Transylvania County

Parks and Recreation Department

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

 

 

     Arts & Leisure

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 and seniors

Location:           Transylvania Activity Center

Date(s):             Every Monday and Thursday

Time:                 9:00am-12:00pm

Fee:                   Free

Registration:       No registration needed.

 

 

 

BOB ROSS OIL PAINTING

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A Bob Ross Oil Painting class is held at the Transylvania Activity Center each month for beginning and experienced artists.  The class is taught by Pete Ferry, a Bob Ross certified instructor.  The fee is $35.00 for this one-day event.  All supplies will be included.  Please bring bag lunch and drink.

 

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

 

Ages:               Adults and seniors

Location:          Transylvania Activity Center

Date(s):            January 17 and January 31

Time:                9:00am-3:30pm

Fee:                  $35.00

Supplies:           All supplies are included.  Please bring a bag lunch and drink.

Registration:      Call 884-3156 to register.  Class size is limited.

 

 


 

JIM MORRISON WATERCOLOR PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS

 

Instructor Jim Morrison will be teaching beginner watercolor painting classes starting on January 14.  The five-week session will be held at the Transylvania Activity Center from 1pm - 4pm on Wednesdays.  More information will be posted at a later date.

 

Ages:                Adults and seniors               

Location:           Transylvania Activity Center  

Date(s):             January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11

Time:                 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Fee:                   TBA

Supplies:             Pick up a supplies list at the Parks and Recreation Department     

Registration:       Call 884-3156 to register.

 

 


 

JIM MORRISON WATERCOLOR FIGURE PAINTING

 

Instructor Jim Morrison will be hosting a watercolor figure painting class beginning on August 19, 2008.  This class is for intermediate to experienced painters. 

 

Ages:                Adults and seniors               

Location:           Transylvania Activity Center  

Date(s):             September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20

Time:                 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Fee:                   $75.00

Supplies:             Pick up a supplies list at the Parks and Recreation Department     

Registration:       Call 884-3156 to register.

 

 


 

TOLE  PAINTING

Local artist, Dorothy Shuette teaches a one-day tole painting class each month at the Transylvania Activity Center.  Dorothy has instructed painting  for the parks and recreation department for over 16 years.  Her painted ornaments were displayed on the White House Christmas tree in 2006.  

Ages:                Adults and seniors               

Location:           Transylvania Activity Center  

Date(s):             One Tuesday each month. Please call for more information.

Time:                 9:00am-4:00pm

Fee:                   $30.00 plus supplies

Registration:      Call 884-3156 to register.  Class size is limited. 

 

 


 

TRANSYLVANIA ART GUILD

 

Ages:                 Adults and seniors               

Location:            Transylvania Activity Center  

Date(s):              Meets the first Thursday of each month

Time:                  1:00pm-3:00pm

Fee:                    Free      

Registration:        Call 884-3156 to register.

 

 


 

CAMERA CLUB

 

Ages:                  Adults and seniors               

Location:             Transylvania Activity Center  

Date(s):               Meets the third Tuesday of each month

Time:                  6:00pm-9:00pm

Fee:                    TBA     

Registration:        Call 884-3156 to register.

 

 


 

SMUDGE BUNCH STAMPING CLUB

 

Ages:                 Adults and Seniors 

Location:            Transylvania Activity Center  

Date(s):             Meets the 1st Friday of each month

Time:                 6-8pm

Fee:                   TBA     

Registration:       Call 884-3156 to register.

 

 


 

CRIBBAGE

 

Ages:                 Adults and Seniors 

Location:            Transylvania Activity Center  

Date(s):              Every Tuesday

Time:                  1:30pm-4:00pm

Fee:                    Free      

Registration:        No registration needed.

 

 


 

Mah-jongg

 

Ages:                Adults and Seniors 

Location:           Transylvania Activity Center  

Date(s):             Tuesdays and Fridays

Time:                 1:30pm—4:00pm

Fee:                   Free      

Registration:      Call 884-3156 to register.

 

 


 

MOUNTAIN MUSIC AT SILVERMONT

 

Everyone is invited to the Silvermont Mansion every Thursday evening at 7:30pm for mountain music.  This program is free of charge.