About Callanwolde fine arts center
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center: A Premier Community Fine Arts Center and Renowned Event Venue
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a premier community fine arts center and renowned event venue located on a historic 12-acre estate in the heart of metro Atlanta. The center offers a wide range of classes, workshops, and events for all ages and skill levels in visual arts, music, dance, theater, writing, culinary arts, horticulture, and more.
The History of Callanwolde
Originally built as the home of Charles Howard Candler (son of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler) in 1920s Atlanta's Druid Hills neighborhood. The estate was designed by architect Henry Hornbostel who also designed Emory University's campus. In 1959 the mansion was purchased by the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta to be used as an Episcopal girls' school named Callanwolde School for Girls. In 1972 it became Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.
Today's Callanwolde
Today’s Callanwolde is a thriving community fine arts center that offers classes to over 20 thousand students annually from all over Georgia. It has become one of Atlanta’s most popular event venues with its beautiful gardens and historic mansion providing an elegant backdrop for weddings receptions corporate events galas concerts festivals art shows film shoots photo shoots fundraisers holiday parties family reunions bar mitzvahs bat mitzvahs quinceañeras sweet sixteen parties proms graduations memorial services birthday parties anniversary celebrations baby showers bridal showers engagement parties rehearsal dinners retirement parties or any other special occasion.
Classes at Callanwolde
Callanwolde offers classes in visual arts such as painting drawing printmaking ceramics sculpture jewelry making photography digital media graphic design fiber art mixed media bookbinding papermaking calligraphy cartooning illustration comic book creation manga anime portraiture landscape painting still life painting abstract art encaustic wax painting glass fusing stained glass mosaic making metalworking woodworking furniture making carving woodturning wood burning basket weaving rug hooking quilting sewing knitting crocheting embroidery needle felting dyeing fabric dyeing yarn spinning weaving macrame tapestry making fashion design costume design mask-making puppetry prop-making set design stagecraft theater makeup acting improv comedy writing poetry fiction nonfiction memoir screenwriting playwriting songwriting storytelling journalism blogging podcasting culinary arts such as cooking baking pastry-making chocolate-making wine-tasting mixology bartending cheese-making canning preserving pickling fermenting brewing kombucha-making gardening horticulture floral arranging beekeeping chicken-keeping composting worm-farming hydroponics aquaponics permaculture herbalism aromatherapy soap-making candle-making perfume-blending natural skincare products DIY cleaning products DIY home decor DIY furniture restoration DIY upholstery repair DIY plumbing repair DIY electrical repair etc.
Events at Callanwolde
Callawonde hosts many events throughout the year including:
- Jazz on the Lawn: A summer concert series featuring local jazz musicians.
- Christmas at Callawonde: An annual holiday celebration featuring live music performances by local choirs orchestras bands etc.
- Artisan Market: A juried outdoor market featuring handmade crafts jewelry pottery paintings sculptures textiles etc.
- Shakespeare on Draught: An annual Shakespeare festival where actors perform scenes from Shakespeare plays while drinking beer.
- Film Festival: An annual film festival showcasing independent films from around the world.
- Concert Series: A series of concerts featuring local musicians playing various genres including classical jazz blues rock pop folk country bluegrass gospel hip-hop R&B soul funk reggae Latin world music etc.
- Gallery Exhibitions: Regular exhibitions showcasing works by local artists working in various mediums including painting drawing printmaking sculpture ceramics photography digital media mixed media fiber art bookbinding papermaking calligraphy cartooning illustration comic book creation manga anime portraiture landscape painting still life painting abstract art encaustic wax painting glass fusing stained glass mosaic making metalworking woodworking furniture making carving woodturning wood burning basket weaving rug hooking quilting sewing knitting crocheting embroidery needle felting dyeing fabric dyeing yarn spinning weaving macrame tapestry making fashion design costume design mask-making puppetry prop-making set design stagecraft theater makeup acting improv comedy writing poetry fiction nonfiction memoir screenwriting playwriting songwriting storytelling journalism blogging podcastingetc.
Conclusion
In conclusion if you are looking for a premier community fine arts center or an elegant event venue look no further than Callawonde Fine Arts Center located on a historic 12-acre estate in metro Atlanta. With its wide range of classes workshops events beautiful gardens historic mansion friendly staff experienced instructors talented performers delicious food drinks ample parking easy access to public transportation nearby hotels restaurants shopping centers museums parks theaters galleries sports arenas convention centers airports highways interstates etc.Callawonde is truly one-of-a-kind destination that will exceed your expectations every time!
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