
Field Sketching with Color
Sketch plants and natural scenes from life in an outdoor setting, using colored ballpoint pens to capture line, texture, and quick color notes. Led by Dayna Walton of Solstice Handmade as a relaxed, beginner friendly nature sketching workshop.
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Hands-on color science lab paired with a garden exploration of natural pigments around the Arboretum. Investigate animal, vegetable, and mineral sources—from roots and flowers to precious stones, bug parts, and charred bones—used historically to make art materials.

Hands-on color science lab paired with a garden exploration of natural pigments around the Arboretum. Investigate animal, vegetable, and mineral sources—from roots and flowers to precious stones, bug parts, and charred bones—used historically to make art materials.
Hands-on color science lab paired with a garden exploration of natural pigments around the Arboretum. Investigate animal, vegetable, and mineral sources—from roots and flowers to precious stones, bug parts, and charred bones—used historically to make art materials.

A candlelit late night collage session centered on flora and foraged textures, mixing cut paper, pressed botanicals, and natural ephemera. Relaxed creative social vibe in an intimate Asheville spot, great for beginners and seasoned makers.

A candlelit late night collage session centered on flora and foraged textures, mixing cut paper, pressed botanicals, and natural ephemera. Relaxed creative social vibe in an intimate Asheville spot, great for beginners and seasoned makers.
A candlelit late night collage session centered on flora and foraged textures, mixing cut paper, pressed botanicals, and natural ephemera. Relaxed creative social vibe in an intimate Asheville spot, great for beginners and seasoned makers.

Hands-on fiber collage session inspired by Lore Kadden Lindenfeld’s textile practice, translating natural landscape textures and forms into layered fabric compositions. Guided by Remnants Thrift & Sew facilitators with all materials provided.

Hands-on fiber collage session inspired by Lore Kadden Lindenfeld’s textile practice, translating natural landscape textures and forms into layered fabric compositions. Guided by Remnants Thrift & Sew facilitators with all materials provided.
Hands-on fiber collage session inspired by Lore Kadden Lindenfeld’s textile practice, translating natural landscape textures and forms into layered fabric compositions. Guided by Remnants Thrift & Sew facilitators with all materials provided.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands-on sculpting session inspired by traditional stories celebrating spiders and insects, where participants create their own water beetle. A kid-friendly, beginner-welcoming workshop blending folklore, creativity, and tactile art-making.

Hands-on sculpting session inspired by traditional stories celebrating spiders and insects, where participants create their own water beetle. A kid-friendly, beginner-welcoming workshop blending folklore, creativity, and tactile art-making.
Hands-on sculpting session inspired by traditional stories celebrating spiders and insects, where participants create their own water beetle. A kid-friendly, beginner-welcoming workshop blending folklore, creativity, and tactile art-making.

A daylong, hands-on bonsai workshop covering core horticultural care and aesthetic styling principles for shaping miniature trees. Learn beginner techniques with instructor guidance and leave with your own bonsai to keep growing at home.

A daylong, hands-on bonsai workshop covering core horticultural care and aesthetic styling principles for shaping miniature trees. Learn beginner techniques with instructor guidance and leave with your own bonsai to keep growing at home.
A daylong, hands-on bonsai workshop covering core horticultural care and aesthetic styling principles for shaping miniature trees. Learn beginner techniques with instructor guidance and leave with your own bonsai to keep growing at home.

Hands-on terrarium workshop centered on woodland miniatures—foil-based polymer clay mushrooms baked to cure, then hand-painted with acrylics. Air-dry “flower clay” snails and other sculpted details round out a whimsical glass-garden scene.

Hands-on terrarium workshop centered on woodland miniatures—foil-based polymer clay mushrooms baked to cure, then hand-painted with acrylics. Air-dry “flower clay” snails and other sculpted details round out a whimsical glass-garden scene.
Hands-on terrarium workshop centered on woodland miniatures—foil-based polymer clay mushrooms baked to cure, then hand-painted with acrylics. Air-dry “flower clay” snails and other sculpted details round out a whimsical glass-garden scene.

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.

A summer solstice evening of guided reflection and intention setting paired with hands on vision board creation. Set in a cozy yoga studio atmosphere, the practice centers on grounding, clarifying goals, and aligning next season energy.

A summer solstice evening of guided reflection and intention setting paired with hands on vision board creation. Set in a cozy yoga studio atmosphere, the practice centers on grounding, clarifying goals, and aligning next season energy.
A summer solstice evening of guided reflection and intention setting paired with hands on vision board creation. Set in a cozy yoga studio atmosphere, the practice centers on grounding, clarifying goals, and aligning next season energy.

Hands-on watercolor painting focused on floral motifs, turning washes and brushwork into handmade Mother’s Day greeting cards. A relaxed, studio-style afternoon with step-by-step instruction and take-home artwork.

Hands-on watercolor painting focused on floral motifs, turning washes and brushwork into handmade Mother’s Day greeting cards. A relaxed, studio-style afternoon with step-by-step instruction and take-home artwork.
Hands-on watercolor painting focused on floral motifs, turning washes and brushwork into handmade Mother’s Day greeting cards. A relaxed, studio-style afternoon with step-by-step instruction and take-home artwork.

Guided neighborhood foraging walks identifying spring wild edibles—greens, mushrooms, and berries—emphasizing sustainable harvesting, plant ID, and seasonal recipes. Casual outdoor stroll welcoming beginners and curious eaters.

Guided neighborhood foraging walks identifying spring wild edibles—greens, mushrooms, and berries—emphasizing sustainable harvesting, plant ID, and seasonal recipes. Casual outdoor stroll welcoming beginners and curious eaters.
Guided neighborhood foraging walks identifying spring wild edibles—greens, mushrooms, and berries—emphasizing sustainable harvesting, plant ID, and seasonal recipes. Casual outdoor stroll welcoming beginners and curious eaters.

Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.

Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.
Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on designing and making a silver pendant with a set stone. Expect torch work, filing and polishing, and take-home jewelry with personalized details.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on designing and making a silver pendant with a set stone. Expect torch work, filing and polishing, and take-home jewelry with personalized details.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on designing and making a silver pendant with a set stone. Expect torch work, filing and polishing, and take-home jewelry with personalized details.
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.

Explore southern Appalachian bird life cycles and how seasonal patterns shape migration, nesting, and overwintering behaviors. A natural history class set at an arboretum for nature lovers and beginner birders.

Explore southern Appalachian bird life cycles and how seasonal patterns shape migration, nesting, and overwintering behaviors. A natural history class set at an arboretum for nature lovers and beginner birders.
Explore southern Appalachian bird life cycles and how seasonal patterns shape migration, nesting, and overwintering behaviors. A natural history class set at an arboretum for nature lovers and beginner birders.

Guided bird walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend birdwatching with local history, with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon leader helping you spot and identify regional species. Rotating natural areas create a low key, curiosity driven outing for nature lovers.

Guided bird walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend birdwatching with local history, with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon leader helping you spot and identify regional species. Rotating natural areas create a low key, curiosity driven outing for nature lovers.
Guided bird walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend birdwatching with local history, with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon leader helping you spot and identify regional species. Rotating natural areas create a low key, curiosity driven outing for nature lovers.

Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.

Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.
Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.

Delicate wet on wet watercolor instruction focused on spring meadow florals and small study compositions, combining step by step demos and hands on practice for beginners in a relaxed community art studio.

Delicate wet on wet watercolor instruction focused on spring meadow florals and small study compositions, combining step by step demos and hands on practice for beginners in a relaxed community art studio.
Delicate wet on wet watercolor instruction focused on spring meadow florals and small study compositions, combining step by step demos and hands on practice for beginners in a relaxed community art studio.

Hands-on ikebana floral arranging inspired by springtime blooms and the change of seasons. Create minimalist Japanese-style arrangements in an arboretum classroom setting with guided instruction and materials-focused practice.

Hands-on ikebana floral arranging inspired by springtime blooms and the change of seasons. Create minimalist Japanese-style arrangements in an arboretum classroom setting with guided instruction and materials-focused practice.
Hands-on ikebana floral arranging inspired by springtime blooms and the change of seasons. Create minimalist Japanese-style arrangements in an arboretum classroom setting with guided instruction and materials-focused practice.

Hands-on pottery workshop with a playful mushroom theme, focused on shaping and detailing clay pieces step by step. A relaxed studio setting geared toward beginners and anyone wanting a creative afternoon learning ceramic techniques.

Hands-on pottery workshop with a playful mushroom theme, focused on shaping and detailing clay pieces step by step. A relaxed studio setting geared toward beginners and anyone wanting a creative afternoon learning ceramic techniques.
Hands-on pottery workshop with a playful mushroom theme, focused on shaping and detailing clay pieces step by step. A relaxed studio setting geared toward beginners and anyone wanting a creative afternoon learning ceramic techniques.