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.
Similar Events
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.
A relaxed drop-in craft session gives all ages a chance to make things together in a welcoming library setting. Come by for accessible, hands-on creative activities and community connection.
A relaxed drop-in craft session gives all ages a chance to make things together in a welcoming library setting. Come by for accessible, hands-on creative activities and community connection.
A relaxed drop-in craft session gives all ages a chance to make things together in a welcoming library setting. Come by for accessible, hands-on creative activities and community connection.
Carve and print original designs to create handmade cards during a guided block printing project. Drinks, side activities, and relaxed conversation make this a social evening of adult creativity.
Carve and print original designs to create handmade cards during a guided block printing project. Drinks, side activities, and relaxed conversation make this a social evening of adult creativity.
Carve and print original designs to create handmade cards during a guided block printing project. Drinks, side activities, and relaxed conversation make this a social evening of adult creativity.
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.
Explore artists and their work before experimenting with a variety of art materials and techniques. School-age children and tweens create original pieces to take home from each session.
Explore artists and their work before experimenting with a variety of art materials and techniques. School-age children and tweens create original pieces to take home from each session.
Explore artists and their work before experimenting with a variety of art materials and techniques. School-age children and tweens create original pieces to take home from each session.
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.
Roll dice, build characters, and follow a collaborative fantasy adventure with a Dungeon Master ready to clarify rules and guide the story, welcoming newcomers and seasoned players of every age.
Roll dice, build characters, and follow a collaborative fantasy adventure with a Dungeon Master ready to clarify rules and guide the story, welcoming newcomers and seasoned players of every age.
Roll dice, build characters, and follow a collaborative fantasy adventure with a Dungeon Master ready to clarify rules and guide the story, welcoming newcomers and seasoned players of every age.
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.
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.
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.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger builders. This relaxed, all-ages monthly gathering welcomes children and adults to share hands-on creative play.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger builders. This relaxed, all-ages monthly gathering welcomes children and adults to share hands-on creative play.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger builders. This relaxed, all-ages monthly gathering welcomes children and adults to share hands-on creative play.
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.
A relaxed seasonal painting session welcomes participants ages 6 and up for a creative family activity. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.
A relaxed seasonal painting session welcomes participants ages 6 and up for a creative family activity. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.
A relaxed seasonal painting session welcomes participants ages 6 and up for a creative family activity. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.
Baby Play Time
MoreCrawling tunnels, ball pits, and sensory toys create a playful space for infant exploration and early socializing, with caregivers staying nearby throughout the library drop-in.
Crawling tunnels, ball pits, and sensory toys create a playful space for infant exploration and early socializing, with caregivers staying nearby throughout the library drop-in.
Crawling tunnels, ball pits, and sensory toys create a playful space for infant exploration and early socializing, with caregivers staying nearby throughout the library drop-in.