Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) has unveiled an assortment of creative, experiences for kids, teens, and adults in July. The CAC understands that finding the perfect summer activity can be a unique challenge, but with so many arts camps, classes, and events already planned for the coming month, everyone can find the perfect fit.
Summer arts education comes in many forms at the CAC. As always, various one day workshops and classes are offered, but for those who have extra time in the summer, multiple-day workshops and camp experiences are also available.
The CAC’s incredibly popular, Art of Mahjong class returns. Taught by experienced instructors, Brandi Eley and Sean Green, this accessible class introduces students to the beauty, rhythm, and cultural artistry of Mahjong through engaging, hands-on instruction. Their thoughtful approach blends the heart of teaching with the joy of play, making each session both educational and inspiring. Upcoming sessions will be held on Mondays June 29th & July 6th, 13th, & 20th from 6-8 pm at the CAC. For those who already have Mahjong experience but would like to share in the fun, the CAC offers FREE PLAY Mahjong sessions on the same days for a nominal fee.
The CAC has reintroduced their popular Fashion Design Camp, enhancing the program so that the first and second
weeks can be purchased separately. The first week is “Young Fashion Entrepreneur Camp” which is designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of sewing. The second week is “Advanced Fashion Design Camp” which requires students to have taken the first week of camp or already have basic experience. Advanced Fashion Design Camp will feature designing, executing, and presenting original pieces in a fashion show. Taught by local designer Natisa Williams of Sewfluent, these fashion camps have been carefully designed to be both affordable and suitable for inexperienced and intermediate students. Sessions will take place at the CAC from 10 am – 2 pm on July 6-10 for beginners and July 13-17 for more experienced sewers. Our fashion camps have been designed for students aged 8+.
Young actors ages 7-12 who want to learn more about theater can join instructor Tammy Barton’s “A Celebration in Fairytale Land” production and performance classes on July 7th, 9th, & 10th from 11 am-3:30 pm. This three-day camp will introduce young actors to all that goes into putting on a play for an audience. Participants will experience a short placement audition, be cast in roles, work on simple costumes, design props, learn a few lines, and end the experience with a performance for friends and family.
Longtime CAC partner artist, Kobe Opare, returns in July with his four-session Intermediate Acrylic Painting Workshop. Students of all ages will meet at the CAC from 6-8 pm on July 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th to experience an introduction to acrylic fundamentals and advanced techniques, working to further their understanding of acrylic painting and create an original painting using the newly learned methods. Students must have basic acrylic painting experience to attend these sessions.
People of all ages are invited to learn about the fascinating world of printmaking in instructor Maria Rivadeneira’s four-session Summer Printmaking Studio. This hands-on summer program introduces young artists to the versatile world of printmaking. Students will explore creative techniques such as relief printing, monoprinting, stencil work and experimental textures! This class encourages creativity, problem-solving, and personal expression in a fun, supportive environment while creating a collection of prints to take home. Sessions are scheduled for July 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st from 3-5 pm at the CAC.
From 9 am – 1 pm on July 13th-17th, kids age 7-17 are invited to participate in a one-of-a-kind Mystery Theater Camp at the CAC lead by Emmy award winner Kelly Young-Silva of Words in Motion Acting Studio. Participants will work together to solve an original mystery through interactive clues, character development, teamwork, and theatrical performance. The camp concludes with a live performance where families can watch the young actors present the mystery they’ve created.
For tween/teen writers and actors who want to learn how to write plays, instructor Tammy Barton is offering a two-session Beginning Playwright Class with a final reading performance. The workshop will take place at the CAC from 11 am – 3:30 pm on July 16th and 18th. This workshop is designed to touch on all the aspects of writing a play. Each student will leave the class with a short play they have written. The class ends with a live reading of the students’ original works.
For children who would enjoy trying out a variety of different artistic mediums, the CAC offers a “Summer Sampler Arts Camp” which is comprised of five, five-hour sessions. Students will learn about a different art form each day of the week under the tutelage of a different teacher. By the end of the week, students will have experienced painting, drawing, sculpture, dancing, singing, acting, and sewing. The 2026 Summer Sampler Camp is scheduled to run from July 20th-24th at the CAC between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm. Activities are suitable for children aged 6-12.
Nonprofit literacy education organization, Lift2Enrich, returns with Movie Talk Camp. This year, students will learn how to be professional film critics. They will watch and review movies and create video content for their own film review shows. They will also explore the history of filmmaking and create their own silent film. The camp ends with a film premiere for family and friends. Movie Talk camp is designed for children aged 7-12. This five-day camp runs from July 27th-31st, 9 am – 3:30 pm at the CAC.
Ideally, summertime is a season of relaxation for kids and adults, alike. It’s a time for imagination without so many obligations. Art, theater, and film are a perfect fit for the vibe of summer learning. Interested community members can learn about everything the CAC offers at artsdouglas.org.
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County, located at 8652 Campbellton Street in historic downtown Douglasville, Georgia, is open Mondays through Fridays, 9 am to 5 pm. For directions and more information, visit www.artsdouglas.org or contact the Cultural Arts Council at 770.949.2787.
The mission of the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County is to nurture, guide and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in the arts among Douglas County residents by providing an atmosphere conducive to the arts, broadening the spectrum of quality exhibits and performances available to the community, and fostering individual interactions with the arts through a wide range of satellite groups. The Cultural Arts Council is supported in part by the City of Douglasville and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners