
Prismatic Panoramas: Abstract Painting Workshop
Colorful acrylic painting workshop translating Western North Carolina’s mountains into abstract landscapes; local artist Miranda Wildman leads warmups on small wood panels, then a larger 12 x 12 panel in a beginner friendly session.
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Watercolor painting session centered on festoonery style flourishes and decorative garlands, set inside an intimate boutique hotel atmosphere. Expect a relaxed, creative night focused on color washes, layering, and ornamental details.

Watercolor painting session centered on festoonery style flourishes and decorative garlands, set inside an intimate boutique hotel atmosphere. Expect a relaxed, creative night focused on color washes, layering, and ornamental details.
Watercolor painting session centered on festoonery style flourishes and decorative garlands, set inside an intimate boutique hotel atmosphere. Expect a relaxed, creative night focused on color washes, layering, and ornamental details.

Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.

Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.

Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.

Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.
Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.
Hands-on mosaic lamp building using colored glass tesserae and brass fittings, guided for all skill levels; materials, Turkish tea, and sweet delights provided in a relaxed hotel workshop setting led by Mosaic Art Studio USA.
Hands-on mosaic lamp building using colored glass tesserae and brass fittings, guided for all skill levels; materials, Turkish tea, and sweet delights provided in a relaxed hotel workshop setting led by Mosaic Art Studio USA.
Hands-on mosaic lamp building using colored glass tesserae and brass fittings, guided for all skill levels; materials, Turkish tea, and sweet delights provided in a relaxed hotel workshop setting led by Mosaic Art Studio USA.
Create your own mosaic bird using textured ceramic shards, iridescent glass tile, and intricate seed bead accents in a relaxed, beginner friendly studio workshop; all materials and instruction provided.
Create your own mosaic bird using textured ceramic shards, iridescent glass tile, and intricate seed bead accents in a relaxed, beginner friendly studio workshop; all materials and instruction provided.
Create your own mosaic bird using textured ceramic shards, iridescent glass tile, and intricate seed bead accents in a relaxed, beginner friendly studio workshop; all materials and instruction provided.
A three day mixed media art retreat centered on unwinding and getting creative with hands on collage style experimentation and playful materials. Set at the Center for Craft for a restorative, low pressure studio reset.
A three day mixed media art retreat centered on unwinding and getting creative with hands on collage style experimentation and playful materials. Set at the Center for Craft for a restorative, low pressure studio reset.
A three day mixed media art retreat centered on unwinding and getting creative with hands on collage style experimentation and playful materials. Set at the Center for Craft for a restorative, low pressure studio reset.

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.
Hands-on mosaic lampmaking class focused on traditional Turkish-style glass patterns and designing a functional table lamp. Expect guided instruction, colorful materials, and plenty of time for creative customization.
Hands-on mosaic lampmaking class focused on traditional Turkish-style glass patterns and designing a functional table lamp. Expect guided instruction, colorful materials, and plenty of time for creative customization.
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Hands-on woodburning workshop crafting boho-style hats with all tools and materials provided; participants learn pyrography techniques and decorative styling in a relaxed studio at Waypoint in downtown Waynesville.
Hands-on woodburning workshop crafting boho-style hats with all tools and materials provided; participants learn pyrography techniques and decorative styling in a relaxed studio at Waypoint in downtown Waynesville.
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Hands on, instructor led ribbed basket workshop with Carleigh Fairchild at the North Carolina Arboretum, teaching rib technique and weaving fundamentals to craft a nature-inspired handwoven basket to take home.

Hands on, instructor led ribbed basket workshop with Carleigh Fairchild at the North Carolina Arboretum, teaching rib technique and weaving fundamentals to craft a nature-inspired handwoven basket to take home.
Hands on, instructor led ribbed basket workshop with Carleigh Fairchild at the North Carolina Arboretum, teaching rib technique and weaving fundamentals to craft a nature-inspired handwoven basket to take home.

Lively, beginner friendly LGBTQ+ improv workshop led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free admission with optional donations, focused on playful ensemble games, connection, and queer community building.

Lively, beginner friendly LGBTQ+ improv workshop led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free admission with optional donations, focused on playful ensemble games, connection, and queer community building.
Lively, beginner friendly LGBTQ+ improv workshop led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free admission with optional donations, focused on playful ensemble games, connection, and queer community building.

Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting misty mountain landscapes with layered washes, soft edges, and atmospheric depth. A guided studio workshop suited to newcomers and intermediate painters refining composition and color control.

Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting misty mountain landscapes with layered washes, soft edges, and atmospheric depth. A guided studio workshop suited to newcomers and intermediate painters refining composition and color control.
Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting misty mountain landscapes with layered washes, soft edges, and atmospheric depth. A guided studio workshop suited to newcomers and intermediate painters refining composition and color control.

Hands on SoulCollage® collage session using magazine images, scissors, and 5x8 cards to create personalized decks; participants journal, share cards, and consult their decks for introspective guidance in a supportive open studio.

Hands on SoulCollage® collage session using magazine images, scissors, and 5x8 cards to create personalized decks; participants journal, share cards, and consult their decks for introspective guidance in a supportive open studio.
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Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Hands-on watercolor studio session focused on landscape composition, washes, and color layering techniques. Paint alongside an instructor in a working art studio setting, with guided feedback and time to develop a finished scene.

Hands-on watercolor studio session focused on landscape composition, washes, and color layering techniques. Paint alongside an instructor in a working art studio setting, with guided feedback and time to develop a finished scene.
Hands-on watercolor studio session focused on landscape composition, washes, and color layering techniques. Paint alongside an instructor in a working art studio setting, with guided feedback and time to develop a finished scene.

Hands on SoulCollage® card reading workshop exploring methods to consult decks as an inner wisdom tool; participants bring journals and cards for guided, loving group readings and reflective journaling in a community setting.

Hands on SoulCollage® card reading workshop exploring methods to consult decks as an inner wisdom tool; participants bring journals and cards for guided, loving group readings and reflective journaling in a community setting.
Hands on SoulCollage® card reading workshop exploring methods to consult decks as an inner wisdom tool; participants bring journals and cards for guided, loving group readings and reflective journaling in a community setting.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.
Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.

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Hands on beginner friendly workshop teaching crystal cleansing, care, and intuitive selection to support clarity, grounding, and love intentions, with practical techniques and guided exercises to deepen personal energy practices.
Hands on beginner friendly workshop teaching crystal cleansing, care, and intuitive selection to support clarity, grounding, and love intentions, with practical techniques and guided exercises to deepen personal energy practices.

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Learn wet on wet and layered watercolor techniques for delicate floral and botanical studies in a hands on evening workshop led by local artist Mel Carrick at Newfound Artisan studio in Brevard.
Learn wet on wet and layered watercolor techniques for delicate floral and botanical studies in a hands on evening workshop led by local artist Mel Carrick at Newfound Artisan studio in Brevard.