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.
To speak to the Education's Committee Chairman and answers to any questions, email
Anne Gillespie at onebeartwobears@gmail.com
In accordance with health safety protocols at the time of a class:
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.
"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.
To speak to the Education's Committee Chairman and answers to any questions, email
Anne Gillespie at onebeartwobears@gmail.com
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.
Alcohol Ink Pendants
September 4 - Friday
No Painting Experience Needed
September 4 - Friday
No Painting Experience Needed
- Instructor is Joyce Clair. Students may contact her for answers to any questions by clairjoy@hotmail.com or 210.268.3978.
- Create TWO lovely pendants with colorful alcohol inks.
- Students will apply ink on Yupo paper, a glass tile, or metal disc.
- Add a matching chain or chord and wear or gift the pendants with pride.
- Class fee is $39 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.
- Attendance is NOT advised for persons who have a sensitive respiratory system.
Creating Art With Your Camera
September 5 - Saturday
September 5 - Saturday
- Instructor is Ruth Harris. Students may contact her 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 features 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.
Oil Painting Using A Photo As Reference
September 10, September 17 and September 24 - Thursdays
This Is A THREE Day Class
Beginner and Intermediate Painters
Contact Instructor By September 2 For Supply List
September 10, September 17 and September 24 - Thursdays
This Is A THREE Day Class
Beginner and Intermediate Painters
Contact Instructor By September 2 For Supply List
- Instructor is Cynthia Pollett. Students may contact her for answers to any questions at cynthiapollett@gmail.com or 828.806.9358.
- Students will learn placement choices for the photo in order to achieve a successful composition.
- Students will crop and rescale the photo as needed.
- Students will learn FIVE steps to painting the photo.
- Class fee is $179 per student, for all THREE days.
- 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.
Soap and Bath Bomb Making
September 15 - Saturday
Beginners Welcome
September 15 - Saturday
Beginners Welcome
- Instructor is Vera Confer. For answers to any questions luvnmountainsoaps@gmail.com or 828.644.0281.
- Two instructors will divide students into two groups.
- Instructors will demonstrate and guide students to create their own scented and colored creations.
- Approximately 10 bars of soap and two or three bath bombs.
- Supply list provided by instructor for students to create more pieces at home.
- Class fee is $60 per student. Additional $15 for supplies, paid to instructor, day of the class.
- 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.
Paint A Sunflower Quilt Board
September 19 - Saturday
Beginners Welcome
September 19 - Saturday
Beginners Welcome
- Instructor is Barbara McMillan. Students may contact her for answers to any questions by bmcmillan0927@gmail.com or 828.557.5881.
- Students will learn the joy of using Dixie Belle Paints.
- Students may choose the morning OR afternoon class.
- Class fee is $58 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.
Simple Steps To Watercolor Painting
September 22 - Tuesday
Previous Experience Not Needed
September 22 - Tuesday
Previous Experience Not Needed
- Instructor is Sheryl Bessette. Students may contact her for answers to any questions by paintinwater2@gmail.com or 828.360.4893.
- Learn basic techniques in watercolor painting while following the instructor Step-By-Step.
- Complete a 5 x 7 painting with a 8 x 10 mat.
- Bring 2 containers for water and an old towel.
- Class fee is $35 per student plus $12 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.
Painting A Barn Scene In Watercolor
September 25 - Friday
Class for Teens and Adults
No Painting Experience Needed
September 25 - Friday
Class for Teens and Adults
No Painting Experience Needed
- Instructor is Joyce Clair. Students may contact her for answers to any questions by clairjoy@hotmail.com or 210.268.3978.
- Learn basic watercolor painting techniques as you paint along with the instructor, step by step.
- Learn about color mixing and proper supplies
- All supplies provided to complete an 8 x 10 painting with a 11 x 14 mat.
- Class fee is $40 per student plus $20 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.
Simple Steps To Watercolor Painting
September 26 - Saturday
Previous Experience Not Needed
September 26 - Saturday
Previous Experience Not Needed
- Instructor is Sheryl Bessette. Students may contact her for answers to any questions by paintinwater2@gmail.com or 828.360.4893.
- Learn basic techniques in watercolor painting while following the instructor Step-By-Step.
- Complete a 5 x 7 painting with a 8 x 10 mat.
- Bring 2 containers for water and an old towel.
- Class fee is $35 per student plus $12 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.
Amazing Alcohol Inks on Silk
October 10 - Saturday
Class for Teens and Adults
No Painting Experience Needed
October 10 - Saturday
Class for Teens and Adults
No Painting Experience Needed
- Instructor is Joyce Clair. Students may contact her for answers to any questions by clairjoy@hotmail.com or 210.268.3978.
- Even if you aren't an artist, you can create a beautiful silk scarf.
- Instructor demos how to prepare the scarf, select colors, apply inks and set colors.
- All supplies included for one large scarf.
- Not advised for those with sensitive respiratory systems.
- Class fee is $30 per student plus $20 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.
- Attendance is NOT advised for persons who have a sensitive respiratory system.
Autumn Reflections In Watercolor
November 7 - Saturday
Class for Teens and Adults
No Painting Experience Needed
November 7 - Saturday
Class for Teens and Adults
No Painting Experience Needed
- Instructor is Joyce Clair. Students may contact her for answers to any questions by clairjoy@hotmail.com or 210.268.3978.
- Learn basic watercolor painting techniques as you paint along with the instructor, step by step.
- Learn about color mixing and proper supplies
- All supplies provided to complete an 8 x 10 painting with a 11 x 14 mat.
- Class fee is $40 per student plus $20 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.
Amazing Alcohol Ink Holiday Cards
November 21 - Saturday
Class for Teens and Adults
No Painting Experience Needed
November 21 - Saturday
Class for Teens and Adults
No Painting Experience Needed
- Instructor is Joyce Clair. Students may contact her for answers to any questions by clairjoy@hotmail.com or 210.268.3978.
- Play with alcohol inks on Yupo paper, a synthetic smooth paper, to create colorful holiday cards.
- Inks are applies with a variety of techniques.
- Supplies provided will complete three cards, which may be reproduced.
- 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.
- Attendance is NOT advised for persons who have a sensitive respiratory system.
Amazing Alcohol Ink On Glass Ornaments
December 5 - Saturday
Class for Teens and Adults
No Painting Experience Needed
December 5 - Saturday
Class for Teens and Adults
No Painting Experience Needed
- Instructor is Joyce Clair. Students may contact her for answers to any questions by clairjoy@hotmail.com or 210.268.3978.
- Apply colorful inks to round glass ornaments using a variety of easy techniques.
- All supplies provided to decorate and varnish three ornaments.
- 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.
- Attendance is NOT advised for persons who have a sensitive respiratory system.