Creative Thursdays!
2025-11-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-20 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-18 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
During normal business hours on Thursdays, the classroom is open for those who want to just hang out and create together. No formal instruction… just a time to create, be around other creatives, and bounce ideas off of one another without trying to find your dining table. The classroom doesn’t care if that laundry is still in the dryer! It just asks you to be respectful and create.

Children's Painting Class
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Carol Hill will lead children ages 8-11 in a exercise painting acrylic on canvas board.

Creating Texture with Spider Web Fibers
2026-01-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
We have a wonderful Mixed Media workshop coming up with none other than Susan Lackey!
Susan will guide you through a series of steps in this stress-free process. Using synthetic spider webs (Halloween kind) and watercolor paint, you will create textures on two different surfaces: Yupo and watercolor paper. The textured surfaces can be used alone as an abstract painting, or as a background for subjects (as shown in The Southeastern Long-beaked Teal Bird and the Cat).
Skill levels: All skill levels. No experience required.
Price: Includes ALL materials. $30 for Stanly Arts Guild Members / $40.00 for Non-Members
Ages: adults
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: January 15th, 2026. No Walk Ins for this session. Register at Stanly Arts Guild during open hours, or contact Susan Lackey directly at SusanLackeyArt@gmail.com.
Please arrive as close to 10am as possible. Susan will be demonstrating the process at the beginning of the workshop session.
Class Preparation:

This is a long day. Bring a snack or lunch for the short break.
Wear old clothes or bring an apron/smock. This process can be messy.
If you want to keep your hands clean: bring gloves.
Bring a playful attitude and prepare to have fun!

Quilted Kicks: Create Your Own Custom Sneakers
2026-02-06 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | We’re Sew Creative, 8637 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Step into style—literally! In this unique class, you’ll transform your favorite fabrics into a one-of-a-kind pair of quilted sneakers. Learn how to piece, quilt, and shape fabric panels that will be assembled into a wearable work of art. Whether you want a bold statement shoe or a subtle, cozy look, the design choices are all yours.
Taught by SAG Artist Tiffany Harwood.
Look for more classes like this in our area!

Piecekeeper Project Bag By ByAnnie
2026-02-26 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Avenue SW, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States
One of our Artists is teaching at SewExpo in Puyallup, Washington!
SAG Artist: Tiffany Harwood

Create this easy and useful project bag. Students will learn to quilt with Soft and Stable and easily sew in a zipper using YKK zipper by the yard. The Piecekeeper pattern is a perfect way to learn many of the basic techniques used to make ByAnnie patterns. Trust me, you’ll want more than one!
Class Fee: sold out

Kit Fee: $25
Kit Includes: Fabric, Soft & Stable, Mesh, YKK zipper and pull, interfacing, thread and color copy of the pattern.
Student Provides: Basic sewing supplies – scissors (fabric & paper), pins, seam ripper, chalk, seam gauge, ruler, measuring tape, sewing needles, etc, Optional: Stiletto (ByAnnie or other brand) is helpful.
Experience Level: Beginner- No prior knowledge or skills required

Freestyle Fabric Greeting Cards
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles), 2026-02-28 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Avenue SW, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States
One of our Artists is teaching at SewExpo in Pullyap, Washington!
SAG Artist: Tiffany Harwood

Students will learn to create one of a kind appliqué fabric cards using stiff canvas, fabric scraps and thread painting.

Class Fee: $32
Kit Fee: $10
Kit Includes: 5 Blank cards (with envelopes), canvas, glue stick, fabric and thread.Student Provides: Basic sewing supplies – scissors (fabric & paper), pins, seam ripper, chalk, seam gauge, ruler, measuring tape, sewing needles, etc, Pencil and Paper for note takingExperience Level: Intermediate- Learner has seen others practice this skill or practiced this skill with guidance.

Donna Dewberry One Stroke Mini Workshop
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-11 | Holiday Inn Express, 500 Leonard Avenue, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Visual Arts in Stanly County:
Your Host: Master Dew U Sharon Matteson
To sign up or for more information:
Email amandadewberry@hotmail.com
https://onestroke.com

Join Donna Dewberry for an inspiring One Stroke Mini Workshop coming to North Carolina April 9, 10 and 11, 2026. This will be our 10th year consecutively having Donna come to North Carolina. We feel so privileged and honored to keep this tradition going. Our theme this year is going to be butterflies and dragonflies.

Join in on all the fun as we get together for a meet and greet on Wednesday the 8th at 6 pm.

This creative 3-day workshop is perfect for painters of all levels who love learning new techniques and creating beautiful finished projects.

If traveling by plane the airport you would be flying into is Charlotte, which is about an hour and 15 minutes away from Albemarle. There are multiple hotels available to stay while attending the workshop beginning with the Holiday Inn express where we are holding the event. The hotel fills up quickly so make your reservations as soon as you can.

There are many Restaurants to choose from located close to the hotel.

Workshop Details:

Location: Holiday Inn Express
500 Leonard Ave.
Albemarle NC 28001

Cost:
• $349.00 for all 3 days
• $145.00 per individual day

Projects by Day (9am-4pm):

Day 1: Barn in a Field Painting
Day 2: Two 6×6 Mini Canvases – Floral & Bird
Day 3: Hen with Baby Chicks in a Bucket Painting

Each day features step-by-step instruction using the One Stroke painting technique with Donna Dewberry.

What’s included in event: Exclusive Meet & Greet prior to event, Instruction by Donna Dewberry, 3 surfaces, patterns for each project and paint.

https://onestroke.com

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot early!

Children's Drawing Class
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Children’s Drawing Class for ages 7 to 12.
Carol Hill will lead participants to create a desert landscape, emphasizing drawing of cacti and clouds while showing depth in a composition. The young artists will add color with oil pastel and watercolor.

The Art of Kawandi
2026-05-16 10:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Karen Lowder and Bonnie Preslar will lead a workshop on the ancient Art of Kawandi, a hand-quilting technique of the Siddi community of India. Bonnie is a talented quilter and fiber artist who has been studying this art form. Karen is a quilter and crafter who enjoyed a lifelong interest in fabric and color.
The workshop will entail a brief description about the history of Kawandi and the methods used to create these wonderful textile art pieces. Participants will assemble and stitch a small Kawandi of their own using the materials provided. The texture is just amazing!!! No two are alike!
SAG Members: $20.00
Non-SAG Members: $30.00
Kit Supply Fee: $5.00 Kit includes fabric pieces, backing, batting, needle, pins, and thread. Participants should bring their own scissors and a thimble (this is handwork).
The workshop will begin at 10:30 am. Participants may bring a bag lunch, or order in.
The workshop will conclude at 3 pm.

Adult Pottery Class (Part 1): Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Adult Pottery Class: Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup
Carol Hill will lead a 2-part adult pottery class to may a Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup. Both Sessions will be needed to complete the project.
Tuesday evenings: May 19 & 26th from 6-8pm.
Cost for both sessions, which includes: clay, glaze, stake and 2 firings in a ceramic kiln.$15 (Guild Members)$25 (Non-members)Level: beginner–You can do this with no prior clay experience.Sign up in person or by phone. 704-983-4278. (Class size limited)

Adult Pottery Class (Part 2): Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup
2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Carol Hill will lead a 2-part adult pottery class to may a Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup. Both Sessions will be needed to complete the project.
Tuesday evenings: May 19 & 26th from 6-8pm.
Cost for both sessions, which includes: clay, glaze, stake and 2 firings in a ceramic kiln.$15 (Guild Members)$25 (Non-members)Level: beginner–You can do this with no prior clay experience.Sign up in person or by phone. 704-983-4278. (Class size limited)

Children's Clay Class: Part 1 of 2
2026-06-04 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
This is a 2-part class.
June 4th: Carol Hill will lead children to create 2 pinch pots. One will remain a pinch pot, and then Carol will show the children how to turn the other into a dragon!June 11th: the children will glaze their pieces.June 13th: These pieces must be kiln-fired 2x: finished pieces may be picked up at Stanly Arts Guild on June 13th.

Ages 7 – 12, $10 for both sessionsAll materials included: stoneware clay, glaze, and 2 firings in a ceramic kiln.
Space is limited: register in person or by phone at Stanly Arts Guild 704-983-4278

Children's Clay Class: Part 2 of 2
2026-06-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
This is a 2-part class.
June 4th: Carol Hill will lead children to create 2 pinch pots. One will remain a pinch pot, and then Carol will show the children how to turn the other into a dragon!June 11th: the children will glaze their pieces.June 13th: These pieces must be kiln-fired 2x: finished pieces may be picked up at Stanly Arts Guild on June 13th.
Ages 7 – 12, $10 for both sessions
All materials included: stoneware clay, glaze, and 2 firings in a ceramic kiln.
Space is limited: register in person or by phone at Stanly Arts Guild 704-983-4278

Adult Pottery Class (Part 1 of 2): Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup
2026-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Adult Pottery Class: Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup (Part 1)
Carol Hill will lead a 2-part adult pottery class to may a Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup. Both Sessions will be needed to complete the project.
Saturday Afternoons: June 13th & 20th from 2-4 pm.
Cost for both sessions, which includes: clay, glaze, stake and 2 firings in a ceramic kiln.$15 (Guild Members)$25 (Non-members)Level: beginner–You can do this with no prior clay experience.Sign up in person or by phone. 704-983-4278. (Class size limited)

Adult Pottery Class (Part 2 of 2): Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup
2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Adult Pottery Class: Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup (Part 2)
Carol Hill will lead a 2-part adult pottery class to may a Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup. Both Sessions will be needed to complete the project.
Saturday Afternoons: June 13th & 20th from 2-4 pm.
Cost for both sessions, which includes: clay, glaze, stake and 2 firings in a ceramic kiln.$15 (Guild Members)$25 (Non-members)Level: beginner–You can do this with no prior clay experience.Sign up in person or by phone. 704-983-4278. (Class size limited)

Beginner Watercolor Class
2026-06-27 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Beginner Watercolor Class with O’Lynda Walker
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Students will tear their full sheet of Arche watercolor paper in half, and a quarter, and eighth sections.
Students will learn the consistency of watercolor applications: tea, coffee, milk.
The student will become familiar with several professional watercolor brands. They will also learn how to determine if a tube of paint is opaque or transparent, and how these properties influence painting.
The student will use a variety of professional brushes to mix primary colors, producing secondary hues. They will mix a variety of greens, black, and explore values with each color made.
Students will control watercolors to produce washes for sky, land, and water. They will learn what causes a bloom and how to repair blooms.
Students will develop soft edges: soft, hard, and lost edges, and the value of using negative painting in watercolor.
The student will draw or trace, paint, and apply the correct color & paint application of three fruits: apple, banana, and pear.
If time allows, the student will build a painting of a birch tree landscape using negative painting and glazing techniques. Also if time permits, a painting using tulips.

WHEN: June 27th, 2026
TIME: 10 am – 4 pm
WHERE: Stanly Arts Guild. 152 W. Main St, Albemarle
CLASS SIZE: min 3, max 6
CLASS FEE: $80.00 SAG Members, $90.00 non-members
SUPPLIES FEE: $25.00 In an attempt to not have students purchase items they may or may not use again, the Supplies Fee will allow the students to sample professional level materials without a large commitment. Supplied by instructor: the instructor will provide several brands of professional brushes to explore strokes and washes, one pallet, several brands of professional paint in the primary colors (yellow, two reds, blue, burnt sienna), carbon paper, tracing paper, and a color wheel.

STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING:
1. One Full Sheet of Arche 100% cotton, 140 lb, 300 g/m paper, 22 inches x 30 inches. This can be purchased at a local art store in Charlotte such as Jerry’s Art Arama or online at Blick Art (check for sales), double check for authenticity at Hobby Lobby. It should be about $16.00 per sheet.
2. One old terry cloth towel, such as a hand towel or dish cloth to absorb water under your support.
3. One placemat, clear or plain (not a printed surface), on which the Arche paper will mount for painting.
4. Masking tape, or blue painter’s tape, or like tape.
5. HB or #2 Pencil, and sharpener
6. Water Container
7. Paper towels or small roll of toilet tissue
8. White ceramic plate of any shape, about 6-8 inches. Please do not bring plastic.

Sundays With Art: An Introduction To Quilling
2026-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Sundays With Art: An Introduction To Quilling
We are so exciting to bring more programs to our community. We will be bringing more demonstrations and artist talks on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Our kickoff Sunday will be in July with our very own talented artists, Ginger Barker and Betsy Lewis. They will have an interactive demonstration of Quilling.
There is no need to register! Come by and have fun exploring art!
