Apr
24
to Apr 26
Jun
11
to Jun 14
WORKSHOP RETREAT: Memory Houses with Lydia Thompson
In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a free-standing clay structure inspired by memory, place, and personal narrative. Using handbuilding techniques such as slab, coil, and pinch construction, students will design and build an imagined house or abode that tells a story.
Jul
16
to Jul 19
WORKSHOP RETREAT: Creative Surface Design with Keok Lim
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore creative approaches to altering form and developing dynamic surface treatments.
Jul
23
to Jul 26
WORKSHOP RETREAT: Indigo Dying with Keisha Cameron
In this immersive three-day workshop, participants will explore indigo through its many transformations from plant to pigment to vat. Working across multiple processes, students will gain a layered understanding of how indigo shifts in form, behavior, and color over time.
Aug
9
to Aug 14
WORKSHOP RETREAT: Hand-Turned Ceramic Pottery with Paul Briggs
In this extended, hands-on workshop, participants will explore how to build tall, wheel-like vessels using only their hands. Working from a single ball of clay, students will learn to “turn” a form through intentional pinching—lifting and shaping the walls in a manner similar to pulling on the wheel, but without the use of any machinery or added material.
Sep
24
to Sep 27
WORKSHOP RETREAT: Botanical Illustration for Field Guide Journals with Kay Betts
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the nature journal as a deeply personal tool for observation, reflection, and connection to the natural world. Blending time in the field with studio practice, the workshop invites students to develop a journal that serves as both a record of experience and a unique creative expression.
Oct
1
to Oct 4
WORKSHOP RETREAT: Figurative Sculpture in Clay with Basil Watson
In this focused, hands-on workshop, participants will explore the human figure through direct observation, moving from drawing into three-dimensional form. Working from a live model, students will develop an understanding of proportion, gesture, and composition as a foundation for sculptural interpretation.
Oct
10
11:00 AM11:00
Hambidge Fall Open House
Save the date! We have moved our big open house back to the fall. Tune in later for more details.
Oct
15
to Oct 18
WORKSHOP RETREAT: Alternative Firing Techniques with Vicente Garcia
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore creative approaches to altering form and developing dynamic surface treatments.
Apr
18
6:00 PM18:00
2026 Hambidge Hive Auction Party
From March through April, we will showcase immersive installations, ceramic cups, and hundreds of works of art; host a NEW chef-crafted luncheon; and activate the space with creative events inspired by “Hand, Material, Mind.”
Apr
16
6:30 PM18:30
Hive Installation Artist Talk #2
Join us for an afternoon conversation and connections as 2026 Hive installation artists Jason Freides, Sayma Hossain, and more share their creative process, the legacy of craft, and a close look at their works featured in this year's Hambidge Hive.
Apr
15
11:00 AM11:00
The Crafted Table Chef Luncheon + Panel
This ticketed, chef-crafted luncheon will bring together voices from fashion, interior design, contemporary craft, and the artist community for a conversation about how handmade objects shape the way we gather, nourish, and connect.
Apr
15
9:00 AM09:00
Residency Deadline for Fall 2026: April 15 2026
Apply from March 1 through April 15 for the FALL residency session (September through December).
Apr
11
3:00 PM15:00
2ND SATURDAY: Artist Talk
Hambidge invites you to campus to meet our residents and gain insight into their creative processes.
Apr
9
to Apr 12
WORKSHOP RETREAT: Functional Clay Vessels with Martha Cook
In this hands-on workshop, participants will have the opportunity to create functional forms through pinch pot, coil pot, and slab-built techniques. Students will learn how to transform simple forms into thoughtfully designed vessels as mugs, bowls, plates, and small containers.
Apr
4
1:00 PM13:00
1ST SATURDAY: Gristmill Visit
Enjoy a demonstration of an old-fashioned, water-powered mill stone-grinding corn into grits and cornmeal at Barker’s Creek Mill.
Mar
21
12:00 PM12:00
Hive Installation Artist Talk #1
Join us for an afternoon conversation and connections as 2026 Hive installation artists Ben Roosevelt, Charlita, Jasmine Best, and Pam Korman share their creative process, the legacy of craft, and a close look at their works featured in this year's Hambidge Hive.
Mar
20
12:00 PM12:00
Tea and Artist Talk with Noushin
Join us for an afternoon conversation and live activation of our 2026 installation "It would be odd to throw them away now" with Iranian artist, Noushin.
Mar
19
6:00 PM18:00
ATL Ascent: An Artist Reception with The American Craft Council
The event will feature a micro-market of regional craft artists, artist installations, and remarks from organizational and city leaders. This event is free and open to the public.
Mar
14
3:00 PM15:00
2ND SATURDAY: Artist Talks
Hambidge invites you to campus to meet our residents and gain insight into their creative processes.
Mar
7
1:00 PM13:00
1ST SATURDAY: Gristmill Visit
Enjoy a demonstration of an old-fashioned, water-powered mill stone-grinding corn into grits and cornmeal at Barker’s Creek Mill.
Feb
7
1:00 PM13:00
1ST SATURDAY: Gristmill Visit
Enjoy a demonstration of an old-fashioned, water-powered mill stone-grinding corn into grits and cornmeal at Barker’s Creek Mill.
Jan
3
1:00 PM13:00
1ST SATURDAY: Gristmill Visit
Enjoy a demonstration of an old-fashioned, water-powered mill stone-grinding corn into grits and cornmeal at Barker’s Creek Mill.
Jan
1
to Jan 4
A Fire Within: An Anagama Firing Retreat
Hambidge is excited to kick off 2026 with A Fire Within: An Anagama Firing Retreat, January 1–4.
Dec
27
12:00 PM12:00
Gather and Stitch Knitting Circle
Join our Knitting Circle for a relaxed, communal space to gather, knit, and connect through fiber craft.
Dec
27
7:00 AM07:00
Sunrise Session in the Synthetic Grove : Creative Writing Workshop
A sunrise writing session to deepen creative energy with LOSTINTHELETTERS.
Dec
20
12:00 PM12:00
Woven Together : Sit and Knit Session
Join us for free communal knitting session with Maxwell Blankenship. Bring your knitting or simply your presence as we weave together a slow, communal pause amid the season’s rush.
Dec
18
6:00 PM18:00
Hive After(H)ours
Come hang out at the Hambidge Hive. Open to Fellows, Friends of Fellows, and community members, this gathering is an easy, open space to connect, share updates, and enjoy the Hive after hours as we wind down the year together.
Dec
18
11:00 AM11:00
Hive Pin Up Show Gallery Hours by Appointment
In celebration of our inaugural season in the Hambidge Hive, we are hosting a Pin-Up Gallery show to highlight another year of nurturing creativity—book your viewing appointment now!
Dec
16
11:00 AM11:00
Hive Pin Up Show Gallery Hours by Appointment
In celebration of our inaugural season in the Hambidge Hive, we are hosting a Pin-Up Gallery show to highlight another year of nurturing creativity—book your viewing appointment now!
Dec
13
3:00 PM15:00
2ND SATURDAY: Artist Talks
Hambidge invites you to campus to meet our residents and gain insight into their creative processes.
Dec
6
1:00 PM13:00
1ST SATURDAY: Gristmill Visit
Enjoy a demonstration of an old-fashioned, water-powered mill stone-grinding corn into grits and cornmeal at Barker’s Creek Mill.
Dec
6
12:00 PM12:00
Cut to the Chase: Intro to Analog Collage
Led by artist Marryam Moma, participants will unearth the transformative power of collage in this hands-on 2-hour workshop. Using simple materials, and an inspiring collection of vintage magazines, found imagery, and decorative papers, you'll learn the fundamentals of analog collage while creating an original 8x10" artwork to take home.
Nov
29
4:00 PM16:00
Ancestral Feeding: Reconnecting with Ancestor Altars at the Hive
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Led by Kamil Oshundara and Roberto Rafael Navarrete, this offering centers collective remembrance and creative ritual. Come ready to share ancestral anecdotes and connect over a light meal, coffee, and tea from local artisans. The session will begin with a creative flow of movement, communal activities, and a stream of historical insight designed to demystify ancestral veneration as we work to reconnect with our lineages.
The session begins with a gentle yin yoga flow and concludes with a communal ancestral altar feeding — an offering meant to provide the foundations of ancestral veneration. Participants will leave with tools intended to be implemented and shared by all, regardless of spiritual background.
Please note: this event takes place in Atlanta at Hambidge Hive at Uptown!
ABOUT THE LEADERS
The session is led by Kamil Oshundara — a screenwriter, cultural consultant for film and TV, and Afrosurreal artist who has been an Olorisha of Shango, a practitioner of the Yoruba Ifa tradition, for over a decade. As a Black trans devotee with mystic training, Kamil approaches ancient spirituality from a queer-inclusive, diaspora-centered perspective meant to unite those often ostracized from mainstream Orisha-based spaces. Kamil will guide the group through a creative flow of movement, communal activities, and a stream of historical insight designed to demystify ancestral veneration as we work to reconnect with our lineages. The session begins with a gentle yin yoga flow and concludes with a communal ancestral altar feeding — an offering meant to provide the foundations of ancestral veneration. Participants will leave with tools intended to be implemented and shared by all, regardless of spiritual background.
Nov
29
12:00 PM12:00
Seasonal Pies and Tarts Community Workshop with Skye Love
This workshop celebrates the rich seasonal flavors of Southern Appalachia through the art of pies and tarts.
Nov
8
3:00 PM15:00
2ND SATURDAY: Artist Talks
Hambidge invites you to campus to meet our residents and gain insight into their creative processes.
Nov
1
5:45 PM17:45
Nature Night Ramble with William Downs
Experience the Hambidge woods after dark on this 2-hour guided night hike. As we explore about 1 mile of trails, participants will tune into the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the forest at night. This hike offers a chance to discover the nocturnal side of Southern Appalachia, from the calls of night creatures to the quiet stillness of the woods under the stars.
Nov
1
1:00 PM13:00
1ST SATURDAY: Gristmill Visit
Enjoy a demonstration of an old-fashioned, water-powered mill stone-grinding corn into grits and cornmeal at Barker’s Creek Mill.
Oct
25
6:00 PM18:00
"The State of Georgia," Presented by Hambidge Hive, Closing Reception
This group exhibition is a dynamic survey of works representing GSU and UGA professors and MFA students alongside immersive installations by Georgia artists.