Art History Classes in Atlanta

Join one of Atlanta’s most talented dance photographers at one of Georgia’s most photogenic locations in this powerhouse workshop! With professional dancers on site, this workshop is guaranteed to produce some stunning images. Work along side Shoccara, as she guides you through her workflow of creating her signature captivating dance photography. ...

This courses is intended for beginning and intermediate art collectors as well as those with an avid interest in collecting wishing to gain greater confidence and expertise in connoisseurship. Benefit from site visits to local auction houses as well as private and institutional collections within the Atlanta area. Students will explore various media...

Through museum and gallery visits, online images, readings, and discussion, students will learn several ways of approaching and viewing visual arts. These will include the language of formal analysis, iconography, and semiotics, as well as an exploration of neuroaesthetics. Discussion includes the traditional framework of an historical narrative of...

Through museum and gallery visits, online images, readings, and discussion, students will survey the development of women artists, primarily in Europe and the U.S.A., from the late middle ages to the contemporary art of today. Over the eight weeks of the course, we will highlight the lives and works of art of eight extraordinary artists, Hildegard...

Join nature photographer Larry Winslett to explore the rich gardens and practice your close-up and macro photography techniques on the beautiful Orchid collection. You will practice the art of composition, designing your images, controlling your backgrounds, and learn tips and techniques for capturing the beauty and uniqueness of the collection....

The turn-of-the-century Marietta Town Square is lined with an eclectic mix of both classic buildings and modern textures that offer the eager photographer plenty of fantastic images to capture.  There are dozens of photo opportunities to explore within a short walking distance, including funky alley ways, antebellum homes, and the Marietta National...

Photography one of (if not the most) iconic Atlanta landmarks, The Fox Theatre! Join Director, Sara Keith, on a private tour of this historic theatre. Not only will we have the entire theatre to ourselves, we will also be guided on a tour to learn about the theatre and it’s staple of history in Atlanta.  Learn how to create stunning images...

Take a walk in one of Atlanta's most exciting attractions, Fernbank Museum of Natural History! Sara and Robin will guide you through Fernbank's Outdoor Adventures; WildWoods and the new Fernbank Forest.  Explore more than 2 miles of paths winding through Fernbank Forest, a 65-acre old-growth forest. Though located just minutes from the bustling...

Ready for a Full Alpaca Love Fest?  Join our Instructor, Starr, at this very special location the Legacy Alpaca Farm near Covington, GA. Only 30-40 minutes from downtown Atlanta.  This is a family farm specializing in only Alpacas. Currently 14 Alpacas reside on this farm. These creatures are truly one of a kind and OH so much fun to photograph!...

Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates).  There is street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers markets, zoos, landscapes, and more, photos...

If you have little experience with mixed media and are looking for new and exciting challenges, this workshop is for you. Join us for a fun workshop in which you will create two works of art exploring the infinite possibilities of using mixed media techniques in both two dimensional and three dimensional formats. After a general introduction on the...

This 8-week course will focus on developing a foundation for the Intaglio family of printmaking processes. We will focus primarily on using drypoint, line etching, and aquatint etching to develop imagery in copper while using an etching press to print your plates. We will also discuss the history of the medium and how it relates to the art and print...