
Painting with Animals
Hands-on, step-by-step painting session capturing a Cotswold sheep named Martin, with a live animal encounter and park admission included; all art supplies provided for family-friendly beginners, pre-registration and ticketed adult supervision required.
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Hands on junior zookeeper session where children ages 5 to 12 meet an animal ambassador and practice keeper tasks, including feeding, enrichment and habitat care, at WNC Nature Center; adult attendance and advance registration required.

Hands on junior zookeeper session where children ages 5 to 12 meet an animal ambassador and practice keeper tasks, including feeding, enrichment and habitat care, at WNC Nature Center; adult attendance and advance registration required.
Hands on junior zookeeper session where children ages 5 to 12 meet an animal ambassador and practice keeper tasks, including feeding, enrichment and habitat care, at WNC Nature Center; adult attendance and advance registration required.

Paint an original landscape from direct observation in a two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop focused on composition, color mixing, and translating outdoor sketches into a finished piece.

Paint an original landscape from direct observation in a two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop focused on composition, color mixing, and translating outdoor sketches into a finished piece.
Paint an original landscape from direct observation in a two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop focused on composition, color mixing, and translating outdoor sketches into a finished piece.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

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.

Playful, family-friendly animal birthday celebration with up-close meet-and-greets, hands-on kid activities, themed crafts, cake time, guided animal interactions, and pet friendly outdoor festivities at a rural Linville location.

Playful, family-friendly animal birthday celebration with up-close meet-and-greets, hands-on kid activities, themed crafts, cake time, guided animal interactions, and pet friendly outdoor festivities at a rural Linville location.
Playful, family-friendly animal birthday celebration with up-close meet-and-greets, hands-on kid activities, themed crafts, cake time, guided animal interactions, and pet friendly outdoor festivities at a rural Linville location.

Hands on studio art activities led by museum staff encourage participants to make collection inspired works using varied materials and techniques. Drop in, all ages and abilities welcome; free for members or included with museum admission.

Hands on studio art activities led by museum staff encourage participants to make collection inspired works using varied materials and techniques. Drop in, all ages and abilities welcome; free for members or included with museum admission.
Hands on studio art activities led by museum staff encourage participants to make collection inspired works using varied materials and techniques. Drop in, all ages and abilities welcome; free for members or included with museum admission.

Beginner-focused botanical illustration workshop teaching line work, shading, contour composition, and pen and ink techniques across four weekly sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum with guided studio practice and plant reference studies.

Beginner-focused botanical illustration workshop teaching line work, shading, contour composition, and pen and ink techniques across four weekly sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum with guided studio practice and plant reference studies.
Beginner-focused botanical illustration workshop teaching line work, shading, contour composition, and pen and ink techniques across four weekly sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum with guided studio practice and plant reference studies.
Relaxed Sunday sip-and-paint session blending Van Gogh-inspired brushwork with casual wine tasting, ideal for beginners who want low-pressure creative socializing in a cozy Asheville bottle shop.
Relaxed Sunday sip-and-paint session blending Van Gogh-inspired brushwork with casual wine tasting, ideal for beginners who want low-pressure creative socializing in a cozy Asheville bottle shop.
Relaxed Sunday sip-and-paint session blending Van Gogh-inspired brushwork with casual wine tasting, ideal for beginners who want low-pressure creative socializing in a cozy Asheville bottle shop.

Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.

Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.
Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.

Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.

Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.
Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.

Little artists use crayons and markers on themed coloring sheets while socialized cats roam a cozy cat cafe space. Family-friendly, drop-in session with supplies provided for young children.

Little artists use crayons and markers on themed coloring sheets while socialized cats roam a cozy cat cafe space. Family-friendly, drop-in session with supplies provided for young children.
Little artists use crayons and markers on themed coloring sheets while socialized cats roam a cozy cat cafe space. Family-friendly, drop-in session with supplies provided for young children.

Slow, guided walk through the North Carolina Arboretum exploring plant identification, animal signs, and seasonal ecology; staff naturalists tailor discussion to observations and questions, making each outing different and accessible.

Slow, guided walk through the North Carolina Arboretum exploring plant identification, animal signs, and seasonal ecology; staff naturalists tailor discussion to observations and questions, making each outing different and accessible.
Slow, guided walk through the North Carolina Arboretum exploring plant identification, animal signs, and seasonal ecology; staff naturalists tailor discussion to observations and questions, making each outing different and accessible.
Playful goats clamber over mats while participants grin and giggle through a gentle, beginner friendly yoga flow, blending light stretches and animal interaction for a social, wellness focused experience in Candler.
Playful goats clamber over mats while participants grin and giggle through a gentle, beginner friendly yoga flow, blending light stretches and animal interaction for a social, wellness focused experience in Candler.
Playful goats clamber over mats while participants grin and giggle through a gentle, beginner friendly yoga flow, blending light stretches and animal interaction for a social, wellness focused experience in Candler.

Engaging illustrated talk exploring ecological interrelationships through storytelling, slides, and participatory activities that reveal plant and animal habitat connections, ideal for curious adults and families seeking nature education.

Engaging illustrated talk exploring ecological interrelationships through storytelling, slides, and participatory activities that reveal plant and animal habitat connections, ideal for curious adults and families seeking nature education.
Engaging illustrated talk exploring ecological interrelationships through storytelling, slides, and participatory activities that reveal plant and animal habitat connections, ideal for curious adults and families seeking nature education.
Get your hands dirty tending garden beds, clearing pasture, and brushing friendly farm dogs while working alongside docile highland cows at New Beginnings Historic Farm in Rutherfordton; hands on volunteer tasks for all experience levels.
Get your hands dirty tending garden beds, clearing pasture, and brushing friendly farm dogs while working alongside docile highland cows at New Beginnings Historic Farm in Rutherfordton; hands on volunteer tasks for all experience levels.
Get your hands dirty tending garden beds, clearing pasture, and brushing friendly farm dogs while working alongside docile highland cows at New Beginnings Historic Farm in Rutherfordton; hands on volunteer tasks for all experience levels.

Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting birds, with step-by-step instruction on washes, layering, and simple feather details. A relaxed studio workshop geared toward building confidence and leaving with a finished bird painting.

Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting birds, with step-by-step instruction on washes, layering, and simple feather details. A relaxed studio workshop geared toward building confidence and leaving with a finished bird painting.
Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting birds, with step-by-step instruction on washes, layering, and simple feather details. A relaxed studio workshop geared toward building confidence and leaving with a finished bird painting.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.
Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.

Kid-friendly yoga mixes playful poses, breathing, and mindful movement with a fairy-magic art activity. A pop-up class designed for imagination, body awareness, and hands-on creativity at a cozy neighborhood studio.

Kid-friendly yoga mixes playful poses, breathing, and mindful movement with a fairy-magic art activity. A pop-up class designed for imagination, body awareness, and hands-on creativity at a cozy neighborhood studio.
Kid-friendly yoga mixes playful poses, breathing, and mindful movement with a fairy-magic art activity. A pop-up class designed for imagination, body awareness, and hands-on creativity at a cozy neighborhood studio.

Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.

Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.
Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.