For all ages & family programs, see our classes page!
For all ages & family programs, see our classes page!
Holiday Cottages
A free workshop for all ages!
Join us for family fun making holiday cottages! See your cottages on display during the Victorian Stroll on December 14 inside the Athens Cultural Center!
All materials provided.
Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Inside the Box with Monika Zarzeczna
Fridays, August 9, 16, 23, 30
1-3:30PM
(Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, class will be canceled Friday, August 16th - they will resume as planned on the 23rd.)
Ages 10+
Join us for an exciting 4-week workshop where you'll dive into the creative world of unconventional art materials and portable art! To start, we’ll explore works by artists who work in similar ways. In the first two sessions, you'll experiment with natural, recycled, and manufactured materials, mastering techniques to create 2D and 3D pieces.
The adventure continues in the last two sessions as you bring your vision to life by crafting a diorama-like sculpture inside a small box or container. Whether it's a real place close to your heart or a whimsical creation from your imagination, you'll transform your container into a mini masterpiece. Bring a container from home and mix and match materials from ACC with treasures you've gathered from nature or items from home.
Parents & Guardians, please bring food and drinks for your child(ren) as necessary.
Get ready for a hands-on, imaginative journey that will inspire you to see art in everything around you!
Worlds in Paper with Monika Zarzeczna
Fridays, July 5th - August 30th
9:30 - 11:30AM
Ages 6-12
8 two-hour Sessions
July 5, 12, 26 and August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
(Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, class will be canceled Friday, August 16th - they will resume as planned on the 23rd.)
Students will create artwork using paper and cardboard, and learn about how artists use these materials in contemporary art.
During the first half of the course the focus will be on 2D work in recycled and paper-related materials. The students will experiment with collage, color mixing and sketching to then create a map of their world in paint, cardboard and collage.
The second half of the course will have students explore cardboard as a 3D material. Students will make relief sculptures and small, free standing, balancing sculptures. The sculptures will vary from abstract to pattern/ornamental, to representative.
To add color to their work students will decoupage and explore mixing and applying paint.
If you are experiencing difficulty registering, please email associatedirector@athensculturalcenter.org for assistance.
Uncommon Places with Monika Zarzeczna
Friday, July 26, 1-3:30PM
Ages 10+
Join us for a fun-filled 2.5-hour workshop where you'll dive into the world of landscape painting! Explore the magic of paint, color mixing, and experiment with a variety of brushstrokes and mark-making techniques. Get inspired by the unique visions of landscape artists and learn the exciting practice of painting en plein air. Bring your vision to life with your own unique twist on the landscape!
Includes a walk to the Athens Rural Cemetery, off of North Church Street (weather permitting).
Parents & Guardians, please bring food and drinks for your child(ren) as necessary.
Athens Street Festival
Join us during the Athens Street Festival on Saturday, July 13!
ALL AGES WELCOME!
Join us for Sidewalk Chalk Art with Chantal Van-Wierts from 10 AM to Noon! Come and have fun creating colorful street art for all to see and enjoy!
From 11 AM to 4 PM, join us indoors to create festive, unique and memorable party decor in honor of ACC’s 20th Birthday!
On August 2, join us for THE block party - where your creations will shine and sparkle as we celebrate the opening of Carrie Feder’s exhibition, Twenty / 20, and ACC’s 20th birthday!
Bring the whole family to our block party, featuring live music from Hudson Valley party legends Brasskill, specialty snacks from Woodstocked Catering, free drinks, youth art activities, and much more. Don't miss out on the fun!
Deep Dive into Collage with Monika Zarzeczna
In this 2.5-hour workshop, students (ages 10+) will delve into the art of collage, experimenting with placement, cutting, overlapping, and working with various types of paper. Participants will hand-paint papers, study works by renowned and local collage artists, and draw inspiration to create their own series of collages.
Parents & Guardians, please bring food and drinks for your child(ren) as necessary.
TODDLER TIME!
Discover the magic of storytelling and creativity, Sunday mornings at ACC! Join us for engaging sessions where we'll delve into captivating picture books and embark on artistic adventures inspired by their tales. All children must be attended by an adult.
First Sundays, May - September, 10:30-11:30am
5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4 & 9/1
Ages 1-5
Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome!
Parents & Guardians, please bring food and drink for your child(ren) as necessary.