
The Fantastic Ekphrastic Writing Workshop
Respond to visual art through flash fiction, flash essays, and prose poetry in a four-week live Zoom workshop using image-driven prompts and revision practice with I&A-certified facilitator Alli Marshall; sliding-scale tuition.
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Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.
Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.

Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.

Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.
Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.
Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

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.

Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.

Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.
Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.

Slow, guided meditation leads into timed freewriting and optional sharing to cultivate authentic expression and emotional healing. Suitable for beginners and experienced writers seeking reflective journaling in a quiet, contemplative studio setting.

Slow, guided meditation leads into timed freewriting and optional sharing to cultivate authentic expression and emotional healing. Suitable for beginners and experienced writers seeking reflective journaling in a quiet, contemplative studio setting.
Slow, guided meditation leads into timed freewriting and optional sharing to cultivate authentic expression and emotional healing. Suitable for beginners and experienced writers seeking reflective journaling in a quiet, contemplative studio setting.
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.

Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.

Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.
Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.

Six-week evening workshop blends guided rest practices, playful creative prompts, and reflective digestion to help artists move past burnout, recalibrate energy, and rekindle sustainable creative routines.

Six-week evening workshop blends guided rest practices, playful creative prompts, and reflective digestion to help artists move past burnout, recalibrate energy, and rekindle sustainable creative routines.
Six-week evening workshop blends guided rest practices, playful creative prompts, and reflective digestion to help artists move past burnout, recalibrate energy, and rekindle sustainable creative routines.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Hands-on watercolor techniques workshop with Claire Simpson Jones at Trackside Studios, focusing on brushwork, color mixing, washes, and layered glazing in a bright studio setting.

Hands-on watercolor techniques workshop with Claire Simpson Jones at Trackside Studios, focusing on brushwork, color mixing, washes, and layered glazing in a bright studio setting.
Hands-on watercolor techniques workshop with Claire Simpson Jones at Trackside Studios, focusing on brushwork, color mixing, washes, and layered glazing in a bright studio setting.

Vibrant, experimental painting experience focused on color exploration, expressive brushwork, and intuitive composition; participants engage in guided exercises and hands on studio practice to create personal, dreamlike abstractions.

Vibrant, experimental painting experience focused on color exploration, expressive brushwork, and intuitive composition; participants engage in guided exercises and hands on studio practice to create personal, dreamlike abstractions.
Vibrant, experimental painting experience focused on color exploration, expressive brushwork, and intuitive composition; participants engage in guided exercises and hands on studio practice to create personal, dreamlike abstractions.

Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.

Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.
Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.

Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.

Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.
Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.

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.

Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.

Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.
Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.
Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.

Guided hands on workshop constructing spring landscape collages with layered papers, painted textures, and mixed media accents; artist Li Newton provides step by step demonstrations and individualized feedback in a community studio setting.

Guided hands on workshop constructing spring landscape collages with layered papers, painted textures, and mixed media accents; artist Li Newton provides step by step demonstrations and individualized feedback in a community studio setting.
Guided hands on workshop constructing spring landscape collages with layered papers, painted textures, and mixed media accents; artist Li Newton provides step by step demonstrations and individualized feedback in a community studio setting.