Light and Love Open Studios Fridays- Families, kids age 0-100
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.
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Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.
Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.
Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.
A relaxed, family-centered studio session invites children and caregivers to explore creative activities together, make art at their own pace, and enjoy hands-on time in a welcoming Asheville arts space.
A relaxed, family-centered studio session invites children and caregivers to explore creative activities together, make art at their own pace, and enjoy hands-on time in a welcoming Asheville arts space.
A relaxed, family-centered studio session invites children and caregivers to explore creative activities together, make art at their own pace, and enjoy hands-on time in a welcoming Asheville arts space.
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.
Young makers ages five and up fold colorful paper into playful creations during a hands-on origami workshop, building beginner crafting skills in a relaxed community setting.
Young makers ages five and up fold colorful paper into playful creations during a hands-on origami workshop, building beginner crafting skills in a relaxed community setting.
Young makers ages five and up fold colorful paper into playful creations during a hands-on origami workshop, building beginner crafting skills in a relaxed community setting.
DIY Night
MoreA free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.
A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.
A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.
Create a vibrant Frida Kahlo-inspired shadow box using reclaimed fabrics, buttons, flowers, colored pencils, and other treasures. This beginner-friendly mixed-media workshop welcomes children with an adult and independent participants ages 16+.
Create a vibrant Frida Kahlo-inspired shadow box using reclaimed fabrics, buttons, flowers, colored pencils, and other treasures. This beginner-friendly mixed-media workshop welcomes children with an adult and independent participants ages 16+.
Create a vibrant Frida Kahlo-inspired shadow box using reclaimed fabrics, buttons, flowers, colored pencils, and other treasures. This beginner-friendly mixed-media workshop welcomes children with an adult and independent participants ages 16+.
Create and enjoy hands-on crafts in a welcoming, drop-in gathering for all ages. Everyone is welcome, making this a relaxed community activity for families and creative beginners.
Create and enjoy hands-on crafts in a welcoming, drop-in gathering for all ages. Everyone is welcome, making this a relaxed community activity for families and creative beginners.
Create and enjoy hands-on crafts in a welcoming, drop-in gathering for all ages. Everyone is welcome, making this a relaxed community activity for families and creative beginners.
Explore artists and their work through hands-on experiments with varied art materials, then create an original piece to take home. A creative learning session designed for elementary-age children and tweens.
Explore artists and their work through hands-on experiments with varied art materials, then create an original piece to take home. A creative learning session designed for elementary-age children and tweens.
Explore artists and their work through hands-on experiments with varied art materials, then create an original piece to take home. A creative learning session designed for elementary-age children and tweens.
Kid focused coloring time in a cozy cat filled space where little artists can relax, color, and interact with friendly feline companions. A low key, creative hangout built for families who want gentle animal time and simple crafts.
Kid focused coloring time in a cozy cat filled space where little artists can relax, color, and interact with friendly feline companions. A low key, creative hangout built for families who want gentle animal time and simple crafts.
Kid focused coloring time in a cozy cat filled space where little artists can relax, color, and interact with friendly feline companions. A low key, creative hangout built for families who want gentle animal time and simple crafts.
Petite Picassos
MoreYoung children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.
Young children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.
Young children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.
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.
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.
Open Studio
MoreCreate an original artwork in a welcoming, hands-on studio activity inspired by the museum’s collection and current exhibitions. Open to all ages and abilities, with children accompanied by an adult.
Create an original artwork in a welcoming, hands-on studio activity inspired by the museum’s collection and current exhibitions. Open to all ages and abilities, with children accompanied by an adult.
Create an original artwork in a welcoming, hands-on studio activity inspired by the museum’s collection and current exhibitions. Open to all ages and abilities, with children accompanied by an adult.
Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.
Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.
Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.
Baby Play Time
MoreBabies ages 4 to 18 months can roll, bounce, climb, and play on soft mats alongside other infants. Caregivers have a relaxed chance to connect and meet local families.
Babies ages 4 to 18 months can roll, bounce, climb, and play on soft mats alongside other infants. Caregivers have a relaxed chance to connect and meet local families.
Babies ages 4 to 18 months can roll, bounce, climb, and play on soft mats alongside other infants. Caregivers have a relaxed chance to connect and meet local families.
Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.
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.
Kith & Kin
MoreA welcoming library gathering for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers, centered on early-childhood connection, shared time, and family-friendly community engagement.
A welcoming library gathering for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers, centered on early-childhood connection, shared time, and family-friendly community engagement.
A welcoming library gathering for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers, centered on early-childhood connection, shared time, and family-friendly community engagement.
Friday Fitness
MoreAccessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
Carve custom stamps in a hands-on printmaking session inspired by harvest, abundance, gratitude, and new beginnings. Slow down, reflect, and create a personal piece in a welcoming studio setting.
Carve custom stamps in a hands-on printmaking session inspired by harvest, abundance, gratitude, and new beginnings. Slow down, reflect, and create a personal piece in a welcoming studio setting.
Carve custom stamps in a hands-on printmaking session inspired by harvest, abundance, gratitude, and new beginnings. Slow down, reflect, and create a personal piece in a welcoming studio setting.