Valley River Arts Guild at the MAC, Murphy Art Center
  • ~ About Us ~
  • ~ Adult Classes ~
  • ~ Youth Classes ~
  • ~ Murphy Art Walk ~
  • ~ The Murphy Art Xplosion ~
  • ~ SMArt Tour: Smoky Mountain Art Studio Tour ~
  • ~ Legacy Support: Living and Lasting ~
  • ~ Our Impact in the Community ~
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Who know
what
cool things 
you can create
in 
one of our
cool 
classes

this summer!


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​Chenille Scrunchy
Ponytails need a scrunchy!


​Summers are hot in NC!
Let's make a crochet chenille scrunchy!
Participants must know basic crochet stitches: single and double crochet. Ages 13 and up.


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

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Mono-Printing Botanicals Card -
Easy and fun art experience!


IT'S A NATURAL!

Use watercolors on a gel plate to make botanical prints for six cards. Instructor guides you step-by-step for success!!!
No experience required. All supplies provided for the project.


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
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Quilt Ball Pinwheel Sunflower - No Sewing.

We'll create this with a soft foam oval disc. 
We'll iron the 4 colors of the fabric to make the shape of a pinwheel.
Then we'll pin the fabric into the soft foam, and add accent fabric to create the flower petals, button, and bee to accen
t.
*Please bring a fabric tape measure, an Iron, scissors, and a thimble*
.

Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
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TIE ONE ON WITH STYLE (YOURS)

​Painted Silk Scarf - Create a beautiful accessory!


No experience needed to paint a beautiful abstract design
on a large silk scarf with alcohol inks.
Instructor guides you step-by-step for success.
All supplies provided for the project
.


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
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Let's Have A Ball!
A Quilt Ball Ohio Pattern - No Sewing.

This is created with a soft 3" foam ball.
We will have 5 different colors of fabric that will be folded into
the pattern shapes and then pinned into the ball.
There is no ironing or sewing.

*Please bring a fabric tape measure, scissors, and a thimble.*

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

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Tiny Paintings, Big Bragging Rights!

Explore Pocket Painting - Learn watercolor painting the easy way!

Painting small is quick and less intimidating.
Instructor guides you step-by-step to paint six small paintings
that can be used for cards.
Beginners and all skill levels welcome. All supplies provided.


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

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Holiday Bling - IT'S YOUR THING!!

Painted Holiday Ornaments - Colorful tree ornaments to gift or keep!

As easy as dripping alcohol inks on round glass ornaments.
Add glitter and ribbon for six festive ornaments.
No experience required. All supplies provided.


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 ~
  • ~ SMArt Tour: Smoky Mountain Art Studio Tour ~
  • ~ Legacy Support: Living and Lasting ~
  • ~ Our Impact in the Community ~