
Drink & Draw
Grab a drink and sketch directly on paper covered café tables at the museum; supplies unlock with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission. Relaxed, social sip and sketch session welcoming all skill levels.
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Relaxed café drawing in a museum setting, with paper covered tables and communal art supplies unlocked by a café purchase; museum admission required. Sip, sketch, and socialize in an informal, all-skill-level session.

Relaxed café drawing in a museum setting, with paper covered tables and communal art supplies unlocked by a café purchase; museum admission required. Sip, sketch, and socialize in an informal, all-skill-level session.
Relaxed café drawing in a museum setting, with paper covered tables and communal art supplies unlocked by a café purchase; museum admission required. Sip, sketch, and socialize in an informal, all-skill-level session.

Hands on studio art activities led by museum staff encourage participants to make collection inspired works using varied materials and techniques. Drop in, all ages and abilities welcome; free for members or included with museum admission.

Hands on studio art activities led by museum staff encourage participants to make collection inspired works using varied materials and techniques. Drop in, all ages and abilities welcome; free for members or included with museum admission.
Hands on studio art activities led by museum staff encourage participants to make collection inspired works using varied materials and techniques. Drop in, all ages and abilities welcome; free for members or included with museum admission.

Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.

Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.
Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.
Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.

Watercolor painting session centered on festoonery style flourishes and decorative garlands, set inside an intimate boutique hotel atmosphere. Expect a relaxed, creative night focused on color washes, layering, and ornamental details.

Watercolor painting session centered on festoonery style flourishes and decorative garlands, set inside an intimate boutique hotel atmosphere. Expect a relaxed, creative night focused on color washes, layering, and ornamental details.
Watercolor painting session centered on festoonery style flourishes and decorative garlands, set inside an intimate boutique hotel atmosphere. Expect a relaxed, creative night focused on color washes, layering, and ornamental details.
Relaxed Sunday sip-and-paint session blending Van Gogh-inspired brushwork with casual wine tasting, ideal for beginners who want low-pressure creative socializing in a cozy Asheville bottle shop.
Relaxed Sunday sip-and-paint session blending Van Gogh-inspired brushwork with casual wine tasting, ideal for beginners who want low-pressure creative socializing in a cozy Asheville bottle shop.
Relaxed Sunday sip-and-paint session blending Van Gogh-inspired brushwork with casual wine tasting, ideal for beginners who want low-pressure creative socializing in a cozy Asheville bottle shop.
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.

Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.

Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.
Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.

Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.

Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.
Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.

Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.

Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.
Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.

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.

No pressure drop-in creative writing sessions at Blind Tiger Asheville's impeccably furnished inn, with working fireplaces and cozy nests for writing; light edibles and potables provided, RSVP requested Sunday evenings.

No pressure drop-in creative writing sessions at Blind Tiger Asheville's impeccably furnished inn, with working fireplaces and cozy nests for writing; light edibles and potables provided, RSVP requested Sunday evenings.
No pressure drop-in creative writing sessions at Blind Tiger Asheville's impeccably furnished inn, with working fireplaces and cozy nests for writing; light edibles and potables provided, RSVP requested Sunday evenings.

Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.
Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.

Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.
Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.

Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.

Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.
Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.

Wooden board crokinole rounds and casual flick shot competition at Highland Brewing, where players of all skill levels gather for social tabletop play, informal scoring, and lighthearted tournament vibes in a craft beer atmosphere.

Wooden board crokinole rounds and casual flick shot competition at Highland Brewing, where players of all skill levels gather for social tabletop play, informal scoring, and lighthearted tournament vibes in a craft beer atmosphere.
Wooden board crokinole rounds and casual flick shot competition at Highland Brewing, where players of all skill levels gather for social tabletop play, informal scoring, and lighthearted tournament vibes in a craft beer atmosphere.

Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.

Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.
Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.