LOCAL
SAVANNAH DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
9 W Henry St., Savannah, GA
912-651-6417
The Department of Cultural Affairs is responsible for ensuring that a variety of quality artistic, cultural, and heritage-based opportunities are available and accessible to the citizens and visitors of Savannah. Its mission is to nurture excellence and diversity to improve the social fabric and quality of life for Savannah’s citizens, regardless of income, education, disabilities, or ethnicity; and to provide leadership in fostering programs that educate and expose citizens to a rich and diverse range of cultural expressions, to support artistic programs that celebrate creativity, create educational opportunities, encourage economic growth and enhance Savannah’s reputation as a cultural destination.
Cultural Affairs offers a diverse selection of ceramics courses to cater to hobbyists and professionals clay makers alike. To see a listing of their current classes, visit their website.
9 W Henry St., Savannah, GA
912-651-6417
The Department of Cultural Affairs is responsible for ensuring that a variety of quality artistic, cultural, and heritage-based opportunities are available and accessible to the citizens and visitors of Savannah. Its mission is to nurture excellence and diversity to improve the social fabric and quality of life for Savannah’s citizens, regardless of income, education, disabilities, or ethnicity; and to provide leadership in fostering programs that educate and expose citizens to a rich and diverse range of cultural expressions, to support artistic programs that celebrate creativity, create educational opportunities, encourage economic growth and enhance Savannah’s reputation as a cultural destination.
Cultural Affairs offers a diverse selection of ceramics courses to cater to hobbyists and professionals clay makers alike. To see a listing of their current classes, visit their website.
SAVANNAH'S CLAY SPOT
1305 Barnard St., Savannah, GA 31401
912-509-4647
Savannah's Clay Spot is a unique playground for the those who are imaginative, creative, or simply want to have fun. The mission of this art studio and educational facility is to promote understanding, appreciation and professional development in the ceramic arts. This is accomplished through a community-based educational program which includes a gallery, hands on classes and workshops for all levels. The studio also host a variety of events that promotes it's members and provides the community the opportunity to purchase handmade artwork.
Savannah's Clay Spot provides a unique classes that cater to "DIYers" to the more experienced ceramicists. Basic to advanced classes help all students to learn more about clay. To see a listing of their current classes, visit their website.
1305 Barnard St., Savannah, GA 31401
912-509-4647
Savannah's Clay Spot is a unique playground for the those who are imaginative, creative, or simply want to have fun. The mission of this art studio and educational facility is to promote understanding, appreciation and professional development in the ceramic arts. This is accomplished through a community-based educational program which includes a gallery, hands on classes and workshops for all levels. The studio also host a variety of events that promotes it's members and provides the community the opportunity to purchase handmade artwork.
Savannah's Clay Spot provides a unique classes that cater to "DIYers" to the more experienced ceramicists. Basic to advanced classes help all students to learn more about clay. To see a listing of their current classes, visit their website.
UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER LOCAL PROGRAMS
Armstrong State University | Savannah State University | SCAD | Georgia Southern University | USC Beaufort
Armstrong State University | Savannah State University | SCAD | Georgia Southern University | USC Beaufort
NATIONAL
Ceramic Arts Daily | National Council for Education of the Ceramic Arts (NCECA)
ARROWMONT
Arrowmont is a national art education center in Gatlinburg, TN. The 14-acre campus includes housing as well as meal plans. Workshops are either weekend, one-week or two-week sessions. In addition to clay, Arrowmont offers classes in jewelry, fiber, wood, painting, paper, photography and glass. Classes begin in May and commence in November. For complete information go to their website at: www.arrowmont.org.
PENLAND
Penland School of Crafts is an international center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Penland offers one-, two-, and eight-week workshops in books and paper, clay, drawing, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking and letterpress, textiles, and wood. The school also offers artists' residencies, community collaboration programs, and a gallery and information center. For complete information go to their website at: www.penland.org.
ARROWMONT
Arrowmont is a national art education center in Gatlinburg, TN. The 14-acre campus includes housing as well as meal plans. Workshops are either weekend, one-week or two-week sessions. In addition to clay, Arrowmont offers classes in jewelry, fiber, wood, painting, paper, photography and glass. Classes begin in May and commence in November. For complete information go to their website at: www.arrowmont.org.
PENLAND
Penland School of Crafts is an international center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Penland offers one-, two-, and eight-week workshops in books and paper, clay, drawing, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking and letterpress, textiles, and wood. The school also offers artists' residencies, community collaboration programs, and a gallery and information center. For complete information go to their website at: www.penland.org.