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Registration Deadline: Fall 2026 Artsplorations — Athens Area Council for the Arts

Register for fall arts workshops in handbuilding, pottery, and theater audition techniques for youth ages 5-16.

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Deadline
53 days left
Entry fee
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Location
The Arts Center, 320 North White Street, Athens, TN 37303
Exhibition window
Oct 13, 2026 → Oct 13, 2026

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About

Overview

Join arts workshops at The Arts Center for youth ages 5-16, led by professional instructors in handbuilding, pottery, and theater audition techniques.

Workshop Details & Schedule

  • Handbuilding with Patricia Shook (ages 5-10): Tuesday, October 13, 10:00 AM–Noon. Air dry clay project.
  • Audition Workshop with Ellen Kimball (ages 5-10): Tuesday, October 13, 1:00–2:30 PM. Learn from a seasoned ACT performer and director.
  • Pottery with Patricia Shook (ages 11-16): Tuesday, October 13, 1:00–3:00 PM. Ceramic clay project; fired items picked up at later date.
  • Audition Workshop with Tyler Peaden (ages 11-16): Tuesday, October 13, 10:00–11:30 AM. Learn from a seasoned ACT performer and director.

Pricing

Artsplorations uses a tiered pricing structure (Pay What You Can). All tuition tiers provide access to the same program. Tier I: subsidized rate. Tier II: partially subsidized rate. Tier III: full cost reflecting staffing, materials, facilities, and admin. Tier IV: full Tier III cost plus supplemental donation to support other families. For financial hardship, contact 423-745-8781 to discuss options.

Registration Deadline

  • Ages 5-10: Register by October 12, 2026
  • Ages 11-16: Register by October 12, 2026

About the Instructors

Patricia Shook holds a degree in studio art with emphasis in ceramics from Mary Baldwin College and empowers students in class. Ellen Kimball, Executive Director Emerita of AACA, is a founding member of Athens Community Theatre and helps young people with auditions and performance. Tyler Peaden studied music and theatre at Tennessee Wesleyan University, has extensive performing and directing experience with ACT (including Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen Jr.), and has choreographed multiple productions.

Media accepted
all mediaceramics
Entry fee
Pay What You Can - tiered pricing structure with Tier I (subsidized), Tier II (partially subsidized), Tier III (full cost), and Tier IV (full cost plus donation).
Theme
Arts workshops offering hands-on instruction in ceramics, pottery, and theater audition techniques.
Eligibility
Open to ages 5-16.
Audience
Ages 5-16

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