Click on the "Youth Classes" Above For Kids ONLY Classes
"Classes For All Ages" Are Listed Below

Valley River Arts Guild and the Murphy Art Center offer a wide variety classes in a variety of mediums. We offer scheduling options to fit your schedule. 

Our art education  programs locally and regionally sourced, all with talented artists as our instructors. 

Registration for all classes is easy and required to save your place in the class. Simply 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.

In accordance with health safety protocols at the time of a class:
  • Students may be required to wear a face mask upon entering the MAC, until departing the MAC.
  • Face masks may be brought to the MAC by the student or student may purchase one at the MAC.
  • Face mask fee is separate from class and supply fees, mentioned below.

Each class is limited to 10 persons.  One instructor and up to nine students.
Class registration fills as first come, first paid in full student registration fee.
EARLY SIGN UPS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
One of a Kind Valentine Cards
January 20 - Wednesday
10 am until 3 pm
or
January 23 - Saturday
10:30 am until 12:30 pm
No Experience Needed

  • Create FOUR lovely cards
    • TWO with butterflies and TWO with Valentine Hearts
  • Class uses rubber stamps, card stock, die cuts, punches and ink pads
  • Beginners welcome
  • Class fee is $18 per student.
    • All supplies included
  • Class size is limited to the first 9 paid in full students.
  • Registration for all classes is easy and required to save your place in the class.
    • Simply 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.
Valentine Heart Painting
January 21 - Thursday
10:30 am until 1 pm
Beginners Welcome

  • Students will learn the joy of painting
  • Students will leave class with a Valentine Heart painting made for that someone special
  • Class fee is $45per student.
    • All supplies included
  • Class size is limited to the first 9 paid in full students.
  • Registration for all classes is easy and required to save your place in the class.
    • Simply 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.
Sashiko Embroidery
January 30 - Saturday
10 am until 12noon

  • Students will learn some history of Sashiko Embroidery technique and how to do basic stitching
  • Complete a charming heart design on the t shirt of your choice
    • Students to bring the t shirt of their choice as well as the embroidery thread of their choice
    • All other materials included
  • Class fee is $33 per student
  • Class size is limited to the first 9 paid in full students.
  • Registration for all classes is easy and required to save your place in the class.
    • Simply 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.
Simple Valentine Cards
February 3 - Wednesday
10 am until 3 pm
or
February 6 - Saturday
10:30 am until 12:30 pm
No Experience Needed

  • Create FOUR lovely cards
    • TWO with butterflies and TWO with Valentine Hearts
  • Class uses rubber stamps, card stock, die cuts, punches and ink pads
  • Beginners welcome
  • Class fee is $18 per student.
    • All supplies included
  • Class size is limited to the first 9 paid in full students.
  • Registration for all classes is easy and required to save your place in the class.
    • Simply 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.
Kirigami Valentines
February 6 - Saturday
10 am until 12noon
Beginner Friendly

  • Kirigami is an ancient Chinese method of paper cutting, which became popular in Japan, it is still practiced today.
  • Make some fun Valentine's Cards using a beginner friendly tutorial to Kirigami
  • Class fee is $33 per student
  • Class size is limited to the first 9 paid in full students.
  • Registration for all classes is easy and required to save your place in the class.
    • Simply 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.
Birthday Card Class
February 17 - Wednesday
1 pm until 3 pm
or
February 20 - Saturday
1 pm until 3 pm
No Experience Needed

  • Create FOUR lovely cards
    • TWO with butterflies and TWO with Valentine Hearts
  • Class uses rubber stamps, card stock, die cuts, punches and ink pads
  • Beginners welcome
  • Class fee is $18 per student.
    • All supplies included
  • Class size is limited to the first 9 paid in full students.
  • Registration for all classes is easy and required to save your place in the class.
    • Simply 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.
Fearless Watercolor Painting For Beginners
A Paint Along Spring Landscape
March 6 - Saturday
1:30 pm until 4:30 pm
No Experience Needed

  • Students will follow the instructor step by step to paint a lovely Spring landscape.
  • Previous watercolor experience is NOT needed.
  • Learn basic watercolor techniques and enjoy the creative process.
  • Bring a friend for a FUN and creative afternoon.
  • Class fee is $38 per student.
    • Additional $15 per student, for supplies, payable to instructor, day of class.
    • Students will complete and take home their own 8" x 10" piece of artwork.
  • Class size is limited to the first 7 paid in full students.
  • Registration for all classes is easy and required to save your place in the class.
    • Simply 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.
Creative Designs in Soap Making
March 9 - Tuesday
10 am until 4 pm
This Class Is For Advanced Soap Makers

  • Students must has already completed the beginning soap making class, from this instructor, to be eligible for registration.
  • Students need to bring the following, to class:
    • TWO rectangular soap molds
    • A pringle size round mold
    • A hand held calculator
    • Apron, gloves, a mask
    • Old towels and old t shirts
  • Class fee is $108 per student.
    • Additional $10 per student who wishes to purchase lye, payable to instructor, day of class.
  • Class size is limited to the first 4 paid in full students.
  • Registration for all classes is easy and required to save your place in the class.
    • Simply 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.