About us
Discover, Create, Connect at the Suwanee Arts Center!
The Suwanee Arts Center (SAC), formerly the North Gwinnett Arts Association, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing artists and art lovers together. Our goal is to foster creativity, learning, and community through art.
We welcome artists of all types—painters, photographers, potters, woodworkers, jewelers, fabric artists, writers, metal workers, and digital creators—to join our open membership community.
Located in the heart of Suwanee Town Center, SAC hosts year-round art classes, six exhibits each year, major fundraising events, and serves as a cultural hub for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re here to learn, create, or simply connect with fellow art enthusiasts, SAC is your space to explore and celebrate the arts.
Upcoming events
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Adult Hand Building Class | Registration Required on SAC Site Link Below
Suwanee Arts Center, 3930 Charleston Market Street, B6, Suwanee, GA, USTo secure your spot, please register and pay on our official website:
REGISTER HERE ⏪For Ages : 18+
About the Sessions:
- Wednesday, August 19th, 26th, Sept 2nd, 9th and 16th. | 11 AM – 1 PM (5 sessions)
👥 Class Size: 10 studentsAdult Hand Building Class
Explore the art of clay in our hands-on Adult Handbuilding Classes! From shaping and molding clay to creating unique textures and patterns, our expert instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of handbuilding, making it perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their pottery skills.
- Prices:
- For Non-Members: $210 (Only pay once)
- For Members: $190 (Only pay once)
What to Bring
- All Materials Provided!
Who Should Attend?
Artists of all levels - beginners welcome!
Who Is Teaching?
Lily Vicens1 attendee
Watercolor: Late Summer Landscapes | Registration Required on SAC Website
Suwanee Arts Center, 3930 Charleston Market Street, B6, Suwanee, GA, USTo secure your spot, please register and pay on our official website:
REGISTER HERE ⏪About the Session(s)
- This is a 2 session class that occurs on Wednesday, September 9th & 16th
- The art medium used in the class is traditional.Service Description
☀️Catch the golden hour on paper: Paint the rich, sun-drenched beauty of the season's shift using intentional color mixing.
☀️In this two-session watercolor workshop you'll dive into the magic of color theory by learning how to mix primary and secondary colors intentionally. With a little palette exploration, we will learn to avoid muddy tones and create the deep rich palettes unique to late summer.
☀️Through hands-on guidance and practice, you will level up your watercolor practice by layering warm light, painting soft atmospheric hazes, and bringing seasonal fields and skies to life. By the end of these two three-hour sessions you'll complete a finished landscape painting and gain the confidence to create more.
You’ll learn how to:
- Work with bold washes and fine brushwork
- Create depth and softness with layering
- Play with color saturation and composition
- Capture the elegance of summer in a personal and painterly wayEach student will work on multiple watercolor sheets:
- One for your final landscape painting
- One for practicing techniques that will support your future watercolor projects- Prices:
- For Non-Members: $105 - Pay this once for both classes
- For Members: $95 - Pay this once for both classes
What to Bring
- All Materials Provided!
Who Should Attend?
Artists of all levels - beginners welcome!
Who Is Teaching?
Tim Peterson1 attendee
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