Art Camps are back at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center (formerly Savannah Cultural Arts Center)! Performing arts, visual arts, and new specialty camps for rising 1st graders and older!
The full-day arts camps for 1st – 6th graders will run in weeks 1, 3, and 6.
Come for an afternoon of clay exploration and fun on Monday, March 31 2025, 2-5pm! Day of Clay is an annual event held at the Otis S. Cultural Arts Center (formerly called the Savannah Cultural Arts Center) that is free and for all ages.
The event features stations on the lawn with various activities such as wheel, hand building, family activities, and more with take home projects.
This year will feature a more accessible layout for those with mobility needs. All experience levels are welcome. Parents/guardians must accompany children ages 14 and under at all times. Come by any time between 2 and 5pm, no pre-registration required.
Weather reschedule date – Friday, April 4
This free event takes place at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. Savannah
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A new term of arts classes at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center (formerly Savannah Cultural Arts Center) start back April 7th 2025! Choose from offerings in drawing, painting, clay and more for kids and teens ages 6-18.
Youth and teens can unleash their creativity in a fun and engaging clay class in the new year! In youth clay, students will learn fundamental hand building techniques while creating fun and imaginative pieces. In teen clay, students will learn a mix of hand building, skill-building, and experimental projects.
Teen Clay – Ages-12 – 3 session class
Tuesday, January 14, 21, and 28th – 4:00-5:30pm
$42.20/$33.75 City of Savannah Resident – Registration deadline: January 10
The price reflected is for all class dates. All skill levels welcome, all materials supplied. All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.
A new term of arts classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center start back January 6th! Choose from offerings in dance, painting, clay and more for kids and teens ages 2-18.
Let your little one explore their creative side this fall with visual arts classes designed just for them! Classes start back Oct. 14 2024. View the catalog below and visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to register your child today!
Home School Art (Ages 6-12)
Youth Drawing and Painting (Ages 9-12)
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Home School Clay (Ages 6-12)
All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.
Let your little one explore their creative side this fall with visual arts classes designed just for them! Classes start back October 14 2024. View the catalog below and visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to register your child today!
Home School Art (Ages 6-12)
Youth Drawing and Painting (Ages 9-12)
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Home School Clay (Ages 6-12)
All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.
Join us for an introductory bookbinding workshop for teens, where you’ll learn the basics of creating your own handmade books. Participants will explore essential techniques, from folding and stitching to assembling a simple, unique book to take home. Perfect for beginners or those looking to enhance their creative skills!
Fall 2024 Youth Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center include:
Beginning Youth Clay
Tuesdays 4-5PM | Ages 9-12 | 8/20-9/24
Kids aged 9-12 will explore the creative possibilities of clay over 6 sessions in Beginning Youth Clay! This fun and energetic class geared toward young artists will cover a mix of skill-building and experimental projects. Completed projects will be glazed and fired, allowing participants to end the course with fully finished pieces.
Kids aged 6-8 will expand their creativity over 5 sessions in Discovering Art! Students will complete a variety of fun projects in different mediums and learn how to paint, draw and sculpt a variety of subjects.
Kids aged 9-12 will expand their creativity over 5 sessions in Adventures in Art! 2-D and 3-D mediums will be covered, including working with clay, painting, and creating mixed media artwork.
Kids aged 2-3 and parent will enjoy interactive bonding time over 8 sessions in Parent and Child Movement! Play with your child in song and dance, helping them achieve confidence in cognitive and motor skills. Using props and imagination in themed organized play connects you with your child while watching their independence develop.
Kids aged 9-12 will develop their drawing and painting skills over 6 sessions in Youth Drawing and Painting! Complete a variety of fun projects that will include watercolor, pastels, and acrylics.
Kids aged 9-13 will explore the drama of musical theatre over 9 sessions in Youth Musical Theatre! Students will sing, dance and act in this beginner friendly class and explore different musicals, styles of dance, and bring acting into movements of dance to transform into a true theater kid!
Tweens and teens aged 11-14 will learn the ins and outs of theatre arts over 20 sessions in Exploring Drama and Stagecraft! Students will gain acting experience and learn the fundamentals of playwriting, set design, costume design, and lighting design.
Clay classes are back with options for ages 9-12 and 13-18! Let your child explore the creative possibilities of clay and create pieces from their imagination. These classes range in skill level from beginner to intermediate. Classes begin Monday, August 19!
Let your child explore their creative side or dance to the beat in visual and performing arts classes designed specifically for ages 2 – 18. Visual arts classes run for 6 weeks and performing arts classes run for 10 weeks starting August 19. Register today!
Teen Classes:
Teen Jewelry and Metalsmithing (Ages 13-18)
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Youth Classes:
Home School Art (Ages 6-12)
Youth Drawing and Painting (Ages 9-12)
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Intermediate Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Beginning Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Home School Clay (Ages 6-12)
Exploring Drama and Stage Craft (Ages 11-14)
Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3)
Discovering Dance (Ages 3-5)
Youth Musical Theater (Ages 9-13)
Registration takes place on CommunityPass. You must create a CommunityPass account and add all family members you wish to register for classes to the account. City of Savannah residents will have priority registration until July 29. Non-residents should add their child to the waitlist and will be registered according to availability.
Time is running out to register your little ones for Spring arts classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! Registration closes soon, but there’s still availability in select classes.
Home School Art (Ages 6-12) | Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Classes run for 6 weeks and cover various disciplines in ceramics, dance, drawing and more. All experience levels are welcome, and all materials are supplied.
Let your little one explore their artistic side or dance to the beat in 6-week classes specifically for Youth and Teens. Choose from returning favorites like Youth Drawing and Painting, Dynamic Dance, Clay classes and more! Classes start Monday, April 82024.
Teens:
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Youth:
Dynamic Dance (Ages 9-13)
Discovering Dance (Ages 3-5)
Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3)
Youth Musical Theatre (Ages 9-13)
Beginning Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Intermediate Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Home School Art (Ages 6-12)
Youth Drawing and Painting (Ages 9-12)
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Registration takes place on CommunityPass. You must create a CommunityPass account and add all family members you wish to register for classes to the account. Visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to learn more and register.
Got a creative child or teen interested in learning clay, ceramics even how to create on a pottery wheel
Winter term registration is now open for visual and performing arts classes including youth clay/ceramics classes at SCAC!
In Teen Clay, teens with any level of experience will learn a broad range of skills including hand-building and experimental projects. Beginning and Intermediate Youth Clay allows youth ages 9-12 to dive into the world of ceramics and complete finished pieces. Teen Clay class begins Jan 22, Beginning Youth Clay class begins Jan 30, and the Intermediate Youth Cay class begins Jan 29.
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Other youth classes include new Beads, Braids, and Knots; Music & Movement parent & me class for ages 2-3; youth painting & drawing.
Teen classes begin Jan. 22 2024 and run for 7 weeks.
Youth classes begin Jan. 29 2024 and run for 6 weeks.
Girls ages 10-12 can enjoy an afternoon of beading and braiding in this fun class on Mondays from 4:30-5:30pm starting on Jan. 29 2024.
Roll up your sleeves and tap into your creative side as we explore many materials to create wearable and useable pieces of art. Introduction to beads, Kumihimo (the Japanese art of braiding), the use of knotting and paper will be explored. Projects will include friendship bracelets, key rings, and Kumihimo bracelets.
Also join Adventures in Art, Youth Drawing and Painting, and Youth Clay!
Mornings in movement and song with little ones aged 2-3. Class is available on both Wednesday and Saturday from 10-10:45AM starting Jan. 31.
This class offers interactive bonding time with parent and child, geared towards children ages two and three. Play with your child in song and dance, helping them achieve confidence in cognitive and motor skills. Using props and imagination in themed organized play connects you with your child while watching their independence develop.
Kids aged 3-5 can also join Discovering Dance, a 3 in 1 class exploring different dance techniques and rhythm.
An afternoon of art exploration and fun for creative kids aged 9-12. Class takes place Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30PM starting Jan. 31 2024.
In this class, young artists will have the opportunity to explore the art of both drawing and painting. You’ll develop your drawing and painting skills in a variety of fun projects that will include watercolor, pastels, and acrylics.
Kids aged 9-12 can also join Adventures in Art, Beads, Braids and Knots, and Youth Clay classes.
Art favorites are back including youth clay, parent/child music and movement classes, and homeschool art. Plus – check out new classes including youth drawing and painting, modern dance, and teen acting classes!
Classes begin August 14 2023 for Teen Classes and run 8 weeks Classes begin August 28 2023 for Youth Classes with most running 6 weeks.
Spring youth classes begin this week at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! There’s still time to register for art exploration – from our youngest artists in parent/child classes to adventures in visual arts!
All classes are 6 week sessions and build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and artistic skills. Youth classes cover ages 0-12 years.
An afternoon of clay exploration on the lawn of the Savannah Cultural Arts Center this Mon. April 3 2023! Artists and instructors from the SCAC and the Savannah community will have stations introducing you to projects and techniques in clay including handbuilding, surface design techniques, wheel, clay recycling, and Raku firing.
This FREE event is for all ages and all levels of clay experience to create, learn, and be inspired. This is an interactive event so be prepared to get your hands a little messy! Select projects can be left at the SCAC to be kiln fired and picked up at a later date.
Parents/guardians must accompany children ages 14 and younger at all times. Stop by any time between 1 and 4PM, no pre-registration required.
Participating artists include: Cameron Frost, Antonia Gorham, Rebecca Ball, Carol Miller, Dave Peterson, and more!
PS – Interested in youth classes or summer camp? This also a great day to learn more and sign up on the spot! Learn more and get updates by following the Facebook event here.
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Registration is OPEN for Spring 2023 Classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Youth Classes begin Monday, April 10. Teen classes start March 27. Your favorites are back, from parent/child movement to homeschool art, youth clay, and dance.
Looking for something new to try? Check out these brand new classes:
Parent/Child Music Class (0-2 years)
Pre-Ballet (3-5 years)
Violin Explorations (3-4 and 5-7 years)
Drawing and Painting (Teen)
Plus, brand new offering for adults too! Abstract Acrylic Painting, Acrylic Portrait Painting, Hip Hop Dance, Intro to Modern Dance, Jazz/Contemporary Dance, Savannah SLAMS – Spoken Word and Performance, and Seated Dance for Limited Mobility.
Whether you have a budding actor, artist, or a child that loves to be creative, the Savannah Cultural Arts Center has a class for you! Beginning with Parent/Child movement for ages 2-3, there are classes for all ages through high school! New classes for youth include a Disney-based dance and movement class and teens also have new dance options, including hip hop and cultural dance classes!
Classes will begin the week of Jan. 9 2022.
Youth classes run for 6 weeks, teen classes run for 6 or 8 weeks, class dependent.
Learn more about the classes and register online here.
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Youth art, movement, and music classes are back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! A new round of 6-week session classes will begin Mon. Oct. 17 2022. Class favorites are back along with some new ways to get creative.
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Youth Classes Clay – Mondays
Intro to the Flute – Mondays
Parent/Child Movement – Tuesdays
Pre-ballet – Tuesdays Homeschool Art – Tuesdays
Ballet/Jazz Combo Class – Wednesdays
Creative Movement – Wednesdays Youth Art -Saturdays
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Teen Classes
Clay* – Mondays
Jewelry and Metals* – Tuesdays
DIY Musician – Wednesdays *8 Week Class Sessions
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Learn more about classes and register online here.
Sign up your budding potter for a week of clay this summer.
Clayer & Co. — a full service pottery studio in Savannah — is offering the following kids’ clay camps for Summer 2022. These weekly sessions are 9AM-1PM Mon-Fri:
Kiddo clay camp for ages 5-7. Starts June 13.
Super summer clay camp for ages 8-12. Starts June 27
Super summer clay camp for ages 8-12. Starts July 11
Super summer clay camp for ages 8-1. Starts July 18
Teen Clay Camp for ages 13-15. Starts July 25
Your child will clay the day away and use their imaginations to make funky and functional fun! Friday after class, grown-ups are invited in to see the weeks treasures and take a spin at the potters wheel. There will also be a special bonus day with a guest artist teaching their trade.
Give the gift of creativity this year. From budding actors to artistic explorers, there is something for everyone/ Registration is open for Winter 2022 Art Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center and gift cards are also available in ANY amount.
Performing Arts, Visual Arts Classes for Kids @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
End the year on a creative note!
Classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center begin Nov. 1 2021 for ages 6 and older. Learn more about the classes and register online @ Savannahga.gov/artsclasses
Youth Classes (Ages 6 & older)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12) and Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Young artists are invited to expand their creativity with a variety of fun art projects. Both 2-D and 3-D mediums will be covered, including working with clay, making drip paintings, and creating mixed media artwork. Homeschool Art (Ages 6-12)
Each session will offer a different creative and educational activity to foster artistic expression. Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun for free. Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Discover a mix of skill-building and experimental projects, both handbuilding and on the wheel.
An Actor Prepares: Auditions (15+)
For actors of all levels! This class covers monologues, resume creation, warm-up techniques, audition room etiquette, and more!
Basics of Choreography (14+)
Study the history and various styles of choreography from conceptualization and the first step to a completed piece.
Brazilian Drumming (14+)
Learn Brazilian percussion and rhythm while growing as a musician individually and as a group.
Character Development Through Movement and Imagination (13+)
Learn to develop your characters for performance and gain confidence for the stage.
Intro to Guitar (Ages 10-15)
From the basics of the instrument to strumming your first chords, this is the perfect class to begin your musical journey.
Teen Clay (13+)
Discover a mix of skill-building and experimental projects, both handbuilding and on the wheel.
Bring your kids to the lawn of the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a free afternoon of clay, 2-5PM Fri. Oct. 15 2021 (new date due to weather) @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center.
No pre-registration required.
Artists and instructors from the SCAC and Savannah Clay Community will have stations introducing you to projects and techniques including handbuilding handbuilding, surface design, wheel, and Raku firing.
This is an interactive event so come prepared to get your hands a little messy. Select projects can be left at the SCAC to be kiln fired and picked up at a later date. Don’t want to get messy? Come to watch a demo, pick up a take home kit, or enter the raffle.
This free event is for all ages and all levels of clay experience. Parents/guardians must accompany children ages 14 and younger at all times. No pre-registration is required. Wear clothing that can get a little messy.
In the case if inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
Location: Lawn of the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St. (The lawn is located on the corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Ave).
Parking: Limited (paid) street parking is available near the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. The closest parking garages are Liberty Parking Garage on Liberty & Montgomery and Robinson Parking Garage on Montgomery St. across from Chatham County Courthouse.
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Classes are back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! In person 8 and 6-week series classes for ages 6 and up begin August 16 and 30th!
Get back in the studio with art discovery classes, ceramics, guitar, acting, and more.
8-Week Classes (Begin August 16)
Basics of Choreography (14+)
Intro to Guitar (10-15 and 16+)
Modern African Fusion (13+)
6-Week Classes (Begin August 30)
Adventures in Art
Ceramics (9-12 and 12-16)
Character Development Through Movement and Imagination (13-18)
Discovering Art (6-8)
Home School Art (6-12) *biweekly
