
Asheville Humane Society Sketching
Quiet studio-style sketch session of adoptable dogs and cats, hosted by Asheville Urban Sketchers in the Humane Society's community room; tables/chairs provided—bring sketchbook and pencils for life-drawing that may be shared to promote adoptions.
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Casual café drawing session where patrons sip beverages and sketch on paper covered tables; art supplies unlocked with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission, welcoming all skill levels for relaxed social creativity.

Casual café drawing session where patrons sip beverages and sketch on paper covered tables; art supplies unlocked with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission, welcoming all skill levels for relaxed social creativity.
Casual café drawing session where patrons sip beverages and sketch on paper covered tables; art supplies unlocked with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission, welcoming all skill levels for relaxed social creativity.

Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.

Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.
Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.

Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.

Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.
Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.

Low key afternoon at a cozy coffeehouse for makers, writers, and knitters where attendees sip coffee, work on projects, swap tips, and enjoy quiet conversation hosted by Asheville Introverts.

Low key afternoon at a cozy coffeehouse for makers, writers, and knitters where attendees sip coffee, work on projects, swap tips, and enjoy quiet conversation hosted by Asheville Introverts.
Low key afternoon at a cozy coffeehouse for makers, writers, and knitters where attendees sip coffee, work on projects, swap tips, and enjoy quiet conversation hosted by Asheville Introverts.

Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.

Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.

Casual drop-in stitch and chat where people with needles or hooks work on knitting and crochet projects in a community room; friendly social atmosphere welcomes all skill levels, though no formal instruction is provided.

Casual drop-in stitch and chat where people with needles or hooks work on knitting and crochet projects in a community room; friendly social atmosphere welcomes all skill levels, though no formal instruction is provided.
Casual drop-in stitch and chat where people with needles or hooks work on knitting and crochet projects in a community room; friendly social atmosphere welcomes all skill levels, though no formal instruction is provided.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.
Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.

Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.

Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.

Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.
Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.

Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.

Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.
Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.

Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.

Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.

Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.

Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.
Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.

Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.

Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.
Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.

Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.

Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.
Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.

Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.

Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.
Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.