
Summer Art Camp | Landscapes: Real, Remembered, and Reimagined (Rising 6th - 8th grade)
Hands-on landscape art camp blending drawing, painting, and mixed media inspired by current museum exhibitions. Students build skills in space, color, light, and composition while shifting from observational studies to expressive, personal interpretations of place.
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Hands-on landscape studio sessions move from observational sketches to expressive, memory-based scenes using drawing, painting, and mixed media. Museum gallery inspiration guides study of space, color, light, and composition for rising 6th–8th graders.

Hands-on landscape studio sessions move from observational sketches to expressive, memory-based scenes using drawing, painting, and mixed media. Museum gallery inspiration guides study of space, color, light, and composition for rising 6th–8th graders.
Hands-on landscape studio sessions move from observational sketches to expressive, memory-based scenes using drawing, painting, and mixed media. Museum gallery inspiration guides study of space, color, light, and composition for rising 6th–8th graders.

Mixed media art camp centered on environmental awareness, with collaged animal habitats made from recycled materials and mountain landscapes featuring local wildlife. The week wraps with memory or shadow boxes filled with hand built clay creatures and personal storytelling.

Mixed media art camp centered on environmental awareness, with collaged animal habitats made from recycled materials and mountain landscapes featuring local wildlife. The week wraps with memory or shadow boxes filled with hand built clay creatures and personal storytelling.
Mixed media art camp centered on environmental awareness, with collaged animal habitats made from recycled materials and mountain landscapes featuring local wildlife. The week wraps with memory or shadow boxes filled with hand built clay creatures and personal storytelling.

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 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.

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.

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.

Beginner botanical drawing series focused on linework, shading, and pen and ink, then finishing studies with watercolor washes. Hands on practice with composition, contour, contrast, texture, and personal style experimentation with materials provided.

Beginner botanical drawing series focused on linework, shading, and pen and ink, then finishing studies with watercolor washes. Hands on practice with composition, contour, contrast, texture, and personal style experimentation with materials provided.
Beginner botanical drawing series focused on linework, shading, and pen and ink, then finishing studies with watercolor washes. Hands on practice with composition, contour, contrast, texture, and personal style experimentation with materials provided.

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.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.

Paint misty Blue Ridge peaks in watercolor with step by step instruction on washes, layering, and atmospheric perspective. A relaxed studio session geared toward beginners and intermediate painters who want a finished mountain landscape.

Paint misty Blue Ridge peaks in watercolor with step by step instruction on washes, layering, and atmospheric perspective. A relaxed studio session geared toward beginners and intermediate painters who want a finished mountain landscape.
Paint misty Blue Ridge peaks in watercolor with step by step instruction on washes, layering, and atmospheric perspective. A relaxed studio session geared toward beginners and intermediate painters who want a finished mountain landscape.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp making with colorful glass tiles arranged into intricate geometric patterns. Take home a glowing handcrafted lamp after guided instruction in a Biltmore Village hotel setting.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp making with colorful glass tiles arranged into intricate geometric patterns. Take home a glowing handcrafted lamp after guided instruction in a Biltmore Village hotel setting.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp making with colorful glass tiles arranged into intricate geometric patterns. Take home a glowing handcrafted lamp after guided instruction in a Biltmore Village hotel 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.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Paint a ceramic bowl or plate step by step in a calming, beginner-friendly session with all supplies provided. Ideal for creative downtime and a take home keepsake in a Biltmore Village hotel setting.
Paint a ceramic bowl or plate step by step in a calming, beginner-friendly session with all supplies provided. Ideal for creative downtime and a take home keepsake in a Biltmore Village hotel setting.
Paint a ceramic bowl or plate step by step in a calming, beginner-friendly session with all supplies provided. Ideal for creative downtime and a take home keepsake in a Biltmore Village hotel setting.

A slow, quiet online morning of mindful artmaking designed to rest the body, settle the mind, and feed the spirit. Guided creative inquiry uses the arts as a conversation with yourself, exploring longings and gifts in a nonreligious, reflective space.

A slow, quiet online morning of mindful artmaking designed to rest the body, settle the mind, and feed the spirit. Guided creative inquiry uses the arts as a conversation with yourself, exploring longings and gifts in a nonreligious, reflective space.
A slow, quiet online morning of mindful artmaking designed to rest the body, settle the mind, and feed the spirit. Guided creative inquiry uses the arts as a conversation with yourself, exploring longings and gifts in a nonreligious, reflective space.