
Makerspace
Drop-in studio art making guided by Museum staff, with prompts drawn from the permanent collection and current exhibitions. Open to all ages and abilities, with kids creating alongside an accompanying adult.
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An interactive, docent-led walkthrough of a current featured gallery exhibition with time for close-looking and questions. Drop in without reservations for an engaging, museum-staff guided experience in downtown Asheville.

An interactive, docent-led walkthrough of a current featured gallery exhibition with time for close-looking and questions. Drop in without reservations for an engaging, museum-staff guided experience in downtown Asheville.
An interactive, docent-led walkthrough of a current featured gallery exhibition with time for close-looking and questions. Drop in without reservations for an engaging, museum-staff guided experience in downtown Asheville.

A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.

A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.
A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.

A volunteer educator leads a slow-looking session in the galleries, using close observation to deepen connection with artworks and encourage calm, grounded attention. Expect a quiet, reflective pace geared toward relaxation and community presence.

A volunteer educator leads a slow-looking session in the galleries, using close observation to deepen connection with artworks and encourage calm, grounded attention. Expect a quiet, reflective pace geared toward relaxation and community presence.
A volunteer educator leads a slow-looking session in the galleries, using close observation to deepen connection with artworks and encourage calm, grounded attention. Expect a quiet, reflective pace geared toward relaxation and community presence.

After-school camp for ages 9–14 in a hands-on creative studio environment. A structured weekday meet-up focused on skill-building, making, and social connection in a local Asheville workshop space.

After-school camp for ages 9–14 in a hands-on creative studio environment. A structured weekday meet-up focused on skill-building, making, and social connection in a local Asheville workshop space.
After-school camp for ages 9–14 in a hands-on creative studio environment. A structured weekday meet-up focused on skill-building, making, and social connection in a local Asheville workshop space.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

A casual quilting bee where participants bring their own sewing machines and works in progress or help stitch a shared community project. Drop in anytime for intergenerational crafting, conversation, and hands-on quilting at the library.

A casual quilting bee where participants bring their own sewing machines and works in progress or help stitch a shared community project. Drop in anytime for intergenerational crafting, conversation, and hands-on quilting at the library.
A casual quilting bee where participants bring their own sewing machines and works in progress or help stitch a shared community project. Drop in anytime for intergenerational crafting, conversation, and hands-on quilting at the library.

Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.

Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.
Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.

Four-day adult camp focused on hands-on metalsmithing and artmaking in a dedicated studio setting. Build practical skills through guided instruction, tool time, and multi-day projects designed for immersive creative momentum.

Four-day adult camp focused on hands-on metalsmithing and artmaking in a dedicated studio setting. Build practical skills through guided instruction, tool time, and multi-day projects designed for immersive creative momentum.
Four-day adult camp focused on hands-on metalsmithing and artmaking in a dedicated studio setting. Build practical skills through guided instruction, tool time, and multi-day projects designed for immersive creative momentum.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.

Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.
Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.

A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.

A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.
A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.

Saturday morning yoga set among museum galleries pairs gentle mindful movement with a guided close looking session in a current exhibition. Wrap up upstairs with complimentary tea and quiet conversation in the education center.

Saturday morning yoga set among museum galleries pairs gentle mindful movement with a guided close looking session in a current exhibition. Wrap up upstairs with complimentary tea and quiet conversation in the education center.
Saturday morning yoga set among museum galleries pairs gentle mindful movement with a guided close looking session in a current exhibition. Wrap up upstairs with complimentary tea and quiet conversation in the education center.

Hands-on archery basics for kids, covering safety rules, stance, and aim with guided practice on an indoor range. Coach-led instruction builds confidence and form with age-appropriate equipment and target shooting drills.

Hands-on archery basics for kids, covering safety rules, stance, and aim with guided practice on an indoor range. Coach-led instruction builds confidence and form with age-appropriate equipment and target shooting drills.
Hands-on archery basics for kids, covering safety rules, stance, and aim with guided practice on an indoor range. Coach-led instruction builds confidence and form with age-appropriate equipment and target shooting drills.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.

A self-guided First Friday gallery crawl through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, fueled by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps while exploring studios and pop-in exhibits for a shot at local gift-card giveaways.

A self-guided First Friday gallery crawl through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, fueled by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps while exploring studios and pop-in exhibits for a shot at local gift-card giveaways.
A self-guided First Friday gallery crawl through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, fueled by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps while exploring studios and pop-in exhibits for a shot at local gift-card giveaways.

A family-friendly open studio evening with art materials set out for self-guided creating and playful experimentation. Come and go at your own pace in a welcoming community studio environment.

A family-friendly open studio evening with art materials set out for self-guided creating and playful experimentation. Come and go at your own pace in a welcoming community studio environment.
A family-friendly open studio evening with art materials set out for self-guided creating and playful experimentation. Come and go at your own pace in a welcoming community studio environment.

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 beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.

Hands-on beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.
Hands-on beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.