
Adult Studio: Introduction to Papermaking
Explore western style mould and deckle papermaking through hands-on work with recycled and commercial fibers, learning to process pulp, pull sheets, and press and dry handmade paper.
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Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.
Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.
Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Learn tabby and twill weaving techniques through paper selection and design concepts, experimenting with varied materials to create handmade holiday pieces in an adult creative workshop.
Learn tabby and twill weaving techniques through paper selection and design concepts, experimenting with varied materials to create handmade holiday pieces in an adult creative workshop.
Learn tabby and twill weaving techniques through paper selection and design concepts, experimenting with varied materials to create handmade holiday pieces in an adult creative workshop.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.

A free four-session beginner pottery class for adults introduces hand-building clay techniques in a relaxed community-center setting. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A free four-session beginner pottery class for adults introduces hand-building clay techniques in a relaxed community-center setting. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A free four-session beginner pottery class for adults introduces hand-building clay techniques in a relaxed community-center setting. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.

A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.

A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.

Practice hand-built pottery and clay techniques across four weekly, three-hour independent-study sessions for adults. This free community program requires registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Practice hand-built pottery and clay techniques across four weekly, three-hour independent-study sessions for adults. This free community program requires registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Practice hand-built pottery and clay techniques across four weekly, three-hour independent-study sessions for adults. This free community program requires registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Decorate handmade seasonal cards with stencils, acrylic paint, glitter pens, and basic art supplies, exploring playful designs for festive greetings in a relaxed, hands-on creative workshop.
Decorate handmade seasonal cards with stencils, acrylic paint, glitter pens, and basic art supplies, exploring playful designs for festive greetings in a relaxed, hands-on creative workshop.
Decorate handmade seasonal cards with stencils, acrylic paint, glitter pens, and basic art supplies, exploring playful designs for festive greetings in a relaxed, hands-on creative workshop.

A volunteer educator guides a slow looking experience through museum art, inviting close observation as a restorative practice. Explore how attentive viewing can encourage relaxation, reflection, and connection.

A volunteer educator guides a slow looking experience through museum art, inviting close observation as a restorative practice. Explore how attentive viewing can encourage relaxation, reflection, and connection.
A volunteer educator guides a slow looking experience through museum art, inviting close observation as a restorative practice. Explore how attentive viewing can encourage relaxation, reflection, and connection.

Explore open studios across North Asheville on a self-guided tour spanning ceramics, painting, jewelry, mosaic, sculpture, fiber, and photography. Meet local artists and craftspeople in their creative spaces.

Explore open studios across North Asheville on a self-guided tour spanning ceramics, painting, jewelry, mosaic, sculpture, fiber, and photography. Meet local artists and craftspeople in their creative spaces.
Explore open studios across North Asheville on a self-guided tour spanning ceramics, painting, jewelry, mosaic, sculpture, fiber, and photography. Meet local artists and craftspeople in their creative spaces.

Fold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.

Fold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.
Fold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.

Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.

Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.
Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.

Knitting, scrapbooking, painting, and other creative hobbies bring local makers together for an inspiring, welcoming craft meetup. Basic supplies are available, and beginners and experienced crafters alike are welcome.

Knitting, scrapbooking, painting, and other creative hobbies bring local makers together for an inspiring, welcoming craft meetup. Basic supplies are available, and beginners and experienced crafters alike are welcome.
Knitting, scrapbooking, painting, and other creative hobbies bring local makers together for an inspiring, welcoming craft meetup. Basic supplies are available, and beginners and experienced crafters alike are welcome.

Foundational jewelry making series focused on metalsmithing techniques like sawing, filing, texturing, and torch soldering. A three Saturday, hands on studio class geared to beginners building core skills and wearable pieces.

Foundational jewelry making series focused on metalsmithing techniques like sawing, filing, texturing, and torch soldering. A three Saturday, hands on studio class geared to beginners building core skills and wearable pieces.
Foundational jewelry making series focused on metalsmithing techniques like sawing, filing, texturing, and torch soldering. A three Saturday, hands on studio class geared to beginners building core skills and wearable pieces.

Practice careful observation and realistic shading as you sketch everyday objects in a guided, beginner-friendly drawing session. Upload your finished work afterward for personalized written feedback and improvement tips.

Practice careful observation and realistic shading as you sketch everyday objects in a guided, beginner-friendly drawing session. Upload your finished work afterward for personalized written feedback and improvement tips.
Practice careful observation and realistic shading as you sketch everyday objects in a guided, beginner-friendly drawing session. Upload your finished work afterward for personalized written feedback and improvement tips.

Carve wax into spooky seasonal designs in a hands-on Halloween workshop, exploring a tactile creative process and making time for imaginative, small-scale craft work in an Asheville studio.

Carve wax into spooky seasonal designs in a hands-on Halloween workshop, exploring a tactile creative process and making time for imaginative, small-scale craft work in an Asheville studio.
Carve wax into spooky seasonal designs in a hands-on Halloween workshop, exploring a tactile creative process and making time for imaginative, small-scale craft work in an Asheville studio.

A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.

A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.
A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.

A short, hands-on creative session for adults 55+, inviting participants to make art through playful, messy projects. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A short, hands-on creative session for adults 55+, inviting participants to make art through playful, messy projects. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A short, hands-on creative session for adults 55+, inviting participants to make art through playful, messy projects. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
