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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Click HERE to view our Facebook schedule
or scroll down to see a quick listing of new classes.

"Youth Classes" are for KIDS Aged 6 and Over
as well as Preschool and Teens!


Registration is easy and is required to save your place in the class.

 Simply call us at 828.360.3038 with your credit information, 
or stop by in person at the Murphy Art Center, 

12 Peachtree Street, on the Square in downtown Murphy, NC.

Most classes are limited to:
one instructor, an assistant, and up to nine students
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Classes fill up quickly
on a first-come, first 'paid-in-full' basis

 WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SIGN UP EARLY.
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​Scholarships are available.

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Mix or Match Valentine or Birthday Cards 
Make 4 Valentine's or birthday cards.

. This class shows you how cards designed for one occasion
can be modified for another.
Rubber stamps, ink, and die cuts are used for these cards.
All supplies are included, and no experience is needed.
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Come, have fun, and learn.


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

You Gotta Have Heart for Valentine's Day!
Your Kids Will Love This.


Create a painted heart and then glue on words that have meaning to you. The second piece is a heart shape for yarn design.
Perfect for Ages 5-17.


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

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WOW!
Kids After-School Open Studio-TUESDAYS!!!!!
Choice of arts and crafts projects

This is a MACkey Mouse Art Club Class, Suitable for Kids!

Open classroom with an instructor to help with assigned projects.
Materials included.

See the above Schedule for all dates and assigned ages!
Class is from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM on the above dates


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
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Clay Inch Worm - Little worm

Four small clay coils will create the worm's body,
with feet on the sides and two antennae.


Painting with underglaze, and I will bring them back.
​Ages 5-12.

Register at The MAC  or call us at 828-360-3038
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What's New Pussycat?

A Happy Kitty Kat Painting Class!

 A MACkey Mouse Art Club Class, Suitable for Kids!

Students will paint a cat with details and
learn to blend colors and
add an expression on faces.
 Perfect for ages 5-11.


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
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Looking for a perfect class for teens 15+?

How to Make a Cowl
(They'll Howl)
and 
​Learn a Pattern

Beginner-friendly class.
We will learn a Crunch stitch, very simple but beautiful.
Useful for throws, blankets, cowls, scarves. etc.
All materials included.
 


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
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🐮 Paint a "Moo-sterpiece" with Daisy!
Calling all young artists! 

Let’s Paint!
Learn blending techniques while bringing Daisy to life
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Register at The MAC or call 828-360-3038.

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✨ Make Your Name Sparkle in Glass!
Fused Glass Name Plate 

Create a one-of-a-kind glass name plate—your name, your style!
Students will design with pre-cut glass, frit, and decorative pieces.
Finished pieces will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup in 5–7 days
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Register at The MAC or call 828-360-3038
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Paint the Night Sky: Northern Lights for Kids!

Grab some oil pastels and learn to blend, smooth, and swirl your way to a mountain masterpiece.

We’re creating our own glowing Aurora Borealis! 

Sign up at The MAC or call 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. Ages 5-12.


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
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Sesame Street Candy Jar:
Make a Sweet Treat Friend!


Pick your favorite Sesame Street Character face—and
turn a pot and a fishbowl into your very own candy jar!
We’ll paint, assemble, and
then get ready for some serious
YUM!


Sign up at The MAC or call 828-360-3038
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Cute Clay Chimes

Roll out the clay and then pick out
four cookie cutters to make a fun design.
We'll place holes in the tops and bottoms to string them together
along with colorful beads to place between them.


Afterwards, we'll underglaze them to paint pieces.
I'll bring them back finished. Ages 5-12


Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
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🦉 Give Your Art Wings: Clay Owls!
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Calling all young explorers!

 Come get your hands messy and create a "hoot" of a masterpiece.
We’re rolling out the clay to craft magnificent flying owls with feathers,
wide eyes, and colorful personalities!

 Kids will roll slabs, shape wings with tools, add expressive eyes and fun dot textures, then bring it all to life with colorful underglazes.
Finished pieces will be completed and returned.
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Register at The MAC or call 828-360-3038
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👾 Brush with a Monster!
Make morning routines way more fun with a
Clay Monster Toothbrush Holder!
 

Create a silly monster that keeps your toothbrushes in line!
Kids will pinch, roll, and build a monster body with arms, eyes, and feet—then add colorful underglaze. Finished pieces will be fired and returned.
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Register at The MAC or call 828-360-3038
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🎨 Scribble Your Way to a Masterpiece!
Think you need to draw "perfect" lines? Think again! 

Turn scribbles into animals!
Students will use micro pens for loose, playful drawings,
then add pops of color with soft pastels while learning to relax and
have fun with drawing
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Register at The MAC or call 828-360-3038
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🍄 Sculpt a "Cutie" Clay Mushroom!
​Bring a little forest magic to life!

Kids will pinch, shape, and add fun details, then paint with colorful underglaze. Finished pieces will be fired and returned.

Register at The MAC or call 828-360-3038

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A fun and creative Journaling Class at The MAC, Murphy Art Center!

Super Heros Painting Class at The MAC, Murphy Art Center!

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One of our very popular poured paint classes at

The MAC, ​Murphy Art Center

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​Paint a Bear Class at

The MAC,
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Murphy Art Center

Ladybug Kids Class at
​The MAC, Murphy Art Center


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Make and Take Crafts at First Friday Art Walk

Our classroom at The MAC

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Youth Classes are supported in part by
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The Community Foundation ​of Western North Carolina.
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Produced by the members of the Valley River Arts Guild.
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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 ~