Winterville Adult's Activities
Welcome to the Winterville Cultural Center’s hub for engaging and enriching Athens and Winterville adult's activities! We offer a diverse range of programs designed to inspire and engage adults of all interests. From stimulating clubs to insightful classes, our offerings cater to a variety of passions and hobbies. Explore our page to discover opportunities for personal growth, creativity, and connection within our vibrant community.
Winterville Adult's Art Classes
Discover the vibrant world of art through our Winterville adult's activities! At the Winterville Cultural Center, we offer a range of art classes designed to ignite creativity and develop skills in adult artists. Our engaging programs are open to residents of both Winterville and Athens, GA, fostering a dynamic and supportive artistic community. Explore our Athens adult's art classes and embark on your creative journey today!
Oil Painting
Wednesdays
1p-3p
Ongoing
Unlock your inner artist and discover the joy of creating art with us! This class covers essential topics such as color theory, awareness of values, and how to critique a painting. Join anytime and work at your own pace. Dortha Jacobson leads the class. $12 drop in/$10 with punch card
Botanical Sketchbook
Mondays
10:30a-12:00p
Aug 5-Nov 11
This class explores a variety of drawing techniques such as directional line making, hatching, scrumbling, and stippling, focused on drawing botanicals of all kinds. Explore lessons in basic shading, perspective, and directional light sources. Beginners and more advanced artists are welcome. $12 drop in/$10 with punch card
Suggested Supply List: *Sketchbook (Canson Mixed Media 7×10) *Colored pencils *Fine line markers (a variety of black sizes) *Masking tape *Ruler *Compass *Number 2 Pencil *Watercolor paint set
Folk Art Painting
Tuesdays
7p-9p
Oct 1 - Nov 12
Folk art often simplifies the subject by using geometric shapes, bold colors, and no constraints on proportions. In this folk art class, students will focus on recognizing basic geometric shapes of animals, people, and foliage and incorporate those crude shapes into creating folk art style subjects. Students will experiment with using coordinating and contrasting colors to bring drama into their art. Students will also explore
techniques of painting boldly and loosely. $75 for the 6 week series (no class November 5)
Suggested Supply List: *Basic Acrylic starter set–I use Liquitex or Golden brand tubes (Set should include white, yellow, blue, red, black and possibly a green) *Set of acrylic brushes (combo of flat and filbert) *Stretched canvas (9x12 or 8x10 is fine) *Palette (something simple–can be reusable plastic or the disposable palette sheets of paper) *Sketchbook (any size) *Pencil with eraser
Plein Air Sketching
Wednesdays & Fridays
1p-3p
Oct 16-Nov 1
Plein Art refers to creating art from inspiration found outdoors. Join Jack Burk for an outdoor nature class utilizing pen, pastels, colored pencils, or watercolor. In case of rain, participants will meet inside and work from photos participants have taken from nature. Critiques after each session. $75 for 6 classes.
Suggested Supply List: *Fine line permanent pens (Micron) *Fine or super fine Sharpies. 01, or 05 in brown, gray or black. They are around $3.79+ ea. *Drawing pad or white, grey or light beige papers at least 90lb to 140lb smooth or hot press. *Your choice for added color: watercolors, colored pencils or pastels. **These are only suggestions for supplies. Just make sure your pens are waterproof.
Winterville Adult's Wellness & Continuing Education Classes
Explore the revitalizing world of wellness and continuing education through our Winterville adult's activities! At the Winterville Cultural Center, we offer a variety of classes such as yoga and tai chi, designed to enhance your physical and mental well-being. These Athens adult's wellness classes are open to adults from both Winterville and Athens, GA, promoting a balanced and healthy lifestyle within a supportive community. Join us to rejuvenate your body and mind while connecting with others on a similar path to wellness with our Winterville adult's classes.
Chair Yoga
Mondays
9:10a-10:10a
Aug 5-Nov 11
This class promotes deep breathing, mindfulness, and inward listening. Chair Yoga is suitable for beginners and experienced Yoga students. Anyone can benefit from a chair yoga practice. $12 drop in/$10 with punch card
Tai Chi/Qi Gong
Wednesdays
11a-noon
Beginning Aug 28
Tai Chi/Qi Gong offers participants many health benefits including: initiating the "relaxation response"; enhancing the efficiency of the immune system, cell metabolism, and tissue regeneration; reduction of blood pressure; and increased mental clarity. Valerie Fagan & Jim Pinneau, certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong teachers lead the class. $12 drop in/$10 with punch card
Yoga in the Gallery
Wednesdays
8:30a
Aug 21-Oct 16
Join us for this special opportunity - yoga in our beautiful gallery space!
Start your Wednesdays with some yoga! Taught by Nicole Bechill. $15/class. Limit of 10 students.
Dog Training
Saturdays
9a
Sep 28-Oct 26
​Don't miss this class if you have a canine who needs some coaching! This class will include: Basic obedience training, handling skills, and lifestyle and engagement training. Matthew Posnick was the trainer/instructor for ARF (Animal Rescue Fund) Hamptons for 20 years and has trained over 3000 dogs. He currently resides in Winterville with his 11 canine and 2 human companions. $75. Call (706) 742-0823 to register you and your canine friend!
Sonic Alchemy Sound Experience
Tuesday Oct 15
5p-7p
Join us in our beautiful upstairs space for this special experience: transformation with sonic alchemy. Sonic alchemy is the utilization of specific instruments to modify external and internal frequencies and allows the receiver to experience a shift from a state of interference to a state of harmony within the body, mind, and spirit. Once within a state of harmony, healing can begin. The tools utilized vary from Gongs, Himalayan Bowls, and an array of other carefully curated tools.
Session is $35 for a two hour transformative experience!
Bring a yoga mat or something similar.
Call the Center to register: (706) 742-0823.
Winterville Adult's Clubs and Groups
Immerse yourself in the enriching world of Winterville adult’s activities with our specialized clubs and groups! At the Winterville Cultural Center, we offer engaging options such as chess, mahjong, Veterans coffee, and Hook & Needle clubs, designed to stimulate strategic thinking and creativity. These clubs are open to adults from both Winterville and Athens, GA, providing a diverse and inclusive environment where you can develop new skills and connect with others. Explore our offerings and find the perfect Athens adult's club to enhance your leisure time and social connections!
Chess Club
Fridays
6p-10p
Are you a chess fanatic? Consider attending weekly competitions with the Winterville Community Center Chess Club (WC4).
Mahjong Club
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1p-4p
Come learn to play the ancient Chinese
game of Mahjong.
Veterans Coffee
Tuesdays
9a-10a
Come join us for weekly Veterans Coffee and dominoes.
The Hook & Needle
2nd Monday of month
2p-4p
"The Hook and Needle" is a social group for crochet, knitting, and quilting enthusiasts. We work on our own projects, share ideas and techniques, and donate blankets to Project Linus (optional). Beginners are welcome!
Please visit our facilities or call with any questions about our Athens and Winterville adult's activities!