Chastain Arts Center

Chastain Arts Center

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Chastain Arts Center is an educational facility of the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs. The oldest arts center in Atlanta. Located in beautiful Chastain Park.

05/28/2026

Learn the art of glass fusion with Martha Downer!✨ You can create decorative plant stakes, coasters, drink stirrers, and more in a workshop or class. Link in bio for full details and to register.
 
🌷 Make Plant Stakes & Markers - One Day Workshop
🗓️ Tuesday, June 16, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM - One spot left!
 
🍹 Make Coasters & Drink Stirrers - One Day Workshop
🗓️ Thursday, June 18, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
 
🌙 Evening Fun Fusing - All Levels 4-Week Class
🗓️ Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM, July 29-August 19
 
✨ Exploring Techniques & Design - Intermediate-Advanced 4-Week Class
🗓️ Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 PM, July 29-August 19
 

Photos from Chastain Arts Center's post 05/26/2026

Learn new skills & make beautiful custom jewelry!💎 We offer classes for all skill levels in our fully equipped jewelry & metalsmithing studio. Register today- link in bio!
 
Beginner:
✨ Introduction to Jewelry Making with Joyce Ryan
Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30 PM, June 30th-August 18th
✨ Let’s Make Earrings with Monika Ruiz
Saturdays. 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, July 18th-August 22nd
Saturdays. 1:30-4:00 PM, July 18th-August 22nd
 
Intermediate to Advanced:
✨ Intermediate to Advanced Jewelry & Metalsmithing with Debra Lynn Gold
Wednesdays 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, July 1st-August 19th
✨ Continuing Jewelry and Metals with Debra Lynn Gold
Wednesdays 1:30-4:30 PM, July 1st-August 19th
 
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05/21/2026

Spend a summer Saturday learning the basics of traditional letterpress typesetting with Bryan Baker! ⚙️ In this one-day workshop, students will work collaboratively to realize and print an edition of a broadside poem. No previous experience is needed, this workshop only requires that you show up ready for fun! Link in bio to register.



📆 Saturday, June 20th, 12:00-4:00 PM



05/18/2026

Explore Watercolor Beyond the Basics with Jean P Khoshbin! 🎨

In this two-day workshop, students will explore bold effects achieved by using dramatic value contrast and maximizing the striking effect of adjacent complementary colors. We will also explore creative use of compositional elements and washes to enhance a painting’s center of interest.

Register today via the link in our bio.

📆 Tuesday & Wednesday, June 16th & 17th, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Photos from Chastain Arts Center's post 05/15/2026

Learn the fundamentals of tapestry weaving with Isabella Asratyan! Using a hand-held frame, students will create a sample tapestry incorporating geometric patterns of their choice. Suitable for beginners, this class emphasizes technical skills and creative expression. Register today- link in bio.

📆 Tuesdays, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, June 30th-August 4th

Photos from Chastain Arts Center's post 05/14/2026

The opening reception of  Reflections: Women’s Voices in Art is tomorrow!

May 15th | 5-8P

Chastain Gallery presents this powerful exhibition celebrating the strength, stories, and creative expression of women in collaboration with The Atlanta Branch of the National League of American Pen Women.

Artwork by:
Cathy Ehrler
Joyce Ryan
Lindy Blosser
Marian Zielinski
Nancy Jeanette Long
Arlaine Morrison

05/12/2026

Learn to build a portrait in clay with Joyce Ryan! This workshop covers proportions, planes, and key anatomical landmarks, helping students develop a strong foundation for achieving likeness. All Levels welcome. Register at the link in our bio.

📆 June 15th, 18th, 20th
🕙 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Photos from Chastain Arts Center's post 05/12/2026

Join us this Friday, May 15th, from 5 to 8 PM for the opening reception of Reflections: Women’s Voices in Art. Chastain Gallery presents this powerful exhibition celebrating the strength, stories, and creative expression of women in collaboration with The Atlanta Branch of the National League of American Pen Women. See you there!

Artwork by:
Junko Rothwell
Alyssa Hood
Leylis Burnette
Arlaine Morrison
Katherine Moore

Photos from Chastain Arts Center's post 05/01/2026

Our second annual Chastain Artists’ Porch Sale is tomorrow!
🗓️ May 2 | 10am - 4pm

Join us to shop handmade pottery, jewelry, fused glass, paintings, prints, and more! It’s the perfect place to get a gift for mom, and yourself! 🌷🛍️

There will be live music, art demonstrations, and activities for kids. We’ve got you covered for lunch with burgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, and popsicles.

Come see what Chastain’s artists have to offer!

04/29/2026

Pick up a paintbrush and get creative this summer! 🎨 8-week classes in watercolor, oil, and acrylic start June 29th.

Additionally, don't miss these special workshops on June 16th & 17th from 10 AM to 1 PM:
Gouache Workshop with Georgia Nagle
Watercolor Beyond the Basics Workshop with Jean P Khoshbin

See the Summer Catalog for full details and register today! Link in bio.

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Website

https://linktr.ee/chastainartscenter

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135 Chastain Park Avenue NW
Atlanta, GA
30342

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm