Artist Talk & Demonstration

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Laura Leiden will demonstrate her alcohol ink painting process and free motion stitching on her sewing machine. 2 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.org

Opening Reception

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

The colorful textile exhibition “Explosive Encounters: Where Paint Meets Thread” showcases 20 quilts made by Laura Leiden. 5–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com

Art Reception and Book Launch

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Celebrate the release of Skeleton in the Art Closet, the second book in Gail Karwoski’s watercolor mystery series, and the watercolor painting exhibit by WOW. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com

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2023 Holiday Market

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Annual juried event with 50 artists and crafters featuring pottery, paintings, fiber art, photography and more. Dec. 1, 4​​–9 p.m. Dec. 2, 9​​ a.m.–7 p.m. $5. www.ocaf.com

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2023 Holiday Market

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Annual juried event with 50 artists and crafters featuring pottery, paintings, fiber art, photography and more. Dec. 1, 4​​–9 p.m. Dec. 2, 9​​ a.m.–7 p.m. $5. www.ocaf.com

Opening Reception

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Noah James Saunders’ exhibition “Wire and Shadow – Portraits of Poems” will be on display before it heads to the West Coast. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.noahjamessaunders.com

Wire Wrapped Rings

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Sylvia Dawe teaches attendees how to create a pearl or bead wirewrapped ring, ear wires, a necklace/bracelet clasp, and learn what tools are required and how to use them. All tools are provided. 1–4 p.m. $40–70. www.ocaf.com

Closing Reception

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

OCAF’s spring exhibitions will be closing, including “SouthWorks: National Juried Exhibition,” “Wax Flowers” by Leah Macdonald and “Bob Marable: Artist, Collector, Benefactor.” 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com

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OCAF Holiday Market & Artists Shoppe

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Browse works by 100 artists, artisans and craftspeople. Attendees can expect jellies, sauces, pottery, jewelry, mittens, scarves, Christmas ornaments and more. Dec. 2, 5–8 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5. www.ocaf.com

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OCAF Holiday Market & Artists Shoppe

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Browse works by 100 artists, artisans and craftspeople. Attendees can expect jellies, sauces, pottery, jewelry, mittens, scarves, Christmas ornaments and more. Dec. 2, 5–8 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5. www.ocaf.com

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OCAF Holiday Market & Artists Shoppe

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Browse works by 100 artists, artisans and craftspeople. Attendees can expect jellies, sauces, pottery, jewelry, mittens, scarves, Christmas ornaments and more. Dec. 2, 5–8 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5. www.ocaf.com

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Pushing the Surface of Clay

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

In this workshop, Lora Rust will share her unique process and explore topics like surface design, glazing and firing methods. Aug. 27–28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175–225. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com

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Pushing the Surface of Clay

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

In this workshop, Lora Rust will share her unique process and explore topics like surface design, glazing and firing methods. Aug. 27–28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175–225. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com

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Natural Dye Workshop

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Beatrice Brown leads a two-day workshop covering the basics of natural dyeing processes including extraction of the dye from botanical materials. July 9–10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175–225. www.ocaf.com

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Natural Dye Workshop

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Beatrice Brown leads a two-day workshop covering the basics of natural dyeing processes including extraction of the dye from botanical materials. July 9–10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175–225. www.ocaf.com