Open Studio for families
Hands-on process art and project-making invite all ages to experiment, play, and create together in a welcoming studio setting, with flexible drop-in options for families.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
Hands-on winter pottery classes and ceramics workshops invite adults and children to shape clay, learn studio techniques, and explore creative making in a spacious working ceramics studio.
Hands-on winter pottery classes and ceramics workshops invite adults and children to shape clay, learn studio techniques, and explore creative making in a spacious working ceramics studio.
Hands-on winter pottery classes and ceramics workshops invite adults and children to shape clay, learn studio techniques, and explore creative making in a spacious working ceramics studio.
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.
Float colorful paints across a thick gel, draw swirling patterns, and transfer them onto paper before creating a one-of-a-kind ornament—a hands-on paper marbling workshop for families.
Float colorful paints across a thick gel, draw swirling patterns, and transfer them onto paper before creating a one-of-a-kind ornament—a hands-on paper marbling workshop for families.
Float colorful paints across a thick gel, draw swirling patterns, and transfer them onto paper before creating a one-of-a-kind ornament—a hands-on paper marbling workshop for families.
Makerspace
MoreCreate 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.