Summer Art Camp | Art & Our Environment (Rising 6th - 8th grade)
Mixed-media art camp centered on environmental themes, with recycled-material collages of animal habitats and mountain landscapes featuring local wildlife. The week wraps with memory or shadow boxes filled with hand-built clay creatures and personal storytelling.
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Mixed media art camp exploring environmental themes through recycled material collages of animal habitats and mountain landscapes with local wildlife. The week wraps with memory or shadow boxes filled with hand built clay creatures and personal storytelling.
Mixed media art camp exploring environmental themes through recycled material collages of animal habitats and mountain landscapes with local wildlife. The week wraps with memory or shadow boxes filled with hand built clay creatures and personal storytelling.
Mixed media art camp exploring environmental themes through recycled material collages of animal habitats and mountain landscapes with local wildlife. The week wraps with memory or shadow boxes filled with hand built clay creatures and personal storytelling.
A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.
A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.
A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.
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.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.
Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.
Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.
A joyful summer collage workshop blends gentle movement, mantras, music, and guided meditation to spark creative self expression. Expect mindful paper cutting and layering, plus journaling reflection and community art making focused on what brings you joy.
A joyful summer collage workshop blends gentle movement, mantras, music, and guided meditation to spark creative self expression. Expect mindful paper cutting and layering, plus journaling reflection and community art making focused on what brings you joy.
A joyful summer collage workshop blends gentle movement, mantras, music, and guided meditation to spark creative self expression. Expect mindful paper cutting and layering, plus journaling reflection and community art making focused on what brings you joy.
Kid-centered yoga and mindful movement paired with hands-on artmaking in a playful summer camp setting. A structured weekday program that blends stretching, breathing, and creative projects for school-age kids.
Kid-centered yoga and mindful movement paired with hands-on artmaking in a playful summer camp setting. A structured weekday program that blends stretching, breathing, and creative projects for school-age kids.
Kid-centered yoga and mindful movement paired with hands-on artmaking in a playful summer camp setting. A structured weekday program that blends stretching, breathing, and creative projects for school-age kids.
Fast-paced summer camp where ages 8–16 learn improv games, character building, and collaborative sketch writing to think on their feet and land punchlines. Emphasis on teamwork, spontaneity, and onstage confidence in a youth theater setting.
Fast-paced summer camp where ages 8–16 learn improv games, character building, and collaborative sketch writing to think on their feet and land punchlines. Emphasis on teamwork, spontaneity, and onstage confidence in a youth theater setting.
Fast-paced summer camp where ages 8–16 learn improv games, character building, and collaborative sketch writing to think on their feet and land punchlines. Emphasis on teamwork, spontaneity, and onstage confidence in a youth theater setting.
Action-packed summer day camps in an outdoor adventure park setting, with ropes course challenges, climbing activities, guided nature play, and group skill-building for school-age kids seeking active outdoor fun.
Action-packed summer day camps in an outdoor adventure park setting, with ropes course challenges, climbing activities, guided nature play, and group skill-building for school-age kids seeking active outdoor fun.
Action-packed summer day camps in an outdoor adventure park setting, with ropes course challenges, climbing activities, guided nature play, and group skill-building for school-age kids seeking active outdoor fun.
Hands-on rhythm and creative-skills camp for elementary-aged learners, combining hand drumming, body percussion, movement, and collaborative visual art projects to build musical timing, improvisation, and creative confidence in a small-group summer program.
Hands-on rhythm and creative-skills camp for elementary-aged learners, combining hand drumming, body percussion, movement, and collaborative visual art projects to build musical timing, improvisation, and creative confidence in a small-group summer program.
Hands-on rhythm and creative-skills camp for elementary-aged learners, combining hand drumming, body percussion, movement, and collaborative visual art projects to build musical timing, improvisation, and creative confidence in a small-group summer program.
A curator-led Art Break exploring the creative and conceptual possibilities of paper and book arts with co-curator Cynthia Nourse Thompson. Expect behind-the-scenes context on curatorial practice, printmaking connections, and how exhibitions come together.
A curator-led Art Break exploring the creative and conceptual possibilities of paper and book arts with co-curator Cynthia Nourse Thompson. Expect behind-the-scenes context on curatorial practice, printmaking connections, and how exhibitions come together.
A curator-led Art Break exploring the creative and conceptual possibilities of paper and book arts with co-curator Cynthia Nourse Thompson. Expect behind-the-scenes context on curatorial practice, printmaking connections, and how exhibitions come together.
Five-day summer camp blending hands-on metalsmithing with creative art studio time, plus a midday park break for lunch and outdoor play. Kids build confidence while learning new techniques and finishing take-home metal and art projects with all materials provided.
Five-day summer camp blending hands-on metalsmithing with creative art studio time, plus a midday park break for lunch and outdoor play. Kids build confidence while learning new techniques and finishing take-home metal and art projects with all materials provided.
Five-day summer camp blending hands-on metalsmithing with creative art studio time, plus a midday park break for lunch and outdoor play. Kids build confidence while learning new techniques and finishing take-home metal and art projects with all materials provided.
Youth beach volleyball skills camp on sand courts with drills, fundamentals, and coach-led play. A summer daytime session geared toward kids and teens looking to build technique, confidence, and teamwork outdoors.
Youth beach volleyball skills camp on sand courts with drills, fundamentals, and coach-led play. A summer daytime session geared toward kids and teens looking to build technique, confidence, and teamwork outdoors.
Youth beach volleyball skills camp on sand courts with drills, fundamentals, and coach-led play. A summer daytime session geared toward kids and teens looking to build technique, confidence, and teamwork outdoors.
Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.
Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.
Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.
Slow-flow yoga paired with guided mindful looking inside a current exhibition, using close observation of artworks to deepen relaxation and connection. Unwind afterward with a complimentary cup of tea and casual conversation in the Education Center.
Slow-flow yoga paired with guided mindful looking inside a current exhibition, using close observation of artworks to deepen relaxation and connection. Unwind afterward with a complimentary cup of tea and casual conversation in the Education Center.
Slow-flow yoga paired with guided mindful looking inside a current exhibition, using close observation of artworks to deepen relaxation and connection. Unwind afterward with a complimentary cup of tea and casual conversation in the Education Center.
Kid-focused summer camp sessions centered on hands-on clay work like pinching, coiling, and wheel throwing. Creative studio time emphasizes mess-friendly making, skill building, and taking home finished pottery pieces.
Kid-focused summer camp sessions centered on hands-on clay work like pinching, coiling, and wheel throwing. Creative studio time emphasizes mess-friendly making, skill building, and taking home finished pottery pieces.
Kid-focused summer camp sessions centered on hands-on clay work like pinching, coiling, and wheel throwing. Creative studio time emphasizes mess-friendly making, skill building, and taking home finished pottery pieces.
Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.
Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.
Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.
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.
Interactive, docent-led walk-through of a current featured exhibition with space for questions and close looking. Drop in for an accessible gallery deep dive led by museum staff or volunteer educators.
Interactive, docent-led walk-through of a current featured exhibition with space for questions and close looking. Drop in for an accessible gallery deep dive led by museum staff or volunteer educators.
Interactive, docent-led walk-through of a current featured exhibition with space for questions and close looking. Drop in for an accessible gallery deep dive led by museum staff or volunteer educators.
Mixed-media works by Western North Carolina artists respond to contemporary political, domestic, and international issues with moods ranging from subtle and reflective to confrontational and urgent. A timely group exhibition tied to the nationwide “Fall of Freedom” project.
Mixed-media works by Western North Carolina artists respond to contemporary political, domestic, and international issues with moods ranging from subtle and reflective to confrontational and urgent. A timely group exhibition tied to the nationwide “Fall of Freedom” project.
Mixed-media works by Western North Carolina artists respond to contemporary political, domestic, and international issues with moods ranging from subtle and reflective to confrontational and urgent. A timely group exhibition tied to the nationwide “Fall of Freedom” project.