New Classes and Events Each Month!
The Wayne County Art Center is located in the heart of downtown Jesup, Georgia, and it is our pleasure and passion to promote the arts to Wayne County and the surrounding area through visual arts, drama, music, writing, classes, exhibitions, events, and festivals.
The WCAC is a mix of the talents and interests of our membership. We strive to support a variety of opportunities for individual growth and to nurture a sense of community.
Classes
We offer a wide variety of classes for artists with many interests and levels of experience. Check weekly for new activities and events.
Open Studio - Mornings
Bring a project to work on. Enjoy the company of artists while you create or discuss your work.
Large open studio spaces.
Tables and easels are available.
Members - Free | Non-members - $3. donation
$3.00
NEW! Open Studio - Evenings
Bring a project to work on. Enjoy the company of artists while you create or discuss your work.
Large open studio spaces.
Tables and easels are available.
Facilitator: Rachel Illingsworth
Tuesdays | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Members - Free | Non-members - $3. donation
$3.00
Doodle Bug Art Club
Art lessons cover various topics and different mediums in a creative and supportive environment. Join in the fun! For youth ages 6-12.
Mondays 4-5 pm
Instructor: Jami Wright
Payment is due at the beginning of each month
$50.00 per month
Paint n Sip
Have some fun and unwind while painting a unique and colorful rooster. Quality paint, snacks and all supplies provided. BYOB.
Instructor: Rachel Illingsworth
Friday, August 18 | 7 - 9 pm
$30.00
Life Drawing
Kelley Gray will be teaching the basics of drawing. Due to the nature of the subject matter aged 18 and older. Materials are included. The Arts Center is located at 143 West Walnut Street. Pre-registration is recommended.
Instructor: Kelley Gray
Wednesday, August 23 | 7 - 9 pm
$30.00
An Evening with Poe
Halloween fun! Come dressed in your best gothic outfit (not required), listen to readings from Edgar Allen Poe, or read an original work. Light refreshments. Do you want to read Poe or share an original piece? Email us at wcacartists@gmail.com. Light refreshments and drinks will be available. Adults only. 18+
Saturday, October 21 | 8:00-10:00 pm
Admission - $10 donation.
$10.00
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Artist Trading Cards
Create your own Artist Trading Cards! All supplies and instructions are included.
Teacher: Jamie Wright
First Friday of every month | 7:00 -9:00 pm
Ages 13 and up
$25.00 per person
Polymer Clay Classes
Learn to make polymer beads! In this extensive one-day workshop you'll learn to blend polymer clays to create a color wheel of custom colors. We'll explore a variety of bead shapes and discuss ideas for implementing finished jewelry. All tools and supplies are included.
Instructor: Jami Wright
Saturday, August 19 | 10 am - 4 pm
pre-registration is required.
$150.00
Crafts & Date Night!
Bring your children ages 4 to 12 for a time of crafts while you enjoy a date night.
Teacher: Jamie Wright
Second Friday of each month | 7:00 -9:00 pm
Ages 4-12
$25.00 per child
Hand Building Pottery for Adults
In this 4 session beginning hand-building pottery class, students will use a new hand-building technique each week to create unique pieces of pottery. Pinch, coil, wet slab, and leather hard slab approaches will be covered.
All tools and supplies are included.
Instructor: Jami Wright
Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6 - 9 pm
$150.00
Hand Building Pottery for Adults
In this 4 session beginning hand-building pottery class, students will use a new hand-building technique each week to create unique pieces of pottery. Pinch, coil, wet slab, and leather hard slab approaches will be covered.
All tools and supplies are included.
Instructor: Jami Wright
Thursdays, August 3,10, 17, 24 | 6 - 9 pm
$150.00
Private Pottery Wheel Lessons
Try it once and you'll be hooked! Throwing clay on the wheel is fun and relaxing. Private lessons are available by appointment. All tools are provided. Clay is available for purchase through the instructor.
Instructor: Jami Wright
By appointment | arrange a time with the instructor
$45.00 per hour
Summer Art Camp
It's time for summer art camp! All activities will explore a theme for a fun, creative and educational experience in a supportive environment. For youth ages 6-12.
Monday -Thursday, JULY 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2023
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Laura Gregory
Sign up early. Class size is limited to 20 participants.
$50.00
Rocketry Club
Join us for a meeting of the Wayne County Rocketry Club. Rocket, science, and space enthusiasts will enjoy this group of high school students. Projects include rocket launches and kit-building activities.
Facilitator: Leslie Crane at WCAC Art Center
Friday, MAY 12 at 7:00 pm
Events
We support and host fun and creative community events such as the Dogwood Festival, Concerts, Art Shows, Craft Sales, Open Mic Nights and more.
Live Concert at Union Station
The finale of the Jesup Porch Fest is a concert featuring Wayne County natives Magnolia Mile.
Saturday, APRIL 22 | 8:00 pm until...
106 SW Broad Street
Jesup, GA 31545