
Ignite's Holiday Soirée + First Friday!
Stamp brass charms and copper ornaments into personalized keepsakes, then browse handcrafted jewelry in a festive downtown gallery setting. A relaxed holiday social pairs hands-on making with unique gift shopping.
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Drop in for hands-on jewelry making or copper ornament stamping, with decorative textures, metal stamps, and finishing touches. Choose a project and learn foundational techniques in a relaxed creative setting.

Drop in for hands-on jewelry making or copper ornament stamping, with decorative textures, metal stamps, and finishing touches. Choose a project and learn foundational techniques in a relaxed creative setting.
Drop in for hands-on jewelry making or copper ornament stamping, with decorative textures, metal stamps, and finishing touches. Choose a project and learn foundational techniques in a relaxed 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.
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.

Shape a silver, brass, and cubic zirconia star charm through hands-on soldering, stone setting, stamping, and polishing. Leave with a finished piece of jewelry made in a downtown metalsmithing studio.

Shape a silver, brass, and cubic zirconia star charm through hands-on soldering, stone setting, stamping, and polishing. Leave with a finished piece of jewelry made in a downtown metalsmithing studio.
Shape a silver, brass, and cubic zirconia star charm through hands-on soldering, stone setting, stamping, and polishing. Leave with a finished piece of jewelry made in a downtown 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.
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, form, and torch-solder sterling silver into three custom-sized rings during a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Learn finishing techniques and leave with a unique jewelry set you made yourself.

Shape, form, and torch-solder sterling silver into three custom-sized rings during a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Learn finishing techniques and leave with a unique jewelry set you made yourself.
Shape, form, and torch-solder sterling silver into three custom-sized rings during a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Learn finishing techniques and leave with a unique jewelry set you made yourself.

A festive holiday shopping night centered on handmade glass ornaments and seasonal decor inside a working glass studio and gallery. Browse giftable art pieces from local makers in a warm, twinkly winter market vibe.

A festive holiday shopping night centered on handmade glass ornaments and seasonal decor inside a working glass studio and gallery. Browse giftable art pieces from local makers in a warm, twinkly winter market vibe.
A festive holiday shopping night centered on handmade glass ornaments and seasonal decor inside a working glass studio and gallery. Browse giftable art pieces from local makers in a warm, twinkly winter market vibe.

Shape hand-built clay ornaments inspired by holiday traditions in an all-ages, hands-on ceramics workshop. Two-hour sessions invite families and makers to create seasonal keepsakes in a community setting.

Shape hand-built clay ornaments inspired by holiday traditions in an all-ages, hands-on ceramics workshop. Two-hour sessions invite families and makers to create seasonal keepsakes in a community setting.
Shape hand-built clay ornaments inspired by holiday traditions in an all-ages, hands-on ceramics workshop. Two-hour sessions invite families and makers to create seasonal keepsakes in a community setting.

Shape and texture three silver stacking rings, then add a tube setting and choose a cubic zirconia or upgraded gemstone. A hands-on jewelry-making workshop ends with polishing your custom set.

Shape and texture three silver stacking rings, then add a tube setting and choose a cubic zirconia or upgraded gemstone. A hands-on jewelry-making workshop ends with polishing your custom set.
Shape and texture three silver stacking rings, then add a tube setting and choose a cubic zirconia or upgraded gemstone. A hands-on jewelry-making workshop ends with polishing your custom set.

Shape and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring using hands-on metalsmithing techniques, from measuring and torch soldering to hammering. Step-by-step instruction welcomes complete beginners.

Shape and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring using hands-on metalsmithing techniques, from measuring and torch soldering to hammering. Step-by-step instruction welcomes complete beginners.
Shape and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring using hands-on metalsmithing techniques, from measuring and torch soldering to hammering. Step-by-step instruction welcomes complete beginners.

Shape, solder, hammer, and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring in a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Step-by-step instruction welcomes beginners and introduces practical torch soldering and jewelry-making techniques.

Shape, solder, hammer, and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring in a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Step-by-step instruction welcomes beginners and introduces practical torch soldering and jewelry-making techniques.
Shape, solder, hammer, and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring in a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Step-by-step instruction welcomes beginners and introduces practical torch soldering and jewelry-making techniques.

Cut shapes from flattened clay and glaze five handmade holiday ornaments per participant in this all-ages family workshop. Finished pieces are kiln-fired and ready for pickup three weeks later.

Cut shapes from flattened clay and glaze five handmade holiday ornaments per participant in this all-ages family workshop. Finished pieces are kiln-fired and ready for pickup three weeks later.
Cut shapes from flattened clay and glaze five handmade holiday ornaments per participant in this all-ages family workshop. Finished pieces are kiln-fired and ready for pickup three weeks later.

Hammer and stamp textured metal into a personalized seasonal ornament while learning foundational surface design skills. This hands-on workshop welcomes beginners and experienced artists, with activities suitable for ages three and up.

Hammer and stamp textured metal into a personalized seasonal ornament while learning foundational surface design skills. This hands-on workshop welcomes beginners and experienced artists, with activities suitable for ages three and up.
Hammer and stamp textured metal into a personalized seasonal ornament while learning foundational surface design skills. This hands-on workshop welcomes beginners and experienced artists, with activities suitable for ages three and up.

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.

Design, carve, and print relief blocks into handmade greeting cards and gift tags in a beginner-friendly printmaking workshop, creating festive seasonal keepsakes while learning a tactile, creative craft.

Design, carve, and print relief blocks into handmade greeting cards and gift tags in a beginner-friendly printmaking workshop, creating festive seasonal keepsakes while learning a tactile, creative craft.
Design, carve, and print relief blocks into handmade greeting cards and gift tags in a beginner-friendly printmaking workshop, creating festive seasonal keepsakes while learning a tactile, creative craft.

Cut, layer, and glue paper ephemera, textures, and found materials into festive mixed media collage holiday cards. A hands-on studio workshop geared to beginners who want one-of-a-kind handmade greetings and creative seasonal gift-making.

Cut, layer, and glue paper ephemera, textures, and found materials into festive mixed media collage holiday cards. A hands-on studio workshop geared to beginners who want one-of-a-kind handmade greetings and creative seasonal gift-making.
Cut, layer, and glue paper ephemera, textures, and found materials into festive mixed media collage holiday cards. A hands-on studio workshop geared to beginners who want one-of-a-kind handmade greetings and creative seasonal gift-making.

Carve and shape a custom set of stained-glass holiday ornaments using a rotary tool in this hands-on, two-hour adult workshop; participants take their finished decorations home.

Carve and shape a custom set of stained-glass holiday ornaments using a rotary tool in this hands-on, two-hour adult workshop; participants take their finished decorations home.
Carve and shape a custom set of stained-glass holiday ornaments using a rotary tool in this hands-on, two-hour adult workshop; participants take their finished decorations home.

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.
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, meet local makers, and sip warm wassail amid a festive celebration of community creativity, with an opportunity to stay for a sound experience.
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, meet local makers, and sip warm wassail amid a festive celebration of community creativity, with an opportunity to stay for a sound experience.
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, meet local makers, and sip warm wassail amid a festive celebration of community creativity, with an opportunity to stay for a sound experience.

Shape sterling silver wire into a delicate, handmade chicken bone necklace using a torch, pliers, and cutters. Step-by-step guidance makes this no-solder workshop accessible to first-time jewelry makers.

Shape sterling silver wire into a delicate, handmade chicken bone necklace using a torch, pliers, and cutters. Step-by-step guidance makes this no-solder workshop accessible to first-time jewelry makers.
Shape sterling silver wire into a delicate, handmade chicken bone necklace using a torch, pliers, and cutters. Step-by-step guidance makes this no-solder workshop accessible to first-time jewelry makers.

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.
