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.

Re-Opening Downtown Celebration!
2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
We are excited to return to a downtown location!!! Come share the joy of this generous space!
On display will be the Dwight Dennis Memorial Photography Exhibition. Which is your favorite?
Take a stroll and check out our neighbors!
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Celebration of the ARTS
2026-03-21 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
A FREE event by Stanly Arts Council, open to the public to learn more about the arts in Stanly County.
Always a wonderful event. Follow Stanly Arts Council calendar for their schedule of events.
We have been honored to have had a presence in this Annual Celebration!

A FREE event open to the public to learn more about the arts in Stanly County.
Student Art Show: Come view the county-wide student art show, showcasing the best from each elementary, middle, and high school in Stanly County plus work from the advertising, graphic design, and simulation and game animation students from Stanly Community College. A list of participants will be shared shortly.
Artisans: a variety of artisans will have booths demonstrating their craft as well as selling their creations. A list of demonstrating artists will be shared shortly.
Information Booths: Each arts organization will have a booth to promote their upcoming events as well as recruit new members or volunteers. Arts-based businesses will be there selling their goods or available to answer questions about lessons, etc. A full list of exhibitors will be shared shortly.
Live Performances: Performances from choirs, bands, dance and theatre troupes will entertain audiences throughout the day in the auditorium as well as the lobby. The schedule will be shared shortly.
Creation Station: an opportunity to create your own art to take home with you! Learn water color techniques, how to combine colors while creating 3D sculpture with Model Magic clay, create a rhythm instrument, and more.
Local Authors: Meet local authors and peruse & purchase books they have written. A list of participating authors will be shared shortly.
Raffles: a chance to support the arts while taking a chance on winning great prizes
Awards Ceremony: at 1:45 pm they will announce the winners of the America 250 Art Contest, plus the 2026 Arts Person and Fine Arts Teacher of the Year! Don’t miss it!

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Uwharrie Bank
Juneberry Ridge
Creation Station: T.R. Lawing Realty & Atrium Health Stanly

Vicki Galloway Face Painting
2026-03-21 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Vicki will be Face Painting at Celebration of the ARTS!
She has always done an outstanding job, and has been working on some new spring designs for you… Come have some fun with Art!

ART TAKE IN: Youth Art Show
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
This show is for Artists between the ages of 9 and 17 years old. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places in two ages categories: ages 9-12, and ages 13-17.
ART TAKE IN: Youth Entries for this show should be submitted March 21, 2026 during Guild Store Hours: 10am-4pm

Uwharrie Silver Arts Events
2026-03-31 - 2026-04-30 | Albemarle Parks and Recreation, 621 Wall Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Albemarle Parks and Recreation Presents: Uwharrie Senior Games & Silver Arts
Senior Games: March 31-April 30
The Uwharrie Senior Games & Silver Arts provides a little bit of something for everyone! It includes friendly and fun competition in various games/sports along with the opportunity to display abilities and skills in various forms of art for seniors ages 50 and over in Stanly and Montgomery Counties. Registration runs February 2-March 27. Here are some details:
Early Bird (registering by February 28th): $20
Regular Price (registering March 1-27): $25
Registration Includes:
· Participation in opening ceremonies
· Participation all games that you choose (some have additional fees)
· Participation in all Silver Arts that you choose
· Closing Ceremonies and dinner (additional tickets are $10)
· USG T-shirt
Silver Arts Only: Those who wish to only do Silver Arts (& no games) can register for free (must pay $10 for T-shirt if you want one).
First-time games participants can register for free (must pay $10 for T-shirt if you want one).
Senior Games Activities (* = extra cost)

Basketball Shooting, Football Throw, Softball Throw, Fun Walk, Disc Golf, Croquet, Cornhole (singles, doubles, mixed doubles), Pickleball, Horseshoes, *Miniature Golf, Shuffleboard, Billiards, Bocce, Table Tennis, *Golf, *Cycling
Swimming Events (50, 100, & 200 yard), Butterfly, Individual Medley, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle
*Bowling (singles, doubles, mixed doubles)
Track & Field Events, Discus, Shotput, Running Long Jump, Standing Long Jump, 1500m Power Walk, 5K Power Walk, Races (100, 200, 400, 800, 1500m)

Silver Arts Events
Cheerleading, Basket Weaving, Crocheting, General Fiber Arts, Jewelry, Knitting, Pottery, Needlework, Quilting, Weaving, Stained Glass, Painting, Woodcarving, Woodworking, Essay, Poem, Short Story, Comedy, Drama, Dance, Instrumental, Line Dancing, Vocal, Acrylics, Digital Art, Drawing, Oil, Pastels, Photography, Film, Sculpture, & Water Colors.
Ready to register and don’t want to do it online? Visit Mark at EE Waddell Community Center, or reach out at 704-984-9562 or email mtracy@albemarlenc.gov
For More Information: email mtracy@albemarlenc.gov or phone 704-984-9562

Vicki Galloway Face Painting
2026-04-04 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Sophia’s Wedding & Event Venue, 722 South Oak Ridge Rd., Oakboro, NC, 28129, United States
Vicki will be part of a joyful Easter celebration filled with family fun, community, and supporting local businesses!

April 4th
1:00 PM
Sophia’s Wedding & Event Venue
722 South Oak Ridge Rd., Oakboro, NC 28129
FREE entry & FREE parking
Easter egg hunt for the kids
Bounce House
Face Painting
Photos with the Easter Bunny captured with your phone
Food trucks
Live music
Shop and support local vendors

EVENT DETAILS:

Photos with the Easter Bunny 1:30 to 2:30 PM
LIVE Music Comfortable Shirt 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Egg hunt for toddlers 2:30 PM
Face Painting 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Egg hunt for older kids at 3:00 PM

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!

High School Art Shows: Gray Stone Day School
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-29 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Each year, the Stanly Arts Guild works with the local high school art teachers in Stanly County to host shows for the many talented students enrolled in their classes. This includes private, as well as public, high schools. The teachers and students get involved in setting up the shows that showcase and encourage the emerging talent we have in Stanly county.
In these shows every entry is a winner, but the big winners are those of us viewing the show, as the talent and imagination of these young artists are truly amazing.
Starting off for our enjoyment, is the wonderful talent of the students of Gray Stone Day School. We have not had the opportunity to showcase their talent in the past, and we are so honored to be able to do so! Please come and view their work.

Vicki Galloway Face Painting
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Art Place, 132 S Depot Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
There’s just something about having a little bling painted on for the day…
Vicki has always done an outstanding job, and has been working on some new spring designs for you… Come have some fun with Art!

Vicki Galloway Face Painting
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Wagon Whimsy Bookshop, 20232 Claude Drive, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
There’s just something about having a little bling painted on for the day…
Vicki has always done an outstanding job, and has been working on some new spring designs for you… Come have some fun with Art!

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High School Art Shows: South Stanly High School
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-16 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Each year, the Stanly Arts Guild works with the local high school art teachers in Stanly County to host shows for the many talented students enrolled in their classes. This includes private, as well as public, high schools. The teachers and students get involved in setting up the shows that showcase and encourage the emerging talent we have in Stanly county.
In these shows every entry is a winner, but the big winners are those of us viewing the show, as the talent and imagination of these young artists are truly amazing.
We have been so honored to be able to showcase the work of the South Stanly High School students, led by Kenly Strube. Please come and view their work!

High School Art Shows: West Stanly High School
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-16 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Each year, the Stanly Arts Guild works with the local high school art teachers in Stanly County to host shows for the many talented students enrolled in their classes. This includes private, as well as public, high schools. The teachers and students get involved in setting up the shows that showcase and encourage the emerging talent we have in Stanly county.
In these shows every entry is a winner, but the big winners are those of us viewing the show, as the talent and imagination of these young artists are truly amazing.
We are so honored to be able to showcase the work of the West Stanly High School students, led by Jubal Strube. Please come and view their work!

Stanly Arts Guild Photographers on Display
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
A sampling of the exquisite art of 5 photographers is now on display at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center throughout the month of May. Come see the world through their eyes (lens).

Open Sew Day!
2026-05-04 10:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sew On & Sew Fourth Sewciety, 28488 NC Hwy 73, Albemarle, 28001, United States
Come to the Dark Side (we have cookies)!
Join Sew On & Sew Fourth Sewciety (Jessica, Heather, Sue…) on this very special day for “nerds who sew”!
May 4th is known as Star Wars Day! and quilters strive for that perfect fourth (1/4 inch)…
Come sew with us on one of our favorite days! Remember to Press To The Dark Side!
Open Sew for those who want to work on some themed blocks.
Not sure about foundation paper piecing? We can help you with that.
Costumes are welcomed. Take a selfie with Vader!

Click on designer below for FREE designs… print, pack your sewing supplies, and let’s use the force to complete them together. (PS They have great paid designs as well: well made, fun designs, reasonably priced, as well as BOMs if you like).
Hey Star Wars fans! – Quiet Play Designs

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)

Selected Works by our Scholarship Recipients on display now
2026-05-28 - 2026-06-06 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States

The Art of Konstructive Artisan
2026-06-01 - 2026-07-31 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
On display now at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center: Juan Hardy, otherwise known as Konstructive Artisan
https://stanlyartsguild.com/juan-hardy/

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!
