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 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
Handmade "Masculine Themed" Card Making Class
Beginners Welcome
June 17 - Wednesday

  • Instructor is Sharon Francis. Students may contact instructor for answers to any questions by stampinsharon2004@yahoo.com or 828.644.1105.
  • Everything is included to make (4) cards.
  • Make cards using rubber stamps, card stock, markers and ink pads.
  • Class fee is $15 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.
  • In accordance with current health safety protocols everyone who enters the Murphy Art Center, agree 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 students may purchase one at the MAC.
Handmade "Masculine Themed" Card Making Class
Beginners Welcome
June 20 - Saturday

  • Instructor is Sharon Francis. Students may contact instructor for answers to any questions by stampinsharon2004@yahoo.com or 828.644.1105.
  • Everything is included to make (4) cards.
  • Make cards using rubber stamps, card stock, markers and ink pads.
  • Class fee is $15 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.
  • In accordance with current health safety protocols everyone who enters the Murphy Art Center, agree 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 students may purchase one at the MAC.
Amazing Alcohol Ink Pendants
Class For Teens and Adults
June 20 - Saturday

  • Instructor is Joyce Clair. Students may contact Joyce for answers to any questions by clairjoy@hotmail.com or 210.268.3978.
  • No painting experience needed to create beautiful pendants with colorful alcohol inks.
  • Make a pendant using inks on yupo paper.
    • Add a matching chain or cord and wear or gift your pendants with pride.
  • Create a second pendant using inks on metal discs or glass tiles.
  • Class fee is $30 per student plus $15 per student for supplies, payable to instructor, day of class.
  • 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.
  • In accordance with current health safety protocols:
    • Students agree 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 students may purchase one at the MAC.
        • Face mask fee is separate from class and supply fees, mentioned above.
Hummingbird Quilt Board
Beginner Friendly Class
June 25 - Thursday

  • Instructor is Barbara McMillan. Students may contact Barbara for answers to any questions by bmcmillan0927@gmail.com or 828.557.5881.
  • Each quilt board is pre-etched and made of wood which measures 18 x 18.
  • Make this board a one of a kind by choosing your own color palette.
  • Class fee is $55 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.
  • In accordance with current health safety protocols:
    • Students agree 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 students may purchase one at the MAC.
        • Face mask fee is separate from class and supply fees, mentioned above.
Handmade "Elegant Themed" Card Making Class
Beginners Welcome
July 8 - Wednesday

  • Instructor is Sharon Francis. Students may contact instructor for answers to any questions by stampinsharon2004@yahoo.com or 828.644.1105.
  • Everything is included to make (4) cards.
  • Make cards using rubber stamps, card stock, markers and ink pads.
  • Class fee is $15 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.
  • In accordance with current health safety protocols everyone who enters the Murphy Art Center, agree 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 students may purchase one at the MAC.
Handmade "Elegant Themed" Card Making Class
Beginners Welcome
July 11 - Saturday

  • Instructor is Sharon Francis. Students may contact instructor for answers to any questions by stampinsharon2004@yahoo.com or 828.644.1105.
  • Everything is included to make (4) cards.
  • Make cards using rubber stamps, card stock, markers and ink pads.
  • Class fee is $15 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.
  • In accordance with current health safety protocols everyone who enters the Murphy Art Center, agree 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 students may purchase one at the MAC.
Basic Block Study Class
Welcoming Art Instructor Cynthia Pollett to the Murphy Art Center
July 11 and July 18
Class Is For Beginners AND Experienced Painters

  • Instructor is Cynthia Pollett. Students may contact instructor for answers to any questions by cynthiapollett@gmaiol.com or
  • Students will learn:
    • to see that color is determined by seeing color relationships
    • how light and shadow effects color
    • to mix color
      • steps are broken down, simple to remember and adaptable to all your paintings
  • Class fee is $80 per student:
    • fee is for both days
    • all supplies included in class fee
  • 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.
  • In accordance with current health safety protocols everyone who enters the Murphy Art Center, agree 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 students may purchase one at the MAC.
Creating Art With Your Camera

  • Instructor is Ruth Harris. Students may contact Ruth for answers to any questions by ruth108@gmail.com.
  • Elements to creating stunning images:
    • This class will teach the art of  composition and other elements to create stunning images
    • The class will go in-depth on camera featres that help in controlling your image
    • Basic information on how to blur the background or sport, action and animal photography will be covered.
    • Simple and advanced editing software also included.
  • Class fee is $35 per student.
  • Class size is limited to the first 8 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.
  • In accordance with current health safety protocols:
    • Students agree 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 students may purchase one at the MAC.
        • Face mask fee is separate from class and supply fees, mentioned above.