Posted October 10
Steampunk Halloween Gala
Fundraising Party for the Cherokee County Arts Council
Join us for a fun evening of Steampunk Fun at the Cherokee County Arts Council's annual fundraiser beginning at 8 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Event will be held in the ballroom, across from Downtown Pizza in Murphy.
This Steampunk themed party includes music, dancing, silent auction, food, drinks and more. Prizes will be awarded for the best Steampunk costumes.
Event is only $25 for each students and $35 for each adult.
For more information, stop by The MAC at 33 Valley River Avenue in Murphy, NC, or call the arts council's director at 828.835.0550 or email him at director@cherokeeartscouncil.org.
Steampunk Halloween Gala
Fundraising Party for the Cherokee County Arts Council
Join us for a fun evening of Steampunk Fun at the Cherokee County Arts Council's annual fundraiser beginning at 8 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Event will be held in the ballroom, across from Downtown Pizza in Murphy.
This Steampunk themed party includes music, dancing, silent auction, food, drinks and more. Prizes will be awarded for the best Steampunk costumes.
Event is only $25 for each students and $35 for each adult.
For more information, stop by The MAC at 33 Valley River Avenue in Murphy, NC, or call the arts council's director at 828.835.0550 or email him at director@cherokeeartscouncil.org.
Posted October 10
Make a Pine Needle Coiling Basket
Tuesday, October 23
- Above class is $75
- 11 am - 2 pm
- Instructor is Carmen Haynes.
- Make a pine needle basket in only 3 hours.
- All materials included.
- No experience necessary.
- Finished creations are great to keep or gift.
- 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.
- If you have questions about the class please email Carmen here, or call to 828.557.3400.
Posted October 10
Making a Giclee Print Class
Friday, October 19
Making a Giclee Print Class
Friday, October 19
- Above class is $20
- 1 pm - 4 pm
- Instructor is David Vanderlaan, award winning photographer.
- This is a great class for photographers and painters that want to learn how to make giclee copies of their work.
- Follow along as we create an image file, then prepare it for printing via Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
- Everything from creating the digital file, color adjustment, white balance, cropping and final printing will be covered.
- 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.
- If you have questions about the class please email David here, or call him at 561.313.4491.
Posted October 3
Rubber Stamping Card Making Class
October 24 - Saturday
November 3 - Saturday
November 28 - Wednesday
December 5 - Wednesday
December 8 - Saturday
- Above classes are $15 each
- 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm each date
- Instructor is Sharon Francis
- These classes are designed for FUN - beginners most welcome.
- Make several hand stamped greeting cards, with envelopes, in each class.
- All materials are included in the price of the class.
- 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.
- If you have questions about the class please email Sharon here, or call her at 828.644.1105.
Posted September 23
Create Your Own Chenille Teddy Bear
Saturday, November 10, 2018
11 am until 4 pm
FIRST TIME EVER THIS CLASS IS OFFERED AT THE MAC
Instructor is Shirley Feurer
Create Your Own Chenille Teddy Bear
Saturday, November 10, 2018
11 am until 4 pm
FIRST TIME EVER THIS CLASS IS OFFERED AT THE MAC
Instructor is Shirley Feurer
- Take home a soft sculpture treasure.
- Intermediate sewing skills needed.
- Bring your OWN sewing machine.
- Plan to have fun while you sew the bear you will treasure or gift to someone dear.
- All materials are included in the price of the class.
- Class size is limited to the first 8 paid in full students.
- Class fee is only $55.
- For answers to any questions, email Shirley here.
- 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.
Posted July 26
Fearless Watercolor Class For BEGINNERS
Saturday, October 13, 2018
1:30 pm until 4:30 pm
Instructor is Joyce Clair
Fearless Watercolor Class For BEGINNERS
Saturday, October 13, 2018
1:30 pm until 4:30 pm
Instructor is Joyce Clair
- Learn the basics of watercolor painting as you practice elements of a landscape.
- Then, complete a 8 x 10 painting, step by step, with the instructor.
- All materials are included in the price of the class.
- Class size is limited to the first 8 paid in full students.
- Class fee is only $58.
- For answers to any questions, call Joyce at 210-268-3978 or email her here.
- 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.
Posted July 26
Hand Painted Cards With Colorful Ink For BEGINNERS
Saturday, November 17, 2018
2 pm until 4 pm
Instructor is Joyce Clair
Hand Painted Cards With Colorful Ink For BEGINNERS
Saturday, November 17, 2018
2 pm until 4 pm
Instructor is Joyce Clair
- No experience needed.
- Complete THREE holiday designs.
- All materials are included in the price of the class.
- Class size is limited to the first 8 paid in full students.
- Class fee is only $39.
- For answers to any questions, call Joyce at 210-268-3978 or email her here.
- 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.
Posted July 26
Congratulations to three Valley River Arts Guild members for exhibiting their pieces in the Mountain Arts Association's Summer Exhibit at Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris, GA.
Members Tim Ford, Scott Davis and Marilyn Carlyle Greiner along with their spouses Sheila, Sheree, and Tommy, attended the opening reception on July 6. The exhibit will be in place until November 2. For your enjoyment, each of these artists have similar works of art for sale at the Valley River Arts Guild, located at 33 Valley River Avenue, in Murphy, NC, 28906.
Congratulations to three Valley River Arts Guild members for exhibiting their pieces in the Mountain Arts Association's Summer Exhibit at Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris, GA.
Members Tim Ford, Scott Davis and Marilyn Carlyle Greiner along with their spouses Sheila, Sheree, and Tommy, attended the opening reception on July 6. The exhibit will be in place until November 2. For your enjoyment, each of these artists have similar works of art for sale at the Valley River Arts Guild, located at 33 Valley River Avenue, in Murphy, NC, 28906.
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Chatuge Reflections #2
Photo Encaustic Scott Davis - Photographer |
Past is Present
Photo Encaustic Scott Davis - Photographer |
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Jack n Jenny
Photography Marilyn Greiner - Photographer |
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Oil Painting Tim Ford - Artist |
Posted July 26
Decorate Ornaments and Candles
Saturday, December 15, 2018
2 pm until 4 pm
Instructor is Joyce Clair
Decorate Ornaments and Candles
Saturday, December 15, 2018
2 pm until 4 pm
Instructor is Joyce Clair
- No experience needed. Great beginner classes.
- Complete THREE ornaments AND a pillar candle for the holidays.
- All materials are included in the price of the class.
- Class size is limited to the first 8 paid in full students.
- Class fee is only $39.
- For answers to any questions, call Joyce at 210-268-3978 or email her here.
- 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.
"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.
