Art & Craft Classes
Some classes listed on this page are offered on a regular bases. Some are monthly, some are weekly.
Some are special one-time classes.
Holiday Zentangle
December 10
6 PM to 9 PM​
Unlock your creative potential with our "Zentangle with Watercolors" class! This workshop combines the meditative art form of Zentangle with the fluid beauty of watercolors. Create a holiday design while learning the fundamentals of Zentangle, including basic patterns and techniques, and explore how to enhance these designs using watercolor to add depth and vibrancy. Suitable for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this class will guide you through creating intricate, colorful designs while fostering mindfulness and relaxation. Join us to discover the harmony between structured patterns and free-flowing color, and leave with unique, personal artwork to cherish.
The supply fee of $20 is paid to the instructor at the beginning of the class and includes a full Zentangle kit and watercolor pencils.
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Instructor: Misty Johnson certified Zentangle instructor
Alcohol Ink- Holiday Gift Making
December 14
12pm-2:30pm
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$25 members/$30 Non-Members +$25 Supply Fee (Paid to Instructor in Class
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Join us for this fun, exciting workshop where you will get to use alcohol inks to paint a candle holder, wall tile, and colorful abstract paintings. Vicki will show you several different techniques to use to create various patterns on ceramic tile, glass, and synthetic paper. Wear old clothes or bring an apron and roll (1/2 roll is fine) paper towels. All the other supplies are included in the supply fee ($20) and you will take your ink bottles home with you and any paper that you did not use.
No experience is necessary. Your finished creations could make nice gifts for the holidays or keep them if you choose.
Instructor- Vicki Van Vynckt - https://www.vanvyncktfineart.com
Pencil Drawing Workshop: Crafting Your Signature Style
Saturday, January 11
9am-12pm
$35 Members/$40 Non-Members​
Instructor: Tina Phelps
This workshop is perfect for beginners and intermediate artists looking to expand their skills in still-life drawing. Starting with a blank page can be intimidating, but this class builds confidence in drawing through shading, light, and freehand techniques. As each artist develops a style as unique as their signature, you’ll learn to create yours by layering techniques that bring depth and personality to your work.
Colored Pencil Workshop: Creating a Painterly Look
Saturday, February 1
9am-12pm
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$35 Members/$40 Non-Members
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Instructor: Tina Phelps
In this workshop, beginning and intermediate artists will explore techniques to achieve a painterly effect using colored pencils. Through guided practice, you’ll learn to add depth with highlights, develop texture, and try the grisaille technique for a dynamic range of values. Perfect for still-life drawing enthusiasts, this class will expand your skillset with both standard and colored pencils.
Mixed Media: Pen & Ink with Watercolor
March 1, 2025
9am to 12pm
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$35 Members/$40 Non-Members
(Register by February 26, 2025)
Instructor: Tina Phelps
Explore two creative approaches to combining pen and ink with watercolor in this hands-on class.
In one project, you'll apply loose watercolor washes and draw on top, inspired by the colors.
In the second, you'll complete part of the drawing first, then add watercolor and finish with ink details. Both techniques will be covered, with time to practice each method.
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Watercolor Painting Weekly Class
Every Tuesday
April through November
10 am to 1 pm
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$10.00 per class for Members
$12.00 per class for Non-Members
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Beginner to intermediate weekly watercolor class. Join at anytime. Come enjoy learning various watercolor techniques as Larry will work through different paintings during the month.
You can purchase one or more classes at a time. Just increase quantity by the number of classes you would like to pay for.
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Contact The Guild for availability
(828) 288-5009
Yarn Lovers Group
Weekly Meetup
Fridays 10:00 am—12:00 PM
$0.00 Members/$5.00 non-Member​
This weekly group gathers in the back of the Visual Art Center to work on their needle craft together.
All needle/yarn crafts are welcome from knitting to needle point.
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Payment for non-members can be made at the class.
