Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts

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
