Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts

Stanly Arts Guild "From Our Hands" Holiday Craft Sale
2020-11-20 12:00 - 2021-01-02 16:00 UTC | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Holiday Craft Show Application

Calling all Vendors that Have Craft Items to Sell!!
It’s time once again for the Stanly Arts Guild holiday craft show, “From Our Hands…”!!
Every year our customers look forward to the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind, handmade items for gifts or for their own use & they know to come to the Stanly Arts Guild & Gifts store to find them.
The show will run from 11/20 thru 01/02. The vendor application is attached at the bottom of this email – see the red bar below. The cost for a 4’x2′ space is $35 for members & $50 for non-members – and that’s for selling your goods for 6 weeks, with our volunteers handling all sales for you. All you need to do is keep your display stocked so customers can shop!
Please read thru the application thoroughly as it should answer any/all questions you may have regarding setup, displays, take-down, etc.
We look forward to having your wonderful craft items in our store to sell for the 2020 holidays!!
Thanks, Wendy Hillhouse

Nature At Its Best Exhibition & Competition
2020-10-15 12:00 - 2020-11-07 16:00 UTC | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
2020-NAIB-Show-Prospectus-Registration

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Annual Photography Exhibition & Competition
2020-09-03 12:00 - 2020-09-26 14:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States

Summer Art Explosion
2020-07-14 11:00 - 2020-08-01 16:00 UTC | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Pictured above is Susan Lackey winner first place in the 2-D category in the Summer Art Explosion
Click here to visit Susan’s web site.

Folk Art Cat Painting w/Vicki Galloway
2020-02-15 10:30 - 13:30 UTC | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Instructor: Vicki Galloway
In this class students will create an acrylic painting on a 12×12 wrapped canvas, choosing their own colors for their beautiful feline creation. What more could a cat lover ask for than an original folk art cat painting for their next birthday? Better yet, pay for their class & the 2 of you can create feline masterpieces together.
The class fee of $35 includes all supplies.

Valentine Tree Painting w/Vicki Galloway
2020-02-11 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Instructor: Vicki Galloway
In this class students will create an acrylic painting on an 11×14 wrapped canvas. What says “You are my Valentine!” more than an original piece of art created by you for that special someone?
The class fee of $30.00 includes all supplies.

Stanly Arts Guild Valentine's Jewelry & Gift Event
2020-02-11 - 2020-02-15 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Stanly Arts Guild Valentine’s Jewelry & Gift Event
Feb 11th thru Feb 15th, 2020 during regular Guild store business hours
Additional Jewelry Artists will have their work in the Guild store for sale!!

Advanced Drawing Class w/Betsy Hollar
2020-02-01 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Instructor: Betsy Hollar
This class is for advanced level portraits, open to those with knowledge of drawing tools, how to shade, etc. The class will focus on watching as Betsy draws, then students will draw. The class will not be focused on leaving with a finished portrait. The focus is for students to develop their skills and learn to fine tune smaller details. This class is recommended for students that have taken previous portrait drawing classes from Betsy.
The class fee of $45.00 includes all supplies.

Stanly Arts Guild Members Show
2020-01-21 11:00 - 2020-02-06 17:00 UTC | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
This show is open for entries from members of the Stanly Arts Guild. Categories for judging are 2-D, including photography, & 3-D art. There is no age limit on the art entered. Any art entered cannot have won a ribbon in any other SAG art show/event. Fees for entries are $5 per entry, no limit on the number of entries. Prize money will be based on entry fees collected, the more entries, the higher the prize money. Other limitations for entries apply – see the show prospectus for details. Art take-in will be 01/17/20 from 12-5 & 01/18/20 from 12-4. Stanly Arts Guild memberships will be accepted during take-in for this show. The judge for this show will be Randy Fike.

2020 Members Show Prospectus
2020 Members Show Registration Form

Wine Tasting and Shopping
2019-11-08 18:00 - 21:30 UTC | NC
Come over to the Guild for a night of wine tasting and private shopping. This is a ticketed event. Bring a friend with you for more fun. We will also have beer available. Dennis Vineyards and Stony Mountain Vineyards will be there to let you taste their wines. You may buy wine by the glass or bottle. Get your Christmas wine here also!

Trick or Treating at The Guild
2019-10-31 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | NC
Bring your little “Monsters”out to trick or treat at the Guild. We will have LOTS of candy and fun!!

SAG 11th Annual Nature At Its Best Competition and Show
2019-10-08 11:00 - 2019-11-02 20:00 UTC | NC
Stanly Arts Guild is looking for your talent. Our next show is scheduled to start on October 8, 2019 and end on November 2, 2019. This is your official “All-Call” for artists whether you are local or far away. Top prizes are $500 for First Place and $400 for Members Choice! You may enter up to 4 pieces for this competition, The prospectus is available below to print for more information. We plan to have three judges this year. Your pieces will be judged on Originality, Presentation, Use of color, and ability to portray the theme with use of Fish, Feather, Furr, Field, Forest or FLower. Come on and all with your talent and art. We will accept Two-Dimension, Photograhy and Three-Dimension pieces.
2019 NAIB Prospectus for Web
NAIB Registration form for Web

Working With Polymer Clay
2019-10-05 10:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Be sure to sign up for this exciting new Polymer Clay workshop on October 5th, 2019. This workshop will begin at 10:30am and end by 2:30pm. The cost is $30 and all supplies are provided. This is open to ages 14 and over.
The instructor is the phenomenal Michelle Efird, a “polymer clay freak extraordinaire”!! Michelle creates true works of art with her clay and sells them here in the Stanly Art Guild’s store.
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of working with polymer clay, such as brands, conditioning, curing, tools, etc. You will learn to make a “cane” of clay (not what you may think), and you will be using this to make a pendant and/or a keyring . Attendees will need to bring a bag lunch and a beverage. A quick break will be taken around 12:15.

Public Guild Meeting and Presentation
2019-10-03 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | NC
This Meeting and Presentation is open to the public. Please plan to come on out to the Guild, located at 330-C North Second Street in Albemarle. Each Month, we have a different presentation by a local Artist. Also, most of our meetings provide you with a “Make and Take” item of your own to remind you of the info you gained and the good time you had! Come on out! The October presentor will be determined very soon. Stay tuned…

Introduction to Crochet
2019-09-28 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NC
Scarves are a great fashion statement. Wouldn’t you like to make one for yourself as a gift? Sherry Dane will get you started on your scarf during this class. First, you will learn to do the basic stitches. After you feel comfortable with those, you will begin your project. You will need to bring the yarn you’d like to use for your scarf. Usually, the packaging will tell you what size crochet needle to get. If you want to practice on samples or a small project, Sherry will have yarn you can use. This will allow you to learn without committing to a project right away.

Signs Signs Everywhere A Sign
2019-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | NC
This class will teach you how to make and paint a “vintage” sign that will become a magnet. All items needed will be supplied. You will have a choice between four sign shapes. The outline will be traced onto the shape. Then the real fun begins! She will guide you in the painting techniques to make it look real. Once completed, the magnet will be attached, and voila! You will have a beautiful magnet for yourself or someone special. Al (Alisha) Jones will be your instructor.

Summer Art Explosion Show
2019-07-16 11:00 - 2019-08-10 20:00 UTC | NC
Stanly Arts Guild is calling all artists to bring in your art for the Annual Summer Art explosion Show. It starts on July 16, 2019 and ends on August 10, 2019 with a reception from 6pm – 8pm on the 10th. Art entries will be accepted on Friday, July 12 between noon and 5pm, and on Saturday, July 13 between 10am and 4pm. Accepted art forms are two dimensional (including photography) and 3 dimensional. Participating artists must be 18 or over. Entry fees are as follows:
Guild Members – $35 for two pieces and $10 each for up to two additional entries. (4 total entries allowed)
Non – Guild Members – $40 for two pieces and $15 for up to two additional pieces. (4 total entries allowed)
Please call Stanly Arts Guild at 704-983-4278 if you have any additional questions.
Our judge for this year’s show will be Mark Stephenson. He is a full time artist, based in Salisbury, NC. He is a graduate of Pfeiffer University, NC State University, and UNC-Greensboro, where he earned degrees in Civil Engineering and Vocal Performance. In the 1990’s he studied art in the prestigious Art Student League with noted painters and sculptors Frank O’Cain, Leonid Lerman, and Ron Sherr. Success at the Art League ushered in awards and commissions, including acceptance at the Metropolitan Museum of copyists program. He returned to North Carolina in 2006 and has devoted much of his time to commissioned portraits. Mark lives in Salisbury with his wife, and has two children, James and Emma.

Batik Workshop
2019-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | NC
Come learn how to create a unique Batik painting on fabric in this workshop. Batik is an art technique and you will create an original 14″ X 18″ painting in a modified version. No painting experience is necessary. Registration and payment are due before the day of the workshop as space is limited. Ages 12 through Adult are welcome for this workshop.
Be sure to bring a snack and drink (or lunch).

Mosaic Garden Stake with Sue Smith
2019-05-25 11:00 - 14:30 UTC | NC
Info coming soon!

Joy and Comfort Art Session
2019-05-25 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
This is the first of six Art Therapy Sessions offered by the Mary and Martha Center and Stanly Arts Guild. These will be ongoing through the summer months. These classes are primarily for young ladies ages 14 and older. They will offer an opportunity for you to work on an art project and talk about events going on today and how they affect you. Please call 704-983-4278 if your are interested in attending. There is no cost for these classes, but all donations will be accepted.

Take a Stab at Quilting with Karen Lowder and Mary Ann Elliot
2019-05-18 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | NC
This class will introduce the beginning quilter to the tools and materials used for quilting and fabric arts construction. Hands-on demos and a discussion of basic necessities will prepare you for …
Class #2… I’ve Got All The Goodies. Now What?
All materials are provided.
To register call 704-983-4278 or drop by the Guild at 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC
$10 of the workshop fee goes to Stanly Arts Guild art education fund.

Take a Stab at Quilting with Karen Lowder and Mary Ann Elliot
2019-05-15 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States

Chair Painting with Vicki Galloway
2019-05-11 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
This is a fun painting workshop for painters who would like to give a great Mother’s Day gift, or show off their talents at home or in the garden. You can choose between a Child size or student desk chair. If you want to bring your own chair, make sure it is clean and ready to paint. The fee will be $60 to use one of the instructor’d chairs, or $50 if you bring your own. Students will be painting the chair and “Free Hand” painting a tree branch and bird’s nest with three eggs onto the seat of the chair. Bring a light snack and drink with you to enjoy as you paint. $10 of this fee will go to Stanly Arts Guild art education fund.
To register, call 704-983-4278 or drop by Stanly Arts Guild at 330 North Main Street in Albemarle.

Weave a Pine Needle Basket with Shakeeka Watts
2019-04-20 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | NC
In this workshop you will learn the basic steps to making a coiled pine needle basket plate. You will start your basket with a wrapped coil for the base. The instructor will guide you as you use a basic single stitch method to bind the pine needle coils together. You will be introduced to a variety of threads such as: Waxed Linen, Sinew, Crochet, and Raffia. Once completed, you will have your own pine needle basket plate and needle. No previous weaving experience is necessary, just an enthusiasm to learn. All materials will be provided. Bring a snack or lunch. $10 of your fee goes to the Stanly Arts Guild Education Fund.

Pencil Portrait Drawing with Betsy Hollar
2019-04-13 11:00 - 14:30 UTC | NC
Have you ever wanted to pick up a pencil and draw the face of someone special? Maybe you want to feel confident enough to draw your children or grandchildren. Betsy teaches the fundamentals of portrait drawing using the grid method to create the portrait. She demonstrates the tools to use for making changes and adding shadows, shading, and creating the perfect eyes. It is a fun workshop where you will be pleased at how well you can draw! Ages 15 to 100 are accepted. All materials are provided. Some tools will be yours to keep so you can improve your skills even after the class is finished. This is a lifetime gift to give yourself! Bring a snack and drink to enjoy your day.

Make, Do and Mend with Instructor Dawn Hopkins
2019-04-06 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
This workshop is the beginning of a series of workshops that will teach you the basics of hand and machine sewing. This first class will focus on mending a seam, repairing a ripped seam in jeans or under a button. No experience in sewing is required. This is a life skill that can save you money as well as extend the life of a shirt, pants or blouse. Open to ages 12 to 100. All materials are provided. Bring an open mind and an eagerness to learn. Also, bring a snack or light lunch with a drink.
To register, call 704-983-4278, or come by Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, located at 330 North Second Street in Albemarle, NC
$10 of the workshop fee will go to the SAG Education Fund for Scholarships.

April Guild Meeting - With Alicia Herrin
2019-04-04 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | NC
Come on out to 330 North Second Street at 6:45 for the monthly Guild Meeting. This months Speaker will be Alicia Herrin from the Small Business Center.
Alicia is the Director of Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development at the Stanly Community College Small Business Center, (SBC), in downtown Albemarle. She has been a great source of information & guidance to us during the time we were closed & either trying to find a new home or working to get our new space ready.
Alicia has been with the SBC since August of 2013. During her almost six years of service she has assisted numerous entrepreneurs through business start-up and/or expansion. She holds degrees in Business Administration and Accounting and has specialty certifications in Entrepreneurship and Marketing. Alicia has a sincere passion for assisting entrepreneurs and has spent much of her career devoted towards helping them succeed!
The Stanly Community College Small Business Center (SBC) supports the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses by being a community-based provider of training, business counseling and resource information.
As a member of the NC Community College System Small Business Center Network (SBCN), the SBC’s services are provieded at a low or NO cost to the local community.
Visit the SBC’s page on www.stanly.edu to access training opportunities, additional resources, and information. For detailed information, or to setup an appointment, contact Alicia Herrin, Director of Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development, at (704) 991-0182 or aherrin2506@stanly.edu.
If you are interested in starting your own business, or maybe making your current business even better, please plan on attending our meeting as Alicia will be sharing some of the great resources she & the SBC have to offer.
Rumor has it we may be doing some artsy/crafty things during the presentation, as well. You don’t want to miss the fun!!! Bring friends, our meetings are open to the public.
See you Thursday night, April 4th, at 6:45PM.
Stanly Arts Guild
330C N Second Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-983-4278
