
The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum
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.
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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, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.

Slow, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.
Slow, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.

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.

Settle among autumn gardens to paint en plein air, capturing seasonal colors while reconnecting with nature and creative practice. A relaxed outdoor art session invites participants to develop observational painting skills.

Settle among autumn gardens to paint en plein air, capturing seasonal colors while reconnecting with nature and creative practice. A relaxed outdoor art session invites participants to develop observational painting skills.
Settle among autumn gardens to paint en plein air, capturing seasonal colors while reconnecting with nature and creative practice. A relaxed outdoor art session invites participants to develop observational painting skills.

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.

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.

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.

Accessible adaptive recreation brings adults with disabilities together for hands-on crafting and cooking in a welcoming, skill-building group session, with no fee and registration through city parks and recreation.

Accessible adaptive recreation brings adults with disabilities together for hands-on crafting and cooking in a welcoming, skill-building group session, with no fee and registration through city parks and recreation.
Accessible adaptive recreation brings adults with disabilities together for hands-on crafting and cooking in a welcoming, skill-building group session, with no fee and registration through city parks and recreation.

A free, disability-inclusive adult recreation session combines hands-on crafting and cooking in an adaptive, supportive setting, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opening 30 days before the program.

A free, disability-inclusive adult recreation session combines hands-on crafting and cooking in an adaptive, supportive setting, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opening 30 days before the program.
A free, disability-inclusive adult recreation session combines hands-on crafting and cooking in an adaptive, supportive setting, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opening 30 days before the program.

An inclusive adaptive recreation hour for adults ages 17 and up, with hands-on crafting and cooking activities in a supportive, accessible setting. Free, with advance registration required.

An inclusive adaptive recreation hour for adults ages 17 and up, with hands-on crafting and cooking activities in a supportive, accessible setting. Free, with advance registration required.
An inclusive adaptive recreation hour for adults ages 17 and up, with hands-on crafting and cooking activities in a supportive, accessible setting. Free, with advance registration required.

Accessible adult recreation blends hands-on crafting and cooking in a welcoming program for people with disabilities. Participation is free, with advance registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Accessible adult recreation blends hands-on crafting and cooking in a welcoming program for people with disabilities. Participation is free, with advance registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Accessible adult recreation blends hands-on crafting and cooking in a welcoming program for people with disabilities. Participation is free, with advance registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

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.
A research-informed therapeutic journaling session centered on expressive writing as a tool for stress relief and improved health. Set up as a calming morning ritual at a wellness center, with gentle guidance suitable for first-timers.
A research-informed therapeutic journaling session centered on expressive writing as a tool for stress relief and improved health. Set up as a calming morning ritual at a wellness center, with gentle guidance suitable for first-timers.
A research-informed therapeutic journaling session centered on expressive writing as a tool for stress relief and improved health. Set up as a calming morning ritual at a wellness center, with gentle guidance suitable for first-timers.

Accessible, hands-on recreation brings adults together for creative crafting and cooking in a supportive setting designed for people with disabilities. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Accessible, hands-on recreation brings adults together for creative crafting and cooking in a supportive setting designed for people with disabilities. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Accessible, hands-on recreation brings adults together for creative crafting and cooking in a supportive setting designed for people with disabilities. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
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.

Hands-on crafting and cooking activities create an inclusive, social recreation hour for adults with disabilities. This free adaptive program welcomes participants ages 17 and older, with advance registration required.

Hands-on crafting and cooking activities create an inclusive, social recreation hour for adults with disabilities. This free adaptive program welcomes participants ages 17 and older, with advance registration required.
Hands-on crafting and cooking activities create an inclusive, social recreation hour for adults with disabilities. This free adaptive program welcomes participants ages 17 and older, with advance registration required.

Explore current exhibitions through museum tours and hands-on art making, with music and rooftop cocktails creating a lively after-hours gathering for K–12 and college educators, administrators, and teaching artists.

Explore current exhibitions through museum tours and hands-on art making, with music and rooftop cocktails creating a lively after-hours gathering for K–12 and college educators, administrators, and teaching artists.
Explore current exhibitions through museum tours and hands-on art making, with music and rooftop cocktails creating a lively after-hours gathering for K–12 and college educators, administrators, and teaching artists.

A relaxed, beginner-friendly craft meetup invites adults to bring a project or explore provided supplies, with creative ideas and hands-on help available for anyone needing a place to start.

A relaxed, beginner-friendly craft meetup invites adults to bring a project or explore provided supplies, with creative ideas and hands-on help available for anyone needing a place to start.
A relaxed, beginner-friendly craft meetup invites adults to bring a project or explore provided supplies, with creative ideas and hands-on help available for anyone needing a place to start.

An accessible adult recreation session combines hands-on crafting and cooking in a supportive group setting. The free program welcomes participants ages 17 and older with disabilities.

An accessible adult recreation session combines hands-on crafting and cooking in a supportive group setting. The free program welcomes participants ages 17 and older with disabilities.
An accessible adult recreation session combines hands-on crafting and cooking in a supportive group setting. The free program welcomes participants ages 17 and older with disabilities.

Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with artworks and museum interpretation; no reservations required.

Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with artworks and museum interpretation; no reservations required.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with artworks and museum interpretation; no reservations required.
