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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.
Star Light, Tree Bright!
A Tiered Star Christmas Tree Class
Three pots tiered on top of each other.
Students will paint the pots and glue the stars around the pots,
placing a large one on top
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
A Tiered Star Christmas Tree Class
Three pots tiered on top of each other.
Students will paint the pots and glue the stars around the pots,
placing a large one on top
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
November Glory
Colors are wonderful!
Learn how to use colors to create a fall tree on an
8 x 8 canvas painted with acrylic paints.
We will use painting and splattering techniques.
Then we'll frame it.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Colors are wonderful!
Learn how to use colors to create a fall tree on an
8 x 8 canvas painted with acrylic paints.
We will use painting and splattering techniques.
Then we'll frame it.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
CALLING ALL GOBBLERS!!!!!
Paint Tom the Turkey!!!!!!
A Thanksgiving Feast.
Let's have fun painting a Tom Turkey (Gobbler)
on an 8x10 canvas.
Gobble....Gobble...Gobble!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Paint Tom the Turkey!!!!!!
A Thanksgiving Feast.
Let's have fun painting a Tom Turkey (Gobbler)
on an 8x10 canvas.
Gobble....Gobble...Gobble!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Create a Snowflake Window with Watercolors:
Wishing for Snow!
Students will use watercolor paint to make
a 6-paneled window of snowflakes.
What Fun!
Learn to use wet-on-wet techniques to
create wonderful colors that flow
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Wishing for Snow!
Students will use watercolor paint to make
a 6-paneled window of snowflakes.
What Fun!
Learn to use wet-on-wet techniques to
create wonderful colors that flow
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Fused Glass Gingerbread House Votive
Design, fuse, and shine!
Create your own glowing glass gingerbread cottage!
Students will use glass components and paint pens to
decorate a pre-cut glass "house".
After kiln firing, a glass votive holder will be
affixed to the gingerbread house.
Finished pieces will be ready for pick-up at the MAC in 5-7 days.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Design, fuse, and shine!
Create your own glowing glass gingerbread cottage!
Students will use glass components and paint pens to
decorate a pre-cut glass "house".
After kiln firing, a glass votive holder will be
affixed to the gingerbread house.
Finished pieces will be ready for pick-up at the MAC in 5-7 days.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Christmas Pop-Up Cards
Oh My Goodness! A Real Pop-Up Card!
That's too neat.
Students will learn to fold paper to make pop-up cards
& will color and write inside and out.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Oh My Goodness! A Real Pop-Up Card!
That's too neat.
Students will learn to fold paper to make pop-up cards
& will color and write inside and out.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
I Want to Paint a Snowperson!
Have fun painting a snowperson on an 8 x 10 canvas.
Your kids will express their creativity and
take home a winter masterpiece that you and
they will be proud of.
No experience necessary!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Have fun painting a snowperson on an 8 x 10 canvas.
Your kids will express their creativity and
take home a winter masterpiece that you and
they will be proud of.
No experience necessary!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Gnomes and Santa - Santa and Gnomes
Students will use toilet paper rolls, yarn, and beads
to make a Santa with
a gnome hat and face that can be hung on the tree.
That's so cute!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Students will use toilet paper rolls, yarn, and beads
to make a Santa with
a gnome hat and face that can be hung on the tree.
That's so cute!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Christmas Poinsettia Painting
Students will paint an acrylic painting on canvas.
They will learn highlighting, contrasting colors, and shadows,
as well as complementary color schemes.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Students will paint an acrylic painting on canvas.
They will learn highlighting, contrasting colors, and shadows,
as well as complementary color schemes.
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Oh, How Heavenly!
Little Angels - What a sweet touch.
We'll use Poloma clay and shape their bodies.
Then we'll add a little head, cute arms, and a metal halo.
Lastly, we'll craft a bow and hanger.
I can't wait to see them!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Little Angels - What a sweet touch.
We'll use Poloma clay and shape their bodies.
Then we'll add a little head, cute arms, and a metal halo.
Lastly, we'll craft a bow and hanger.
I can't wait to see them!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
WOW! It's a FREE event!
Start off with the morning's class -
STAY ALL DAY!
Make Your Own Gnome Snow Globe:
Let it snow!
During Saturday Shop and Sip, all youngsters from ages 5-17,
can visit Santa for a free gift, take your picture, and then
make a snow globe with us.
All materials supplied.
Oh Boy! Ho! Ho! Ho!
Start off with the morning's class -
STAY ALL DAY!
Make Your Own Gnome Snow Globe:
Let it snow!
During Saturday Shop and Sip, all youngsters from ages 5-17,
can visit Santa for a free gift, take your picture, and then
make a snow globe with us.
All materials supplied.
Oh Boy! Ho! Ho! Ho!
Calling All Angels!
Make a "Pinch Up Angel."
We'll take clothespins, then paint and glue them together,
and create a pattern to make a beautiful angel for the wall or your tree.
That's so cute!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
Make a "Pinch Up Angel."
We'll take clothespins, then paint and glue them together,
and create a pattern to make a beautiful angel for the wall or your tree.
That's so cute!
Register at The MAC or call us at 828-360-3038
A fun and creative Journaling Class at The MAC, Murphy Art Center!
Super Heros Painting Class at The MAC, Murphy Art Center!
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.














