Transylvania County

Parks and Recreation Department

 
 

 


 

1078 Ecusta Road 
Brevard, NC  28712
PH: (828) 884-3156 
Fax: (828) 884-2845 
recdept@citcom.net

 

 


ARTS & leisure
 

  • Fall Adult Co-Ed Softball
  • Fall Adult Co-Ed Volleyball
 

 

PAINT ON YOUR OWN

 

Come and join some our talented local artists every Monday and Thursday.  This is a great opportunity for artists to share ideas and techniques.

 

Ages: Adults & Seniors
Location: Transylvania Activity Center
Date: Every Monday and Thursday
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: No fee.
Supplies: Bring your own supplies.
Registration: No registration required.


 

 

 

BOB ROSS OIL PAINTING

A Bob Ross Oil Painting class is held at the Transylvania Activity Center each month for beginning and experienced artists.  The class is instructed by Pete Ferry, a Bob Ross certified instructor.  The fee is $35 for this one-day event.  All supplies are included.  Please bring drink and bag lunch.  

The painting for each upcoming class will be displayed at the Transylvania Activity Center and can be viewed during office hours (8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday).

 

Ages: Adults & Seniors
Description: TBA
Location: Transylvania Activity Center
Date(s): December 17, 2011
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Fee: $35.00 for each class
Supplies: All supplies are included.  Please bring a bag lunch and drink.
Registration: Call 884-3156 to register.  Class size is limited.

 


ONE-STROKE PAINTING

Karen Ferry, a certified Donna Dewberry instructor, will be hosting a series of One-Stroke painting classes at the TAC.  One-Stroke Painting is a technique that double loads the brush, allowing the artist to shade and highlight in one stroke.  The classes are designed to begin and complete a painting in the allotted time.  All supplies are included with the $30 registration fee.  

Ages: Adults & Seniors
Description: Donna Dewberry One-Stroke Painting
Location: Transylvania Activity Center
Date(s): February 18, 2012
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Fee: $30.00 for each class
Supplies: All supplies are included. 
Registration: Call 884-3156 to register.  Class size is limited.

 



BEGINNING OIL PAINTING WITH VIRGINIA PENDERGRASS

Renowned instructor Virginia Pendergrass, a signature member of the American Impressionist Society and Transylvania Arts Guild, hosts programs at the TAC.    For more information, please contact Virginia at vependergr@earthlink.net or visit her website at www.home.earthlink.net/~vependergr .  

 


 

JIM MORRISON WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Instructor Jim Morrison, a member of the National Watercolor Society, is hosting a number of watercolor painting classes this spring (2011) for adults of all skill levels.  The classes are as follows:
 

Program: Still Life in Watercolor
Ages: Adults & Seniors
Location: Transylvania Activity Center
Date(s): September 16, 23, 30, October 7
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $60.00
Supplies: Call 884-3156 for a supplies list.
Registration: Call 884-3156 to register.  Class size is limited.

 

Program: Landscape Atmospherics
Ages: Adults & Seniors
Location: Transylvania Activity Center
Date(s): October 19, 26, November 2, 9
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $60.00
Supplies: Call 884-3156 for a supplies list.
Registration: Call 884-3156 to register.  Class size is limited.

 

Program: Creating a Holiday Card
Ages: Adults & Seniors
Location: Transylvania Activity Center
Date(s): November 30, 2011
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: Free
Supplies: Call 884-3156 for a supplies list.
Registration: Call 884-3156 to register.  Class size is limited.


**To view the 2011 Fall Watercolor Brochure, please CLICK HERE.

 


CREATIVE WRITING

Dr. Darlene Odell, a published author and former professor at Clemson University and William & Mary University, will be hosting a series of  writing classes for both youth and adults.  She has instructed various classes at the parks and recreation department for the last two years.
 
 

Description: TBA
Ages: Adults
Location: Silvermont
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Fee: TBA
Supplies: Pencil or pen, writing pad, and a photograph
Registration: Call 884-3156 to register.  Class size is limited.

 


 

TRANSYLVANIA ARTS GUILD 

Ages: Adults & Seniors
Location: Transylvania Activity Center
Date: Meets the first Thursday of each month
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fee: No Fee
Supplies: N/A
Registration: Call 884-3156 for more information

 


 

LAND OF WATERFALLS CAMERA CLUB

Ages: Adults & Seniors
Location: Transylvania Activity Center
Date: Meets the third Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: No fee
Supplies: N/A
Registration: Call 884-3156 for more information.

 


 

SMUDGE BUNCH STAMPING CLUB

Ages: Adults & Seniors
Location: Transylvania Activity Center
Date: Meets the first Friday of each month
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: No fee
Supplies: N/A
Registration: Call 884-3156 for more information.

 



MOUNTAIN MUSIC AT SILVERMONT

Ages: All ages.
Location: Silvermont Mansion
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Fee: No fee
Supplies: N/A
Registration: Call 884-3156 for more information.

 

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