First Fridays at Ignite!
Stamp a unique design into a brass charm during a quick, hands-on jewelry-making activity, then browse handcrafted pieces by local artists in a boutique gallery setting.
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Choose a pre-designed jewelry project and personalize it with stamps, textures, and finishing touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a welcoming, hands-on creative setting.
Choose a pre-designed jewelry project and personalize it with stamps, textures, and finishing touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a welcoming, hands-on creative setting.
Choose a pre-designed jewelry project and personalize it with stamps, textures, and finishing touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a welcoming, hands-on creative setting.
Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.
Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.
Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.
Hands-on metalsmithing session where you pick a textured pattern and press it into brass with a rolling mill to create a sparkling boho earring pair. Materials are included with an optional silver upgrade, ideal for bachelorettes and rainy day outings.
Hands-on metalsmithing session where you pick a textured pattern and press it into brass with a rolling mill to create a sparkling boho earring pair. Materials are included with an optional silver upgrade, ideal for bachelorettes and rainy day outings.
Hands-on metalsmithing session where you pick a textured pattern and press it into brass with a rolling mill to create a sparkling boho earring pair. Materials are included with an optional silver upgrade, ideal for bachelorettes and rainy day outings.
Shape a silver, brass, and CZ star charm through hands-on soldering, stone setting, stamping, and polishing. Leave with a finished piece made in a downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.
Shape a silver, brass, and CZ star charm through hands-on soldering, stone setting, stamping, and polishing. Leave with a finished piece made in a downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.
Shape a silver, brass, and CZ star charm through hands-on soldering, stone setting, stamping, and polishing. Leave with a finished piece made in a downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.
Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on forming and texturing a wide band ring with a hammered finish. Learn basic ring sizing, shaping, and finishing techniques in a jewelry studio setting and leave with a wearable piece.
Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on forming and texturing a wide band ring with a hammered finish. Learn basic ring sizing, shaping, and finishing techniques in a jewelry studio setting and leave with a wearable piece.
Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on forming and texturing a wide band ring with a hammered finish. Learn basic ring sizing, shaping, and finishing techniques in a jewelry studio setting and leave with a wearable piece.
Hands-on jewelry workshop crafting three sterling silver stacking rings with custom texturing, tube setting, and gemstone setting. Learn polishing and finishing techniques, then leave with a sparkling set featuring a cubic zirconia or optional gemstone upgrade.
Hands-on jewelry workshop crafting three sterling silver stacking rings with custom texturing, tube setting, and gemstone setting. Learn polishing and finishing techniques, then leave with a sparkling set featuring a cubic zirconia or optional gemstone upgrade.
Hands-on jewelry workshop crafting three sterling silver stacking rings with custom texturing, tube setting, and gemstone setting. Learn polishing and finishing techniques, then leave with a sparkling set featuring a cubic zirconia or optional gemstone upgrade.
Create pebble-inspired stacking silver rings in a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, exploring metalworking techniques and crafting distinctive pieces to wear together or individually.
Create pebble-inspired stacking silver rings in a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, exploring metalworking techniques and crafting distinctive pieces to wear together or individually.
Create pebble-inspired stacking silver rings in a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, exploring metalworking techniques and crafting distinctive pieces to wear together or individually.
Shape and texture metal into a wide band ring through a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, learning hammering techniques in a creative studio setting for aspiring makers and jewelry enthusiasts.
Shape and texture metal into a wide band ring through a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, learning hammering techniques in a creative studio setting for aspiring makers and jewelry enthusiasts.
Shape and texture metal into a wide band ring through a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, learning hammering techniques in a creative studio setting for aspiring makers and jewelry enthusiasts.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop to craft a wide-band sterling silver ring using soldering, shaping, hammering, and polishing. A guided make-and-take in a fully equipped studio, ideal for DIY wedding bands or first-time jewelry fabrication.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop to craft a wide-band sterling silver ring using soldering, shaping, hammering, and polishing. A guided make-and-take in a fully equipped studio, ideal for DIY wedding bands or first-time jewelry fabrication.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop to craft a wide-band sterling silver ring using soldering, shaping, hammering, and polishing. A guided make-and-take in a fully equipped studio, ideal for DIY wedding bands or first-time jewelry fabrication.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating stud earrings using sterling silver, brass, and copper. Expect beginner-friendly metalworking techniques, simple forming and finishing, and take-home pieces made in an artisan studio setting.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating stud earrings using sterling silver, brass, and copper. Expect beginner-friendly metalworking techniques, simple forming and finishing, and take-home pieces made in an artisan studio setting.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating stud earrings using sterling silver, brass, and copper. Expect beginner-friendly metalworking techniques, simple forming and finishing, and take-home pieces made in an artisan studio setting.
Open Forge
MoreDrop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.
Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.
Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps for a gift card giveaway. Expect gallery exhibitions, pop up arts businesses, live demos, workshops, and occasional live music.
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps for a gift card giveaway. Expect gallery exhibitions, pop up arts businesses, live demos, workshops, and occasional live music.
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps for a gift card giveaway. Expect gallery exhibitions, pop up arts businesses, live demos, workshops, and occasional live music.
Hands-on jewelry making session focused on crafting hoop pieces for the new season, with guided instruction and time at the workbench. Expect a creative studio workshop vibe geared toward skill-building and take-home accessories.
Hands-on jewelry making session focused on crafting hoop pieces for the new season, with guided instruction and time at the workbench. Expect a creative studio workshop vibe geared toward skill-building and take-home accessories.
Hands-on jewelry making session focused on crafting hoop pieces for the new season, with guided instruction and time at the workbench. Expect a creative studio workshop vibe geared toward skill-building and take-home accessories.
Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.
Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.
Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.
Hands-on lapidary workshop covering cabochon fundamentals, from shaping and cutting stone to grinding and polishing for a smooth, domed finish. Skill-building session in a jewelry studio with guided instruction and tool practice.
Hands-on lapidary workshop covering cabochon fundamentals, from shaping and cutting stone to grinding and polishing for a smooth, domed finish. Skill-building session in a jewelry studio with guided instruction and tool practice.
Hands-on lapidary workshop covering cabochon fundamentals, from shaping and cutting stone to grinding and polishing for a smooth, domed finish. Skill-building session in a jewelry studio with guided instruction and tool practice.
Hands-on jewelry workshop covering the full metalsmithing process—measuring, sawing, shaping, soldering, and polishing—to create three stackable rings. Choose sterling silver or 14k gold fill and leave with finished pieces ready to wear.
Hands-on jewelry workshop covering the full metalsmithing process—measuring, sawing, shaping, soldering, and polishing—to create three stackable rings. Choose sterling silver or 14k gold fill and leave with finished pieces ready to wear.
Hands-on jewelry workshop covering the full metalsmithing process—measuring, sawing, shaping, soldering, and polishing—to create three stackable rings. Choose sterling silver or 14k gold fill and leave with finished pieces ready to wear.
Drop in for an open studio evening centered on family-friendly, hands-on art making and creative play. A relaxed, welcoming space for kids and caregivers to explore materials at their own pace and take home what they create.
Drop in for an open studio evening centered on family-friendly, hands-on art making and creative play. A relaxed, welcoming space for kids and caregivers to explore materials at their own pace and take home what they create.
Drop in for an open studio evening centered on family-friendly, hands-on art making and creative play. A relaxed, welcoming space for kids and caregivers to explore materials at their own pace and take home what they create.
Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.
Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.
Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.
Hands-on raku clay session in a working ceramics studio, with rapid-fire kiln pulls, crackled glazes, and smoky reduction effects. A community-style workshop geared toward making and firing a special thank-you piece to take home.
Hands-on raku clay session in a working ceramics studio, with rapid-fire kiln pulls, crackled glazes, and smoky reduction effects. A community-style workshop geared toward making and firing a special thank-you piece to take home.
Hands-on raku clay session in a working ceramics studio, with rapid-fire kiln pulls, crackled glazes, and smoky reduction effects. A community-style workshop geared toward making and firing a special thank-you piece to take home.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Upgrade options are available onsite.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Upgrade options are available onsite.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Upgrade options are available onsite.