Makerspace
Create an original artwork in a welcoming studio, drawing inspiration from the museum’s collection or current exhibitions. This hands-on, staff-led activity welcomes makers of all ages and abilities.
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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.
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.
Slow Art Tour
MoreUnhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.
Unhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.
Unhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided gallery tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with the artwork and its context.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided gallery tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with the artwork and its context.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided gallery tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with the artwork and its context.
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 low-cost painting activity welcomes children and adults for a creative family outing. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A low-cost painting activity welcomes children and adults for a creative family outing. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A low-cost painting activity welcomes children and adults for a creative family outing. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.
Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.
Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.
Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.
Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.
Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.
The Art of Paper
MorePaper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.
Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.
Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.
A relaxed, drop-in hour invites children, teens, and adults to build with LEGO bricks, sparking creative play and shared making across generations in a welcoming library setting.
A relaxed, drop-in hour invites children, teens, and adults to build with LEGO bricks, sparking creative play and shared making across generations in a welcoming library setting.
A relaxed, drop-in hour invites children, teens, and adults to build with LEGO bricks, sparking creative play and shared making across generations in a welcoming library setting.
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 pottery classes and ceramics workshops welcome adults and children in a spacious, state-of-the-art warehouse studio. Explore creative clay work’s historic River Arts District.
Hands-on pottery classes and ceramics workshops welcome adults and children in a spacious, state-of-the-art warehouse studio. Explore creative clay work’s historic River Arts District.
Hands-on pottery classes and ceramics workshops welcome adults and children in a spacious, state-of-the-art warehouse studio. Explore creative clay work’s historic River Arts District.
Bring a sewing machine and personal project or help stitch a community quilt in a relaxed, drop-in gathering for quilters of all ages. Pack a bag lunch to enjoy while you sew.
Bring a sewing machine and personal project or help stitch a community quilt in a relaxed, drop-in gathering for quilters of all ages. Pack a bag lunch to enjoy while you sew.
Bring a sewing machine and personal project or help stitch a community quilt in a relaxed, drop-in gathering for quilters of all ages. Pack a bag lunch to enjoy while you sew.
Paint, pastels, vintage ephemera, and surprise materials become small, personal art stories on wood panels in an easygoing, hands-on creative session—keepsakes for marking milestones or thoughtful gifts.
Paint, pastels, vintage ephemera, and surprise materials become small, personal art stories on wood panels in an easygoing, hands-on creative session—keepsakes for marking milestones or thoughtful gifts.
Paint, pastels, vintage ephemera, and surprise materials become small, personal art stories on wood panels in an easygoing, hands-on creative session—keepsakes for marking milestones or thoughtful gifts.
Bring finished or in-progress static scale models for a relaxed gathering of builders to share techniques, tips, and creative approaches. Open to beginners and experienced hobbyists ages 12 and up.
Bring finished or in-progress static scale models for a relaxed gathering of builders to share techniques, tips, and creative approaches. Open to beginners and experienced hobbyists ages 12 and up.
Bring finished or in-progress static scale models for a relaxed gathering of builders to share techniques, tips, and creative approaches. Open to beginners and experienced hobbyists ages 12 and up.
LEGO Club
MoreHands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.
Hands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.
Hands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Lego Club
MoreBuild imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.
Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.
Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.
Arrange colorful glass pieces into a Turkish mosaic lamp during a hands-on workshop suited to all skill levels. Materials, Turkish tea, and traditional delights bring a warm cultural touch.
Arrange colorful glass pieces into a Turkish mosaic lamp during a hands-on workshop suited to all skill levels. Materials, Turkish tea, and traditional delights bring a warm cultural touch.
Arrange colorful glass pieces into a Turkish mosaic lamp during a hands-on workshop suited to all skill levels. Materials, Turkish tea, and traditional delights bring a warm cultural touch.