Thursday Night Art Club for Adults

In this art club for adults held on first and third Thursdays at the K. A. Artist Shop, we'll draw, paint, build, collage, print, and design our very own collection of small-sized artworks.

Each session will start with a mini lesson from shop owner Kristen or another local artist, and we’ll continue with a hands-on activity designed to spark your creativity. To wrap-up, we’ll enjoy a bit of free time to make small works of our choosing as we socialize in a cheerful environment.

We provide all the materials and welcome everyone. We hope you’ll join us each week with a semester pass or drop-in as you’re able!

PLEASE NOTE: Our shop is located on the second floor of a historic downtown building without an elevator. If you’re interested in joining us virtually, please send us an email. 🫶

$ 20.00

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Age and Experience

This club is for adults (ages 18+).

Art Clubs are perfect for all skill levels. We welcome everyone. Whether you have never picked up a drawing tool before, or you enjoy making art regularly, you'll have a great time here!

Instructor

Kristen Ashley MacCarthy

Calligraphy, Drawing, Painting, and Photography Teacher at K. A. Artist Shop

Kristen runs the K. A. Artist Shop in Athens, Georgia, which she considers her perennial work of art. She spends much of her time in the shop’s service wing photographing fabric pieces, ceramics, and paintings, as well as stretching canvases, preparing custom supply kits, and printing archival reproductions for regional and national artists.

A graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Studio Art and a minor in Philosophy, Kristen is a perpetual learner and a devoted lover of color and aesthetics. Her favorite mediums include graphite, oil paint, watercolor, and ink.

Since opening the K. A. Artist Shop in 2014, Kristen has taught numerous classes there and has also led workshops and events at the Cobb Galleria, the Georgia Museum of Art, and the University of Georgia. Always eager to connect with Athens’ creative community, she has participated in a variety of local art-centered events and creativity summits, and has served as a juror for the ATHFest Artist Market and the OCAF Annual Members’ Show.

Check out some of Kristen's work here:
http://www.kaartist.com

And here:
http://www.instagram.com/kaartist

A graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Studio Art and a minor in Philosophy, Kristen is a perpetual learner and a devoted lover of color and aesthetics. Her favorite mediums include graphite, oil paint, watercolor, and ink.

Since opening the K. A. Artist Shop in 2014, Kristen has taught numerous classes there and has also led workshops and events at the Cobb Galleria, the Georgia Museum of Art, and the University of Georgia. Always eager to connect with Athens’ creative community, she has participated in a variety of local art-centered events and creativity summits, and has served as a juror for the ATHFest Artist Market and the OCAF Annual Members’ Show.

Location

Art Clubs are held at the K. A. Artist Shop.

127 N Jackson St. Athens, GA

We are located on the second floor of a charming historic building near the Jittery Joe's Coffee at the corner of Jackson and Broad Streets in downtown Athens, Georgia. We're right across the street from the UGA campus, and our front entrance is between Pita Pit and Dynamite Clothing.

Materials

A variety of art materials like pencils, colored pencils, drawing pens, paint pens, acrylic paints, gouache, and watercolors are provided each week, along with a selection of mixed media papers. You'll get to learn about a range of materials and surfaces as we create 5 x 7 inch artwork. Students are welcome to bring any alternative materials they may wish to use or share.

Registration

To register and reserve your spot, simply use the "Add to Cart" button above and proceed to checkout. You'll get a confirmation email once your order has been received. Then all you need to do is show up! You don't need to bring anything but yourself.

If you need any assistance at all, don't hesitate to reach out. You can reach us via email, call, or text. Or just swing by the shop!

hello@kaartist.com 
1-706-850-1224

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Schedule

This bimonthly club for adults meets on first and third Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm here at the K. A. Artist Shop.

You can purchase a semester pass where you'll get access to all eight clubs for $15 each. Or you can purchase weekly drop-in passes for $20 each.

Fall 2025 Schedule:
Week 1 → SEP 4th
Week 2 → SEP 18th
Week 3 → OCT 2nd
Week 4 → OCT 16th
Week 5 → NOV 6th
Week 6 → NOV 20th
Week 7 → DEC 4th
Week 8 → DEC 18th

Winter/Spring 2026 Schedule:
Week 1 → FEB 5th
Week 2 → FEB 19th
Week 3 → MAR 5th
Week 4 → MAR 19th
Week 5 → APR 2nd
Week 6 → APR 16th
Week 7 → MAY 7th
Week 8 → MAY 21st

Come for all, or drop in any time! We hope you'll join us!

Browse our Calendar

Details

Here's the lesson topic we have planned for each week! If it's not your favorite, don't worry, there will be plenty of time for free expression and working on the art of your choice.

Fall 2025 Schedule:
Week 1 → SEP 4th → Watercolor w/ Kristen
Week 2 → SEP 18th → Mini Books w/ Cricket
Week 3 → OCT 2nd → Gel Plate Printing w/ Michelle
Week 4 → OCT 16th → Acrylic Collage w/ Michelle
Week 5 → NOV 6th → Anatomy + Gesture Drawing w/ Anthony
Week 6 → NOV 20th → Watercolor for the Holidays w/ Kristen
Week 7 → DEC 4th → Calligraphy for the Holidays w/ Kristen
Week 8 → DEC 18th → Making Paper Flowers w/ Kristen

Winter/Spring 2026 Schedule:
Week 1 → FEB 5th → TBD
Week 2 → FEB 19th → TBD
Week 3 → MAR 5th → TBD
Week 4 → MAR 19th → TBD
Week 5 → APR 2nd → TBD
Week 6 → APR 16th → TBD
Week 7 → MAY 7th → TBD
Week 8 → MAY 21st → TBD

Meet Your Teacher

Kristen Ashley MacCarthy

Calligraphy, Drawing, Painting, and Photography Teacher at K. A. Artist Shop

Kristen spends most of her time running the K. A. Artist Shop and considers it to be her perennial work of art. If you’ve ordered calligraphy, painting, photography, or printing services through us, you’ve likely seen her work.

A graduate of UGA with a degree in Studio Art and a minor in Philosophy, Kristen is a perpetual learner and a lover of color and aesthetics. Favorite mediums include graphite, oil paint, gouache, and ink. Kristen has taught classes at the Artist Shop since its opening, has led workshops at the GA Museum of Art, been a juror at the ATHFest Artist Market, and has participated in various gallery shows and creativity summits around town.

Check out some of Kristen's work here:
http://www.kaartist.com

And here:
http://www.instagram.com/kaartist

Where is your classroom located?

Unless otherwise noted, our classes are hosted inside the K. A. Artist Shop, located at 127 N Jackson Street in downtown Athens, GA.

Please note: We are located on the second floor of a historic building without elevator access. If you are unable to attend a class due to accessibility concerns, we encourage you to reach out! We'd love to accommodate you with a private or virtual class.

Can I attend I have zero experience?

Many of our classes are perfect for those just starting out, and some are even designed for absolute beginners. Other classes are geared toward those with more experience, but everyone is welcome.

The description above will let you know the general experience levels that this class is designed for.

What do I need to bring to class?

We typically provide all the materials you'll need for our classes, and we typically break out the good stuff!

Once in a while we'll need you to provide some materials, tools, or a high-res digital image (for instance in an "Effortless House Portraits" class you'll need to email us your photo in advance).

The description above will let you know if you need to bring anything, but most often, all you need to bring is yourself.

My child is 9 but very mature; may they enroll?

We're sorry! Our classes are designed for older students, yet we do allow for 10-12 year olds to join in our camps and clubs for pre-teens. We hope they'll join us next year when they are 10 years old.

Is there a multi-class discount?

For multi-class registrations, we recommend you take advantage of our rewards program. You're welcome to register in multiple transactions, using the rewards points earned to redeem discounts on additional classes.

Do you offer class scholarships?

Yes! If a discount will help you attend one of our classes, camps, or workshops, we invite you to use this coupon code as many times as you’d like:

CLASSROOMSCHOLARSHIP15

What is your classroom cancellation policy?

We understand that things happen and you may not be able to attend the class you purchased. If your plans change, please let us know at least 7 days before your scheduled class begins. If you let us know with at least 7 days notice, we can issue a full monetary refund to your original form of payment or switch you to another class at no charge.

We cannot offer refunds after the 7-day-mark, but we are happy to offer make-up sessions in other classes as space allows or a credit toward a birthday party to any student who needs to miss their scheduled class.

Regretfully, we cannot issue refunds or make-ups for no-shows. Please reach out to us prior to class if you need to cancel or reschedule.

On occasion, a class might not reach the minimum number of students needed. If this is the case and we need to cancel a class ourselves, we will let registrants know at least three days prior to the scheduled event. You'll of course receive a full refund or re-scheduling, and we will also provide a small gift card as a token of our appreciation.