Program Offerings for Winter 2026
New! Winter Workshops
Through Smyrna Parks & Recreation
WINTER WONDERLAND WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Times & Ages: 3:30-4:15pm (2-4 with Caregiver)
Times & Ages: 4:30-5:15pm (Ages 5-8)
Join us for this exciting mixed media art workshop as we celebrate the wonder of the winter season! Children will use a variety of high quality art materials to make a unique winter themed work of art and will have an opportunity to play with our winter themed sensory bins. This workshop will engage children on multiple levels, encourage creativity and enhance fine motor and problem solving skills. Check out our Instagram to see some of our projects: @gessoartsatl. Please note, for ages 2-4 a caregiver must stay and participate in the class with the registered child.
Cost: $30
Location: Smyrna Community Center
VALENTINE’S DAY WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Times & Ages: 3:30-4:15pm (2-4 with Caregiver)
Times & Ages: 4:30-5:15pm (Ages 5-8)
Join us for this exciting mixed media art workshop as we celebrate Valentine’s Day! Children will use a variety of high quality art materials to make a unique Valentine’s themed work of art and will have an opportunity to play with our Valentine’s Day themed sensory bins. This workshop will engage children on multiple levels, encourage creativity and enhance fine motor and problem solving skills. Check out our Instagram to see some of our projects: @gessoartsatl. Please note, for ages 2-4 a caregiver must stay and participate in the class with the registered child.
Cost: $30
Location: Smyrna Community Center
The link below will take you to Smyrna Parks & Recreation’s registration website. Then click on Youth Programs and scroll down to Gesso Arts Classes.
New! Explore & Create Art Club
Through Smyrna Parks & Recreation
Dates: Sessions offered Thursdays, January 29-April 30 (We encourage signing up for back to back sessions!)
Session 1: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 (3 weeks)
Session 2: 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 (3 weeks)
Session 3: 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 (3 weeks)
Times & Ages: 10:30-11:15am (Ages 2-4 with Caregiver)
Times & Ages: 3:30-4:15pm (Ages 3-5)
Times & Ages: 4:30-5:15pm (Ages 6-8)
In this exciting mixed media art class we will paint, collage, draw, assemble and more! Projects will be inspired by children’s storybooks and we will create work based on an image or theme in the book. Each week, we also incorporate themed sensory play such as rainbow rice, kinetic sand, jewels and more! This class will build self confidence and problem solving skills through the creative process. This is an awesome way to introduce your child to the exciting world of art making whether they already enjoy art or are simply interested in playing with cool art materials. It will be fun for everyone! Check out our Instagram to see some of our projects: @gessoartsatl.
Cost: $65 (for one 3 week session)
Location: Smyrna Community Center
The link below will take you to Smyrna Parks & Recreation’s registration website. Then click on Youth Programs and scroll down to Gesso Arts Classes.
Explore & Create Art Club (STBS)
Through St. Benedict’s Episcopal School
Dates: Wednesdays, January 28 - May 6 (14 weeks)
Times & Ages:
Preschool 3s-4s 1:10-2:10 pm
Kindergarten 2:20-3:20 pm
1st-4th Grade 3:30-4:30 pm
In this exciting mixed media art class we will paint, collage, draw, assemble and more! Many projects will be inspired by children’s storybooks and we will create work based on an image or theme in the book. This class will build self confidence and problem solving skills through the creative process. This is an awesome way to introduce your child to the exciting world of art making whether they already enjoy art or are simply interested in playing with cool art materials. It will be fun for everyone!
Cost: $350
Location: St. Benedict’s Episcopal School (currently enrolled STBS students only)
Registration open until December 12.