Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild

Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild Art Guild: Pottery & art classes, vibrant gallery - downtown Rutherfordton, NC. Join us! 🎨 The Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild was established in 1999.

Membership is open to artists in any medium as well as to non-artists who wish to help the Guild develop a thriving arts community. Over the years, the Guild has sponsored many opportunities for local artists and craftsmen to promote their work and improve their skills and marketing strategies. The Guild’s major annual event is “Celebration of the Arts” held in September in the Foundation Conferen

ce and Performing Arts Center at Isothermal Community College. In 2009, the Guild opened the Visual Arts Center (VAC) on Main Street in Rutherfordton. The VAC gives Guild members a permanent exhibit and sales venue and provides studio space for artists to work on a regular basis and classroom space for workshops and education. Month-long exhibits are held for various art forms throughout the year. Guild members and guest artists offer both regular weekly classes and special event workshops. As a totally volunteer non-profit organization, the Guild relies on members to carry out all the tasks related to maintaining the organization and keeping the Visual Arts Center open. When you fill out a membership application, be sure to let us know about your interests and skills.

Conjure something incredible from clay this September! ✨🏺Clay Conjuring welcomes beginners ages 13 and up for a four-wee...
08/30/2026

Conjure something incredible from clay this September! ✨🏺

Clay Conjuring welcomes beginners ages 13 and up for a four-week exploration of coil-building. Students will create a coil cookie jar with a lid and experiment with other coil projects before glazing their work.

Four Mondays • Starting August 31st • 3:30–5:30 PM
Teens: $105
Adults: $105 members | $115 non-members

Register at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/clay-conjuring-sept-for-ages-13-w-amanda-m-20

Ready to take your stained-glass skills to the next level? ✨Intermediate Stained Glass is a three-week series for studen...
08/29/2026

Ready to take your stained-glass skills to the next level? ✨

Intermediate Stained Glass is a three-week series for students ready to strengthen their techniques and explore more advanced design elements.

With instructor Maggie Fatuzzo, students will:

• Review essential stained-glass tools
• Strengthen glass-cutting techniques
• Explore different patina options
• Incorporate a three-dimensional element
• Create a finished decorative window hanging

Saturdays: September 12, 19 and 26
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Ages 16+

$105 Guild members
$120 non-members

Register at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/intermediate-stain-glass-w-maggie-f-sept-30

Your ideas don’t always fit neatly into a scheduled class, and now, your studio time doesn’t have to either.The Pottery ...
08/28/2026

Your ideas don’t always fit neatly into a scheduled class, and now, your studio time doesn’t have to either.

The Pottery Artist-Studio Pass gives experienced ceramic artists 24/7 access to professional equipment, shared work areas, glazes, firing services, and personal storage.

$99 per month
Annual Guild membership required

Learn more by calling 828-288-5009 or emailing [email protected].

September classes are coming and The Magic of Watercolor is returning! 🎨🍂Explore watercolor through country roads, chang...
08/27/2026

September classes are coming and The Magic of Watercolor is returning! 🎨🍂

Explore watercolor through country roads, changing seasons, and the beauty of the world around us. Each class includes guided painting, foundational skill-building, new techniques, and individual guidance from Rebecca Pelletier.

Upcoming dates:
September 12 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
September 26 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
October 9 • 6:00–8:00 PM
October 24 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Ages 15+
$40 members | $55 non-members per class

Beginners are welcome! Choose your date at https://www.rcartguild.com/art-classes

Big & Little: Pitter Potter is happening this Saturday! 🐾Join Sarah Landis for a fun, family-friendly morning of clay sc...
08/27/2026

Big & Little: Pitter Potter is happening this Saturday! 🐾

Join Sarah Landis for a fun, family-friendly morning of clay sculpting, decorating, and creating your own Zoo Pal-inspired plates.

Saturday, August 29
10:00–11:30 AM
Children ages 4–8 with an adult
$70 per child-and-adult pair

Reserve your pair’s seats at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/big-little-pitter-potter-w-sarah-l-1-1

Your art deserves to be seen! 🎨The Guild is accepting artist applications for Celebration of the Arts 2026.This communit...
08/24/2026

Your art deserves to be seen! 🎨

The Guild is accepting artist applications for Celebration of the Arts 2026.

This community exhibition will feature People’s Choice voting, an Artists Reception, and awards celebrating the creativity of our local artists.

Celebration of the Arts
September 30–October 3
The Guild in Rutherfordton

Artist applications close September 13. Scan the QR code or visit https://www.rcartguild.com/celebrateart to submit your work.

Looking for a creative experience to share with your little one?At Big & Little: Pitter Potter, children ages 4–8 and th...
08/24/2026

Looking for a creative experience to share with your little one?

At Big & Little: Pitter Potter, children ages 4–8 and their parent/guardian will work side by side to create their own animal-inspired clay plates!

Saturday, August 29
10:00–11:30 AM
$70 for one child-and-adult pair

Make some art—and a memory—together. Register at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/big-little-pitter-potter-w-sarah-l-1-1

Watercolor is about exploration, not perfection. 🌿Join Rebecca Pelletier for guided practice with layering, brushwork, c...
08/23/2026

Watercolor is about exploration, not perfection. 🌿

Join Rebecca Pelletier for guided practice with layering, brushwork, color mixing, and loose botanical painting.

Saturday, August 29
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ages 15+
$40 members | $55 non-members

No previous class attendance is required. Save your seat at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/the-magic-of-watercolor-w-rebecca-p-7

Tomorrow morning, it’s time to Give It a Whirl! 🏺Join Pam McLeod for two hours of beginner-friendly pottery-wheel instru...
08/21/2026

Tomorrow morning, it’s time to Give It a Whirl! 🏺

Join Pam McLeod for two hours of beginner-friendly pottery-wheel instruction, hands-on practice, and creative fun.

Saturday, August 22
9:00–11:00 AM
Ages 12+
$55 members | $60 non-members
Firing and glazing included

Claim your wheel at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/give-it-a-whirl-w-pam-m-13

Address

160 N Main Street
Rutherfordton, NC
28139

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+18282885009

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