Suwanee Arts Center

Suwanee Arts Center Suwanee Arts Center, operated by NGAA - Art Classes & Workshops - Art Gallery - Exhibits and Events

Suwanee Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art organization registered under North Gwinnett Arts Association. SAC is dedicated to promoting the appreciation of local art through exhibitions and festivals, as well as, offering educational art classes and workshops to both children and adults.

Artist Spotlight: “Wildflower Meadow” by Lynn Daniels🌼 Lynn Daniels received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in paintin...
06/04/2026

Artist Spotlight: “Wildflower Meadow” by Lynn Daniels

🌼 Lynn Daniels received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Penn State University and has shown her work in galleries across Pennsylvania and Georgia. Several of her pieces are held in private collections, and her painting Wildflower Meadow was recently part of the Art of Georgia exhibit on display in the Governor’s Mansion. Her practice often centers on personal meaning, memory, and the quiet beauty found in everyday moments.

🌿 “Wildflower Meadow” is a rare landscape for Lynn, created from a photo she took while walking through the wildflower meadow at Gibbs Gardens. She was drawn to the color, depth, light, and shadow of the scene and wanted to capture the feeling of being surrounded by that natural beauty. Lynn typically works from photographs that hold personal significance, whether they are family images or photos she has taken herself, and this piece reflects that connection.

🎨 The painting carries her signature attention to detail and sensitivity to atmosphere, allowing the viewer to step into the moment she experienced. It is both a study of nature and an expression of the emotional resonance that certain places hold.

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📍 Suwanee Arts Center in Suwanee Town Center
📅 May 9 through July 10 2026
⏰ Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM

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🍃 Turn nature into art! 🍃Join us on June 17 for our Handbuilding Leaf Tray Workshop and create a beautiful ceramic tray ...
06/04/2026

🍃 Turn nature into art! 🍃

Join us on June 17 for our Handbuilding Leaf Tray Workshop and create a beautiful ceramic tray inspired by the shapes and textures of real leaves. Whether you need a place for jewelry, keys, or your favorite little treasures, this workshop is a fun way to make something both practical and unique.

No experience needed! Our instructor, Lilly Vicens, will guide you through the entire handbuilding process, and all materials are included. Bring your own favorite leaf or choose one provided in class.

👩🏻‍🏫 Lilly Vicens
📅 June 17
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Charleston Market Street Northwest
💲SAC Member $60 Non- SAC Member $70

Grab a friend and come spend an evening creating, learning, and getting your hands in clay! Spots are available, so register today.

✨ Creativity, laughter, and new friendships filled the room during our latest NeuroArt session!It was wonderful to see e...
06/03/2026

✨ Creativity, laughter, and new friendships filled the room during our latest NeuroArt session!

It was wonderful to see everyone relaxing, sharing stories, encouraging one another, and discovering how enjoyable the creative process can be. Art has a special way of bringing people together, and this class was a beautiful reminder that making art isn't about perfection, it's about connection, self expression, and having fun along the way.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the class such a joyful experience. We can't wait to create with you again! 🎨💛

🎬 Puppetry Animation Camp is coming up next week, and we still have a few spots available!If your child loves storytelli...
06/03/2026

🎬 Puppetry Animation Camp is coming up next week, and we still have a few spots available!

If your child loves storytelling, movies, animation, or creating characters, this is the perfect summer adventure. Throughout the week, campers will build their own puppets, learn filmmaking techniques, work with cameras, explore special effects, and create their very own animated films from start to finish.

✨ June 8 - 12
🕘 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
👧 Ages 10 - 17

From scriptwriting and storyboarding to filming and editing, campers will discover the magic behind movie making while making new friends and bringing their ideas to life.

Spots are limited, so register today and get ready for a week full of creativity, imagination, and movie magic! 🎥🎭

Color theory in action! 🎨✨Our first session of Color Exploration with Hannah Lasseter was filled with creativity, experi...
06/02/2026

Color theory in action! 🎨✨

Our first session of Color Exploration with Hannah Lasseter was filled with creativity, experimentation, and plenty of colorful discoveries. Students explored how colors can influence mood, learned how different color combinations work together, and started putting their new skills into practice through painting exercises.

Whether you're just beginning your artistic journey or looking to strengthen your understanding of color, this class offers a fun and hands on way to build confidence with paint.

We can't wait to see what everyone creates in the next session! 🌈🖌️

Artist Spotlight: “Lightly Blue” by Annie Oh🎨 Annie Oh is a painter based in Georgia whose work explores flowers and pla...
06/02/2026

Artist Spotlight: “Lightly Blue” by Annie Oh

🎨 Annie Oh is a painter based in Georgia whose work explores flowers and plants as emotional forms rather than literal botanical studies. After studying fine art and spending more than a decade as a jewelry designer in New York, she returned to painting to develop a more personal visual language. Her pieces balance simplified shapes, bold colors, and patterned surfaces, creating a quiet tension between structure and spontaneity. Annie builds intuitive yet composed spaces where color and form hold emotional weight, reflecting her belief that feelings can be communicated through visual rhythm beyond the limits of language.

🌿 “Lightly Blue” was inspired by the idea of hiding heavy or complicated emotions behind playful everyday objects. The blue leaves represent quiet low emotions, while the popcorn container adds humor and lightness. Annie enjoys pairing elements that do not naturally belong together and finding unexpected harmony between them. The popcorn container becomes almost like a mask for emotion, playful on the surface but holding deeper feelings underneath.

🎨 This piece was created with acrylic paint on canvas using layered brushwork and simplified shapes. Annie focused on balancing soft blue tones with bright contrasting colors to create both calmness and tension. The result is a work that feels gentle yet emotionally charged, inviting viewers to sense the story beneath the surface.

🖼️ Featured in In Full Bloom
📍 Suwanee Arts Center in Suwanee Town Center
📅 May 9 through July 10 2026
⏰ Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM

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Ready to paint some happy little trees? 🎨🌲Join us on Wednesday, June 10 from 12 PM to 3 PM for our Bob Ross Painting Cla...
06/01/2026

Ready to paint some happy little trees? 🎨🌲

Join us on Wednesday, June 10 from 12 PM to 3 PM for our Bob Ross Painting Class! Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or already love creating art, this class is a fun and relaxing way to learn the famous wet on wet painting technique inspired by Bob Ross.

🖌️ Beginner friendly
🎨 All materials included
🍷 Feel free to bring a beverage to sip while you paint
🌎 Bilingual instruction available: Korean/English
👩‍🎨 Instructor: Jae Montano
👥 Ages 14+

In just a few hours, you’ll create your own beautiful landscape painting and enjoy an afternoon full of creativity, laughter, and happy accidents. Spots are available now, so come paint with us at the Suwanee Arts Center!

Summer Camps start TODAY at the Suwanee Arts Center! ☀️🎨The fun officially begins and we are so excited to welcome all o...
06/01/2026

Summer Camps start TODAY at the Suwanee Arts Center! ☀️🎨

The fun officially begins and we are so excited to welcome all of our young artists for a summer full of creativity, learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories. From painting and sewing to mixed media and more, this summer is packed with hands on art adventures!

We can’t wait to see all of the amazing creations, new friendships, and creative moments that will happen in our studios this season. 💛

If you still want to join the fun, some spots are still available, so don’t wait too long!

Artist Spotlight: “Snow White” by Lydia Joe🎨 Lydia Joe is an illustrator who graduated from Ringling College of Art and ...
05/31/2026

Artist Spotlight: “Snow White” by Lydia Joe

🎨 Lydia Joe is an illustrator who graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2025 with a BFA in Illustration. Her work is filled with fairy tale and fantasy influences, brought to life through vibrant color and imaginative storytelling. She loves working traditionally with watercolors and digitally on her iPad using Procreate, moving easily between both worlds to create rich and expressive imagery.

❄️ “Snow White” reflects Lydia’s lifelong love of fairy tales. She has always wanted to reinterpret classic characters in a way that feels meaningful and personal. For Snow White, she focused on the character’s gentle and sweet nature, capturing her in a moment of joy within a cold and quiet environment. The softness, warmth, and emotional clarity of the piece highlight Lydia’s ability to blend narrative and atmosphere in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

🖌️ The artwork was painted digitally in Procreate and printed on canvas, allowing the colors and textures to take on a physical presence while still retaining the delicacy of digital brushwork. It is a piece that celebrates imagination, reinterpretation, and the timeless pull of classic stories.

🖼️ Featured in In Full Bloom
📍 Suwanee Arts Center in Suwanee Town Center
📅 May 9 through July 10 2026
⏰ Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM

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June is packed with creativity at the Suwanee Arts Center! ☀️🎨From painting and clay to comics, puppetry, and imaginativ...
05/31/2026

June is packed with creativity at the Suwanee Arts Center! ☀️🎨

From painting and clay to comics, puppetry, and imaginative world-building, we have a full month of camps ready for young artists and creative minds!

✨ June 1 – 5
• Mini Makers
• Kid’s Clay
• Creative Comic

✨ June 8 – 12
• Mini Makers
• Animated Puppetry
• Imaginarium

✨ June 15 – 19
• Mini Makers
• Creative Comic

✨ June 22 – 26
• Mini Makers
• Imaginarium

Whether your child loves sculpting with clay, designing comic characters, creating movies, or dreaming up fantasy worlds, there’s a camp waiting for them this summer.

🖌️ Mini Makers brings daily hands-on art adventures for young creators
📚 Creative Comic explores storytelling, manga, cartoons, and illustration
🏺 Kid’s Clay lets campers shape and build with clay
🎬 Animated Puppetry introduces filmmaking, animation, and special effects
🌎 Imaginarium transforms ideas into incredible concept art and fantasy creations

Every camp is designed to encourage creativity, confidence, learning, and fun in a supportive environment led by passionate instructors.

📍 Suwanee First United Methodist Church
603 Scales Rd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024

Spots are limited, so now is the perfect time to sign up for summer creativity!

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3930 Charleston Market Place Units B6/B7
Suwanee, GA
30024

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Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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