
🎨 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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Mixed-media art camp centered on environmental themes, with recycled-material collages of animal habitats and mountain landscapes featuring local wildlife. The week wraps with memory or shadow boxes filled with hand-built clay creatures and personal storytelling.

Mixed-media art camp centered on environmental themes, with recycled-material collages of animal habitats and mountain landscapes featuring local wildlife. The week wraps with memory or shadow boxes filled with hand-built clay creatures and personal storytelling.
Mixed-media art camp centered on environmental themes, with recycled-material collages of animal habitats and mountain landscapes featuring local wildlife. The week wraps with memory or shadow boxes filled with hand-built clay creatures and personal storytelling.

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.

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.

Kid-centered yoga and mindful movement paired with hands-on artmaking in a playful summer camp setting. A structured weekday program that blends stretching, breathing, and creative projects for school-age kids.

Kid-centered yoga and mindful movement paired with hands-on artmaking in a playful summer camp setting. A structured weekday program that blends stretching, breathing, and creative projects for school-age kids.
Kid-centered yoga and mindful movement paired with hands-on artmaking in a playful summer camp setting. A structured weekday program that blends stretching, breathing, and creative projects for school-age kids.

Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.

Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.
Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.

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.

Fast-paced summer camp where ages 8–16 learn improv games, character building, and collaborative sketch writing to think on their feet and land punchlines. Emphasis on teamwork, spontaneity, and onstage confidence in a youth theater setting.

Fast-paced summer camp where ages 8–16 learn improv games, character building, and collaborative sketch writing to think on their feet and land punchlines. Emphasis on teamwork, spontaneity, and onstage confidence in a youth theater setting.
Fast-paced summer camp where ages 8–16 learn improv games, character building, and collaborative sketch writing to think on their feet and land punchlines. Emphasis on teamwork, spontaneity, and onstage confidence in a youth theater setting.

A joyful summer collage workshop blends gentle movement, mantras, music, and guided meditation to spark creative self expression. Expect mindful paper cutting and layering, plus journaling reflection and community art making focused on what brings you joy.

A joyful summer collage workshop blends gentle movement, mantras, music, and guided meditation to spark creative self expression. Expect mindful paper cutting and layering, plus journaling reflection and community art making focused on what brings you joy.
A joyful summer collage workshop blends gentle movement, mantras, music, and guided meditation to spark creative self expression. Expect mindful paper cutting and layering, plus journaling reflection and community art making focused on what brings you joy.

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.

Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A family friendly library program geared toward young children and caregivers in a welcoming community setting.

Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A family friendly library program geared toward young children and caregivers in a welcoming community setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A family friendly library program geared toward young children and caregivers in a welcoming community setting.

Week-long kids clay camps filled with squishing, spinning, and hands-on pottery play. Campers learn handbuilding, try the pottery wheel, and finish pieces with colorful glazes in morning or afternoon sessions all summer.

Week-long kids clay camps filled with squishing, spinning, and hands-on pottery play. Campers learn handbuilding, try the pottery wheel, and finish pieces with colorful glazes in morning or afternoon sessions all summer.
Week-long kids clay camps filled with squishing, spinning, and hands-on pottery play. Campers learn handbuilding, try the pottery wheel, and finish pieces with colorful glazes in morning or afternoon sessions all summer.

Kid-focused summer camp sessions centered on hands-on clay work like pinching, coiling, and wheel throwing. Creative studio time emphasizes mess-friendly making, skill building, and taking home finished pottery pieces.

Kid-focused summer camp sessions centered on hands-on clay work like pinching, coiling, and wheel throwing. Creative studio time emphasizes mess-friendly making, skill building, and taking home finished pottery pieces.
Kid-focused summer camp sessions centered on hands-on clay work like pinching, coiling, and wheel throwing. Creative studio time emphasizes mess-friendly making, skill building, and taking home finished pottery pieces.
Playful, exploratory painting prompts guide a collaborative “pass the painting” process where participants build on each other’s marks and textures. Part of the Come Back to Play series in a community hub setting designed for creative connection.
Playful, exploratory painting prompts guide a collaborative “pass the painting” process where participants build on each other’s marks and textures. Part of the Come Back to Play series in a community hub setting designed for creative connection.
Playful, exploratory painting prompts guide a collaborative “pass the painting” process where participants build on each other’s marks and textures. Part of the Come Back to Play series in a community hub setting designed for creative connection.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.

Five-day summer camp blending hands-on metalsmithing with creative art studio time, plus a midday park break for lunch and outdoor play. Kids build confidence while learning new techniques and finishing take-home metal and art projects with all materials provided.

Five-day summer camp blending hands-on metalsmithing with creative art studio time, plus a midday park break for lunch and outdoor play. Kids build confidence while learning new techniques and finishing take-home metal and art projects with all materials provided.
Five-day summer camp blending hands-on metalsmithing with creative art studio time, plus a midday park break for lunch and outdoor play. Kids build confidence while learning new techniques and finishing take-home metal and art projects with all materials provided.

A low pressure adult craft club with shared tables, provided supplies, and optional beginner friendly project ideas plus hands on help getting started. Bring your own work in progress or experiment with new materials in a community center setting.

A low pressure adult craft club with shared tables, provided supplies, and optional beginner friendly project ideas plus hands on help getting started. Bring your own work in progress or experiment with new materials in a community center setting.
A low pressure adult craft club with shared tables, provided supplies, and optional beginner friendly project ideas plus hands on help getting started. Bring your own work in progress or experiment with new materials in a community center setting.
Sip fresh pints while an instructor guides a two hour paint on canvas session themed around a Blue Ridge sunset. A relaxed taproom art class with all supplies and an easygoing social vibe.
Sip fresh pints while an instructor guides a two hour paint on canvas session themed around a Blue Ridge sunset. A relaxed taproom art class with all supplies and an easygoing social vibe.
Sip fresh pints while an instructor guides a two hour paint on canvas session themed around a Blue Ridge sunset. A relaxed taproom art class with all supplies and an easygoing social vibe.

Hands-on sewing instruction with guided practice to build practical stitching and machine skills in a public library setting. Expect a relaxed, community classroom vibe focused on learning wearable and home sewing basics.

Hands-on sewing instruction with guided practice to build practical stitching and machine skills in a public library setting. Expect a relaxed, community classroom vibe focused on learning wearable and home sewing basics.
Hands-on sewing instruction with guided practice to build practical stitching and machine skills in a public library setting. Expect a relaxed, community classroom vibe focused on learning wearable and home sewing basics.