Valley River Arts Guild at the MAC, Murphy Art Center
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  • ~ Adult Classes ~
  • ~ Youth Classes ~
  • ~ Murphy Art Walk ~
  • ~ The Murphy Art Xplosion ~
  • ~ Meet Our Members ~
  • ~ SMArt Tour: Smoky Mountain Art Studio Tour ~
  • ~ Legacy Support: Living and Lasting ~
  • ~ Our Impact in the Community ~
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Cotton Chicken Coaster
Copper wire ring or pendant

If you know basic crochet stitches join us in making
this adorable chicken coaster.
Cotton yarn andtools for this project are included.
Adult and teens (15 +) suitable.


Register at The MAC by or call us at 828-360-3038

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American Tote Woven Basket
​Learn techniques to make a tote basket.
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Learn to weave the Appalachian way.
You will have two instructors who have years of experience in
the beautiful mountains of NC & Georgia.
You will complete an 11 1/2 x 5 tote basket.
All supplies are included for this project.
No experience needed; just a willingness to create!.


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

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Learning to Punch Needle
One of the easiest crafts to learn.

You'll love it!


When you learn the basic technique of this craft,
you're ready to make home décor, embelish clothing, and create gifts.
All materials and tools for the class are included. 
Bring your happy smile, a snack or lunch, and a drink
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Class is from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

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Octagram in a Square
Copper wire ring or pendant

This tutorial is suitable for adults and teens (15+) of age
with basic knowledge of crochet stiches.
We will learn a very unique way to fit an octogram flower
into Granny Square .
Tools and materials are included.
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Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

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Whimsical Cards Class
Come make these cute quick cards.

Whimsical cards are easy to make.
Come to the class and find out.
No paper crafting experience needed.
Stamp pads, card stock, and various coloring tools are used.
A variety of sentiment stamps will be available
to personalize your cards.


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

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Painting Small Watercolor Landscapes
Learn watercolor painting the easy way!.

Painting small, 4x6 inches, is less intimidating.
Follow instuctor step by step to paint 2 scenes.
All supplies provided for the project.
Beginners welcome.


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

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Appalachian Market Basket
A Tisket. A Tasket.
Come Make a Handwoven Market Basket!

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This is a regular class, suitable for adults or other ages if indicated.

Learn to weave the Appalachian way.
You will have two instructors who have years of experience in
the mountains of NC and GA.
You will complete an 11x6 market basket and
weave your handle if time permits.
Materials included. No experience needed.
Class is from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the above date


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

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Crochet Beginners Basic
Copper wire ring or pendant.

This beginner's class is suitable for adults and teens (15+).
We will learn terminology for crochet, hook sizes, and yarn, etc.
Then we will start practicing chaining and doing stitches
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Register at The MAC or call 828-360-3038

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Patriotic Planters
Plants, pots, and patriotic painting!

We will be painting clay pots & saucers to make our
own patriotic planters, and a second custom pot of your own design.
I will bring some more patriotic inspiration to go off of as we learn.
There will be 1 plant included for 1 pot, and a treat offering
to fill up your second pot. Pots will be sealed.


Adults & teens 15+

Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-303

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Glass Slurry "Tie Dye" Dish
Swirly Whirly, Colorful Fun!

Create a colorful glass dish using frit slurry.
Students will mix crushed glass powder "frit" with water
to create vibrant slurries.
Using tools to move the slurries around on top of clear glass will
make a "tie dye" effect.
Instructor will take home and put in kiln to be fused.
It should be at MAC in 5-7 days.


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

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Weaving Outside the Basket
Create a woven vase and bracelet

Learn to weave a vase and bracelet with cane and reed.
Learn a beautiful twirl pattern and
create your own style bracelet!
All supplies included. This is a beginner-friendly class!
Come experience Appalachian basket weaving with 2 instructors!

WOW! 2 instructors!!!!


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

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Flower Oil Painting
Learn how to oil paint.

Learn some of the different techniques of oil painting by
painting a design of a flower.
Supplies are provided, and beginners are welcome!.
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Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

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Bean Pot Style Basket
Learn to twine and create a round basket.

Learn to weave and twine to make a beautiful, round, bean pot-style basket, with or without color.
Several colors to choose from for decorating.
All supplies included. This is a beginner-friendly class!


Come experience Appalachian basket weaving with 2 instructors!.

Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

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We will help you set up your class,
new teachers are very welcome!

Send us an email to let us know how we can connect your talents with the folks in our community who want to learn
​and have some fun!


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See the current list of classes on our Facebook Events Page.  Click Here!

The Valley River Arts Guild, doing business as, The Mac, Murphy Art Center, offers a wide variety of classes in a variety of mediums, all with talented artists, as our instructors. 
Registration for all classes is easy, and is required, to save your place in the class. Simply call the gallery at 828.360.3038 with your credit card information, or stop by in person at The MAC, Murphy Art Center,  
12 Peachtree Street, on the Square,  downtown Murphy, NC.


Many of our classes are limited to 10 persons: one instructor and up to nine students.

Class registration fills as "first come, first paid-in-full" student registration fee.
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​Classes are geared towards beginners as well as more seasoned students who want to learn new techniques.

EARLY SIGN UPS ARE STRONGLY  ENCOURAGED.

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Valley River Arts Guild operates as a
501(c)3 non-profit arts organization
for Western North Carolina and
​North Georgia in Murphy North Carolina.
© 2022 Valley River Arts Guild, All Rights Reserved
The MAC, Murphy Art Center
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  • ~ About Us ~
  • ~ Adult Classes ~
  • ~ Youth Classes ~
  • ~ Murphy Art Walk ~
  • ~ The Murphy Art Xplosion ~
  • ~ Meet Our Members ~
  • ~ SMArt Tour: Smoky Mountain Art Studio Tour ~
  • ~ Legacy Support: Living and Lasting ~
  • ~ Our Impact in the Community ~