Come see our schedule of new classes offered for all types of art forms and ages! From painting parties to cupcake decorating workshops, we offer the classics like photography and drawing plus specialty classes that are sure to surprise. Sign up before classes fill up. Buy Gift cards for loved ones as a specialty present for any occasion.

Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County presents Sasikala Penumarthi performing “Kuchipudi: Story Through Dance.”

The Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County presents J’miah Nabawi performing, “There’s Rhythm in the Telling.”

Light up the winter nights with your own unique painted lighted bottle! In this workshop, students will paint a glass bottle with their own unique design and insert lights for a finishing touch. All supplies and materials provided. Students have option to bring their favorite acrylic paintbrushes.

Class Outline:

Part 1: Distribute and explain supplies. (15 minutes)

Students will choose from a variety of ready-to-paint, pre-drilled bottles.

Part 2: Design

Instructor will show examples of completed bottles and allow time for students to create a design. Instructors will give feedback and suggestions.

Part 3: Painting the bottle (90 minutes)

Students will paint their bottles as desired before adding a sealant.

Part 4 | Installing lights (10 minutes)

Instructor will demonstrate how to install lights. Student will install lights in their painted bottle.

Part 5: Brief discussion on how to care for bottle (5 minutes)

INSTRUCTOR PROVIDES THESE SUPPLIES

Bottles
Lights
Acrylic paint
Brushes
VRAC PROVIDES THESE SUPPLIES

Disposable aprons

STUDENT PROVIDES

Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting some paint on
Optional: favorite acrylic paint brushes

Live Music — Door Prizes — Free Event — Public Invited

The 2020 1st annual Black History Extravaganza is happening Saturday,
February 29, 2020 from 11 am to 5 pm at Douglas County High School, 8705
Campbellton St, Douglasville GA 30134. The Extravaganza programming is
family-oriented day and rooted in Celebrating the African Diaspora.
There will be panel discussions, educational activities, art gallery,
children’s activities, health and wellness sessions, storytelling,
community connection circles, youth performances, musical and dance
performances, food, goods, and services vendors, workshops, and so much
more.
The event is free and open to the public.

In conjunction with the Black History Extravaganza, the West Metro NAACP
branch and Sweet Southern ( coffee & dessert shop) are sponsoring an Open Mic Night on February 29th at Sweet Southern in downtown Douglasville.
Sign-ups for artists begin at 7:30 pm and performances beginning at 8 pm.

The Douglasville Police Department 3rd Annual Community Enrichment Day will take place on March 28, 2020 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Douglasville Public Safety Complex located at 2083 Fairburn Road. Come out and meet your public safety officials while the kids enjoy egg hunts, touch-a-trucks, and a bounce house along with food, vendors, and fun. This event is free and open to the public. Vendors are needed and Registration is $25.

Contact: Stephanie McClarty 678-293-1797 or Sgt. Dean at 678-293-1621. You can also email us at dpdcommunityoutreach@douglasvillega.gov

Ramatu Afegbua-Sabbatt will have you bouncing in your seat to her ensemble of dances. From West Africa to the Congo, to the new world of Hip-hop, you’ll be dancing for the whole week afterward. Don’t miss this free family event!

KDO (Kids Day Off) Camp is a minicamp session for campers during the days that schools aren’t in operation. KDO camps are modified versions of Camp FUNtastic, where campers engage in various social, educational, environmental, and recreational activities. Campers must bring their own lunch and snacks.