
The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum
Hands-on therapeutic art making led by a registered art therapist, using simple creative prompts to support mental and emotional wellbeing. A welcoming museum workshop for beginners and experienced artists alike, designed to help you reset and leave refreshed.
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Guided art-making with a registered art therapist explores creative practice as a way to nurture mental and emotional wellbeing. Open to all experience levels, from seasoned artists to first-time painters.

Guided art-making with a registered art therapist explores creative practice as a way to nurture mental and emotional wellbeing. Open to all experience levels, from seasoned artists to first-time painters.
Guided art-making with a registered art therapist explores creative practice as a way to nurture mental and emotional wellbeing. Open to all experience levels, from seasoned artists to first-time painters.

A restorative sound healing experience invites attentive listening and relaxation in a museum setting, blending wellness practice with the contemplative atmosphere of Asheville’s art museum.

A restorative sound healing experience invites attentive listening and relaxation in a museum setting, blending wellness practice with the contemplative atmosphere of Asheville’s art museum.
A restorative sound healing experience invites attentive listening and relaxation in a museum setting, blending wellness practice with the contemplative atmosphere of Asheville’s art museum.

Slow, mindful yoga in the Museum’s galleries pairs gentle movement with guided close looking at a current exhibition. All levels are welcome for a morning of relaxation, artistic inspiration, and connection.

Slow, mindful yoga in the Museum’s galleries pairs gentle movement with guided close looking at a current exhibition. All levels are welcome for a morning of relaxation, artistic inspiration, and connection.
Slow, mindful yoga in the Museum’s galleries pairs gentle movement with guided close looking at a current exhibition. All levels are welcome for a morning of relaxation, artistic inspiration, and connection.

A quiet, restorative art-making practice invites creative self-inquiry and connection with personal longings and gifts. Slow down, rest the body, quiet the mind, and explore from home.

A quiet, restorative art-making practice invites creative self-inquiry and connection with personal longings and gifts. Slow down, rest the body, quiet the mind, and explore from home.
A quiet, restorative art-making practice invites creative self-inquiry and connection with personal longings and gifts. Slow down, rest the body, quiet the mind, and explore from home.

A calm, mindful art-making session invites teens to notice emotions and turn greater awareness into personal creativity. Beginners can create an original piece with all supplies provided.

A calm, mindful art-making session invites teens to notice emotions and turn greater awareness into personal creativity. Beginners can create an original piece with all supplies provided.
A calm, mindful art-making session invites teens to notice emotions and turn greater awareness into personal creativity. Beginners can create an original piece with all supplies provided.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.

A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.

A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.
A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.

A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.

A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.

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.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.

Accessible adult recreation brings people with disabilities together for hands-on crafting and cooking in a supportive group setting, with free participation through Asheville Parks & Recreation registration.

Accessible adult recreation brings people with disabilities together for hands-on crafting and cooking in a supportive group setting, with free participation through Asheville Parks & Recreation registration.
Accessible adult recreation brings people with disabilities together for hands-on crafting and cooking in a supportive group setting, with free participation through Asheville Parks & Recreation registration.

A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.

A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.

Explore how thoughtfully shaped surroundings can support comfort, mood, and wellbeing. This learning-focused session considers the connection between personal spaces and how we feel in them.

Explore how thoughtfully shaped surroundings can support comfort, mood, and wellbeing. This learning-focused session considers the connection between personal spaces and how we feel in them.
Explore how thoughtfully shaped surroundings can support comfort, mood, and wellbeing. This learning-focused session considers the connection between personal spaces and how we feel in them.

A 60-minute sound bath surrounded by blooming gardens, using resonant healing instruments to soothe and reset the nervous system. Rain plans shift indoors to a window-lined space overlooking the forest for the same calming immersion.

A 60-minute sound bath surrounded by blooming gardens, using resonant healing instruments to soothe and reset the nervous system. Rain plans shift indoors to a window-lined space overlooking the forest for the same calming immersion.
A 60-minute sound bath surrounded by blooming gardens, using resonant healing instruments to soothe and reset the nervous system. Rain plans shift indoors to a window-lined space overlooking the forest for the same calming immersion.
Explore evidence-based expressive writing as a therapeutic practice for supporting health and well-being. A calm morning journaling ritual invites reflection, self-care, and mindful written expression.
Explore evidence-based expressive writing as a therapeutic practice for supporting health and well-being. A calm morning journaling ritual invites reflection, self-care, and mindful written expression.
Explore evidence-based expressive writing as a therapeutic practice for supporting health and well-being. A calm morning journaling ritual invites reflection, self-care, and mindful written expression.

A relaxed Sunday music gathering brings live performance into the museum’s art-filled setting, pairing an afternoon cultural outing with sound and community in downtown Asheville.

A relaxed Sunday music gathering brings live performance into the museum’s art-filled setting, pairing an afternoon cultural outing with sound and community in downtown Asheville.
A relaxed Sunday music gathering brings live performance into the museum’s art-filled setting, pairing an afternoon cultural outing with sound and community in downtown Asheville.

Paint nature inspired greeting cards with watercolor, turning botanical forms into handmade keepsakes. This creative workshop centers on gentle painting, floral imagery, and personalized card making.

Paint nature inspired greeting cards with watercolor, turning botanical forms into handmade keepsakes. This creative workshop centers on gentle painting, floral imagery, and personalized card making.
Paint nature inspired greeting cards with watercolor, turning botanical forms into handmade keepsakes. This creative workshop centers on gentle painting, floral imagery, and personalized card making.

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.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
