Plein Air Painting in the Gardens
Hands-on plein air painting class in the Arboretum gardens, guided by artist Erika Busse with tips on capturing Appalachian-inspired landscapes in natural light. Create an original outdoor artwork amid blooming paths and scenic overlooks.
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Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Hands-on color mixing practice with a color wheel, building primary, secondary, and intermediate hues into a take-home set of color trials. Explore grayscale, monochromatic and analogous palettes, and neutrals in a focused afternoon workshop.
Hands-on color mixing practice with a color wheel, building primary, secondary, and intermediate hues into a take-home set of color trials. Explore grayscale, monochromatic and analogous palettes, and neutrals in a focused afternoon workshop.
Hands-on color mixing practice with a color wheel, building primary, secondary, and intermediate hues into a take-home set of color trials. Explore grayscale, monochromatic and analogous palettes, and neutrals in a focused afternoon workshop.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Casual plein air painting and sketching session around a craft distillery setting, with time to capture outdoor light and landscapes on canvas. A relaxed artist meetup vibe that’s welcoming to beginners and experienced painters alike.
Casual plein air painting and sketching session around a craft distillery setting, with time to capture outdoor light and landscapes on canvas. A relaxed artist meetup vibe that’s welcoming to beginners and experienced painters alike.
Casual plein air painting and sketching session around a craft distillery setting, with time to capture outdoor light and landscapes on canvas. A relaxed artist meetup vibe that’s welcoming to beginners and experienced painters alike.
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.
Paint your own ceramic bowl or plate in a relaxed, beginner friendly studio style session with all supplies provided. Expect step by step guidance focused on hand painting techniques and take home ready tableware.
Paint your own ceramic bowl or plate in a relaxed, beginner friendly studio style session with all supplies provided. Expect step by step guidance focused on hand painting techniques and take home ready tableware.
Paint your own ceramic bowl or plate in a relaxed, beginner friendly studio style session with all supplies provided. Expect step by step guidance focused on hand painting techniques and take home ready tableware.
Hands-on native cut-flower gardening workshop focused on planning, growing, and harvesting blooms for the vase, then arranging them into fresh seasonal bouquets. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with practical, take-home techniques for sustainable floral design.
Hands-on native cut-flower gardening workshop focused on planning, growing, and harvesting blooms for the vase, then arranging them into fresh seasonal bouquets. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with practical, take-home techniques for sustainable floral design.
Hands-on native cut-flower gardening workshop focused on planning, growing, and harvesting blooms for the vase, then arranging them into fresh seasonal bouquets. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with practical, take-home techniques for sustainable floral design.
Hands-on cut-flower gardening class focused on native plants, from standout blooms to bouquet fillers, with practical tips for harvesting, conditioning, and extending vase life. Live bouquet-arranging demonstration in a botanical garden classroom setting.
Hands-on cut-flower gardening class focused on native plants, from standout blooms to bouquet fillers, with practical tips for harvesting, conditioning, and extending vase life. Live bouquet-arranging demonstration in a botanical garden classroom setting.
Hands-on cut-flower gardening class focused on native plants, from standout blooms to bouquet fillers, with practical tips for harvesting, conditioning, and extending vase life. Live bouquet-arranging demonstration in a botanical garden classroom setting.
Beginner-friendly foraging class blending a short indoor primer on plant identification and responsible harvesting with an outdoor walk through garden habitats. Learn to spot and name edible summer plants found across Western North Carolina.
Beginner-friendly foraging class blending a short indoor primer on plant identification and responsible harvesting with an outdoor walk through garden habitats. Learn to spot and name edible summer plants found across Western North Carolina.
Beginner-friendly foraging class blending a short indoor primer on plant identification and responsible harvesting with an outdoor walk through garden habitats. Learn to spot and name edible summer plants found across Western North Carolina.
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 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.
Hands-on intro to nature journaling with staff guidance on core principles, inspiration from sample journals, and gentle walks to observation spots across the Arboretum. Expect sketching, note-taking, and close looking at plants and landscapes.
Hands-on intro to nature journaling with staff guidance on core principles, inspiration from sample journals, and gentle walks to observation spots across the Arboretum. Expect sketching, note-taking, and close looking at plants and landscapes.
Hands-on intro to nature journaling with staff guidance on core principles, inspiration from sample journals, and gentle walks to observation spots across the Arboretum. Expect sketching, note-taking, and close looking at plants and landscapes.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Hands-on botanical art session centered on lavender, with guided techniques for sketching and adding delicate color and detail. Quiet restoration continues in a private salt cave for a soothing, spa-like recharge.
Hands-on botanical art session centered on lavender, with guided techniques for sketching and adding delicate color and detail. Quiet restoration continues in a private salt cave for a soothing, spa-like recharge.
Hands-on botanical art session centered on lavender, with guided techniques for sketching and adding delicate color and detail. Quiet restoration continues in a private salt cave for a soothing, spa-like recharge.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal nature talks spotlight wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and local natural history led by trained volunteer guides.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal nature talks spotlight wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and local natural history led by trained volunteer guides.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal nature talks spotlight wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and local natural history led by trained volunteer guides.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets from rotating local and regional artists unfold in the Arboretum’s outdoor setting on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, included with parking (members free).
Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets from rotating local and regional artists unfold in the Arboretum’s outdoor setting on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, included with parking (members free).
Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets from rotating local and regional artists unfold in the Arboretum’s outdoor setting on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, included with parking (members free).