Classes and Workshops

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios is pleased to offer ongoing classes in Pottery and Ceramics, as well as one and two-day project-focused workshops in Drawing, Painting, Glass, Basketry, and other mediums. Our well-appointed multi-purpose classroom is adjacent to our Clay and Glass studios. Please click on the button at the bottom of any of our current classes and workshops below, to be taken to a downloadable .pdf with all the details.

To register for Classes and Workshops at this time, please email galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com. Please include your name, title of the class you wish to attend and your telephone number so that the instructor can contact you if needed. Registration for classes and workshops is not available on this website at this time. 

Our Policies:

Participants must be at least 16 years of age; younger students are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent, who also must register for the class or workshop. Kids Clay classes are an exception.

If the minimum number of students signing up for a workshop is not met, the instructor has the choice of holding the workshop or cancelling. If cancelled, the workshop fee can be refunded or may be applied towards another workshop. Arrowhead Gallery and Studios follows the McDowell County School system for weather-related closures and cancellations.

"A true artist is not one who is inspired; but one who inspires others." -Salvador Dali

Ongoing Classes

  • FREE Sunday Artists

    This is a Free class taught by volunteers!

    Held the 2nd Sunday of each month from 2 to 4

    This class is available to adults and teens accompanied by an adult.

    It is limited to 8 students

    January 12: Lorelle Bacon-Pastels

    February 11: Catherine Bruggeman-Wire linked Hears with Beads

    You MUST email galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com to be put on the student list, no later than the Wednesday before the class.

  • FREE Kids’ Art Class

    Sunday, December 22nd

    from 2-4
    2 to 4 pm
    Ages 5-12

    We invite you to bring your kids by the Gallery for an afternoon of art and fun! Gallery artists will be working with them to create beautiful ornaments just in time for the holidays! All supplies will be provided and best of all, the class is FREE!

    Only 10 spots available so register today!.

  • Tuesday Morning Classes

    with Lorelle Bacon

    Classes Resume on January 7th and 14th!

    First two Tuesdays , 9:30 to 11:30

    Beginners and up. All mediums and subjects.

    $40 for two classes for A3L members $50 for non members.

    These classes are for anyone, from beginner to intermediate, that wants to begin creating art or improve on what they already know! Lorelle is known for her patience and will work with you to reach your artistic goals. She teaches watercolor, oils, acrylics, pastels, colored pencils, pen and ink, graphite and scratch board. Beginners will start with the most important basics. Others may bring in a piece they are struggling with, something they want to do but don’t know where to start or if wanting to learn a new medium.

Upcoming Workshops

  • Pine Tree Sun Catcher

    with Catherine Bruggeman

    Thursday, December 19th

    $42 A3L members, $32 nonmembers, plus $14 supply fee

    Minimum: 3 Max: 8

    This cute and funky, tall pine tree will look good all year long! The sun catcher has pre-cut glass, but is assembled and personalized to your taste and creativity. Trees are approximately 9 ½ inches tall. Students will clean, foil, flux, solder and decorate their tree with wire scrollwork and glass beads.

    If interested in this class, text Catherine at 910-915-9104 .

  • Chrstmas Kitty Painting

    with Lisa Hines

    Thursday, December 19th from 6-9
    $25 A3L members, $35 nonmembers, plus $10 supply fee

    Minimum:2 Maximum: 20

    Join instructor Lisa Hines as she walks you through creating this adorable painting on an 11×14 wrapped canvas. The medium will be acrylic paints.

    What a sweet gift this would make or an adorable annual decoration for your home!

  • Painting with a Palette Knife

    with Lorelle Bacon

    Friday, Decmeber 20th from 1 to 5
    $65 A3L members, $75 nonmembers, plus $20 supply fee

    In this ½ day class, we will be working with acrylics, however, the same techniques may also be used with oil paints.

    Come learn and have fun while learning some techniques on how to paint with a Pallette knife!

    We will complete a 16×20 painting on canvas.

    Palette knife paintings have depth you don’t get with a brush. We will also talk about colors that work well together and more!

  • 2 Small Moravian Stars (or 1 Medium)

    with Catherine Bruggeman

    Saturday , December 30th 1:30 to 3:30
    A3L members $32, $42 nonmembers, plus $12 supply fee

    Minimum:3 Max: 8

    Beautiful three dimensional Moravian Stars! You choose the color glass. Pieces are pre-cut and ready for assembly. Students will clean,copper foil, solder and personalize their stars with added glass, beads and scrollwork. You can choose to do two small or one medium star. Please indicate color and size when signing up.

    If interested in this class, text Catherine at 910-915-9104 .

  • OPEN GLASS STUDIO!

    with Catherine Bruggeman

    Monday, December 30th, 10 to 3
    Priced by project or by the hour

    Must preregister! Class size is limited to 5

    “I missed your stained glass class - class!”

    If you have wanted to learn the basics of stained glass and walk away with a beautiful sun catcher, this is the class for you.

    If you have a project and need assistance, this is your time!

    If you missed a previous class, this is the class for you!

    There are many pre-cut patterns ready to assemble and learn the basics.

    If interested in this class, text Catherine at 910-915-9104 for a current list of kits to select from or... send me your ideas!

  • Holiday Gnome Lean Board

    with Lisa Hines

    Saturday, December 22nd from 4-6
    $20 A3L members, $30 nonmembers, plus $25 supply fee

    Join instructor Lisa Hines as she walks you through creating a holiday Gnome leaning board—a great addition to your holiday decorations inside or out!

    The board is about 4 feet tall and wooden.

    Do you know someone who loves gnomes? Tell them about the class!

  • Sunflower Lazy Susan

    with Insturctor, Lisa Hines

    Sunday, December 29th 1-4pm
    $35 A3L members, $45 non-members, plus $30 supply fee

    Minimum 2

    Join instructor Lisa Hines as she teaches you, step by step, how to make one of these beautiful, lazy susans.

    Your will be working with wood and stain, so please dress appropriately.

  • Snowflake Suncatcher

    with Instructor, Catherine Bruggeman

    Saturday, January 4th from 1:30-4:30

    $32 members$42 non-members plus $14 supplies 

    Minimum: 3 Max: 8

    This beauty can be made in clear textured glasses or blue centered. Please indicate which you prefer when signing up.  The suncatcher has pre-cut glass, but is assembled and personalized to your taste and your creativity. Suncatcher is approximately 5” tall and can be personalized with beads and hanging findings. students will clean, foil, flux, solder, and decorate their snowfake with wire and glass beads.

    If interested in this class, text Catherine at 910-915-9104

  • Mr Winter Snowman

    with Instructor, Lisa Hines

    Thursday, January 9th from 6-9 pm

    $25 A3L Members, $35 non-members plus $10 Supply Fee

    Minimum:2 Maximum: 20

    Join instructor Lisa Hines for a fun evening of painting.

    She will show you step by step how to create this magical snowman on an 11×14 wrapped canvas using acrylic paint.

  • Pen and Ink Drawing

    with Instructor , Lorelle Bacon

    Saturday, January 11th from 1 to 5

    $65 members $75 non-members PLUS $5 supplies

    This is basically a forgotten medium! You just don't see many artists that are using pen and ink these days!

    This is a really good medium for those who love detail work, those who love black and white art, and for those who want a medium that you can pick up and put down when you have time to work on it. It also is very inexpensive, so you don't have to have a big investment to try it and see how you like it!

    In this workshop students will learn the basics of using pen and ink, how to get a variety of textures, how to shade to bring out realism, and the easiest pens to work with! 

    If you are already doing art, but struggle with values, then this workshop will help you immensely too!

    Bring your lunch and what you want to drink, join others and spend an afternoon "getting away from the chores" and enjoying creative process!

  • What a Doll!

    With Instructor, Liz Meyer

    Saturday , January 18 from 10 until noon 

    $25 members $35 non-members  


    Winter Fun and Creativity!

    This little button had no idea what it would become….

    One day a lady took a workshop and learned how to create a small doll. She chose these colors as her good friend liked those colors and it was going to be a gift. Sadly, at that workshop there were only a few buttons to choose from.

    Come create one of your own. Any fabric, any beads, any yarn, and most importantly the Button! (Many choices of buttons will be available.) The instructor will have materials available and instructions on sewing the body and stringing the bead arms and legs. If you have a favorite button or a piece of cloth that sings to you, please bring it. The class will be as wild as your own imagination can conjure.

    The size will be determined by the size of cloth you choose.

    We will stuff and hand sew the body. That little one, above is about 5” tall (including “hair”.)

    Please join us at the new “rebirthed” Arrowhead Gallery across the street from our previous location. It is a wonderful spot to enjoy creating and has even more room for workshops!


Private Group Classes

Birthdays, GNO, Bachelorette, Family Reunions, etc.
Imagine how much fun it will be for the group to take a class together!
Lots of classes to choose from that are available days, nights & weekends