Historic Preservation Training Series: Markers, Exhibits, and History Trail
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
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Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Artists and makers unpack how studio practice becomes narrative, from material choices to process notes and finished objects. Expect an intimate afternoon of craft-focused talks and Q&A inside a contemporary gallery setting.
Artists and makers unpack how studio practice becomes narrative, from material choices to process notes and finished objects. Expect an intimate afternoon of craft-focused talks and Q&A inside a contemporary gallery setting.
Artists and makers unpack how studio practice becomes narrative, from material choices to process notes and finished objects. Expect an intimate afternoon of craft-focused talks and Q&A inside a contemporary gallery setting.
A guided downtown walk tracing Asheville landmarks through Thomas Wolfe’s life and writing, anchored by the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Expect literary history, historic storytelling, and place-based context connecting streetscapes to scenes from his work.
A guided downtown walk tracing Asheville landmarks through Thomas Wolfe’s life and writing, anchored by the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Expect literary history, historic storytelling, and place-based context connecting streetscapes to scenes from his work.
A guided downtown walk tracing Asheville landmarks through Thomas Wolfe’s life and writing, anchored by the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Expect literary history, historic storytelling, and place-based context connecting streetscapes to scenes from his work.
Hands-on logistics training for planning, budgeting, and producing creative workshops, from timelines and supplies to run of show and participant flow. Expect practical templates, real-world scenarios, and peer discussion geared toward makers and teaching artists.
Hands-on logistics training for planning, budgeting, and producing creative workshops, from timelines and supplies to run of show and participant flow. Expect practical templates, real-world scenarios, and peer discussion geared toward makers and teaching artists.
Hands-on logistics training for planning, budgeting, and producing creative workshops, from timelines and supplies to run of show and participant flow. Expect practical templates, real-world scenarios, and peer discussion geared toward makers and teaching artists.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Virtual talks and presentations from the 2025 Craft Archive Fellows, sharing behind the scenes research and discoveries from craft archives. Expect deep dives into craft history, archival methods, and the stories objects and documents reveal.
Virtual talks and presentations from the 2025 Craft Archive Fellows, sharing behind the scenes research and discoveries from craft archives. Expect deep dives into craft history, archival methods, and the stories objects and documents reveal.
Virtual talks and presentations from the 2025 Craft Archive Fellows, sharing behind the scenes research and discoveries from craft archives. Expect deep dives into craft history, archival methods, and the stories objects and documents reveal.
A research-forward talk on how craft archives can function as creative infrastructure, linking collections, documentation, and contemporary making. Expect practical insights for artists and organizers in a museum gallery setting focused on preserving and activating craft history.
A research-forward talk on how craft archives can function as creative infrastructure, linking collections, documentation, and contemporary making. Expect practical insights for artists and organizers in a museum gallery setting focused on preserving and activating craft history.
A research-forward talk on how craft archives can function as creative infrastructure, linking collections, documentation, and contemporary making. Expect practical insights for artists and organizers in a museum gallery setting focused on preserving and activating craft history.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.
Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.
Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.
Monthly narrative-arts salon tackling common creativity blocks through a focused workshop topic like “Feeding the Muse.” Bring a work in progress to share, get feedback, and connect with other local writers in an intimate parlor setting.
Monthly narrative-arts salon tackling common creativity blocks through a focused workshop topic like “Feeding the Muse.” Bring a work in progress to share, get feedback, and connect with other local writers in an intimate parlor setting.
Monthly narrative-arts salon tackling common creativity blocks through a focused workshop topic like “Feeding the Muse.” Bring a work in progress to share, get feedback, and connect with other local writers in an intimate parlor setting.
Pasture hike on a historic farm with a guided highland cow tour, including cow facts, petting time, and plenty of photo opportunities. Farm-stand style merchandise adds a souvenir stop for families and animal lovers.
Pasture hike on a historic farm with a guided highland cow tour, including cow facts, petting time, and plenty of photo opportunities. Farm-stand style merchandise adds a souvenir stop for families and animal lovers.
Pasture hike on a historic farm with a guided highland cow tour, including cow facts, petting time, and plenty of photo opportunities. Farm-stand style merchandise adds a souvenir stop for families and animal lovers.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.
Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.
Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.
Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.
Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.
Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.
Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local lore and landmark backstories with context-rich storytelling. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local lore and landmark backstories with context-rich storytelling. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local lore and landmark backstories with context-rich storytelling. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar for an easy meet-up and community vibe.