Tapestry of America
Student-led science talk paired with a photography exhibition highlighting wildlife across America’s National Parks. Expect biology insights, striking park imagery, and an academic campus setting hosted by the Department of Biology.
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Panoramic, high resolution landscape photography and narrated slideshow that traces geology, wildlife, and cultural history across America's national parks; a contemplative, educational visual storytelling experience for nature and photo enthusiasts.
Panoramic, high resolution landscape photography and narrated slideshow that traces geology, wildlife, and cultural history across America's national parks; a contemplative, educational visual storytelling experience for nature and photo enthusiasts.
Panoramic, high resolution landscape photography and narrated slideshow that traces geology, wildlife, and cultural history across America's national parks; a contemplative, educational visual storytelling experience for nature and photo enthusiasts.
Hands-on anthotype photography using turmeric to make light-sensitive, plant-dyed paper, then arranging leaves and flowers for sun-developed botanical prints. Set in a garden setting with natural materials and simple, beginner-friendly techniques.
Hands-on anthotype photography using turmeric to make light-sensitive, plant-dyed paper, then arranging leaves and flowers for sun-developed botanical prints. Set in a garden setting with natural materials and simple, beginner-friendly techniques.
Hands-on anthotype photography using turmeric to make light-sensitive, plant-dyed paper, then arranging leaves and flowers for sun-developed botanical prints. Set in a garden setting with natural materials and simple, beginner-friendly techniques.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
An engaging campus talk connecting Tom Stoppard’s plays to core mathematical ideas of proof, truth, logic, and reality, led by mathematician and author Stephen Abbott. Expect theatre based examples and humanities friendly math insights in a university lecture setting.
An engaging campus talk connecting Tom Stoppard’s plays to core mathematical ideas of proof, truth, logic, and reality, led by mathematician and author Stephen Abbott. Expect theatre based examples and humanities friendly math insights in a university lecture setting.
An engaging campus talk connecting Tom Stoppard’s plays to core mathematical ideas of proof, truth, logic, and reality, led by mathematician and author Stephen Abbott. Expect theatre based examples and humanities friendly math insights in a university lecture setting.
Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.
Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.
Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.
Hands-on embroidery and experimental stitching sessions guide participants to craft a community quilt of images and words that explores home, preserves place, and fosters healing through shared craft knowledge.
Hands-on embroidery and experimental stitching sessions guide participants to craft a community quilt of images and words that explores home, preserves place, and fosters healing through shared craft knowledge.
Hands-on embroidery and experimental stitching sessions guide participants to craft a community quilt of images and words that explores home, preserves place, and fosters healing through shared craft knowledge.
Hands on tapestry weaving workshop teaching loom setup, weft techniques, and texture building with wool and mixed fibers; beginner friendly instruction in a community art studio for makers wanting foundational fiber arts skills.
Hands on tapestry weaving workshop teaching loom setup, weft techniques, and texture building with wool and mixed fibers; beginner friendly instruction in a community art studio for makers wanting foundational fiber arts skills.
Hands on tapestry weaving workshop teaching loom setup, weft techniques, and texture building with wool and mixed fibers; beginner friendly instruction in a community art studio for makers wanting foundational fiber arts skills.
Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.
Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.
Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Comparative art history lecture unpacking Raphael's refined pictorial poetry and Caravaggio's revolutionary chiaroscuro and dramatic realism, with slide illustrated close visual analysis and discussion aimed at art lovers, students, and museum goers.
Comparative art history lecture unpacking Raphael's refined pictorial poetry and Caravaggio's revolutionary chiaroscuro and dramatic realism, with slide illustrated close visual analysis and discussion aimed at art lovers, students, and museum goers.
Comparative art history lecture unpacking Raphael's refined pictorial poetry and Caravaggio's revolutionary chiaroscuro and dramatic realism, with slide illustrated close visual analysis and discussion aimed at art lovers, students, and museum goers.
An educational talk examining the harms of solitary confinement through a prison reform and human rights lens. Expect context on criminal justice policy, lived impacts, and pathways for community action and advocacy.
An educational talk examining the harms of solitary confinement through a prison reform and human rights lens. Expect context on criminal justice policy, lived impacts, and pathways for community action and advocacy.
An educational talk examining the harms of solitary confinement through a prison reform and human rights lens. Expect context on criminal justice policy, lived impacts, and pathways for community action and advocacy.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
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.
Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.
Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.
Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Hands-on basket weaving sessions using freshly harvested garden materials to create a sturdy harvest basket by semester’s end. Weekly Tuesday evening meetups in a cozy garden cabin with tools provided and flexible drop-in attendance.
Hands-on basket weaving sessions using freshly harvested garden materials to create a sturdy harvest basket by semester’s end. Weekly Tuesday evening meetups in a cozy garden cabin with tools provided and flexible drop-in attendance.
Hands-on basket weaving sessions using freshly harvested garden materials to create a sturdy harvest basket by semester’s end. Weekly Tuesday evening meetups in a cozy garden cabin with tools provided and flexible drop-in attendance.
Hands-on sashiko stitching lessons rooted in repair, reinforcement, and decorative Japanese textile design. Practice six classic stitch patterns in a beginner-friendly campus workshop and start a small mending style project.
Hands-on sashiko stitching lessons rooted in repair, reinforcement, and decorative Japanese textile design. Practice six classic stitch patterns in a beginner-friendly campus workshop and start a small mending style project.
Hands-on sashiko stitching lessons rooted in repair, reinforcement, and decorative Japanese textile design. Practice six classic stitch patterns in a beginner-friendly campus workshop and start a small mending style project.
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Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.
Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Intimate Saturday salon fostering conversation among local artists and neighbors with pop-up displays, short artist talks, and casual networking in a bright studio setting—drop-in friendly with coffee and light refreshments.
Intimate Saturday salon fostering conversation among local artists and neighbors with pop-up displays, short artist talks, and casual networking in a bright studio setting—drop-in friendly with coffee and light refreshments.
Intimate Saturday salon fostering conversation among local artists and neighbors with pop-up displays, short artist talks, and casual networking in a bright studio setting—drop-in friendly with coffee and light refreshments.