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.
The Murphy Art Center offers facilities to all artists who share their talents with beginner to master studies classes. Our natural and artificial lighting and air conditioned classroom is a student favorite. Download both documents below to see how YOU can have a classroom scheduled for YOUR needs. Have questions? Contact Penny, her info is above.
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Holiday Card Class
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Beginners Welcome - No Experience Needed
October 5 - Saturday - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Beginners Welcome - No Experience Needed
October 5 - Saturday - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Class fee is $15
- Everything is included to make 4 cards that will brighten any recipient's day
- Class uses rubber stamps, card stock, markers and ink pads
- You choose the holidays you want to make
- See samples at the MAC, when you sign up
- Class size is limited to first 15 paid in full students
- Instructor is Sharon Francis. If you have questions about the class please email her at stampinsharon2004@yahoo.com or call her at 828.644.1105
Free Standing Holiday Decorations
Double Duty Class - Covers Two Holidays
10:30 am - 1 pm
October 9 - Wednesday
Double Duty Class - Covers Two Holidays
10:30 am - 1 pm
October 9 - Wednesday
- Class fee is $45
- All materials supplied
- No experience required
- All materials supplied
- These wooden cut outs can be painted on both sides
- Make a stack of 3 pumpkins AND a snowman
- Class size is limited to first 15 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. See below press release for more information.
- Click here for more information on Barbara
Create a Bark Owl
1 pm - 3 pm
Class for kids aged 9 + and adults
October 19 - Saturday
1 pm - 3 pm
Class for kids aged 9 + and adults
October 19 - Saturday
- Class fee is $35
- Additional $20 for materials, payable to instructor day of class
- This owl will be built out of a tree
- We will paint, drill, tie and hammer bark, pine cones, hickory hulls and more
- Finished owls can be hung on any wall
- Class size is limited to first 10 paid in full students
- Instructor is Jo Kilmer. If you have questions about the class please email to wovenbark@yahoo.com or call 828.837.4866
Creative Writing
Free Wheeling Discussion Format!
Class For ages 16 + and Adults
7 pm - 8 pm
October 22 - Tuesday
Free Wheeling Discussion Format!
Class For ages 16 + and Adults
7 pm - 8 pm
October 22 - Tuesday
- Class fee is $5
- Have an open discussion on creative writing with author Bill Shuey
- Bill has written many books including westerns and mystery/suspense novels
- If you have any interest in writing, this class is for you
- Class size is limited to first 20 paid in full students
- Instructor is Bill Shuey. If you have questions about the class please email Bill at billshueybooks@gmail.com or call him at 828.367.6493. Visit his website at: www.billshueybooks.com
Art Journaling Class
Perfectly Imperfect!
No experience needed
6 pm - 8 pm
New Class Each Month
October 24 - Thursday
Perfectly Imperfect!
No experience needed
6 pm - 8 pm
New Class Each Month
October 24 - Thursday
- Class fee is $20
- There is no one way to describe art journaling and no one way that is right
- It is personal
- You can express yourself and explore your creativity in many ways
- We'll explore the use of collage, gelli plates, stamps, paints, journal prompts and more
- Class size is limited to first 15 paid in full students
- Additional information provided upon registration
- Instructor is Pat Sherrill. If you have questions about the class please email Pat at pashe309@gmail.com or call her at 980.297.2270. More information on Pat, click here.
Simple Steps to Watercolor Painting
Paint Our Beautiful Fall Mountains
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
October 26 - Saturday
Paint Our Beautiful Fall Mountains
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
October 26 - 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
- Class size is limited to first 10 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
Hand Painted Holiday Cards
A Fun and Easy Class With Alcohol Inks
Suitable For Teens (14 years and older) and Adults
2 pm - 4 pm
November 2 - Saturday
A Fun and Easy Class With Alcohol Inks
Suitable For Teens (14 years and older) and Adults
2 pm - 4 pm
November 2 - Saturday
- Class fee is $25
- $15 for supplies, collected by teacher, day of class
- All supplies included to complete at least 3 cards with different designs
- Learn how to use alcohol inks on YUPO paper, a synthetic smooth paper, to create colorful holiday cards
- 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
Coiling With Pine Needles
Tiny Harvest Baskets
No Experience Needed
11 am - 2 pm
November 5 - Tuesday
Tiny Harvest Baskets
No Experience Needed
11 am - 2 pm
November 5 - Tuesday
- Class fee is $55
- All supplies included
- All supplies included
- Make a beautiful tiny harvest basket in just 3 hours
- Students will get expert step-by-step instructions
- 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
Christmas Ornaments and Magnets
Alcohol Ink Creations
Suitable For Teens (13 years and older) and Adults
2 pm - 4 pm
November 9 - Saturday
Alcohol Ink Creations
Suitable For Teens (13 years and older) and Adults
2 pm - 4 pm
November 9 - Saturday
- Class fee is $20
- All supplies included
- Introduction to alcohol inks on small ceramic tiles for Christmas ornaments and kitchen magnets
- No artistic ability is needed to create some amazing, unique pieces
- Let the ink do the magic for you!
- Class size is limited to first 25 paid in full students
- Instructor is Carol Davis. If you have questions about the class please email her at mrsd712@gmail.com or call her at 865.382.7166
Painting Apples in Acrylic Paint
A painting class for beginners
10 am - 1 pm
November 19 - Tuesday
A painting class for beginners
10 am - 1 pm
November 19 - Tuesday
- Class fee is $30
- additional $10 for supplies, payable to instructor, day of class
- Step by step instruction, from beginning to end
- No painting experience required, just a desire to learn
- Class size is limited to first 10 paid in full students
- Instructor is Lori Francisco. If you have questions about the class please email Lori at palette001.com or call her at 407.716.8468
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