2026 Carolinas Sketch Crawl
A roaming sketch crawl through the River Arts District with pop-in stops at multiple venues for pencil drawing, sharing sketchbooks, and picking up new techniques. Drop into informal urban sketching sessions geared to all skill levels.
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A citywide sketch crawl brings artists together across multiple River Arts District stops for pencil drawing, shared sketchbook time, and casual peer learning. Expect a roaming, social art meetup suited to beginners through experienced sketchers.
A citywide sketch crawl brings artists together across multiple River Arts District stops for pencil drawing, shared sketchbook time, and casual peer learning. Expect a roaming, social art meetup suited to beginners through experienced sketchers.
A citywide sketch crawl brings artists together across multiple River Arts District stops for pencil drawing, shared sketchbook time, and casual peer learning. Expect a roaming, social art meetup suited to beginners through experienced sketchers.
A citywide sketching meetup’s River Arts District with artists roaming studios, sidewalks, and riverfront views to draw on location. Bring a sketchbook for casual, all skill levels social sketching and share pages with fellow crawlers.
A citywide sketching meetup’s River Arts District with artists roaming studios, sidewalks, and riverfront views to draw on location. Bring a sketchbook for casual, all skill levels social sketching and share pages with fellow crawlers.
A citywide sketching meetup’s River Arts District with artists roaming studios, sidewalks, and riverfront views to draw on location. Bring a sketchbook for casual, all skill levels social sketching and share pages with fellow crawlers.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Hands on urban sketching stroll capturing downtown architecture and street scenes, with quick timed studies using pencils, ink, and portable watercolors in a relaxed social meetup suitable for all skill levels.
Hands on urban sketching stroll capturing downtown architecture and street scenes, with quick timed studies using pencils, ink, and portable watercolors in a relaxed social meetup suitable for all skill levels.
Hands on urban sketching stroll capturing downtown architecture and street scenes, with quick timed studies using pencils, ink, and portable watercolors in a relaxed social meetup suitable for all skill levels.
Hands-on urban sketching crawl across the River Arts District and downtown, mixing guided workshops with casual drink and draw sessions. Expect a sketch exhibit, international postcard sketch exchange, and lots of architectural and street-scene drawing.
Hands-on urban sketching crawl across the River Arts District and downtown, mixing guided workshops with casual drink and draw sessions. Expect a sketch exhibit, international postcard sketch exchange, and lots of architectural and street-scene drawing.
Hands-on urban sketching crawl across the River Arts District and downtown, mixing guided workshops with casual drink and draw sessions. Expect a sketch exhibit, international postcard sketch exchange, and lots of architectural and street-scene drawing.
Hands-on drawing session centered on sketchbook habits and quick observational sketches in a working studio setting. Emphasizes practical techniques, prompts, and feedback to build confidence and consistency.
Hands-on drawing session centered on sketchbook habits and quick observational sketches in a working studio setting. Emphasizes practical techniques, prompts, and feedback to build confidence and consistency.
Hands-on drawing session centered on sketchbook habits and quick observational sketches in a working studio setting. Emphasizes practical techniques, prompts, and feedback to build confidence and consistency.
A late-night art party centered on shadow sketches, turning dramatic lighting into bold outlines and playful silhouettes. Casual, social drawing time with a creative crowd in an indoor venue atmosphere.
A late-night art party centered on shadow sketches, turning dramatic lighting into bold outlines and playful silhouettes. Casual, social drawing time with a creative crowd in an indoor venue atmosphere.
A late-night art party centered on shadow sketches, turning dramatic lighting into bold outlines and playful silhouettes. Casual, social drawing time with a creative crowd in an indoor venue atmosphere.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
Rows of handmade quilts and fiber art fill the Davis Event Center, with judged displays, shopping from quilting and fabric vendors, and chances to meet local makers. A community-forward show for stitchers, collectors, and craft lovers.
Rows of handmade quilts and fiber art fill the Davis Event Center, with judged displays, shopping from quilting and fabric vendors, and chances to meet local makers. A community-forward show for stitchers, collectors, and craft lovers.
Rows of handmade quilts and fiber art fill the Davis Event Center, with judged displays, shopping from quilting and fabric vendors, and chances to meet local makers. A community-forward show for stitchers, collectors, and craft lovers.
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.
Hands-on mixed media art exploration focused on painting with oil pastels, with guided time to experiment with color blending, layering, and texture. A free, registration-based afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists.
Hands-on mixed media art exploration focused on painting with oil pastels, with guided time to experiment with color blending, layering, and texture. A free, registration-based afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists.
Hands-on mixed media art exploration focused on painting with oil pastels, with guided time to experiment with color blending, layering, and texture. A free, registration-based afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists.
A full-weekend downtown festival blending concert sets, film screenings, and visual art experiences into one culture-forward celebration. Designed for connection and discovery across Asheville’s music, art, and community scenes.
A full-weekend downtown festival blending concert sets, film screenings, and visual art experiences into one culture-forward celebration. Designed for connection and discovery across Asheville’s music, art, and community scenes.
A full-weekend downtown festival blending concert sets, film screenings, and visual art experiences into one culture-forward celebration. Designed for connection and discovery across Asheville’s music, art, and community scenes.
A free outdoor honey and pollinator festival with 50+ local vendors spanning artists, makers, bakers, and beekeepers. Browse native plant sales and sample local and international honeys for a sweet, family friendly afternoon.
A free outdoor honey and pollinator festival with 50+ local vendors spanning artists, makers, bakers, and beekeepers. Browse native plant sales and sample local and international honeys for a sweet, family friendly afternoon.
A free outdoor honey and pollinator festival with 50+ local vendors spanning artists, makers, bakers, and beekeepers. Browse native plant sales and sample local and international honeys for a sweet, family friendly afternoon.
Interactive docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with conversational prompts and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, educational tour inside the Asheville Art Museum.
Interactive docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with conversational prompts and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, educational tour inside the Asheville Art Museum.
Interactive docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with conversational prompts and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, educational tour inside the Asheville Art Museum.
Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.
Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.
Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.
Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.
Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.
Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.
Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.
Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.
Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.
Learn portable watercolor techniques for on the road, building quick sketch layouts and loose washes that capture place, light, and atmosphere. Hands on instruction supports travel journaling pages from pencil thumbnail to finished painted scene.
Learn portable watercolor techniques for on the road, building quick sketch layouts and loose washes that capture place, light, and atmosphere. Hands on instruction supports travel journaling pages from pencil thumbnail to finished painted scene.
Learn portable watercolor techniques for on the road, building quick sketch layouts and loose washes that capture place, light, and atmosphere. Hands on instruction supports travel journaling pages from pencil thumbnail to finished painted scene.
A four day intensive in lost wax casting, moving from wax carving and spruing to mold investing and molten metal pours. Studio time emphasizes hands on technique, tool use, and finishing pieces for take home results.
A four day intensive in lost wax casting, moving from wax carving and spruing to mold investing and molten metal pours. Studio time emphasizes hands on technique, tool use, and finishing pieces for take home results.
A four day intensive in lost wax casting, moving from wax carving and spruing to mold investing and molten metal pours. Studio time emphasizes hands on technique, tool use, and finishing pieces for take home results.
A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.
A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.
A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.