Valley River Arts Guild at the MAC, Murphy Art Center
  • ~ 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 ~
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​As luck would have it...

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We have the best
art classes coming up in
themonths ahead.

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And you won't need
to try your luck
because ours are just
plain old-fashioned


FUN!

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Beginner Wire Weaving – Copper Wire Ring or Pendant
Curious about wire weaving?
This hands-on beginner class is the perfect place to start!

Learn the basics of wire weaving while creating a simple copper ring or pendant. We’ll explore essential tools, materials, and easy techniques, plus share tips on how to continue making beautiful projects at home and where to find supplies and inspiration.

All tools and materials are provided —just bring your creativity!
If time allows, we may squeeze in a second small project for extra fun.
No experience needed,
just a willingness to play with wire and enjoy the process
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Register at The MAC  or call us at 828-360-3038
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Beginner's Crochet Basics - Let's get hooking!

This class is suitable for teens 15 and up and adults.
A complete beginner's class in crocheting.
You'll learn the terminology, abbreviations, and sizes of hooks and yarn. Then we will start chaining and stitching
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Register at The MAC  or call us at 828-360-3038
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Crochet Cotton Angel - I need my guardian angel!

This class is suitable for teens aged 15 and up and adults.
Must know basic crochet stitches.
All tools and materials are provided.
At the end of this class, you will walk away with
your own guardian angel.


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
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Mail a Card to Your Favorite Male
Make 4 masculine cards
Send your favorite guy one of these cards.

You can change the sentiment stamp if you'd like.
This class uses rubber stamps, ink, and various tools.
No experience necessary, and beginners are welcome.


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
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 Funny Bunny!
​Easter Clay Rabbit

We'll make a pinchpot, adding ears, feet, teeth, and a great face.
Then we'll glaze the rabbit with wonderful colors.
I'll bring them back finished.


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 ~