Winter Festoonery
12/5/202511:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Location: Art Place Studios, 2015 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Event Description
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore and Miranda Wildman
Date: 12/5/2025
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
❄️ Step into the magic of the season! ❄️
Join artists Miranda Wildman and Kara Ashley-Gilmore for a festive afternoon of Winter Festoonery!
Gather your friends and celebrate the holidays by creating joyful crafts from upcycled and recycled materials. We'll have a cozy afternoon of seasonal craft-making, turning forgotten items into beautiful treasures like:
✨ Festive Garlands!
✨ Whimsical Cardboard Gingerbread Houses!
✨ Colorful Folded Star Ornaments!
All materials will be provided, but pre-registration is required so we can have enough for every creator. A $5 cash donation is suggested to help cover supply costs.
Don't miss out on the winter fun! We can't wait to see you there! ❄️
Artist's Bios:
Kara Ashley-Gilmore and Miranda Wildman are artists and creative facilitators dedicated to helping people connect with their inner world through art. Kara, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist, believes in using our innate creativity for wellness and healing. She is a seasoned professional who has developed programs that guide others through self-discovery and emotional processing.
Miranda, a mixed-media artist, draws inspiration from the natural world of Western North Carolina. She believes art-making and appreciation are for everyone, serving as a powerful tool to reconnect with each other and with nature. She challenges the idea that art is reserved for a select few, emphasizing that creative expression can break down barriers and foster a sense of community and belonging.
Together, Kara and Miranda bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and intuitive, community-focused artistry to their workshops, offering a non-judgmental and supportive space for creative exploration and personal growth.
Date: 12/5/2025
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
❄️ Step into the magic of the season! ❄️
Join artists Miranda Wildman and Kara Ashley-Gilmore for a festive afternoon of Winter Festoonery!
Gather your friends and celebrate the holidays by creating joyful crafts from upcycled and recycled materials. We'll have a cozy afternoon of seasonal craft-making, turning forgotten items into beautiful treasures like:
✨ Festive Garlands!
✨ Whimsical Cardboard Gingerbread Houses!
✨ Colorful Folded Star Ornaments!
All materials will be provided, but pre-registration is required so we can have enough for every creator. A $5 cash donation is suggested to help cover supply costs.
Don't miss out on the winter fun! We can't wait to see you there! ❄️
Artist's Bios:
Kara Ashley-Gilmore and Miranda Wildman are artists and creative facilitators dedicated to helping people connect with their inner world through art. Kara, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist, believes in using our innate creativity for wellness and healing. She is a seasoned professional who has developed programs that guide others through self-discovery and emotional processing.
Miranda, a mixed-media artist, draws inspiration from the natural world of Western North Carolina. She believes art-making and appreciation are for everyone, serving as a powerful tool to reconnect with each other and with nature. She challenges the idea that art is reserved for a select few, emphasizing that creative expression can break down barriers and foster a sense of community and belonging.
Together, Kara and Miranda bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and intuitive, community-focused artistry to their workshops, offering a non-judgmental and supportive space for creative exploration and personal growth.