
Board & Brush Friday Night Pick Your Project Workshops
A hands-on Friday night DIY workshop where you choose a project and create painted wood decor with stencils, stains, and brushes. Expect a beginner-friendly studio vibe and a finished piece to take home the same night.
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Hands-on DIY session where you choose a project and build it step by step with stencils, paint, and stain in a creative studio setting. Leave with a personalized wood decor piece and plenty of crafty, social energy.

Hands-on DIY session where you choose a project and build it step by step with stencils, paint, and stain in a creative studio setting. Leave with a personalized wood decor piece and plenty of crafty, social energy.
Hands-on DIY session where you choose a project and build it step by step with stencils, paint, and stain in a creative studio setting. Leave with a personalized wood decor piece and plenty of crafty, social energy.

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.

A relaunched First Friday art walk spreads through downtown galleries and pop-up maker tables, inviting a self-guided stroll between exhibitions, studios, and street-level art stops. Expect a lively, social crawl centered on local artists and creative community.

A relaunched First Friday art walk spreads through downtown galleries and pop-up maker tables, inviting a self-guided stroll between exhibitions, studios, and street-level art stops. Expect a lively, social crawl centered on local artists and creative community.
A relaunched First Friday art walk spreads through downtown galleries and pop-up maker tables, inviting a self-guided stroll between exhibitions, studios, and street-level art stops. Expect a lively, social crawl centered on local artists and creative community.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp making with colorful glass tiles as you design and assemble a glowing take-home piece. Materials, Turkish tea, and sweet delights create a relaxed, beginner-friendly creative session.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp making with colorful glass tiles as you design and assemble a glowing take-home piece. Materials, Turkish tea, and sweet delights create a relaxed, beginner-friendly creative session.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp making with colorful glass tiles as you design and assemble a glowing take-home piece. Materials, Turkish tea, and sweet delights create a relaxed, beginner-friendly creative session.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.

Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.

Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.

A hands-on fiber arts session exploring the meditative rhythm of drop-spindle spinning, including top-whorl technique and optional style variations. Work with raw wool fleece to prepare, card, and spin your own yarn in a museum studio setting.

A hands-on fiber arts session exploring the meditative rhythm of drop-spindle spinning, including top-whorl technique and optional style variations. Work with raw wool fleece to prepare, card, and spin your own yarn in a museum studio setting.
A hands-on fiber arts session exploring the meditative rhythm of drop-spindle spinning, including top-whorl technique and optional style variations. Work with raw wool fleece to prepare, card, and spin your own yarn in a museum studio setting.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.

Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.
Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.

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.

Paint and embellish wooden ornaments with markers, colorful paints, and decorative details in a relaxed, hands-on crafting session. All supplies are provided, and no registration is required.

Paint and embellish wooden ornaments with markers, colorful paints, and decorative details in a relaxed, hands-on crafting session. All supplies are provided, and no registration is required.
Paint and embellish wooden ornaments with markers, colorful paints, and decorative details in a relaxed, hands-on crafting session. All supplies are provided, and no registration is required.
Practice sewing machine fundamentals in a hands-on workshop, then complete a project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Practice sewing machine fundamentals in a hands-on workshop, then complete a project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Practice sewing machine fundamentals in a hands-on workshop, then complete a project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
Step by step terrarium building with a live demo of specialized tools and layering techniques for soil, stones, and plants. Create a miniature indoor ecosystem to take home in a hands on, beginner friendly workshop.
Step by step terrarium building with a live demo of specialized tools and layering techniques for soil, stones, and plants. Create a miniature indoor ecosystem to take home in a hands on, beginner friendly workshop.
Step by step terrarium building with a live demo of specialized tools and layering techniques for soil, stones, and plants. Create a miniature indoor ecosystem to take home in a hands on, beginner friendly workshop.
Hands-on bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.
Hands-on bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.
Hands-on bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.

A relaxed, beginner-friendly craft meetup invites adults to bring a project or explore provided supplies, with creative ideas and hands-on help available for anyone needing a place to start.

A relaxed, beginner-friendly craft meetup invites adults to bring a project or explore provided supplies, with creative ideas and hands-on help available for anyone needing a place to start.
A relaxed, beginner-friendly craft meetup invites adults to bring a project or explore provided supplies, with creative ideas and hands-on help available for anyone needing a place to start.
Hands-on kinusaiga night turns colorful fabric scraps into textured wall art using a no-sew technique. Beginners can relax in a beer garden setting while learning the basics and leaving with a finished piece.
Hands-on kinusaiga night turns colorful fabric scraps into textured wall art using a no-sew technique. Beginners can relax in a beer garden setting while learning the basics and leaving with a finished piece.
Hands-on kinusaiga night turns colorful fabric scraps into textured wall art using a no-sew technique. Beginners can relax in a beer garden setting while learning the basics and leaving with a finished piece.

Settle into a relaxed crafting circle with hands-on fiber arts and an audiobook short story playing in the background. A calm, social evening for adult crafters and story lovers.

Settle into a relaxed crafting circle with hands-on fiber arts and an audiobook short story playing in the background. A calm, social evening for adult crafters and story lovers.
Settle into a relaxed crafting circle with hands-on fiber arts and an audiobook short story playing in the background. A calm, social evening for adult crafters and story lovers.