Heart Encounters Creative Arts Classes

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    ​Summer Pottery for Elementary School
    ​​Class #2017
    ​Teacher - Steve Coffey
    Summer Pottery - Elementary
    ​    Age: 7 - 12
    6 students per class session
    Meets 5 days per week
    Monday through Friday
    11:10am - 12:10pm
    Studentscan attend all 7 weekly class sessions or choose sessions that fit their schedule.
    Students learn new skills each time they attend a weekly class session.
    ​    ​Room #327
    ​Cost:
    $75 - 1st and 2nd time student attends a weekly class
    $70 - for all additional weekly summer classes attended
    Payment due first day of class
    (Check or cash preferred)
    ​[email protected]m
    470-332-03811
    Basic Intro to clay - various techniques and skill developments used to produce pottery works - pinch pots, planters, coasters, coil pots and a functional cup.  Pottery 2 produces a soap tray, breakfast plate and fun cover jar
    Spring Pottery for Elementary School
    Class #2019
    Teacher - Steve Coffey
    Spring Pottery - Elementary
    Age: 7 - 12
    6 students per class session
    Meets 2 times per week for 3 weeks
    Repeats every 3 weeks
    Tuesday & Thursday
    3:45pm - 4:45pm
    Pottery1 and Pottery are taught at the same time
    Student must take Pottery 1 before taking  Pottery 2
    ​​Room #327
    ​Cost: $75
    Payment due first day of class
    (Check or cash preferred)
    ​[email protected]m
    470-332-0381
    ​Basic Intro to clay - various techniques and skill developments used to produce pottery works - pinch pots, planters, coasters, coil pots and a functional cup.  Pottery 2 produces a soap tray, breakfast plate and fun cover jar
    Only select Pottery 2 if student has taken Pottery 1
    Summer Pottery for Middle & High School
    Class #2018
    Teacher - Steve Coffey
    Summer Pottery - Middle & High School
    Age: 12 - 17
    6 students per class session
    Meets 5 days per week
    Monday through Friday
    12:30pm - 1:30pm
    Students can attend all 7 weekly class sessions or choose sessions that fit their schedule.
    Students learn new skills each time they attend a weekly class session.
    ​    ​Room #327
    ​Cost:
    $75- 1st and 2nd time student attends a weekly class
    $70 - for all additional weekly summer classes attended
    Payment due first day of class
    (Check or cash preferred)
    ​[email protected]m
    470-332-0381
    Basic intro to clay - using various techniques, tools and skill development, starting with a simple planter, coasters, coil pot and fryboat. Pottery 2 produces a coffee mug and plate, choice of cover jar or set of 4 mugs.
    Spring Pottery for Middle & High School
    Class #2019
    Teacher - Steve Coffey
    Spring Pottery - Middle & High School
    Age: 12 - 17
    6 students per class session
    Meets 2 times per week for 3 weeks
    Repeats every 3 weeks
    Tuesday & Thursday
    4:45pm - 5:45pm
    Pottery1 and Pottery are taught at the same time
    Student must take Pottery 1 before taking  Pottery 2
    ​​Room #327
    ​Cost: $75
    Payment due first day of class
    (Check or cash preferred)
    ​[email protected]m
    470-332-0381
    Basic intro to clay - using various techniques, tools and skill development, starting with a simple planter, coasters, coil pot and fryboat. Pottery 2 produces a coffee mug and plate, choice of cover jar or set of 4 mugs.
    Only select Pottery 2 if student has taken Pottery 1
    Pottery for Adults
    Class #2022
    Teacher: Steve Coffey
    ​Adult Pottery & Pottery Wheel
    Age: 17 - Adult
    # students - 6 or more
    ​6 week class
    Meets twice a week
    Tuesday & Thursday
    Pottery 1 & 2 & Pottery Wheel
    ​7 - 9:00pm
    Pottery 1, Pottery 2 and Pottery Wheel are taught in the same room. Pottery Wheel begins 30 minutes earlier than Pottery 1 & 2.
    Student must take Pottery 1 before taking Pottery 2.
    ​​​Only choose Pottery 2 if you have already taken Pottery 1
    Pottery Wheel students must take Pottery 1 and Pottery 2 before taking Pottery Wheel (with teacher's approval)
    Room #328
    ​Cost: Adult Pottery 1 - $125 ​(all supplies provided)
    Cost: Adult Pottery 2 - $85 (student purchases clay)
    Cost: Adult Pottery Wheel - $50      (student purchases clay & wheel)
    Payment due first day of class
    (Check or cash preferred)
    ​[email protected]m
    470-332-0381
     Pottery 1 students
    Hand building, Slab, Press Mold, Drape mold
    Projects:  Fry boat, planter, plates, bowls and coffee mugs
    Pottery 2 students
    Build on foundations learned in Adult Pottery 1 class. 
    ​Hand building, Slab, Press Mold, Drape Mold
    Projects: Sets of mugs, breakfast plates, bowls and serving plates
    ​
    Pottery Wheel students
     Must have their own wheel and must be approved by teacher to take Pottery Wheel classes
    Choose Pottery 1 or 2 or Pottery Wheel
    See requirements for all classes
    Choose Date/s for your 7 - 9pm Pottery class
    Open Pottery Studio
    Class #2010
    Teacher: Steve Coffey
    Open Pottery Studio
    All ages
    ​Tuesday & Thursday 
    7- 9pm
    ​Room #328
    ​$50 - studio use per month     ($45 for approved kids)
    (Check or cash preferred)
    ​[email protected]m
    470-332-0381
    To use the studio, students must have taken Pottery 1 & 2 classes and be approved by the teacher.
    Studio is used during adult class hours - Tuesday and Thursday, or by time arrangement.​
    Jewelry Making
    Class #2001
    Teacher: Youlanda Davidson
    Paper Bead Jewelry Making
    Age: 15 - Adult
    Max: 10 students
    1 hour class
    Meets once per week
    Thursdays
    Starts:  Oct 30, 2025
    Ends:  Nov 20, 2025
    6pm - 7pm
    ​Room #316
    Cost: $100 (4 week course)
    Materials Needed:
    Ruler, Pen/Pencil, Scissors, Colorful old magazines, cereal boxes, scrapbook paper (optional).    ​
    [email protected]
    678-907-2538
    Come explore the art of making your own beads out of paper that otherwise would be trashed. Learn how to measure and cut for different bead sizes and how to seal your beads to help protect them for wearing. After making your beads, we will turn them into some fun wearable jewelry. Make something unique for yourself or make a one-of-a-kind, heartfelt gift for that someone special this holiday season.
    Sewing
    Teens & Adults
    Class #2016
    Teacher: Anna Lindberg
    "Oh Sew What"
    Age:14 and Up
    Private or Group Lessons
    2 hour classes
    Thursday
    ​5 - 7pm & 6 - 8pm
    Teacher will contact you to schedule start date
    ​Room #319
    Cost: $48 each class
    Materials included in the cost of each class
    Cash or check due at beginning of each class.
    [email protected]
    ​678-313-9143
    Students will choose from a variety of projects, while learning to sew. Student will learn sewing basics including use of the sewing machine, threading the machine, winding bobbins, various machine settings, using basic sewing tools including mats, rulers, marking tools, the  rotary cutter, scissors. They will learn about fabric types, grain lines, seam allowances and measuring.  Students will also learn about patchwork piecing, placing pockets, lining and strap making. 
    Crochet 
    For Beginners
    Class #2002
    Teacher: Youlanda Davidson
    Beginners Crochet
    Age: 15 - Adult
    Group or Private
    No experience necessary
    5 week class
    Meets once a week
    1 hour
    Date and time determined between teacher and student
    Cost: $125 for 5 week class
    Yarn and crochet hook will need to be purchased
    This crochet class is designed to teach the basics of crochet. No prior experience with crochet is needed. The first class will introduce you to the different hooks used to crochet, the different types of yarn and how to read the yarn label. The following classes will work on learning the different stitches in the art of crochet.
    ​[email protected]
    ​    678-907-2538
    Calligraphy
    Class #2014
    Teacher: Russ Hilton
    Calligraphy - Chancery & Gothic
    Age: 14 - Adult
    For beginners or those with experience
    Class is ongoing until student cancels
    Meets weekly
    Wednesdays
    1 hour
    4 - 5:00pm
    ​Room #316
    Cost: FREE
    Students need to bring  an Elegant Writer Broad Nib 3,0mm, 4x4 graph pad & tracing paper pad. Purchase at Hobby Lobby (call teacher if you need more information)

    [email protected] (Harold Russ Hilton)
    678-778-8641
    This calligraphy class introduces the student to the ancient art of calligraphy which has been practiced for thousands of years. The word calligraphy means beautiful writing. Students will begin by learning the basics and in time they will be able to make gifts for friends and family, which will happen if they are willing to practice.  No experience necessary.  Hone your skills if you already have experience.  Learn Chancery and Gothic calligraphy. Bring a friend and enjoy this fun, creative class.
    Parent information is required if student is not 18 years or older
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