Art Courses

As part of the “Creative Village” in Legacy Park, the Hyatt Cottage is now home to artist work studios and a flex gallery/performance space. Since 2025, it has hosted intergenerational art courses, open to artists of all experience levels aged 15 and up. Limited class sizes permit individual instruction while allowing participants to develop their artistic practice among a diverse group of community members.

Hyatt Cottage

All classes will take place in the first of four buildings activated as part of the “Creative Village” in Legacy Park. The Hyatt Cottage is most easily accessed via the entrance nearest Katie Kerr Road off of S. Columbia Drive. Free parking is available behind the building, and participants will use the rear door to enter the space.

ART CLASSES: SUMMER SESSION 2026

Drawing Fundamentals with Beth Blackwell Cullen

4 classes: May 11, 18, (skip 5/25), June 1, 8, 2026

Mondays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

$150 tuition, not including materials

Discover the foundations of great art through the timeless practice of drawing! In this welcoming, hands-on course, you’ll build essential skills—from observing form and light to creating depth, texture, and expressive lines. Whether you’re brand new to drawing or ready to sharpen your technique, you’ll explore tools and approaches that help bring your ideas to life on the page. By the end, you’ll leave with greater confidence, curiosity, and a solid groundwork for any artistic pursuit.

This course will help artists:

Understand the basic elements and principles of drawing
Understand line quality, value scale, positive & negative space, perspective, measurements and composition
Learn to experiment with different techniques and materials
Explore creative expression beyond preconceived boundaries
Learn multiple ways to approach drawing that will increase your accuracy and confidence

Watercolor with Sylvia Cross

6 classes: June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, and 14, 2026

Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30pm

$175 tuition, not including materials

Unlock your creativity with this Watercolor and Rendering class, where you’ll explore the exciting world of watercolor painting while developing your unique artistic style! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this class is perfect for anyone ready to experiment with color, texture, and technique. This class is all about having fun while learning new techniques, and it’s designed to help you grow as an artist at your own pace. Led by local artist and owner of Sycamore Place Gallery, Sylvia Cross, who has been a fixture in the Atlanta arts scene for 25 years (except for a brief departure to live in a treehouse in Costa Rica, and in Verona, Italy.) Topics of instruction include:

Color mixing, mark making, and learning to draw with a paintbrush
Values and scale, placement on the page
Glazing techniques and painting to music.

enrollment

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Participant Name

First

Last

Artists of ANY skill level are invited to participate! Limited class sizes will allow for individual instruction while building community. Minimum age for participation is 15 years old.

Is the participant at least 15 years old?

Yes, they're 18+
Yes, but they're under 18

Participant Email

Participant Phone Number

of Zip Comment

Participant City of Residence

Participant Zip Code

Art Workshop Enrollment

Drawing | Course Tuition - $150.00
Watercolor | Course Tuition - $175.00

The course tuitions do NOT include individual materials unless otherwise indicated. For each course, a list of required/preferred materials will be provided. Artists are welcome to use materials they already own or to source materials from Blick's, Michael's, Amazon, etc.

Stripe Credit Card

How did you hear about these workshops?

Help us reach more community members by sharing your experience!

Comment or Message

Let us know about future classes you'd like to take or any other thoughts!