
🎨 Book & a Brush Summer Camp
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
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Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.

A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.
A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.

Hands-on rhythm and creative-skills camp for elementary-aged learners, combining hand drumming, body percussion, movement, and collaborative visual art projects to build musical timing, improvisation, and creative confidence in a small-group summer program.

Hands-on rhythm and creative-skills camp for elementary-aged learners, combining hand drumming, body percussion, movement, and collaborative visual art projects to build musical timing, improvisation, and creative confidence in a small-group summer program.
Hands-on rhythm and creative-skills camp for elementary-aged learners, combining hand drumming, body percussion, movement, and collaborative visual art projects to build musical timing, improvisation, and creative confidence in a small-group summer program.

Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.

Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.

Imaginative superhero-themed movement and creative dance activities for preschoolers, focusing on playful motor skills, simple choreography, and costume-friendly role play at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative superhero-themed movement and creative dance activities for preschoolers, focusing on playful motor skills, simple choreography, and costume-friendly role play at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative superhero-themed movement and creative dance activities for preschoolers, focusing on playful motor skills, simple choreography, and costume-friendly role play at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

High-energy kids dance camp built around Y2K throwback pop and simple choreography, with playful movement games and confidence-building practice. A daytime summer session designed for young dancers to learn routines and have fun in a studio-style arts center.

High-energy kids dance camp built around Y2K throwback pop and simple choreography, with playful movement games and confidence-building practice. A daytime summer session designed for young dancers to learn routines and have fun in a studio-style arts center.
High-energy kids dance camp built around Y2K throwback pop and simple choreography, with playful movement games and confidence-building practice. A daytime summer session designed for young dancers to learn routines and have fun in a studio-style arts center.

An afternoon kids camp blending playful yoga flows with hands-on art projects for a creative, movement-filled summer routine. Expect kid-friendly instruction, imagination-forward crafts, and a calm, supportive studio vibe.

An afternoon kids camp blending playful yoga flows with hands-on art projects for a creative, movement-filled summer routine. Expect kid-friendly instruction, imagination-forward crafts, and a calm, supportive studio vibe.
An afternoon kids camp blending playful yoga flows with hands-on art projects for a creative, movement-filled summer routine. Expect kid-friendly instruction, imagination-forward crafts, and a calm, supportive studio vibe.

Energetic musical theater training for elementary age kids focusing on ensemble singing, scene work, and basic choreography at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, culminating in a short showcase for families.

Energetic musical theater training for elementary age kids focusing on ensemble singing, scene work, and basic choreography at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, culminating in a short showcase for families.
Energetic musical theater training for elementary age kids focusing on ensemble singing, scene work, and basic choreography at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, culminating in a short showcase for families.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.
Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.

Kid-focused yoga sessions blend playful movement, breathing, and mindfulness with hands-on art projects. A summer camp style afternoon designed for creative expression, body awareness, and low pressure fun for elementary age kids.

Kid-focused yoga sessions blend playful movement, breathing, and mindfulness with hands-on art projects. A summer camp style afternoon designed for creative expression, body awareness, and low pressure fun for elementary age kids.
Kid-focused yoga sessions blend playful movement, breathing, and mindfulness with hands-on art projects. A summer camp style afternoon designed for creative expression, body awareness, and low pressure fun for elementary age kids.

Drop in for a hands on studio art activity guided by museum staff, with prompts drawn from the permanent collection and current exhibitions. A relaxed, all ages making session where kids participate alongside an adult.

Drop in for a hands on studio art activity guided by museum staff, with prompts drawn from the permanent collection and current exhibitions. A relaxed, all ages making session where kids participate alongside an adult.
Drop in for a hands on studio art activity guided by museum staff, with prompts drawn from the permanent collection and current exhibitions. A relaxed, all ages making session where kids participate alongside an adult.

Hands on summer art camp for rising 9th–12th graders exploring Appalachian craft traditions through vibrant painted barn quilts and basic weaving with natural materials. Build skills all week making reed baskets and needle felted landscape scenes.

Hands on summer art camp for rising 9th–12th graders exploring Appalachian craft traditions through vibrant painted barn quilts and basic weaving with natural materials. Build skills all week making reed baskets and needle felted landscape scenes.
Hands on summer art camp for rising 9th–12th graders exploring Appalachian craft traditions through vibrant painted barn quilts and basic weaving with natural materials. Build skills all week making reed baskets and needle felted landscape scenes.

Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.

Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.
Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Hands-on ceramic painting workshop where you design and hand-paint a bowl or plate in a calm, low-pressure setting. Includes all materials and guidance geared toward first-timers looking for a relaxing creative afternoon.
Hands-on ceramic painting workshop where you design and hand-paint a bowl or plate in a calm, low-pressure setting. Includes all materials and guidance geared toward first-timers looking for a relaxing creative afternoon.
Hands-on ceramic painting workshop where you design and hand-paint a bowl or plate in a calm, low-pressure setting. Includes all materials and guidance geared toward first-timers looking for a relaxing creative afternoon.

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.

Upcycle worn books into mixed media altered-book pieces using provided materials. A hands-on, beginner-friendly library workshop focused on cutting, layering, collage, and creative reuse.

Upcycle worn books into mixed media altered-book pieces using provided materials. A hands-on, beginner-friendly library workshop focused on cutting, layering, collage, and creative reuse.
Upcycle worn books into mixed media altered-book pieces using provided materials. A hands-on, beginner-friendly library workshop focused on cutting, layering, collage, and creative reuse.

Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.

Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.
Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.

Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.

Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.
Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.