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Skincare of the Ancient World
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to create skincare products using the oils and spices that the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans would have used. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Zine Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a unique zine inspired by the works of exhibiting artist Amiri Farris. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Playing with ChatGPT
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThose curious about ChatGPT can learn how create an account and interact with the AI model. Registration is required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Mouse and Keyboard for Early Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA basic computer class to learn how to use the keyboard and mouse. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adult Line Dancing
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaAll skill levels are invited to learn and practice a new line dance each month. Ages 18 & up. $1. 6:30 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Create Your Death File Workshop
Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $75. https://forms.gle/61uWwUDD1nwriXq97
Digital Art Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to use the digital art software Clip Studio Paint with a one-on-one lesson with art instructor Zakk Wilder. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
MS Excel Spreadsheet Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to enter, move, select and format data to create simple equations and charts. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
DMC: Adobe InDesign for Beginner
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to create layouts for print or digital display. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Lion’s Gate Circle for Abundance
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExperience journaling, meditation, a manifestation ritual, heart-opening cacao ceremony and a soothing sound bath. Registration required. 7:15 p.m. $30. [email protected]
Reiki Circle
Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com
Adult Line Dancing
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaAll skill levels are invited to learn and practice a new line dance each month. Ages 18 & up. $1. 6:30 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
AI for Image Generation and Editing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to use tools to generate and edit content, and to create images and art from text prompts. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Back-to-School Open House
Highland Yoga BeechwoodCheck out yoga classes for all levels and meet teachers. Registration required. Aug. 17, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Aug. 18, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.highland-yoga.com/open-house
Back-to-School Open House
Highland Yoga BeechwoodCheck out yoga classes for all levels and meet teachers. Registration required. Aug. 17, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Aug. 18, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.highland-yoga.com/open-house
Energy Medicine for the Creative Soul
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Kandy Duke leads a workshop focused on practicing energy medicine techniques. 4:30 p.m. $15 (suggested donation). www.tinyurl.com/CreativeEnergyMedicine
Beginner Adult Learn to Ride
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to ride a bike in a safe and friendly environment. Ages 18 & up. 5–6:30 p.m. $6 (resident), $9 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/trails
Android Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the Android operating system for smartphones and tablets. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org