
Eco Printing and Book Binding
Hands-on eco printing on paper using mordants and modifiers, with all materials provided. Day two shifts into traditional Coptic bookbinding, stitching multi-signature pages into an exposed-spine book with crisp, regular threadwork.
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Hands-on eco printing on paper using plant pigments, mordants, and modifiers, with materials provided. Day two shifts to Coptic bookbinding for a multi signature journal with an exposed spine and clean, even stitching.

Hands-on eco printing on paper using plant pigments, mordants, and modifiers, with materials provided. Day two shifts to Coptic bookbinding for a multi signature journal with an exposed spine and clean, even stitching.
Hands-on eco printing on paper using plant pigments, mordants, and modifiers, with materials provided. Day two shifts to Coptic bookbinding for a multi signature journal with an exposed spine and clean, even stitching.

Hands-on eco printing with fresh botanicals to create naturally dyed, leaf-imprinted patterns on both paper and fabric. Learn basic bundling and steaming techniques and leave with one-of-a-kind organic textures and color.

Hands-on eco printing with fresh botanicals to create naturally dyed, leaf-imprinted patterns on both paper and fabric. Learn basic bundling and steaming techniques and leave with one-of-a-kind organic textures and color.
Hands-on eco printing with fresh botanicals to create naturally dyed, leaf-imprinted patterns on both paper and fabric. Learn basic bundling and steaming techniques and leave with one-of-a-kind organic textures and color.

Hands-on cyanotype printing uses sunlight and coated paper to create deep-blue blueprint-style images from leaves, flowers, and everyday objects. A relaxed, all-skill-level library workshop focused on creative experimentation and take-home prints.

Hands-on cyanotype printing uses sunlight and coated paper to create deep-blue blueprint-style images from leaves, flowers, and everyday objects. A relaxed, all-skill-level library workshop focused on creative experimentation and take-home prints.
Hands-on cyanotype printing uses sunlight and coated paper to create deep-blue blueprint-style images from leaves, flowers, and everyday objects. A relaxed, all-skill-level library workshop focused on creative experimentation and take-home prints.

Upcycle worn books into mixed media altered-book pieces using provided materials. A hands-on, beginner-friendly library workshop focused on cutting, layering, collage, and creative reuse.

Upcycle worn books into mixed media altered-book pieces using provided materials. A hands-on, beginner-friendly library workshop focused on cutting, layering, collage, and creative reuse.
Upcycle worn books into mixed media altered-book pieces using provided materials. A hands-on, beginner-friendly library workshop focused on cutting, layering, collage, and creative reuse.

Hands-on fern field study in the Arboretum and Bent Creek using hand lenses, field guides, and nature journaling. Learn Southern Appalachian fern ecology and evolution while collaborating to identify local species in mostly outdoor settings.

Hands-on fern field study in the Arboretum and Bent Creek using hand lenses, field guides, and nature journaling. Learn Southern Appalachian fern ecology and evolution while collaborating to identify local species in mostly outdoor settings.
Hands-on fern field study in the Arboretum and Bent Creek using hand lenses, field guides, and nature journaling. Learn Southern Appalachian fern ecology and evolution while collaborating to identify local species in mostly outdoor settings.

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.

Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.

Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.
Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.

Hands-on clay studio workshop exploring surface design with underglaze screen printing and transfer techniques on ceramic forms. Expect inky layers, crisp graphic imagery, and practical instruction geared toward building repeatable decoration skills.

Hands-on clay studio workshop exploring surface design with underglaze screen printing and transfer techniques on ceramic forms. Expect inky layers, crisp graphic imagery, and practical instruction geared toward building repeatable decoration skills.
Hands-on clay studio workshop exploring surface design with underglaze screen printing and transfer techniques on ceramic forms. Expect inky layers, crisp graphic imagery, and practical instruction geared toward building repeatable decoration skills.

Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.

Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.
Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.

Hands-on gel plate printmaking with leaves and flowers to create layered botanical monoprints, textures, and color pulls. A studio-style workshop focused on experimentation and take-home prints with guided instruction.

Hands-on gel plate printmaking with leaves and flowers to create layered botanical monoprints, textures, and color pulls. A studio-style workshop focused on experimentation and take-home prints with guided instruction.
Hands-on gel plate printmaking with leaves and flowers to create layered botanical monoprints, textures, and color pulls. A studio-style workshop focused on experimentation and take-home prints with guided instruction.

Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.

Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.
Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.

An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.

An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Hands-on natural dye workshop using fresh indigo to color a silk scarf with two dyeing techniques. Learn indigo vat basics and take home vibrant blue results in a garden-based classroom setting.
Hands-on natural dye workshop using fresh indigo to color a silk scarf with two dyeing techniques. Learn indigo vat basics and take home vibrant blue results in a garden-based classroom setting.
Hands-on natural dye workshop using fresh indigo to color a silk scarf with two dyeing techniques. Learn indigo vat basics and take home vibrant blue results in a garden-based classroom setting.

Japanese inspired takuga blends ink rubbings of flowers, leaves, and vegetables with soft watercolor washes on paper. A hands on library art class using supplied materials, with participants encouraged to bring small flat leaves for printing.

Japanese inspired takuga blends ink rubbings of flowers, leaves, and vegetables with soft watercolor washes on paper. A hands on library art class using supplied materials, with participants encouraged to bring small flat leaves for printing.
Japanese inspired takuga blends ink rubbings of flowers, leaves, and vegetables with soft watercolor washes on paper. A hands on library art class using supplied materials, with participants encouraged to bring small flat leaves for printing.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.

Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.

Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.
Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.