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Hands-on creative play and project-making invite children and adults to experiment with materials in a welcoming studio setting. Choose open-ended studio exploration or a guided make-and-take activity.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hands-on SoulCollage® open studio time blending intuitive collage-making with gentle self-reflection and group connection. A calm, supportive setting for creative exploration, personal insight, and sharing in a small-circle atmosphere.
Hands-on SoulCollage® open studio time blending intuitive collage-making with gentle self-reflection and group connection. A calm, supportive setting for creative exploration, personal insight, and sharing in a small-circle atmosphere.
Hands-on SoulCollage® open studio time blending intuitive collage-making with gentle self-reflection and group connection. A calm, supportive setting for creative exploration, personal insight, and sharing in a small-circle atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
Cyanotype Night
MoreMake cyanotype sunprints in a collaborative, hands-on art session exploring light-sensitive paper and the distinctive deep-blue photographic process. Experiment with shapes and textures to create one-of-a-kind impressions.
Make cyanotype sunprints in a collaborative, hands-on art session exploring light-sensitive paper and the distinctive deep-blue photographic process. Experiment with shapes and textures to create one-of-a-kind impressions.
Make cyanotype sunprints in a collaborative, hands-on art session exploring light-sensitive paper and the distinctive deep-blue photographic process. Experiment with shapes and textures to create one-of-a-kind impressions.
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.
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.
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.