Click on the "Youth Classes" Above For Kids ONLY Classes
Art 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 local 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.
To speak to the Education's Committee Chairman and answers to any questions, email Penny Johnson at cockapoos4u@yahoo.com.
Art 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 local 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.
To speak to the Education's Committee Chairman and answers to any questions, email Penny Johnson at cockapoos4u@yahoo.com.
3 Dimensional Christmas Trees
It's A Christmas Trio
10:30 am - 1 pm
December 4 - Wednesday
It's A Christmas Trio
10:30 am - 1 pm
December 4 - Wednesday
- Class fee is $45
- All supplies included to decorate 3 trees
- One small size, one medium size, and one large size
- All supplies included to decorate 3 trees
- Beginners welcome
- No painting experience required
- Class size is limited to first 12 paid in full students
- Instructor is Barbara McMillan. If you have questions about the class please email her at bmcmillan0927@gmail.com or call her at 828.557.5881
- Click here for more information on Barbara McMillan
Rubber Stamped Christmas Card Class
2 pm - 4 pm
December 4 - Wednesday
2 pm - 4 pm
December 4 - Wednesday
- Class fee is $15
- All supplies included make four cards that will brighten anyone's day
- Beginners welcome
- No experience required
- Class size is limited to first 15 paid in full students
- Instructor is Sharon Frances. If you have questions about the class please email her at Stampinsharon2004@yahoo.com or call her at 828.644.1105
Hand Painted Glass Ornaments
A Fun and Easy Class With Alcohol Inks
Suitable For Teens (14 years and older) and Adults
2 pm - 4 pm
December 7 - Saturday
A Fun and Easy Class With Alcohol Inks
Suitable For Teens (14 years and older) and Adults
2 pm - 4 pm
December 7 - Saturday
- Class fee is $25
- $15 for supplies, collected by teacher, day of class
- All supplies included to decorate and varnish at least 3 ornaments
- Learn techniques for applying colorful alcohol inks to glass bulb ornaments.
- No painting experience required
- Class size is limited to first 8 paid in full students
- 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
- Click here for more information on Joyce Clair
Quilt Barn On Wood
Paint Your Personal Touch
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
December 11 - Wednesday
Paint Your Personal Touch
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
December 11 - Wednesday
- Class fee is $45
- Beginners welcome, o painting experience required
- Have fun painting this quilt board in your choice of Dixie Bell Chalk Mineral Paint
- Class size is limited to first 8 paid in full students
- Instructor is Barbara McMillan. If you have questions about the class please email Barbara at bmcmillan0927@gmail.com or call her at 828.557.5881
- Click here for more information on Barbara McMillan
Rubber Stamped Christmas Card Class
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
December 14 - Saturday
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
December 14 - Saturday
- Class fee is $15
- All supplies included make four cards that will brighten anyone's day
- Beginners welcome
- No experience required
- Class size is limited to first 15 paid in full students
- Instructor is Sharon Frances. If you have questions about the class please email her at Stampinsharon2004@yahoo.com or call her at 828.644.1105
Hand Painted Glass Ornaments
A Fun and Easy Class With Alcohol Inks
Suitable For Teens (14 years and older) and Adults
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
December 14 - Saturday
A Fun and Easy Class With Alcohol Inks
Suitable For Teens (14 years and older) and Adults
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
December 14 - Saturday
- Class fee is $25
- $15 for supplies, collected by teacher, day of class
- All supplies included to decorate and varnish at least 3 ornaments
- Learn techniques for applying colorful alcohol inks to glass bulb ornaments.
- No painting experience required
- Class size is limited to first 10 paid in full students
- 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
- Click here for more information on Joyce Clair
Pine Needle Christmas Ornament
Suitable For Teens and Adults
11 am - 1 pm
December 17 - Tuesday
Suitable For Teens and Adults
11 am - 1 pm
December 17 - Tuesday
- Class fee is $45
- All supplies included to make one Christmas ornament
- Follow step by step with expert guidance from your instructor
- Class size is limited to first 10 paid in full students
- Instructor is Carmen Haynes. If you have questions about the class please email Carmen at carmenhaynes444@gmail.com or call her at 828.557.3400
- Click here for more information on Carmen Haynes
Simple Steps to Watercolor Painting
Paint A Woodsy Winter Scene With Cubs
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
January 25 - Saturday
Paint A Woodsy Winter Scene With Cubs
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
January 25 - Saturday
- Class fee is $35
- $12 for supplies, collected by teacher, day of class
- All supplies included to complete an 5 x 7 painting matted in a 8 x 10 mat
- Bring two containers for water and an old dish towel
- Learn basic techniques in watercolor painting while following the instructor step by step
- No previous drawing or painting skills needed
- Learn to paint trees, snow and a bear cub
- Class size is limited to first 12 paid in full students
- Instructor is Sheryl Bessette. If you have questions about the class please email Sheryl at paintinwater2@gmail.com or call her at 828.360.4893
- Click here for more information on Sheryl Bessette
Fearless Watercolor: Winter Landscape
Step-by-Step Guidance For Beginners
Suitable For Teens (14 years and older) and Adults
2 pm - 5 pm
January 18 - Saturday
Step-by-Step Guidance For Beginners
Suitable For Teens (14 years and older) and Adults
2 pm - 5 pm
January 18 - Saturday
- Class fee is $35
- $15 for supplies, collected by teacher, day of class
- All supplies and class handout included
- $15 for supplies, collected by teacher, day of class
- Learn how to paint a successful watercolor even if you have no experience or talent
- After some practice exercises, follow the instructor to complete a 8 x 10 painting.
- Learn basic techniques and how to make corrections
- Class size is limited to first 8 paid in full students
- 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
- Click here for more information on Joyce Clair
Amazing Alcohol Inks: Paint On Silk
Easy Design Just By Dripping Ink
Suitable For Teens (14 years and older) and Adults
NOT Advised For Those With Sensitive Respiratory Systems
2 pm - 4 pm
February 15 - Saturday
Easy Design Just By Dripping Ink
Suitable For Teens (14 years and older) and Adults
NOT Advised For Those With Sensitive Respiratory Systems
2 pm - 4 pm
February 15 - Saturday
- Class fee is $25
- $20 for supplies, collected by teacher, day of class
- $20 for supplies, collected by teacher, day of class
- Even if you are not an artist, you can create a beautiful 8 x 48 painted silk scarf
- Instructor demos how to prepare scarf, select colors, apply inks and set the colors
- No painting experience needed
- Class size is limited to first 8 paid in full students
- 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
- Click here for more information on Joyce Clair
Fearless Watercolor: Greeting Cards
No painting Experience Required
Suitable For Teens and Adults
2 pm - 5 pm
March 14 - Saturday
No painting Experience Required
Suitable For Teens and Adults
2 pm - 5 pm
March 14 - Saturday
- Class fee is $35
- $15 for supplies, collected by teacher, day of class
- All supplies and class handout included
- Instructor guides you step-by-step to paint 4 small paintings for greeting cards
- Painting subjects include florals, landscapes and still life
- Class size is limited to first 8 paid in full students
- 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
- Click here for more information on Joyce Clair