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Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions
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Boat Shuttle Service — Amerson River Park - North Launch to Popes Ferry

$25 per Boat | 8:30 am Departure

We'll Haul your Craft! Rates $25 Per Boat/Craft About We will shuttle you, your boat, paddle board or your tube to Popes Ferry in Monroe County. When you takeout at Amerson, load your boat and head home and avoid having to set shuttle and all that driving back and forth. Meet at 7:45 am for 8:00 ...

Juliette, Macon
Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions
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Macon Witches Float

Conjure up your best costume spell and come dressed ready to laugh and cackle your way down the river. The Witches Float on the Ocmulgee River is back for 2026! Ditch your broomsticks for paddles and bring your non-motorized vessel. Don't own one? No problem! You can rent from us here at Ocmulgee ...

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4 hours
Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions
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Okefenokee Platform Camping - 2 nights

Adventure with us into the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge!

On this 2 night, 3 day trip into the Okefenokee Swamp, the “Land of the Trembling Earth” we will explore the natural beauty and abundance of wildlife found in this unique wilderness area. The Okefenokee boasts some of the darkest skies in the southeast with Stephen C. Foster State Park, one of the ...

Macon
2 Nights 3 Days
Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions
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Guided: Far From the Madding Crowd - Lloyd Shoals to Popper's

Unspoiled and Uncrowded Ocmulgee

Winding through a wooded corridor, the Upper Ocmulgee is home to bald eagles, blue herons, and slider turtles. Very little signs remain of the many mills that harnessed the river's energy in the 19th century or the numerous ferries that crossed it. This area is known as Seven Islands and two of ...

Macon
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Guided: Dames Ferry Delight - Juliette to Popes

This 10.5 mile stretch of the Ocmulgee ranks high on our list of favorites, because it's basically our backyard! Between the lack of a well-developed public put-in, and the distance to a public take out, this is also one of the quietest sections of river above Macon. For this trip, our shuttle will ...

Macon
Private Tours
Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions
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Guided: Popes Class I Adventure River Tour

Starting at $90 | 5-6 Hour Trip

Duration 5-6 Hours on the water About This trip has Class 1 shoals that add excitement to your trip, but are easily done by novice paddlers. All paddlers are offered the use of a waterproof, cell phone holder for this trip so that they can snap photos. Meet at the Pope’s Ferry Boat Ramp. You'll ...

Juliette, Macon
Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions
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Glass Ornament Experience

2 Hours • Ages 10+ • No experience needed!

Turn Molten Glass Into Holiday Magic! Design and blow your very own glass ornament in this fun, hands-on experience! Choose up to 2 colors and work with our instructors to shape molten glass into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind ornament perfect for gifting or keeping. No experience needed—just bring your ...

Macon
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
stARTup Studios
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Hot Glass Supper

A collaboration between Glass and the Culinary Arts

Experience an intimate evening at stARTup Studios where Chef David Bartlett and Lead Glassblower, Bryan Beck come together for a one-of-a-kind culinary performance. This immersive dinner pairs a curated multi-course menu with live glassblowing, highlighting the energy and artistry of molten glass throughout ...

Macon
1.5 Hours
stARTup Studios
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Ceramic Christmas Tree Workshop

1.5 Hours • Ages 8+ • Under Age 12 requires accompanying adult • Handbuilding Class

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your very own ceramic Christmas tree—perfect for holiday decorating or gifting! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the slab-building technique, an easy and creative way to work with clay. You’ll shape, texture, and personalize ...

Macon
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
stARTup Studios
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Wheel Throwing Date Night

1.5 Hours • Ages 11+ (Ages 15 and under with an adult helper)

Get ready to get your hands dirty at stARTup Studios' Wheel Throwing Date Night! Join us for an evening filled with creativity, laughter, and romance as you and your partner learn the art of pottery together. Our experienced ceramic instructor will kick things off with a quick demo on how to throw ...

Macon
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
stARTup Studios
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Poured Glass Bowl Experience

2 Hours • Ages 12+ • No experience needed!

Experience the wonder of working with molten glass in a guided, beginner-friendly studio workshop. After a brief demonstration, an instructor will pour molten glass and demonstrate shaping techniques, then work one-on-one with participants as they add designs using metal tools. All materials and tools ...

Macon
1.5 hours
stARTup Studios
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Ceramic Reindeer Workshop

2 Hours • Ages 8+ • Under Age 12 requires accompanying adult • Handbuilding Class

Get into the holiday spirit and create your very own ceramic reindeer figurine in this fun and festive 2-hour workshop! Using basic handbuilding techniques, you’ll shape and assemble your reindeer from clay, adding your own creative details and personality. No experience needed—this class is perfect ...

Macon
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
stARTup Studios
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Wheel Throwing Taster Class

1.5 Hours • Ages 11+ (Ages 15 and under with an adult helper)

This class is perfect for anyone interested in trying their hand at throwing a pot on the wheel. Our experienced instructor will demonstrate each step of creating a piece on the pottery wheel and guide you through the process. You'll then have hands-on time to make your own piece(s). Each ball of ...

Macon
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
stARTup Studios
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Beginner Glass Blowing - Single Session

1-2 Hours • Ages 12+ • No experience needed!

Your Glassblowing Journey Starts Here! Every Monday whether you have zero experience or want to work on the skills you already have, this class is for you. If you are new to glassblowing, we start you off by introducing you to the equipment and tools that are found in every glassblowing studio. Once ...

Macon
1-2 Hours
Workshop
stARTup Studios
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8-Week Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Ages 12+ • 8 Sessions - 2 Hours each • Intermediate Level

Select your start date from the calendar INTERMEDIATE WHEEL THROWING: FUNCTIONAL FORMS (8 WEEKS) Take your wheel throwing skills to the next level in this 8-week intermediate course designed for students who can already center clay and throw a basic cylinder independently. Students will build confidence ...

Macon
Includes 8 sessions - 2 Hours each
stARTup Studios
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Glaze Your Own Pottery

All Ages • 18 and under accompanied by adult • Paint your own pottery!

Glaze Your Own Pottery at stARTup Studios! Create Something Beautiful and Unique! Design and decorate your own pottery piece in this self-guided glazing session. We’ll provide all supplies, a wide range of glazes, and staff support to answer your questions. Bring friends and make it a fun, creative ...

Macon
Stay up to 4 hours or until your project is comp
Workshop
stARTup Studios
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Glassblowing Date Night

1.5 Hours • Ages 12+ • Create beautiful drinking glasses!

Ditch the Ordinary - Create With Fire! Whether you are knocking something off your bucket list or going out for a date night to celebrate a special occasion, come join us at stARTup Studios for an exciting and unique evening of glassblowing! Our Glassblowing Date Night is an unforgettable experience ...

Macon
1.5 Hours
Workshop
stARTup Studios
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Clay Studio Membership

Ages 16+ • Membership runs from the 1st–end of each month

Welcome to stARTup Studios, where clay and creativity come together in a warm, shared space designed for independent ceramic artists and hobbyists. Whether you're handbuilding or throwing, our monthly Studio Membership gives you access to pottery equipment, materials, and a supportive creative environment. ...

Macon
stARTup Studios
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Ceramic Witch Hat Luminary Workshop

1.5 Hours • Ages 8+ • Under Age 12 requires accompanying adult • Handbuilding Class

Light up your spooky season with a one-of-a-kind ceramic witch hat luminary! In this magical 90-minute handbuilding workshop, you’ll assemble your witch hat from a clay slab, then cut, carve, and decorate it however you like—adding personality, pattern, and magical flair. When lit from within, your ...

Macon
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
stARTup Studios
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