Posted December 10
First Ever Offered at The MAC
Open House - Meet The Teachers
January 26 - Saturday
- See what's happening in the classroom
- 2 pm - 4 pm
- Refreshments will be served
- Come to:
- meet and get to know the teachers
- enjoy samples of classes
- live demonstrations
- To name a few classes:
- painting
- stamping
- digital imagery
- drawing
- sculpting
- fiber arts
- doll making
- How would you like to be one of our teachers?
- We will be on hand to answer any and all questions to get you started
Posted November 28
First Ever Offered at The MAC
Learn the craft of Cross-Stitch Class
December 14 - Friday
First Ever Offered at The MAC
Learn the craft of Cross-Stitch Class
December 14 - Friday
- Class fee is only $50
- 3 pm - 4:30 pm
- Class size is limited to first 12 paid in full students
- This class will teach you the basic craft of cross-stitching which includes:
- basic cross stitching
- quarter stitching
- back stitching
- all other skills
- When you complete this class, you will be able to complete all types of cross-stitching projects!
- Registration is easy and required
- Call the gallery at 828 360 3038 with your credit card information or stop by in person at The MAC located at 33 Valley River Avenue here in Murphy, NC.
- Instructor is Afryl Potts. If you have questions about the class please email Afryl at afryltan@yahoo.com or 727 943 0334
Posted November 28
AFTER HOURS CLASS
Night of the Bat - Mixed Media Drawing Class
(Acrylic paint and Ink)
January 4, 2019 - Friday
AFTER HOURS CLASS
Night of the Bat - Mixed Media Drawing Class
(Acrylic paint and Ink)
January 4, 2019 - Friday
- Class fee is only $29, all materials are included in fee
- 6 pm - 8:30 pm
- Class size is limited to first 20 paid in full students
- Class is open to all ages
- Drawing and painting your favorite Super Hero using acrylic paint and ink on mixed media paper
- Class will focus on composition and color mixing
- If you like watercolor painting, you will LOVE this class
- Bring prior art work, if you have it, as a reference
- Registration is easy and required
- Call the gallery at 828 360 3038 with your credit card information or stop by in person at The MAC located at 33 Valley River Avenue here in Murphy, NC.
- Instructor is Dogoberto "Bob" Hernandez Jr. If you have questions about the class please email Bob at thegnarlyartist@gmail.com.
Posted November 28
Fearless Watercolor for Beginners
Paint A Winter Landscape
January 19, 2019 - Saturday
Fearless Watercolor for Beginners
Paint A Winter Landscape
January 19, 2019 - Saturday
- Class fee is only $55. All supplies are included to finish a painting and frame it in an 11 x 14 mat.
- Handout instructions will be given to each student, for future reference
- 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Class size is limited to first 8 paid in full students
- Students will practice a variety of watercolor techniques and mixing of colors.
- Students will complete an 8 x 10 painting alone with the instructor.
- Registration is easy and required
- Call the gallery at 828 360 3038 with your credit card information or stop by in person at The MAC located at 33 Valley River Avenue here in Murphy, NC.
- Instructor is Joyce Clair. If you have questions about the class please email Joyce at clairjoy@hotmail.com or call her at 210 268 3978
Posted November 5
AFTER HOURS CLASS
Mixed Media Drawing Class
(Acrylic paint and Ink)
December 11 - Tuesday
AFTER HOURS CLASS
Mixed Media Drawing Class
(Acrylic paint and Ink)
December 11 - Tuesday
- Class fee is only $29, all materials are included in fee
- 6 pm - 8:30 pm
- Class size is limited to first 20 paid in full students
- Class is open to all ages
- Students will enjoy using acrylic paint and ink on mixed media paper
- Class will focus on composition and color mixing
- If you like watercolor painting, you will LOVE this class
- Bring prior art work, if you have it, as a reference
- Registration is easy and required
- Call the gallery at 828 360 3038 with your credit card information or stop by in person at The MAC located at 33 Valley River Avenue here in Murphy, NC.
- Instructor is Dogoberto "Bob" Hernandez Jr. If you have questions about the class please email Bob at thegnarlyartist@gmail.com.
Posted October 20
Decorate Ornaments and Candles
December 15 - Saturday
Decorate Ornaments and Candles
December 15 - Saturday
- Class fee is only $39, all materials included
- Class size is limited to first 8 paid in full students
- 2 pm - 4 pm
- No experience needed. Great beginner classes
- Complete THREE ornaments AND a pillar candle for the holiday
- Registration is easy and required.
- Call the gallery at 828 360 3038 with your credit card information or stop by in person at The MAC located at 33 Valley River Avenue here in Murphy, NC.
- Call the gallery at 828 360 3038 with your credit card information or stop by in person at The MAC located at 33 Valley River Avenue here in Murphy, NC.
- Instructor is Joyce Clair. For answers to any questions, call Joyce at 210 268 3978 or email her here
"Silver Arts Showcase" was presented by the Cherokee County Arts Council.
The best of local art from our seniors! The Silver Arts is a celebration of the creative expression of seniors in Cherokee/Clay County.
Congrats to all of our Valley River Arts Guild members, and Silver Arts Winners:
The best of local art from our seniors! The Silver Arts is a celebration of the creative expression of seniors in Cherokee/Clay County.
Congrats to all of our Valley River Arts Guild members, and Silver Arts Winners:
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Mixed Media
Best in Show - Dianne Gardner Gold - Dianne Gardner Silver - Sharol Caley |
Pastels
Gold - Cathy Mozley Silver - Charles Larsen |
Pottery
Bronze - Cathy Mozley |
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Digital Photography
Silver - Kelly Kennon Bronze - Debra Vanderlaan |
Woodturning
Gold - Greg Pillen Silver - Greg Pillen |
Stained Glass
Gold - John Allsopp Silver - John Allsopp Bronze - John Allsopp |
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Jewelry
Silver - John Gibney |
Crocheting
Silver - Kimberly Packard Bronze - Kimberly Packard |
Colored Pencil
Gold - Sharol Caley Bronze - Sharol Caley |
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Watercolor
Gold - Sheryl Bessette Silver - Sheryl Bessette |
Oil
Gold - Tim Ford Silver - Tim Ford Bronze - Tim Ford |
The Valley River Art Guild is comprised of dedication volunteers who work hard to keep the Guild looking beautiful. Each month the store windows are changed out with fresh artwork. There are four large rooms filled with local art by local artists. Shoebooties, a local restaurant downtown has 30 framed pieces of Guild artwork hung in the hallway.
