Three Approaches to Surface
Experimental cross disciplinary investigations of surface where artists, scientists, and designers present live demonstrations and short talks exploring materials, textures, and fabrication techniques in an intimate studio setting for hands on dialogue.
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Hands-on beginner workshop exploring cold wax techniques and color mixing; participants layer pigment with cold wax to build textured surfaces using palette knives and brushes in an intimate studio setting.

Hands-on beginner workshop exploring cold wax techniques and color mixing; participants layer pigment with cold wax to build textured surfaces using palette knives and brushes in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on beginner workshop exploring cold wax techniques and color mixing; participants layer pigment with cold wax to build textured surfaces using palette knives and brushes in an intimate studio setting.
Assemble small mixed-media collages using paper, fabric, and found ephemera, then learn traditional bookbinding techniques to stitch them into a one-of-a-kind handmade book during a guided weekend creative retreat.
Assemble small mixed-media collages using paper, fabric, and found ephemera, then learn traditional bookbinding techniques to stitch them into a one-of-a-kind handmade book during a guided weekend creative retreat.
Assemble small mixed-media collages using paper, fabric, and found ephemera, then learn traditional bookbinding techniques to stitch them into a one-of-a-kind handmade book during a guided weekend creative retreat.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Guided slow-looking sessions in gallery spaces led by a volunteer educator cultivate close observation, relaxation, and social connection through focused conversation and extended viewing of artworks.
Guided slow-looking sessions in gallery spaces led by a volunteer educator cultivate close observation, relaxation, and social connection through focused conversation and extended viewing of artworks.
Guided slow-looking sessions in gallery spaces led by a volunteer educator cultivate close observation, relaxation, and social connection through focused conversation and extended viewing of artworks.
Intimate conversation led by Jean Sutton exploring practical ritual techniques—from ancient rites to improvised practices—for honoring life transitions with presence, intention, and care, followed by reflective exercises and dialogue.
Intimate conversation led by Jean Sutton exploring practical ritual techniques—from ancient rites to improvised practices—for honoring life transitions with presence, intention, and care, followed by reflective exercises and dialogue.
Intimate conversation led by Jean Sutton exploring practical ritual techniques—from ancient rites to improvised practices—for honoring life transitions with presence, intention, and care, followed by reflective exercises and dialogue.
Practical, step-by-step guidance for craft artists preparing juried applications, portfolio preparation, and submission requirements, with tips on documentation, craftsmanship standards, and navigating the Folk Art Center jury process.
Practical, step-by-step guidance for craft artists preparing juried applications, portfolio preparation, and submission requirements, with tips on documentation, craftsmanship standards, and navigating the Folk Art Center jury process.
Practical, step-by-step guidance for craft artists preparing juried applications, portfolio preparation, and submission requirements, with tips on documentation, craftsmanship standards, and navigating the Folk Art Center jury process.

Naomi Lindenfeld leads an intimate gallery talk in the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center's Perspectives series, exploring her contemporary practice, influences, and connections to experimental art practice within a museum setting.

Naomi Lindenfeld leads an intimate gallery talk in the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center's Perspectives series, exploring her contemporary practice, influences, and connections to experimental art practice within a museum setting.
Naomi Lindenfeld leads an intimate gallery talk in the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center's Perspectives series, exploring her contemporary practice, influences, and connections to experimental art practice within a museum setting.
Hands-on mosaicking workshop teaching design, material selection, and adhesion techniques using millefiori and stained glass tiles to create personalized numbers or letters suitable for indoor or outdoor display.
Hands-on mosaicking workshop teaching design, material selection, and adhesion techniques using millefiori and stained glass tiles to create personalized numbers or letters suitable for indoor or outdoor display.
Hands-on mosaicking workshop teaching design, material selection, and adhesion techniques using millefiori and stained glass tiles to create personalized numbers or letters suitable for indoor or outdoor display.

Gentle restorative exercises, reflective digestion practices, and playful creative labs across six Thursday evenings to help artists recover from creative burnout and rebuild sustainable rhythms for rest, play, and renewed making.

Gentle restorative exercises, reflective digestion practices, and playful creative labs across six Thursday evenings to help artists recover from creative burnout and rebuild sustainable rhythms for rest, play, and renewed making.
Gentle restorative exercises, reflective digestion practices, and playful creative labs across six Thursday evenings to help artists recover from creative burnout and rebuild sustainable rhythms for rest, play, and renewed making.

Tactile, layered installations of collage, assemblage, and found photographic mementos invite close inspection in an intimate backroom gallery. Expect quiet, late evening browsing and experimental mixed media conversation with local artists.

Tactile, layered installations of collage, assemblage, and found photographic mementos invite close inspection in an intimate backroom gallery. Expect quiet, late evening browsing and experimental mixed media conversation with local artists.
Tactile, layered installations of collage, assemblage, and found photographic mementos invite close inspection in an intimate backroom gallery. Expect quiet, late evening browsing and experimental mixed media conversation with local artists.

Twelve full size troll sculptures made from fallen branches and wooden pallets populate forested trails, inviting hands on interaction and contemplative viewing of human life themes through reclaimed wood assemblage and natural materials.

Twelve full size troll sculptures made from fallen branches and wooden pallets populate forested trails, inviting hands on interaction and contemplative viewing of human life themes through reclaimed wood assemblage and natural materials.
Twelve full size troll sculptures made from fallen branches and wooden pallets populate forested trails, inviting hands on interaction and contemplative viewing of human life themes through reclaimed wood assemblage and natural materials.

Studio workshop practicing linear and atmospheric perspective for drawing and painting with step by step demos and hands on exercises. Trackside Studios hosts focused work on vanishing points, depth, and composition.

Studio workshop practicing linear and atmospheric perspective for drawing and painting with step by step demos and hands on exercises. Trackside Studios hosts focused work on vanishing points, depth, and composition.
Studio workshop practicing linear and atmospheric perspective for drawing and painting with step by step demos and hands on exercises. Trackside Studios hosts focused work on vanishing points, depth, and composition.
Create vibrant alcohol ink floral compositions in a guided studio workshop, then use open studio time to experiment and finish pieces; hands-on, beginner friendly exploration of fluid color blending and petal textures.
Create vibrant alcohol ink floral compositions in a guided studio workshop, then use open studio time to experiment and finish pieces; hands-on, beginner friendly exploration of fluid color blending and petal textures.
Create vibrant alcohol ink floral compositions in a guided studio workshop, then use open studio time to experiment and finish pieces; hands-on, beginner friendly exploration of fluid color blending and petal textures.

Regional survey of contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing vivid material mastery and progressive perspectives across painting, textiles, and mixed media work. Exhibition runs through May 17, 2026; gallery open Wed–Sun.

Regional survey of contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing vivid material mastery and progressive perspectives across painting, textiles, and mixed media work. Exhibition runs through May 17, 2026; gallery open Wed–Sun.
Regional survey of contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing vivid material mastery and progressive perspectives across painting, textiles, and mixed media work. Exhibition runs through May 17, 2026; gallery open Wed–Sun.