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Watauga Arts Council wants to encourage arts education in all practices and forms.
​We offer in-house classes as we see the need arise but we want you to connect with existing classes by arts-related businesses and nonprofits in Watauga County. See all out community has to offer!
Don't see what you're looking for? Fill out a class interest form!

EDUCATION NEWS: 

SUMMER PROGRAMMING: We are currently working on our summer arts education programming for camps, adult classes, and workshops. 

CAMPS: John Bond plans to offer Summer Art Camp for students ages 6 and up with flexible class times. Parents can elect to bring their kids for a minimum of 1 hour and a max of 6 hours. Kids will explore different artistic mediums, techniques, and more. They will learn a little art history and play arts related games. Assignments and activities will be tailored to the ages that participate. Camp Date will be June 7-11, June 28-July2, July 12-16th, and July 26th - 30th.  We may offer additional camp options in additional weeks of summer. 

BRAHM SUMMER PROGRAMMING: Blowing Rock Art and History Museum has a summer full of activities and art education planned. Click the link below to learn more! 

In-House Classes/Lessons

Community Classes/Lessons:
We are currently rebuilding our arts-ed classes and workshops after this difficult Covid-year. If you would like to take or teach classes please follow the link below. 
Every week Jennifer provides a virtual art history lesson along with art classes that allow the student to try some of the styles or techniques of the artist they learned about. 

TEACH! 

We are currently building out this page as a resource of where to find art-related classes in our community. Please check back often to see more resources added. ​
Spanish Speaking Art Classes: If you speak Spanish and love to teach art, we need you. We would love to open our doors to more minorities. Breaking down the language barrier can be a key step to making this happen. 

​Trauma-Sensitive Classes/art groups: We understand that Art can be a powerful tool for helping someone who had overcome traumatic experiences. If you have experience teaching classes with this special focus in mind, please reach out. 
We are looking for more Art Instructors for...

General Art Classes or Workshops: If you are interested in teaching classes or workshops of any kind, please look at your schedule, consider which format is best for you, and your target age demographic and fill out our form! 

Teen/Youth programming: We would love to form a youth art community group. This group would get to explore all the facets of the art world here in Watauga County and beyond. We might have them tackle a mural project as well. We are seeking people who would like to help provide art experiences to this age group. We could do workshops or artist talks, demonstrations, backstage invites to shows, etc.  

​Special Needs Art Classes: We are currently considering offering some art classes for people with autism or other disabilities, it takes a special kind of teacher to be able to handle this type of class. If you have experience and a heart to serve people with autism or other exceptionalities, please reaching out.

Learn About the Artists 

​During the COVID shutdown in the spring, we brought Watauga County a virtual art space! Watch our old videos below. 

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