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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Bob Ross Painting Class: Wednesday 6/10
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:
Our Bob Ross painting classes are perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. You'll learn the basics of Bob Ross's wet-on-wet technique and create beautiful landscapes in just a few hours.Whether you're looking to create your first painting or perfect your technique, our Bob Ross painting classes are the perfect way to do it.
Students are welcome to bring a beverage and sip while painting your happy trees! All materials are included, so you don't have to worry about anything but having fun.
Bilingual instruction available: Korean/English
Instructor: Jae Montano
When: Wednesday June 10th, 12:00 PM
Price: $95 Members / $115 Non-MembersConnect with your creativity, make new friends, and enjoy a fun, stress-free evening of art!
1 attendee
Handbuilding Mug Workshop | Registration Required on Our 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:
Come out to make your own ceramic mug! Perfect for a gift, a friend, or that nice warm cup of coffee in the morning! Come and bring your friends to this 3-hour handbuilding workshop! Together, our lovely SAC instructor will walk you through the whole process, start to finish, to ensure that you walk away with something you'll cherish!!
🌸Instructor: Lilly Vicens
When: Friday, June 12th | 5:30–8:30 PM Price: $60 Members / **$**70 non-MembersConnect with your creativity, make new friends, and enjoy a fun, stress-free evening of art!
1 attendee
Handbuilding Workshop : Leaf Trays
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:
Need somewhere to put all of your trinkets or a new piece of decor? Come and bring your friends to this 3-hour hand-building leaf-tray workshop! Together, our lovely SAC instructor will walk you through the whole process, start to finish, and help you learn some of the basics of handbuidling!🌿 All Materials Included!!! You can bring in leaves of your choice, or use a leaf from our instructor!
🌸Instructor: Lilly Vicens
When: Wednesday, June 17th | 5:30–8:30 PM
Please note that we skip a week- to allow for the kiln firing of the projects!
Price: $60 Members / $70 Non-MembersConnect with your creativity, make new friends, and enjoy a fun, stress-free evening of art!
1 attendee
Drawing and Painting Figures | Registration Required on Our Website
Suwanee Arts Center, 3930 Charleston Market Street, B6, Suwanee, GA, USTo secure your spot, please register and pay on our official website:
REGISTER HEREDate: Saturday, June 20 & 27
Time: 10:00am – 1:00 PM
Price: 95.00 Members/ 105.00 Non-MembersWant to learn to draw figures but feel too intimidated? Well, take the time to join this two-session class, where our instructor will walk you through how to turn basic shapes into beautiful figures! You will learn basic anatomy, proportions, and more! Then he will show you how to paint them in watercolor!
About the Session
- Completely self-directed with no instruction.
- Artists are welcome to use any medium, traditional or digital (tablets/iPads encouraged!).
- Participants may work on existing pieces or start fresh.
What to Bring?
- All materials needed for your preferred medium (pencils, charcoal, paper, sketchbook, tablet, etc.)
- Easel or drawing board if required
Who Should Attend?
Beginners to Intermediate1 attendee
Past events
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