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    • ABOUT US
    • ART CLASSES
    • MUSIC LESSONS
      • Music Lessons
    • OUR INSTRUCTORS
    • CONTACT US
    • Curent Classes
      • Art Classes
      • Guitar Lessons
      • Piano Lessons
  • Home
  • ABOUT US
  • ART CLASSES
  • MUSIC LESSONS
    • Music Lessons
  • OUR INSTRUCTORS
  • CONTACT US
  • Curent Classes
    • Art Classes
    • Guitar Lessons
    • Piano Lessons

Registration for 2025-2026 is open! Contact us for details!

Painting and Drawing Classes for all ages

Join our class and unleash your creativity!

Do you or your loved one love to draw—or do you just want to try something creative in a relaxed,

supportive setting?


Arts Academy at Memorial UMC offers drawing and painting classes for children, teens, and adults,

focused on hands-on learning in a fun, low-pressure environment. Whether your child is brand new

to art or has been drawing for years, they’ll build excellent foundational skills in drawing, painting,

color, and composition—while enjoying the creative process.


- Relaxed, encouraging atmosphere

- Small group instruction

-  All experience levels welcome

-  Real art techniques taught in an age-appropriate way


Classes meet weekly, and are designed to be relaxing, enjoyable, and hands-on. There’s no pressure

to be “good”—we focus on learning strong fundamentals in a supportive, low-key environment.

Whether students are brand new or returning to art after years, they’ll build real skills while having

fun.


Class Details – Spaces are limited!

 Adults Tuesday 2:30-4:30 $120 per month

 Teens 13-18 Tuesday 4:30-5:30 $80 per month

 Kids 6-12 Tuesday 6:00-7:00 $80 per month

 Supplies included

About The Teacher

Debra Riggs is an active artist and has been teaching art classes for several years. Her themes focus

on portraits, figures, and landscapes.


Debra recently held a solo exhibition at Arts Theatre 202 in Lexington, which featured a collection

of original works in oil, pastel, and gouache. Debra’s work is featured in private and public

collections throughout the Southeast, Midwest, and West Coast.


She’s passionate about helping others explore their creativity while building real artistic skill.


Explore her work www.debrariggs.com

Follow her at

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deb.riggs

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.l.riggs.7

ENROLL NOW – CLASSES ARE FILLING FAST!

No experience necessary – just a love of art or curiosity to try!

Register or contact us at: 

Let’s make something amazing together!

Works of art from our students!

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CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS!!

Take A PEAK INTO OUR ACADEMY!

    Available Art Classes

    Kids Art Class

    Art Class for Kids: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm. This weekly one hour class focuses on drawing with charcoal and pencil, and painting with pastels and acrylic.  Have fun while learning lots of new skills! Price is $80/month. 

    Adult Art Class

    Adult Art Class. Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 pm.
    This weekly, 2 hour class focuses on drawing with charcoal and pencil, and painting with pastels and acrylic.  Have fun while learning lots of new skills!

    Price is $160/month.  

    Private Music Lessons

    Currently, we are offering private music lessons in Piano, Guitar, Mandolin and Ukulele. All ages are welcomed to sign up for lessons. 

    Price: $100/month for weekly 30 min lessons


    Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners

    We would like to thank our generous sponsors and you all for supporting our students and our program with your time, talents, and gifts. 



    • Private Contributors
    • Brown Finch Foundation
    • Doak Finch Foundation
    • T.A. Finch Foundation
    • Yadkin Valley District UMC
    • Memorial United Methodist Church






    Here at The Arts Academy at Memorial, we strive to provide affordable and quality art classes and private music lessons to all ages in our community!


    We currently have private music lessons for guitar, mandolin, ukulele, and piano. 


    We also have art classes for kids and adults that focus on drawing with charcoal and pencil, and painting with pastels and acrylic. 


    No matter your age or ability level, everyone is welcome to sign up!

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