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.
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.
