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"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.
Classes fill up quickly
on a first-come, first 'paid-in-full' basis
.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SIGN UP EARLY.
Scholarships are available.
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.
Classes fill up quickly
on a first-come, first 'paid-in-full' basis
.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SIGN UP EARLY.
Scholarships are available.

Your kids will find
our summer classes
to be a real
cool experience
causing a
BIG
splash
in their summer fun!

Let the Artist in You Shine Through
Night and Day in Pastels
Learn to blend and layer pastels
as well as learn analogous colors.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Night and Day in Pastels
Learn to blend and layer pastels
as well as learn analogous colors.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Your Kids Will Come out of Their Shell
when they make this
Inside Turtle - Green Button Turtle.
(HOW CUTE IS THAT?)
This is a MACkey Mouse Art Club Class, Suitable for Little Kids!
Create a turtle with ceramic legs and lots of buttons for color on its back. Let's paint and have fun.
Ages 3 to 7.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
when they make this
Inside Turtle - Green Button Turtle.
(HOW CUTE IS THAT?)
This is a MACkey Mouse Art Club Class, Suitable for Little Kids!
Create a turtle with ceramic legs and lots of buttons for color on its back. Let's paint and have fun.
Ages 3 to 7.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Dye-namite Tie-Dye T-Shirt Extravaganza:
Red, white, and blue tie-dye fun!
Plastic tablecloth and gloves are provided to work with the dye.
Students will place rubber bands on their shirts, and
then dye the shirts red and blue.
I will show how they can fold and rubber band the shirt.
They will take their shirt home in a bag and unravel and dry it at home.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Red, white, and blue tie-dye fun!
Plastic tablecloth and gloves are provided to work with the dye.
Students will place rubber bands on their shirts, and
then dye the shirts red and blue.
I will show how they can fold and rubber band the shirt.
They will take their shirt home in a bag and unravel and dry it at home.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Create Your Own Stained Glass MASTERPIECE!
Fun Faux (FAKE) Stained Glass
Students will use glass and paint to create
a faux stained glass framed picture
by tracing a picture of their choice using a permanent marker.
WHAT FUN!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Fun Faux (FAKE) Stained Glass
Students will use glass and paint to create
a faux stained glass framed picture
by tracing a picture of their choice using a permanent marker.
WHAT FUN!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Calling All Super Heroes!
This is the class for you!
You get to choose 2 super heroes to paint
with acrylic on small canvasses.
Learn all about primary and secondary colors!
No villains invited.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
This is the class for you!
You get to choose 2 super heroes to paint
with acrylic on small canvasses.
Learn all about primary and secondary colors!
No villains invited.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

Art Walk Make and Take - Free Event - Suncatcher.
This is a Special Event Promoted by The MAC.
Join us and paint a butterfly or turtle suncatcher
for a window in your room or home.
Ages 5 to 17.
Event is from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Friday, July 4th Only
Call The MAC for more information.
This is a Special Event Promoted by The MAC.
Join us and paint a butterfly or turtle suncatcher
for a window in your room or home.
Ages 5 to 17.
Event is from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Friday, July 4th Only
Call The MAC for more information.
Let's make a PIGGY BANK!
This is a great class for little oinkers!
Using pinch pots and other techniques,
we will create a piggy bank to hold your change.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
This is a great class for little oinkers!
Using pinch pots and other techniques,
we will create a piggy bank to hold your change.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Clay PLAY Time.
Create a Clay Planter Daisy Pot with Plants
Use a clay slab roller to roll out the clay to create your pot.
Then underglaze the fresh clay, and decorate the pot.
I take them home, fire them in the kiln, and bring them back to the MAC for pick up in about 2 weeks. I'll let you know when they arrive.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Create a Clay Planter Daisy Pot with Plants
Use a clay slab roller to roll out the clay to create your pot.
Then underglaze the fresh clay, and decorate the pot.
I take them home, fire them in the kiln, and bring them back to the MAC for pick up in about 2 weeks. I'll let you know when they arrive.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Let your imagination pour out
onto an
Acrylic Pour Picture!
Choose 4 colors on top of a base color and
create an abstract design on a 9 x 12 canvas.
Will also be doing a Christmas ornament.
This technique will be created with the straw method.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
onto an
Acrylic Pour Picture!
Choose 4 colors on top of a base color and
create an abstract design on a 9 x 12 canvas.
Will also be doing a Christmas ornament.
This technique will be created with the straw method.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038

ROCK ON Art - 3 Painted Rocks
Painting kindness rocks to keep and hide.
Students will paint rocks as small pieces of artwork.
Add words of kindness to the back.
Keep and/or leave in sight to make someone's day.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Painting kindness rocks to keep and hide.
Students will paint rocks as small pieces of artwork.
Add words of kindness to the back.
Keep and/or leave in sight to make someone's day.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Calling All Snails!!!
Create a clay pinch pot snail.
OMG! How cute is that!!!!!
You'll wedge a small amount of clay into a ball, and
then pinch it in the center to create a small bowl.
Create a few accents, a snail body, head and a fun face!
After you under glaze the snail. I'll fire it in a kiln and
bring it back in 2 weeks. I'll let you know when it's ready.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Create a clay pinch pot snail.
OMG! How cute is that!!!!!
You'll wedge a small amount of clay into a ball, and
then pinch it in the center to create a small bowl.
Create a few accents, a snail body, head and a fun face!
After you under glaze the snail. I'll fire it in a kiln and
bring it back in 2 weeks. I'll let you know when it's ready.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038


One of our very popular poured paint classes at
The MAC, Murphy Art Center
The MAC, Murphy Art Center
Make and Take Crafts at First Friday Art Walk
Our classroom at The MAC
Youth Classes are supported in part by
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.
Produced by the members of the Valley River Arts Guild.
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.
Produced by the members of the Valley River Arts Guild.