
Giant Puppets Save the World! Donovan Zimmerman of Paperhand Puppet Project
Donovan Zimmerman narrates global adventures building giant puppets, revealing behind the scenes techniques and community engaged art strategies through storytelling about international projects and participatory public theater.
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Rhythmic hand drumming circles led by veteran instructor Larry McDowell, emphasizing accessible grooves, breath and pulse to foster community connection and personal well-being; free weekly on Mondays with donations welcomed.

Short generative exercises and playful prompts help artists jump start projects, bust creative blocks, and experiment with fresh ideas in a cozy monthly morning workshop that encourages feedback, risk taking, and cross disciplinary collaboration.

Short generative exercises and playful prompts help artists jump start projects, bust creative blocks, and experiment with fresh ideas in a cozy monthly morning workshop that encourages feedback, risk taking, and cross disciplinary collaboration.
Short generative exercises and playful prompts help artists jump start projects, bust creative blocks, and experiment with fresh ideas in a cozy monthly morning workshop that encourages feedback, risk taking, and cross disciplinary collaboration.

Communal hand drumming and rhythm workshop led by Larry McDowell, focusing on technique, call and response grooves, and rhythmic improvisation for beginner friendly participation in The Well’s intimate Asheville community space.

Communal hand drumming and rhythm workshop led by Larry McDowell, focusing on technique, call and response grooves, and rhythmic improvisation for beginner friendly participation in The Well’s intimate Asheville community space.
Communal hand drumming and rhythm workshop led by Larry McDowell, focusing on technique, call and response grooves, and rhythmic improvisation for beginner friendly participation in The Well’s intimate Asheville community space.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Guided meditation transitions into mindful writing exercises aimed at cultivating authentic expression, emotional release, and healing. Participants quietly write and may optionally read in a small, reflective circle focused on presence and self discovery.

Guided meditation transitions into mindful writing exercises aimed at cultivating authentic expression, emotional release, and healing. Participants quietly write and may optionally read in a small, reflective circle focused on presence and self discovery.
Guided meditation transitions into mindful writing exercises aimed at cultivating authentic expression, emotional release, and healing. Participants quietly write and may optionally read in a small, reflective circle focused on presence and self discovery.

Razor-sharp mythic storytelling propels audiences through a crash-course chain of beginnings, interrogating failure as creators conjure new worlds with immersive, lyrical prose and theatrical cadence.

Razor-sharp mythic storytelling propels audiences through a crash-course chain of beginnings, interrogating failure as creators conjure new worlds with immersive, lyrical prose and theatrical cadence.
Razor-sharp mythic storytelling propels audiences through a crash-course chain of beginnings, interrogating failure as creators conjure new worlds with immersive, lyrical prose and theatrical cadence.

Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.

Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.
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Monthly hands-on tarot gatherings exploring new spreads, symbolic systems, and intuitive methods for personal journeywork, led by Rebecca of Laughing Eye Weeping Eye Tarot, a deck creator and teacher with a decade of experience.

Monthly hands-on tarot gatherings exploring new spreads, symbolic systems, and intuitive methods for personal journeywork, led by Rebecca of Laughing Eye Weeping Eye Tarot, a deck creator and teacher with a decade of experience.
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Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Guided, introductory session on ancestral lineage healing teaching relational practices to touch base with ancestors and cultivate healthy reciprocal bonds, led by a certified Ancestral Medicine practitioner focusing on somatic and relational techniques.

Guided, introductory session on ancestral lineage healing teaching relational practices to touch base with ancestors and cultivate healthy reciprocal bonds, led by a certified Ancestral Medicine practitioner focusing on somatic and relational techniques.
Guided, introductory session on ancestral lineage healing teaching relational practices to touch base with ancestors and cultivate healthy reciprocal bonds, led by a certified Ancestral Medicine practitioner focusing on somatic and relational techniques.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.

A conversational artist talk tracing Dusty Benedict’s early 1970s Los Angeles art education, three-decade teaching career, and how those experiences shaped his work. Expect arts and culture context with audience-friendly discussion in an intimate gallery setting.

A conversational artist talk tracing Dusty Benedict’s early 1970s Los Angeles art education, three-decade teaching career, and how those experiences shaped his work. Expect arts and culture context with audience-friendly discussion in an intimate gallery setting.
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Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.

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Brief, interactive virtual training delivering simple, practical strategies and conversation skills for formal and informal community leaders to support individuals after crises, with focused exercises and immediate, actionable takeaways.

Brief, interactive virtual training delivering simple, practical strategies and conversation skills for formal and informal community leaders to support individuals after crises, with focused exercises and immediate, actionable takeaways.
Brief, interactive virtual training delivering simple, practical strategies and conversation skills for formal and informal community leaders to support individuals after crises, with focused exercises and immediate, actionable takeaways.

Cozy story time in a dimly lit cat lounge where children under eight listen to a cat centered picture book while relaxing among calm resident panthers, combining gentle reading with hands on animal socialization.

Cozy story time in a dimly lit cat lounge where children under eight listen to a cat centered picture book while relaxing among calm resident panthers, combining gentle reading with hands on animal socialization.
Cozy story time in a dimly lit cat lounge where children under eight listen to a cat centered picture book while relaxing among calm resident panthers, combining gentle reading with hands on animal socialization.

Hands on exercises and paired practice readings cultivate mediumship and intuitive skills in a safe, supportive circle; biweekly Tuesday sessions include skill drills, readings, and group discussion for all experience levels.

Hands on exercises and paired practice readings cultivate mediumship and intuitive skills in a safe, supportive circle; biweekly Tuesday sessions include skill drills, readings, and group discussion for all experience levels.
Hands on exercises and paired practice readings cultivate mediumship and intuitive skills in a safe, supportive circle; biweekly Tuesday sessions include skill drills, readings, and group discussion for all experience levels.

Communal call and response devotional kirtan and song circle offering meditative, participatory chanting and inclusive group singing in a relaxed wellness space, welcoming all voices and beginners.

Communal call and response devotional kirtan and song circle offering meditative, participatory chanting and inclusive group singing in a relaxed wellness space, welcoming all voices and beginners.
Communal call and response devotional kirtan and song circle offering meditative, participatory chanting and inclusive group singing in a relaxed wellness space, welcoming all voices and beginners.

Guided embroidery and storytelling sessions that use stitched motifs to process grief and create a shared quilt; food and supplies provided, beginner friendly and recurring on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

Guided embroidery and storytelling sessions that use stitched motifs to process grief and create a shared quilt; food and supplies provided, beginner friendly and recurring on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.
Guided embroidery and storytelling sessions that use stitched motifs to process grief and create a shared quilt; food and supplies provided, beginner friendly and recurring on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.
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Screening of a thoughtful film exploring justice, healing, and second chances, followed by a panel discussion, live acoustic interludes, and a reception for restorative justice conversation and community connection.
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An intimate talk blending personal memoir and practical hair coloring and cutting insights while tracing identity, self expression, and belonging. Expect reflective storytelling and community conversation in a global arts setting.
An intimate talk blending personal memoir and practical hair coloring and cutting insights while tracing identity, self expression, and belonging. Expect reflective storytelling and community conversation in a global arts setting.