Abernathy Arts Center

02/27/2026

New Class Alert!
Ronit Hassan’s Anime Manga Class: Ages 8-14 - 8 WEEKS
Thursday at 4:45pm, starting March 12th

Anime Manga is a highly distinctive style of cartoon drawing which originated in Japan and enjoys immense worldwide popularity. Anime are the characters appearing in manga, which are Japanese graphic novels and comic strips. There are a wide variety of manga appropriate for children through adult readers. Manga characters are instantly recognizable by their large eyes, highly stylized hair, fashionable clothing and overall expressive features. Beginning with simple step-by-step drawings, students will learn facial expression, body proportions, and coloring techniques. Students will learn to create and develop detailed colored drawings of characters that will be used in the creation of their own manga. Projects change from one session to the next.

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02/21/2026

Paint Like You Mean It 🎨✨
Sign up for Diana Toma's Abstract Flow: Painting from the Inside Out
Starting Tuesday, February 24, at 10:00 AM

Join award-winning artist Diana Toma for an expressive journey into abstract painting - where water-media meets imagination. In this class, you’ll explore how to loosen up, paint freely, and let color and gesture guide your composition. Working on paper, you’ll experiment with layers, fluid washes, and mixed media touches to create pieces that feel spontaneous yet deeply personal. Open to all water-based media, including watercolor, acrylic, and inks.

All levels are welcome - just bring your curiosity and an open heart!

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01/28/2026

Please join us this Saturday for the Dunwoody Fine Art Association's "Sights and Insights" Opening Reception!

01/27/2026

Registration is OPEN! Join us for weekly sessions of Abernathy Summer Art Camp, June 1st through July 24th. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE:

REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP 2026 Week One (JUNE 1-5): GALLERY GAMES Week Two (JUNE 8-12): THE POWER OF PRINTS Week Three (JUNE 15-19): TREE TIME Week Four (JUNE 23-27): NOCTURNAL WORLD NO CAMP JUNE 29 - JULY 3 Week Five (JULY 6-10): YUM YUM ART Week Six (JULY 13-17): PALETTES AND POTIONS

01/23/2026

***CLOSING NOTICE***

In preparation for the anticipated severe winter weather, the Abernathy Arts Center will close early on Saturday 1/24 at 3 PM and will be closed completely on Sunday 1/25.

01/14/2026

Looking for a “Bird’s Eye View?” 📸
Sign up for this great photography workshop and take flight toward exceptional bird photos!

Saturday, January 24 at 10:00 AM

Wildlife photography, and birds in particular, can be a daunting discipline to explore. The long lenses and specific camera settings require a bit of study and a LOT of practice to master. This 2-hour class will begin with the basics for photographing birds and wildlife. Instructor Rob Knight will go over equipment considerations, camera settings, shooting modes, auto focus, and more. In the second half of the class, Rob will show you how he built a “bird studio” in his front yard, and give you tips for setting up your own bird studio. With a convenient place to practice, you will be comfortable and confident behind the camera when you set out to capture the perfect wildlife shots in the field!

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01/07/2026

🎨✨Create Freely with Carolyn Rose!🎨✨

✨Acrylics Studio & NEW Experimental Drawing and Painting Class✨

🎨Acrylic Painting Studio
Tuesdays at 10am, beginning January 13
This class is open to anyone interested in painting with acrylics. Whether you are a beginner or have 20 years’ experience, the class is designed to meet you where you are and help you grow as a painter. Each week, the instructor will give a brief demonstration on an acrylic painting technique. You can start your paintings by selecting from plenty of examples the instructor will have on hand, or you are more than welcome to bring your own materials and have the time and space to work on it. This class is designed to be informative, productive, and reassuring. The instructor has 35 years' experience teaching all levels of painting.

🎨NEW! Experimental Drawing and Painting ONE
Thursday at 10am, starting January 15
This class is for the Intermediate or Advanced artist with a solid background in drawing or Painting. It is a class designed to find the energy locked inside every drawing. Using the techniques of the abstract expressionists, we will explore the ideas behind the things we see and visualize them from the inside out - and sometimes upside down! Feeling and expressing emotive content through personal mark-making is the goal. This vibrant class is the segue into Experimental Drawing and Painting TWO, which is the foundational background for any modern art project you may want to get involved in. Another plus: You will not get bored, and quite likely you will get messy. We move at a fast pace.
Warning: Do NOT wear nice clothes. Certain projects will be painted with bare hands and charcoal.

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12/03/2025

Warm Up This Winter with Art Classes Led by Diana Toma!
❄️✨ Watercolor, Acrylic, + a NEW Afternoon Abstract Exploration Class!

🎨 Painting with Watercolor
Tuesdays at 10am, beginning January 13
Discover the magic of watercolor with award-winning artist Diana Toma. Each week, you’ll explore essential painting principles through florals, wildlife, cityscapes, portraits, and more—finishing a new piece every session. Diana demos each step and offers personalized guidance, making this class perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists ready to expand their skills.

🎨 NEW! Abstract Exploration: Painting with Water-Based Media
Tuesdays at 3pm, starting January 13
Step into the expressive world of abstract art. In this freeing, intuitive class, Diana guides you through color play, gesture, layering, fluid washes, and mixed-media experimentation. Work with watercolor, acrylic, inks—whatever inspires you. Expect spontaneity, discovery, and work that feels deeply personal.

No experience needed—just curiosity and an open heart.

11/24/2025

Black Friday Sale Starts Today Through December 1st!!

Use promo code CREATE15 for 15% off all
Winter session classes!!

Check out our full class catalog using the link in bio.

11/23/2025

The Abernathy staff is so proud of our Sparkle House this year! Many thanks Leo Howard and her hard work on “Composition in Sparkle,” an homage to Piet Mondrian ⭐️ Thanks also to Katharine Norman, Beverly Knight and Dina Chumney for help with painting and snowflake application! Visit all of the Sandy Springs Sparkle Houses on City Green, now through January 2nd! ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

11/21/2025

BLACK FRIDAY SALE on Winter '26 classes! Use Promo Code CREATE15 for 15% off registration now through December 1st.

Come Create With Us!! Check out our class catalog here: https://artsandysprings.enrollware.com/schedule?location=131536