
Ribbed Basket Making Workshop
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.
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Introductory ecological gardening class covering ecosystem principles, soil health, and plant selection to design resilient, low-maintenance landscapes; hands-on design strategies aimed at home gardeners seeking sustainable, biodiverse yardscapes.

Introductory ecological gardening class covering ecosystem principles, soil health, and plant selection to design resilient, low-maintenance landscapes; hands-on design strategies aimed at home gardeners seeking sustainable, biodiverse yardscapes.
Introductory ecological gardening class covering ecosystem principles, soil health, and plant selection to design resilient, low-maintenance landscapes; hands-on design strategies aimed at home gardeners seeking sustainable, biodiverse yardscapes.

Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.
Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Earthy kudzu vines transformed into woven baskets in a hands on studio workshop teaching coil and twining techniques. Participants of all skill levels learn plant fiber preparation and leave with a finished basket.

Earthy kudzu vines transformed into woven baskets in a hands on studio workshop teaching coil and twining techniques. Participants of all skill levels learn plant fiber preparation and leave with a finished basket.
Earthy kudzu vines transformed into woven baskets in a hands on studio workshop teaching coil and twining techniques. Participants of all skill levels learn plant fiber preparation and leave with a finished basket.
Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.
Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.
Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.

Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.

Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.
Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.

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 planting and pruning practice guided by bonsai artist Danny Coffey, teaching basic wiring, potting, and formative pruning techniques for beginner bonsai practitioners in an intimate garden shop workshop.
Hands on planting and pruning practice guided by bonsai artist Danny Coffey, teaching basic wiring, potting, and formative pruning techniques for beginner bonsai practitioners in an intimate garden shop workshop.
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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.

Slow, guided walk through the North Carolina Arboretum exploring plant identification, animal signs, and seasonal ecology; staff naturalists tailor discussion to observations and questions, making each outing different and accessible.

Slow, guided walk through the North Carolina Arboretum exploring plant identification, animal signs, and seasonal ecology; staff naturalists tailor discussion to observations and questions, making each outing different and accessible.
Slow, guided walk through the North Carolina Arboretum exploring plant identification, animal signs, and seasonal ecology; staff naturalists tailor discussion to observations and questions, making each outing different and accessible.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp workshop assembling stained-glass tesserae into ornate hanging lamps; materials and instructor guidance provided for beginners and experienced makers, with Turkish tea and sweet treats served.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp workshop assembling stained-glass tesserae into ornate hanging lamps; materials and instructor guidance provided for beginners and experienced makers, with Turkish tea and sweet treats served.
Hands-on Turkish mosaic lamp workshop assembling stained-glass tesserae into ornate hanging lamps; materials and instructor guidance provided for beginners and experienced makers, with Turkish tea and sweet treats served.

Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.

Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.

Traditional rush weaving techniques for repairing and replacing chair seats in a two session hands on workshop; participants learn fiber preparation, patterning, and tool use to finish a sturdy woven seat.

Traditional rush weaving techniques for repairing and replacing chair seats in a two session hands on workshop; participants learn fiber preparation, patterning, and tool use to finish a sturdy woven seat.
Traditional rush weaving techniques for repairing and replacing chair seats in a two session hands on workshop; participants learn fiber preparation, patterning, and tool use to finish a sturdy woven seat.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.

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.
Hand pour organic soy candles scented with your choice of essential oil blends and pressed florals in a hands on, beginner friendly workshop that teaches creative customization and finishing techniques.
Hand pour organic soy candles scented with your choice of essential oil blends and pressed florals in a hands on, beginner friendly workshop that teaches creative customization and finishing techniques.
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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.

Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Quiet morning forest immersion among pines and hardwoods with guided shinrin yoku slow walks, breathwork, and intentional reflection to set intentions and deepen sensory awareness.
Quiet morning forest immersion among pines and hardwoods with guided shinrin yoku slow walks, breathwork, and intentional reflection to set intentions and deepen sensory awareness.
Quiet morning forest immersion among pines and hardwoods with guided shinrin yoku slow walks, breathwork, and intentional reflection to set intentions and deepen sensory awareness.