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. Beginning in 2025, it will host 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 Courses: Second Quarter 2025
Watercolor Ephemera with Sylvia Cross
6 week course: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, (skip 7/1), 7/8, 7/15
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30pm
$160 tuition, not including materials
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Unlock your creativity with this Watercolor Ephemera class, where you’ll explore the exciting world of watercolor painting while developing your unique artistic style! During this course, students will use found scraps of letters, photos, and tickets, etc. as references and add-ons to collage into their watercolor project.
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 methods of approaching the artform, 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
Collage with Tom Zarrilli
4 week course: 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25
Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00pm
$150 tuition, not including materials
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Collage- it’s more than just cutting paper. Expand your skills, knowledge and expertise in this collage making course. The class will explore materials, media and styles of both collage and assemblage. During the course, students will create two unique artworks with guided instructions on crafting traditional and multilayered collages. Limited source materials from magazines and ephemera will be made available to students, but participants are encouraged to bring their own materials to use.
The class will cover:
- Tools, materials and resources for creating collage
- Composition, style and form
- Using digital resources and tools
- Creating multi layered 3 D effects
- Mounting framing and presentation techniques
Tom Zarrilli is an Atlanta based artist who has exhibited his work throughout the USA. He is the former gallery director of the 378 Gallery in Atlanta. He creates art in a variety of media including painting, photography, ceramics, conceptual work and collage.
Printmaking with Colleen Dunbar
4 week course: 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm
$175 tuition
Most materials provided – some additional required (see Materials List)
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Course Highlights:
Mastering the Linocut Process:
Delve into linocut relief printing, where you’ll carve into linoleum to create bold, textured designs. Gain hands-on experience with carving, inking, and using a press to produce professional-quality prints.Plexiglass Etching (No Acid Technique):
Learn a “no acid” plexiglass etching process, which mimics traditional etching without harmful chemicals. This technique lets you create intricate, detailed designs that translate beautifully to print.Creating a Collograph:
Explore the collograph technique, where you cut shapes or designs from thin cardboard and glue them to a thicker surface to create textured prints with rich, layered effects.Building Your Printmaking Portfolio:
Throughout the course, you will complete a series of projects that form the foundation of your personal printmaking portfolio. Whether for exhibition, sale, or personal growth, you’ll leave with a collection of works you’ll be proud of.
