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.
Beginning Drawing
6-Week Class Fridays July 5 - August 9
10am - 12pm
Ages 10 to Adult
Cost: $60.00 for members, $65.00 for nonmembers
There is an additional $30.00 supply fee paid to the instructor at the first class.
Class minimum 2, maximum 8.
Over the course of 6 weeks, participants will work on improving observation skills and learn techniques to improve drawing skills. This includes the use of flash warm-ups, identifying shapes within a complex object, and learning about ways to create visual depth. In a drawing, the participants will have the opportunity to use a variety of drawing materials including charcoal, drawing pencils, pens and pastels.
Bob Ross Painting Class
The second Saturday of the month.
Next Class - Saturday, July 20 from 9am-12pm
$20.00 members/$25.00 non-members
Register by July 17.
This class is designed for beginner to experienced. Pat will take you through the Bob Ross style of painting step-by-step to create a beautiful painting. The goal of the class is to have a finished painting by the end of the class. Each month offers a new painting experience. Pat Hitchcock is a certified Bob Ross instructor.
July's Painting Project
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Transparency and Leaving the White
Open for age 11 to Adult
Wednesday, July 17 - Register by July 14
9am-12pm
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Cost: $10.00 for members/$15.00 for nonmembers
There is an additional $5.00 supply fee paid to the instructor at the first class.
Register by July 14
Class minimum 2, maximum 8.
While watercolor paint sets often include the color white, it is not really needed. The white paper allows white tinted colors to be made from the other paint colors. When white is needed for a touch-up such as the reflected light in an eye, the white watercolor paint isn't up to the job of covering up other colors. Learn some different ways to let the light come through.-
Zentangle With Color
Wednesday, August 12
6:00 - 8:00 pm
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Cost: $40.00 members/$45.00 non members
There is an additional $10 supply fee paid to the instructor on the day of the class. Supplies are yours to take home.
Register by August 9.
Class minimum 4/maximum 12
Explore the fusion of Zentangle patterns with vibrant colors to enhance creativity and relaxation. Embark on a journey into the world of Zentangle—a relaxing and meditative art form that anyone can enjoy.
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What You'll Learn:
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Zentangle Basics: Understand the fundamental principles and philosophy behind Zentangle.
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Step-by-Step Guidance: Learn how to create basic Zentangle patterns using simple strokes.
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Artistic Techniques: Explore shading, texture, and composition to enhance your Zentangle creations.
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Benefits: Mindfulness and Relaxation: Experience the calming effects of focused drawing.
Watercolor Workshop
Perspective
Open for age 11 to Adult
Wednesday, August 14
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Cost: $10.00 for members/$15.00 for nonmembers
There is an additional $5.00 supply fee paid to the instructor at the first class.
Register by August 11
Class minimum 2, maximum 8.
Creating depth in paintings draws in the viewer's eye. What we see and what we want the viewer to see are not always the same thing. This class explores the different elements of visual perspective and applies them to a landscape painting of the student's choice.
Drawing Class for Adults
6-Week Class
Thursdays August 15 - September 19
9am - 12pm
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Cost: $60.00 for members/$70.00 for nonmembers
There is an additional $35.00 supply fee paid to the instructor at the first class.
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Register by August 12
This is a beginning and intermediate-level drawing class for adults. Students will work with a variety of drawing materials such as charcoal, ink and colored pencils. Students will have practice exercises, as well as, drawing from still life setups, going outside to draw plein aire and drawing people and faces. Classes will cover breaking down complex forms, drawing visual and linear perspective, use of line and shadow, color theory, drawing from nature and the use of a variety of drawing materials including mixed media. Students will complete and mat at least one drawing by the end of the session.
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.
