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Sip and sketch on paper covered Perspective Cafe tables and unlock art supplies with a cafe purchase; museum admission required for a relaxed, social drawing session that welcomes beginners and experienced artists.
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Relaxed café drawing in a museum setting, with paper covered tables and communal art supplies unlocked by a café purchase; museum admission required. Sip, sketch, and socialize in an informal, all-skill-level session.

Relaxed café drawing in a museum setting, with paper covered tables and communal art supplies unlocked by a café purchase; museum admission required. Sip, sketch, and socialize in an informal, all-skill-level session.
Relaxed café drawing in a museum setting, with paper covered tables and communal art supplies unlocked by a café purchase; museum admission required. Sip, sketch, and socialize in an informal, all-skill-level session.

Hands on studio art activities led by museum staff encourage participants to make collection inspired works using varied materials and techniques. Drop in, all ages and abilities welcome; free for members or included with museum admission.

Hands on studio art activities led by museum staff encourage participants to make collection inspired works using varied materials and techniques. Drop in, all ages and abilities welcome; free for members or included with museum admission.
Hands on studio art activities led by museum staff encourage participants to make collection inspired works using varied materials and techniques. Drop in, all ages and abilities welcome; free for members or included with museum admission.

Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.

Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.
Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.
Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.
Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.

Watercolor painting session centered on festoonery style flourishes and decorative garlands, set inside an intimate boutique hotel atmosphere. Expect a relaxed, creative night focused on color washes, layering, and ornamental details.

Watercolor painting session centered on festoonery style flourishes and decorative garlands, set inside an intimate boutique hotel atmosphere. Expect a relaxed, creative night focused on color washes, layering, and ornamental details.
Watercolor painting session centered on festoonery style flourishes and decorative garlands, set inside an intimate boutique hotel atmosphere. Expect a relaxed, creative night focused on color washes, layering, and ornamental details.

Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.

Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.
Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.

Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.

Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.
Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.
Relaxed Sunday sip-and-paint session blending Van Gogh-inspired brushwork with casual wine tasting, ideal for beginners who want low-pressure creative socializing in a cozy Asheville bottle shop.
Relaxed Sunday sip-and-paint session blending Van Gogh-inspired brushwork with casual wine tasting, ideal for beginners who want low-pressure creative socializing in a cozy Asheville bottle shop.
Relaxed Sunday sip-and-paint session blending Van Gogh-inspired brushwork with casual wine tasting, ideal for beginners who want low-pressure creative socializing in a cozy Asheville bottle shop.

Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.
Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.

Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.
Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.

Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.

Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.
Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.

Beginner-friendly swing lesson at 7pm followed by DJ-led social dancing until 10:30, with Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa on a roomy dance floor. $10 admission includes the lesson and dance, and solo dancers are welcome.

Beginner-friendly swing lesson at 7pm followed by DJ-led social dancing until 10:30, with Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa on a roomy dance floor. $10 admission includes the lesson and dance, and solo dancers are welcome.
Beginner-friendly swing lesson at 7pm followed by DJ-led social dancing until 10:30, with Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa on a roomy dance floor. $10 admission includes the lesson and dance, and solo dancers are welcome.

Fun filled crafting celebration for knitters, scrapbookers, painters, and mixed media hobbyists, with basic supplies provided for beginners. Free community drop in open to all skill levels, registration required at the front desk or online.

Fun filled crafting celebration for knitters, scrapbookers, painters, and mixed media hobbyists, with basic supplies provided for beginners. Free community drop in open to all skill levels, registration required at the front desk or online.
Fun filled crafting celebration for knitters, scrapbookers, painters, and mixed media hobbyists, with basic supplies provided for beginners. Free community drop in open to all skill levels, registration required at the front desk or online.

Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.

Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.
Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.

Casual Friday evening tasting in a cozy bar with $10 samples (waived with bottle purchase), plus 10% off featured bottles and complimentary tastings when buying a bottle; walk-ins welcome, no reservation needed.

Casual Friday evening tasting in a cozy bar with $10 samples (waived with bottle purchase), plus 10% off featured bottles and complimentary tastings when buying a bottle; walk-ins welcome, no reservation needed.
Casual Friday evening tasting in a cozy bar with $10 samples (waived with bottle purchase), plus 10% off featured bottles and complimentary tastings when buying a bottle; walk-ins welcome, no reservation needed.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.

Casual coffee conversations among local non-believers in Earth Fare’s bright cafe, meeting Sundays 10AM–noon; group also hosts a twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and monthly evening meetups at breweries.

Casual coffee conversations among local non-believers in Earth Fare’s bright cafe, meeting Sundays 10AM–noon; group also hosts a twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and monthly evening meetups at breweries.
Casual coffee conversations among local non-believers in Earth Fare’s bright cafe, meeting Sundays 10AM–noon; group also hosts a twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and monthly evening meetups at breweries.