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 |
Title to be Added
Oil Painting Tim Ford - Artist |
Posted July 26
Fearless Watercolor Class For BEGINNERS
Thursday, August 16, 2018
1:30 pm until 4:30 pm
Instructor is Joyce Clair
Fearless Watercolor Class For BEGINNERS
Thursday, August 16, 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
Friendship Bracelets
Saturday, September 8
1 pm until 4 pm
Instructor is Susan Perry
Friendship Bracelets
Saturday, September 8
1 pm until 4 pm
Instructor is Susan Perry
- Students age 11 - 16, this class is for you!
- Friendship bracelets are for making, sharing, wearing and Giving..
- Learn to make them so you can share with friends, these symbols of your friendship.
- Class size is limited to the first 12, paid in full students.
- Fee is $5 which includes all supplies to complete THREE bracelets of different designs.
- Please wear long pants, no shorts.
- 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 Susan here or call her at 941-720-7795.
Posted July 26
Alcohol Ink on Tiles
Friday, September 28, 2018
2 pm until 4:30 pm
Instructor is Joyce Clair
Alcohol Ink on Tiles
Friday, September 28, 2018
2 pm until 4:30 pm
Instructor is Joyce Clair
- No experience needed - this is a FUN class for all ages.
- Decorate and take home two coasters and a trivet.
- 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 $51.
- 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
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
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.
Posted July 25
Rubber Stamping Card Making Classes
August 15 or September 5 or September 19
Above classes are $15 each
ALSO, see below
Custom Monthly Planner Class - August 29 - Cost is $65
Hand Stamped Wall Clock Class - September 26 - Cost is $25
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm each date - Each date is a Wednesday
Instructor is Sharon Francis
Rubber Stamping Card Making Classes
August 15 or September 5 or September 19
Above classes are $15 each
ALSO, see below
Custom Monthly Planner Class - August 29 - Cost is $65
- Register by August 10 so supplies can be ordered
- Make a custom monthly planner than can start any month you choose
Hand Stamped Wall Clock Class - September 26 - Cost is $25
- Register by September 10 so supplies can be ordered
- Make your own hand stamped wall clock - several options available for the clock theme
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm each date - Each date is a Wednesday
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 July 15
Call For Instructors
Valley River Arts Guild is seeking instructors in all art mediums. Our classroom facilities have recently undergone renovation and are ready for new instructors and more students in the New Year.
Please click on the two documents below for all information. For answers to any questions, contact information is also available.
Call For Instructors
Valley River Arts Guild is seeking instructors in all art mediums. Our classroom facilities have recently undergone renovation and are ready for new instructors and more students in the New Year.
Please click on the two documents below for all information. For answers to any questions, contact information is also available.
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"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.
Congratulations are in order to VRAG member, Nadine Yawn who won first place the 15th Annual Photography Show conducted by The Bowen Center for the Arts in 2017. The theme of the show was “Light on Subject”. Nadine’s image title is “Destination Dawn”.
Congratulations are in order to VRAG member, Debra Vanderlaan who won first and third place in Digital Art category in the 2017 National Juried Photography Show conducted by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. Hover images below for image titles.
