
Open Studio for families
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.
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Drop-in open studio time geared for families to create together with a mix of self-directed, hands-on artmaking. A relaxed community studio vibe where kids and caregivers can explore materials at their own pace.

Drop-in open studio time geared for families to create together with a mix of self-directed, hands-on artmaking. A relaxed community studio vibe where kids and caregivers can explore materials at their own pace.
Drop-in open studio time geared for families to create together with a mix of self-directed, hands-on artmaking. A relaxed community studio vibe where kids and caregivers can explore materials at their own pace.

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.

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.

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.
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.

Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.

Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.
Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.

A Halloween-themed kids yoga session blends playful poses, breathing games, and imaginative movement. Hands-on art-making follows with spooky seasonal crafts and plenty of room for costumes and creativity.

A Halloween-themed kids yoga session blends playful poses, breathing games, and imaginative movement. Hands-on art-making follows with spooky seasonal crafts and plenty of room for costumes and creativity.
A Halloween-themed kids yoga session blends playful poses, breathing games, and imaginative movement. Hands-on art-making follows with spooky seasonal crafts and plenty of room for costumes and creativity.

Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.

Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.
Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.

A relaxed play session for toddlers ages 18 months to 2 years, creating space for early childhood exploration and social interaction at a neighborhood public library.

A relaxed play session for toddlers ages 18 months to 2 years, creating space for early childhood exploration and social interaction at a neighborhood public library.
A relaxed play session for toddlers ages 18 months to 2 years, creating space for early childhood exploration and social interaction at a neighborhood public library.

Slow, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.

Slow, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.
Slow, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.

Browse handcrafted jewelry and explore a working artist studio during a monthly First Friday gathering. A relaxed opportunity to discover local makers and wearable art.

Browse handcrafted jewelry and explore a working artist studio during a monthly First Friday gathering. A relaxed opportunity to discover local makers and wearable art.
Browse handcrafted jewelry and explore a working artist studio during a monthly First Friday gathering. A relaxed opportunity to discover local makers and wearable art.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

Little hands explore spooky seasonal crafts in a short, playful activity designed for ages 2–5. A welcoming community-center setting makes this a festive outing for toddlers and caregivers.

Little hands explore spooky seasonal crafts in a short, playful activity designed for ages 2–5. A welcoming community-center setting makes this a festive outing for toddlers and caregivers.
Little hands explore spooky seasonal crafts in a short, playful activity designed for ages 2–5. A welcoming community-center setting makes this a festive outing for toddlers and caregivers.

Shared storytime blends children's books, rhymes, songs, and activities for toddlers through school-age kids, followed by relaxed social play with oversized building blocks and baby sensory toys.

Shared storytime blends children's books, rhymes, songs, and activities for toddlers through school-age kids, followed by relaxed social play with oversized building blocks and baby sensory toys.
Shared storytime blends children's books, rhymes, songs, and activities for toddlers through school-age kids, followed by relaxed social play with oversized building blocks and baby sensory toys.

Bouncy stories, dancing, songs, and a changing weekly theme create a playful learning journey for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families, followed by a hands-on craft activity.

Bouncy stories, dancing, songs, and a changing weekly theme create a playful learning journey for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families, followed by a hands-on craft activity.
Bouncy stories, dancing, songs, and a changing weekly theme create a playful learning journey for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families, followed by a hands-on craft activity.

A free online evening meditation space designed for moms to build a steady practice and press pause on hectic schedules. Expect guided calming techniques, supportive check-ins, and shared experiences focused on balance, self-care, and family ripple effects.

A free online evening meditation space designed for moms to build a steady practice and press pause on hectic schedules. Expect guided calming techniques, supportive check-ins, and shared experiences focused on balance, self-care, and family ripple effects.
A free online evening meditation space designed for moms to build a steady practice and press pause on hectic schedules. Expect guided calming techniques, supportive check-ins, and shared experiences focused on balance, self-care, and family ripple effects.

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.

Babies ages 0–18 months explore a selection of toys while caregivers socialize in a relaxed, drop-in morning gathering. Come and go anytime during the hour-long play session.

Babies ages 0–18 months explore a selection of toys while caregivers socialize in a relaxed, drop-in morning gathering. Come and go anytime during the hour-long play session.
Babies ages 0–18 months explore a selection of toys while caregivers socialize in a relaxed, drop-in morning gathering. Come and go anytime during the hour-long play session.

Little ones invent wild, wacky stories by turning puppets into characters during free, drop-in imaginative play. Families can stay at their own pace and continue into toddler storytime.

Little ones invent wild, wacky stories by turning puppets into characters during free, drop-in imaginative play. Families can stay at their own pace and continue into toddler storytime.
Little ones invent wild, wacky stories by turning puppets into characters during free, drop-in imaginative play. Families can stay at their own pace and continue into toddler storytime.

A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.

A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.

A welcoming library gathering for children of all ages and caregivers, centered on shared stories and early literacy. A relaxed family-friendly setting encourages listening, imagination, and connection through reading.

A welcoming library gathering for children of all ages and caregivers, centered on shared stories and early literacy. A relaxed family-friendly setting encourages listening, imagination, and connection through reading.
A welcoming library gathering for children of all ages and caregivers, centered on shared stories and early literacy. A relaxed family-friendly setting encourages listening, imagination, and connection through reading.

Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.

Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.
Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.
