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Abstract Greetings: The art of the card
10/26/2025
Instructor: Jennifer Conlon
Date: 10/26/2025
Time: 2 pm - 4 pm
Member: $75 Non-Member: $85
Let loose and get creatively playful in this watercolor workshop where we create one-of-a-kind watercolor greeting cards. Create abstract works of card art with watercolor, pen, marker, and colored pencils. Put a smile on someone’s face by creating and gifting them one of your works of art through the mail.
All supplies will be provided
Artist Bio:
I’m a collage and mixed media artist who loves mixing watercolor, acrylic, and vibrant papers into playful, one-of-a-kind creations. I love, helping other others do the same! Come join me to paint, splash, and explore while making your own unique watercolor greeting card.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Life Drawing
10/26/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Studio 116
Members: $10 Non-Members: $12
Life Drawing Sessions
Life drawing is the activity of drawing the human body from a live model. The models are typically nude, but there may be sessions in which we have models in clothing. Life drawing is a great way to build your drawing skills. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, and we have short as well as longer poses. The $10.00 fee is to provide payment to the model. The sessions will be held two times per month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The space in the classroom can be tight, so we are requesting that you sign up for the sessions to ensure that everyone has enough space. Easels, tables, and chairs are provided.
Location: Studio 116
116 W. Blue Ridge Rd.
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
The Creative Power of Pastels
10/30/2025
Instructor: Beverly Kies
Date: 10/30/2025
Time: 9:30 am - 3 pm
Member: $95 Non-Member: $105
Enjoy learning the creative powers of pastel. You can learn to translate what you see into what you paint, through palette selection, use of certain materials, picking correct values (colors), composition, plus blending and layering of colors. We will start with sketching from a provided photograph, blocking in and building up shapes, leading to a painting you can hopefully be proud to take home. It would be good to have some drawing skills to take this workshop.
There will be a break for lunch; we recommend bringing a bagged lunch.
Supplies you'll need to bring:
Artist Bio:
Beverly is an accomplished pastel artist, living in Henderson County for 21 years. At the age of 5, Beverly's mother (a watercolor and oil painter) sent her to the Atlanta School of Art. This early passion eventually led to a degree in Art Education from The Ohio State University. Her paintings represent a medley of work, celebrating animals, places, and people. Pastels have always been Beverly's chosen medium, where she enjoys a certain playfulness in her renditions, using vivid colors and expressive strokes. She has spent the last nine years teaching pastel at Blue Ridge Community College, where she shared with her students techniques which has made her successful. "I love the spontaneity of this medium, the feeling that I am drawing and painting at the same time, the intensity of color. My goal is to translate this to my students."
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
The Royal Art Club K5-2nd
10/30/2025
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 10/30/2025
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us every other Thursday for an awesome Art Club class with Mrs. Royalty! Each week, our students will broaden their artistic horizons by utilizing various mediums, materials, and processes! Students will be exploring, experimenting, and discovering the best parts about being an artist themselves!
October 2: We will start off Art Club by making your very own art journal! We will use this art journal at the beginning of each class to warm up our creativity and get us started for the day. This project allows the students to create a space where their self-expression can soar with little guidance. It also allows the students to transition from their day and really engage in their art time.
October 16: We will be playing an art game that I created called “Will It Paintbrush?”! I don’t want to give too much away...but get ready to experiment with new potential paintbrushes! This project will allow students to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and a little bit of the scientific process. Students will experiment with different materials, decide what it means to create a piece, and discover new untraditional ways of creating their own future art!
October 30: Inspired by the artist Yayoi Kusama, we will be creating two pumpkins using two different artistic methods! Yayoi Kusama is the queen of dots, so there will be dots everywhere on this day! For the first project, students will practice form and their fine motor skills to create their own air-dry clay pumpkins. Then, students will be practicing shape, color, and space to create crazy cool circle-licious pumpkins for the second project.
Can’t join us for every class? That is okay! We would love to see you for every class, but you can sign up for a preferred class or all three classes. Each class is $20 for Members and $25 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot!
We can all learn, create, and grow together in the Royal Art Club! I can’t wait to see y’all there!
All Supplies Included
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Mindful Mark-Making: Nature Patterns
11/2/2025
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 11/2/2025
Location: Art Place Studio Workshop
Members: $30 Non-Members: $35
Join us for a relaxing session of mindful art-making. We will incorporate the 7 principles of mindfulness while we use watercolors and drawing materials as tools for relaxation. You’ll be led through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniques, followed by a longer, meditative painting & mark-making session.
During this month’s session, we will use watercolor paints and mark-making tools to create layered nature-based patterns on paper.
Each session includes:
-A “Principles of Mindfulness for Art-Making” guide
-An opening mindfulness meditation
-A mark-making instruction template
-Bilateral drawing and breath work warm-up exercises
-An extended mindful mark-making & painting session
-A closing sharing circle
-March Session: Neurographic Art
-April Session: Petri Paintings
-May Session: Abstract Patterns
-September Session: Mandalas
-November Session: Nature Patterns
Beginner
Supplies:
All supplies will be provided and may include watercolor paints, various drawing pens, pencils, pastels, and acrylic paint markers. Bring your willingness to play, and your desire to connect and share!
Artist Bio:
Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Board-Certified Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville. As an artist, Kara paints intuitively, often incorporating bright colors with layers of paint, text, and collage, to process life and express themes of hope and encouragement. Art-making has always been an important part of her self-care, and her studio is her personal space to experiment and play. Ultimately, all of her work is about helping people be more creative, use their creativity for personal growth, and incorporate creativity into their daily lives. Her art therapy workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration–with gentle guidance, in a nonjudgmental, quiet atmosphere.
Acrylics Without Boundaries
11/6/2025
Cubist Still Life for Creatives
11/6/2025 - 11/7/2025
Printing & Pinot! Wine, Dessert, & the Basics of Gelli Plate Printing
11/6/2025
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Date: 11/6/25
Time: 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Member: $55 Non-Member: $65
Artist Bio:
Robyn Crawford studied at Emerson College, Massachusetts College of Art, and Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. She has been a mixed media artist, photographer, teacher, and creativity coach for over 30 years and has exhibited work throughout the Carolinas. She loves working with new materials and finds that it shakes things up and generates new ideas in other mediums as well. She uses her own images, clay, acrylics, mosaics, handmade papers, hot glass, metal, resin, crystals, and more to create fun, colorful pieces of work that connect her to spirit.
Location: Bellwether's Landing
411 7th Ave E
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Scrapbooking Club
11/6/2025
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Location: Art Place Studios
Members: $10 Non-Members: $10
Join us for a creative evening of memory-making at our Scrapbooking Club! Whether you're a seasoned scrapbooker or just getting started, this is the perfect space to connect, craft, and capture your favorite moments. This is not a class, it's a club. The fee is a donation for supplies and tools, allowing us to continue growing and collecting fun materials.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Gratitude Bowls
11/8/2025
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 11/8/2025
Location: Art Place Studio Workshop
Members: $50 Non-Members: $60
"For it is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.”
-Brother David Steindl-Rast
A “Gratitude bowl” can be part of forming a daily gratitude practice or ritual. Gratitude practices have been found to create physical changes in our brains. It’s not about denying reality, or only thinking happy thoughts, as most critics claim. It’s a way to create some space between our automatic thoughts and our feelings. It helps us pause long enough to notice how we have been thinking about our lives, and it provides an opportunity to take a slightly different perspective.
During this “Gratitude Bowl” making workshop, we will form our bowls using plaster gauze and decorate with scraps of paper and paint. Once complete, you may use your bowls to hold little reminders of all the wonderful things you are thankful for throughout the year.
All supplies will be provided, and may include various papers, paints, collage materials, adhesives, plaster gauze, and bowl “armatures”. Bring your willingness to play, and your desire to connect and share!
Beginner
Artist Bio:
Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville. As an artist, Kara paints intuitively, often incorporating bright colors with layers of paint, text, and collage, to process life and express themes of hope and encouragement. Art-making has always been an important part of her self-care, and her studio is her personal space to experiment and play. Ultimately, all of her work is about helping people be more creative, use their creativity for personal growth, and incorporate creativity into their daily lives. Her art therapy workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration–with gentle guidance–in a non-judgemental, quiet atmosphere.
Stitch a Portrait
11/8/2025
Instructor: Helene Lund Den Boer
Dates: 11/8, 11/9, 11/16
Time: 11/8 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, 11/9 & 11/16 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $80 Non-Member: $90
In this three-session workshop, you’ll learn how to transform a favorite photo into a one-of-a-kind stitched portrait. Designed for both beginners and intermediate stitchers, this class blends creativity, storytelling, and technique in a supportive, hands-on environment.
What to Expect:
Day 1: Bring a photocopy of the person you’d like to stitch. We’ll trace it, transfer it to fabric, and get well started on your piece. You’ll also see a short presentation walking through the process step by step.
Day 2: We’ll come back together to troubleshoot, ask questions, and share progress so you feel confident working on your portrait throughout the week.
Day 3: A shorter final session to add finishing touches and celebrate everyone’s creations.
What to Bring:
By the end, you’ll walk away with a meaningful, personalized stitched portrait and the skills to keep experimenting at home.
Artist Bio:
I’m originally from Denmark, but since 1996 I have lived outside my Mother country. After living in England and various parts of the United States, I now reside with my husband and our daughter in western North Carolina, in the Smoky Mountains. Visual art has always played a central role in my life, especially drawing and painting. I’ve long been drawn to portraits and visual narratives, with a consistent focus on women - their stories, presence, and emotional depth. For many years, I worked primarily in oils, later transitioning to acrylics. Over time, collage also became part of my practice. But in 2017, after moving to North Carolina, my work took an unexpected turn: I discovered a fascination with textiles and began sewing images instead of painting them. Though the medium has changed, I still consider myself a painter - I now work with fabric and thread rather than paint and brushes. The core of my artistic inquiry remains the same: exploring light and shadow, and telling stories with women at the center. I hold a BA in Fine Art from Norwich School of Art and Design, UK, and an MA in Illustration/Sequential Design from the University of Brighton, UK.
“Essentially, I see myself as a storyteller. I see each piece as a sequence in a story in which the beginning and ending are unknown. The story belongs to the viewer; only the scenery and a title are given. My work revolves around the female figure and character. Throughout my life, I’ve been inspired by strong and fascinating women. These are the women I seek to portray - their secrets, dreams, vulnerabilities, and strength. In each piece, the figure is the actress - the core everything else centers around. Inspiration comes from anywhere: a beautiful font, a vintage movie poster, a hummingbird, a song title, or an Asian flower pattern. I continuously collect images, words, and anecdotes for future ideas. Fabric is a fairly new medium for me; I am intrigued by the texture and the sense of subtlety the material offers. I strive to use fabric in the same way I used paint, with a focus on light and shadow. I’m always hunting for ideas for stories to tell - for compelling motives and interesting characters. I enjoy the hunt immensely, and it’s always a glorious moment when idea, motive, and material come together in harmony.”
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Inner Demons Art Workshop
11/9/2025
Instructor: Lauren Brown
Date: 11/9/2025
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Member: $85 Non-Member: $95
We all have inner demons - voices within that tell us we aren't good enough, experiences from our past we feel haunted by, tendencies we can never seem to get a handle on... demons like fear, insecurity, rage, or anxiety. In this workshop, participants will identify their own unique family of inner demons and focus on one of them to develop into a small stuffed creature. At the end of the workshop, all of the demons will convene for a conference, where each participant can expect to gain fresh insight about their relationship to this particular part of their psyche and hopefully leave with tools for how to better manage it.
No sewing experience necessary.
All materials will be provided.
Artist Bio:
Lauren is an artist and registered nurse. She received her BFA from Georgian Court University and her MFA from the Art Institute of Boston. She has worked with a variety of media and within an eclectic range of environments. She co-founded a community art space in Philadelphia, which hosted over 20 city-wide exhibitions. She worked part-time for many years in the art therapy department of an inpatient clinic, and along with the art therapist, she co-founded a program that offered classes utilizing art to further self-exploration and expression. In her personal artwork, she works mainly in watercolor and printmaking. She lives in Hendersonville with her husband, two daughters, dog, and a bunch of chickens.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Life Drawing
11/9/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Studio 116
Members: $10 Non-Members: $12
Life Drawing Sessions
Life drawing is the activity of drawing the human body from a live model. The models are typically nude, but there may be sessions in which we have models in clothing. Life drawing is a great way to build your drawing skills. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, and we have short as well as longer poses. The $10.00 fee is to provide payment to the model. The sessions will be held two times per month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The space in the classroom can be tight, so we are requesting that you sign up for the sessions to ensure that everyone has enough space. Easels, tables, and chairs are provided.
Location: Studio 116
116 W. Blue Ridge Rd
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Create Your Family Story Necklace!
11/11/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Date: 11/11/2025
Time: 1 pm - 5 pm
Members: $75 Non-Members: $85
Do you have beloved ancestral jewelry languishing in your jewelry box waiting to be celebrated and adored again? Have your mothers, grandmothers, aunts, or sisters shared special adornments and heirlooms with you? Sort through those pendants, charms, talismans, single earrings, rings, bracelets, chains, etc., dust them off, and bring them to this simple jewelry making class. Your Family Story necklace (and earrings & bracelets, if you choose) will hold your favorite pieces that remind you that your mothers are still with you and that love never dies.
This is a simple jewelry-making class, so don’t be intimidated! I will provide instruction, demonstrations, sterling chain and findings, and vintage Swarovski beads. There’s lots to play with as you arrange and assemble your rich, memory-filled necklace. This will give you an introduction to “how to” create jewelry so that you can use other treasures to create Story Necklaces for others in your family.
As you consider your necklace, think about your loved ones’ favorite colors (or yours); perhaps that can give you a direction to start imagining which of your treasures you will choose for this necklace. I will have a plethora of vintage Swarovski crystal beads to match almost any color you might have in mind to add to the mix!
What fun you’ll have as you sort through your treasures! And again, when you create your necklace, you may share a story or two with others. Bring whatever jewelry calls to “take me!” We won’t use them all, but they’ll at least be there for the party.
Play with your intuition. That’s all assemblage jewelry is: playing with one’s imagination (and one’s fodder) and using a few simple techniques.
Our mothers still celebrate us. Let’s gather to celebrate them!
Artist Bio:
Kate has been creating art of some kind or another for most of her life (since those pasta necklaces in kindergarten!). Springing from her passion for combining color and texture, she has been creating multi-media art – including unique assemblage jewelry and hand-crafted books – for over 30 years.
Kate creates to honor Nature and the Self. An assemblage artist, Kate designs one-of-a-kind jewelry TouchStones Anecdotal Art (each piece has a story; perhaps it touches your story) by blending vintage and antique sterling components, semi-precious stones, handmade lamp work glass beads, and occasional bits of Nature into remarkable combinations which she calls “Re-Imagined Heirlooms”. She is also a bookbinder and relishes creating albums and journals (which she calls "Treasures Re-Covered") using covers from antique and vintage books that have been tucked away in an attic or are headed for the recycle bin.
Kate is a teacher and relishes designing playshops (we’re not working, so why call them workshops?) that encourage creativity in a safe setting. Many of her playshop participants lament “I don’t have a creative bone in my body!” and Kate cherishes seeing the looks of pride and surprise on their faces after they have had the time to just play – mingling supplies with their imaginations.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Don't Be Chicken
11/12/2025
Instructor: Miriam Hughes
Date: 11/12/2025
Time: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Member: $60 Non-Member: $65
Join me in this Simple, Fun & Marketable Watercolor Workshop.
Discover the joy of watercolor in a relaxed, encouraging environment—while building skills that lead to beautiful, marketable art. In this updated version of my popular Painting Chickens in Watercolor, we’ll cover all the basics—color mixing, balancing hues, and adding pen & ink for detail and drama—but with a new emphasis on strong design principles that help turn your work into greeting cards, prints, and frame-worthy pieces. Oh, and yes—we’ll be painting more crazy chickens, curious animals, and fabulous flowers! These playful, expressive subjects are ideal for honing your technique while creating joyful, eye-catching artwork that people love to buy, share, and enjoy.
This class is perfect for:
We’ll explore:
Bring your curiosity. Leave with confidence—and a flock of funky chickens, blooming florals, and whimsical creatures ready to share, frame, or sell.
All supplies provided
Beginner Level
Artist Bio:
Miriam Hughes is a watercolor artist and teacher who believes art should be joyful, spontaneous, and full of surprises. After a first career as a medical illustrator (where precision ruled), she now delights in bold colors, playful techniques, and helping others loosen up with paint and ink. Her workshops blend practical skills—like mixing colors, designing layouts, and adding pen flair—with a sense of fun that encourages everyone to explore their own creative spark. When she’s not teaching or painting, Miriam can often be found in the woods with her rescue dogs or experimenting with new artistic “what nows.” Participants of all levels thrive in Miriam's workshops.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Acrylics Without Boundaries
11/13/2025
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
The Royal Art Club 3rd-5th
11/13/2025
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/13/2025
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us on November 13th for an awesome Art Club class with Mrs. Royalty! With each class, our students will broaden their artistic horizons by utilizing various mediums, materials, and processes! Students will be exploring, experimenting, and discovering the best parts about being an artist themselves!
November 13: Inspired by the artist Yayoi Kusama, students will use color theory, angles, and shapes to create circle-licious pumpkin art pieces! Students will practice their drawing and painting skills at a beginner level to accomplish this awesome fall piece!
Can’t join us for every class? That is okay! We would love to see you for every class, but you can sign up for a preferred class or all three classes. Each class is $20 for Members and $25 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot!
We can all learn, create, and grow together in the Royal Art Club! I can’t wait to see y’all there!
All Supplies Included
Artist Bio:
Morgan Royalty is a lifelong learner of the art world. As an art educator, she has the privilege of exploring as many art techniques as she can get her hands on. She received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Winthrop University and her Master of Art in Art Education at Boston University. A believer in process art, critical thinking, and inquiry-based art activities, she teaches that the process of art is deeper than the art itself. For the past five years, she has worked with homeschoolers in the Savannah, Georgia area to provide a way for students to learn while expressing themselves creatively. Morgan currently resides in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where she has dreamed of living since she was a little girl. In 2025, she joined the WNC chapter of Preserving a Picturesque America and the Art League of Henderson County to take part in something bigger than herself. By highlighting the glorious nature around her, she is preserving history, supporting her local area and young artists, and enjoying new facets of the art world. She is always looking forward to her next art adventure!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Create Star and Snowflake Book Ornaments
11/14/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Date: 11/14/2025
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Member: $35 Non-Member: $40
We will use simple paper folding to create expandable star or snowflake ornaments that can be mailed and hung on your tree! You don't need to bring a thing except close up glasses if you need them. This is a multi-generation class perfect for kids from 10 up. Get ready for the holidays and give yourselves some time to create more before the Yule season!
Artist Bio:
Kate Stockman has been creating art of some kind or another for most of her life (since those pasta necklaces in kindergarten!). Springing from her passion for combining color and texture, she has been creating multi-media art – including unique jewelry and hand-crafted books – for over 30 years.
Kate creates to honor Nature and the Self. She designs one-of-a-kind TouchStones Anecdotal Art (each piece has a story; perhaps it touches your story) including her assemblage jewelry which blends vintage and antique sterling components, semi-precious stones, and handmade lamp work glass beads into remarkable combinations which she calls “Re-Imagined Heirlooms”.
Kate is also a bookbinder and relishes creating journals (which she calls “Treasures Re-Covered”) boasting covers from antique and vintage books that have been hidden away in an attic or is headed for the recycle bin.
Kate is a teacher and cherishes designing playshops (we’re not working, so why call them workshops?) that encourage creativity in a safe setting. Many of her playshop participants lament “I don’t have a creative bone in my body!” and Kate cherishes seeing the expressions of joyful pride and surprise on their faces after they have had the time to just play – mingling supplies with their imaginations.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
Introduction to Beadwork
11/14/2025
Instructor: Heidi Brickhouse
Date: 11/14/2025
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Member: $65 Non-Member: $70
This class is an entry-level workshop where students will learn the brick stitch weave pattern to create a pair of earrings to take home. We will be using glass seed beads and go over all of the basic materials used to craft beaded pieces. All necessary materials will be provided, so all you need to do is come with a willingness to try something new!
As this course is just an introduction, I won’t dive too far into all of the various options and weave patterns.
What is provided:
Heidi Brickhouse grew up in the mountains of western North Carolina. She found the beauty in her natural surroundings to be a driving force behind her artistic expression. Several years ago, she decided to explore more of our picturesque country by hitting the road full-time in her converted school bus. During her travels, she has been fortunate to experience a wide variety of landscapes and wildlife.
Living tiny drew Heidi to one of the smaller mediums you could choose, seed beads. Although she attended Appalachian State University for her B.S. in Commercial Photography, she is self-taught in the art form of bead weaving. She loves that the medium allows her to explore a vast field of colors and motifs while still creating something wearable and tangible.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Light Up Your Intentions!
11/14/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Date: 11/14/2025
Time: 2 pm - 3 pm
Members: $35 Non-Members: $40
During this fun, hands-on play shop, we'll learn all about those blessed bees, queen bees, drones, hive culture, and where beeswax comes from. Once we learn about all the fierce, fiery, feminine, sweet energy in the beeswax, we will create a hand-rolled beeswax candle that will light up your intention. Each participant will create one candle and will leave with the resources and ability to create more. This is a great multi-generation class (no one younger than 10, please), and the candles are great for gift-giving!
Beginner Level
All Supplies Provided
Artist Bio:
Kate Stockman is an artist, teacher, and writer who creates designs to honor Nature and the Self. Her "TouchStones Anecdotal Art" (each piece tells a story; perhaps it touches your story) combines vintage sterling silver, semi-precious stones, handmade lampwork glass beads, and occasional bits of Nature in stunning arrangements. Kate is also a bookbinder and her "Treasures ReCovered" upcycle antique and vintage book covers into journals and photo albums.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Watercolor Shadowplay Workshop
11/15/2025
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 11/15/2025
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Members: $95 Non-Members: $105
Join us for a magical and relaxing afternoon of art making where Miranda will share her shadow painting techniques with you by way of the delightful use of watercolor paints, pencils, and various papers to create enchanting art pieces inspired by shadows. Together, we will explore the mesmerizing interplay of lights, captivating shadows, intriguing shapes, and vibrant colors as we playfully engage with beautiful botanicals as our inspiration. All of this unfolds while we bask in the cozy glow of the wonderful atmosphere that Miranda lovingly prepares for us.
Miranda will provide all the materials you need to create several artworks on good-quality paper.
We warmly welcome participants of all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned artists. Miranda will provide step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions
Miranda believes art is for everyone! Making art together in a space without judgment challenges pre-conceived notions and inspires dialogue, cultivating understanding and compassion.
Artist Bio:
Who is Miranda? I grew up in a cozy Vermont town, basking in nature's changing beauty. Creating art with my mom and friends sparked my imagination and led me to the Maine College of Art, where I continued to appreciate New England’s lush landscapes. My journey then took me to Western North Carolina, a vibrant place that fuels my creativity, drawing inspiration from its biodiversity and community connections.Through my artistic endeavors, I have come to understand that our ties with one another and with nature are essential. In a world where capitalism often encourages us to see ourselves as isolated individuals, I believe in breaking down those barriers. Art-making and appreciation belong to everyone, transcending titles and credentials. Engaging with art is a way for us to reconnect—not only with each other but with the earth itself.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Collage Playshop
11/16/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Time: 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Workshop
Members: Free Non-Members: $5
Did you know that 40 minutes of creating art lowers the level of cortisol (the stress hormone) in the body? Art really does heal, and it's fun, too. Join us on the third Sunday of the month to take a short creative break at our Collage Playshop. No experience is necessary.
Creating art is just playing with materials. Most of us might already have our supplies ready and organized, but just don't have or take the time to play and create! This free Sunday session offers the time, space, and supplies to encourage playing and creating to anyone who is interested.
Kate will provide an embarrassment of collage supplies (including magazines, catalogs, glue sticks, foundation, etc.) to get folks started. Attendees can bring something they're already working on, their own images, magazines, etc. (be sure to bring your own scissors!) Prompts will be offered, but it's completely up to you what you want to collage! This is a casual gathering to bring the community together to create art and everyone is welcome to join! Bring a friend!
This event is free but requires registration. There is a $5.00 room use fee that will be collected and given to the Art League.
The Art of Feeling at Home: an Art Therapy Workshop
11/17/2025
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 11/17/2025
Members: $50 Non-Members: $60
What does it mean to feel at home? And how do we cultivate this feeling in the midst of change and uncertainty?
During this art therapy workshop, we will explore the meaning and feeling of home. You'll create a personal cut-and-folded book, using color, texture, collage, found images, paint, and text, to build a tangible representation of your inner sanctuary.
Art Therapy Workshops are an opportunity to explore a particular theme or concept and are designed to encourage creative play, self-care, emotional expression, and connection with self and others. This workshop will consist of an opening check-in, open art-making time (connected to the theme), and a closing circle for sharing our art.
Like all art-making, this Art Therapy Workshop may be therapeutic, but it is not a substitute for therapy. Privacy in the Art Place Studio classroom is not guaranteed. We ask that all attendees keep confidentiality: Don’t share other group members’ stories or personal information without express permission. You are welcome to share your experiences and insights using “I-statements,” but refrain from advice-giving or problem-solving for others unless specifically requested.
All supplies will be provided, and may include various papers, magazines, craft paints, collage materials, colored pencils, watercolor paints, markers, and oil pastels. No art experience is required. The focus is on the process, exploration, discovery, and play.
Artist Bio:
Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios in Hendersonville. As an artist, Kara paints intuitively, often incorporating bright colors with layers of paint, text, and collage, to process life and express themes of hope and encouragement. Art-making has always been an important part of her self-care, and her studio is her personal space to experiment and play. Ultimately, all of her work is about helping people be more creative, use their creativity for personal growth, and incorporate creativity into their daily lives. Her art therapy workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration, with gentle guidance, in a nonjudgmental, quiet atmosphere.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Acrylics Without Boundaries
11/20/2025
The Royal Art Club K5-2nd
11/20/2025
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/20/2025
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us on November 20th for an awesome Art Club class with Mrs. Royalty! With each class, our students will broaden their artistic horizons by utilizing various mediums, materials, and processes! Students will be exploring, experimenting, and discovering the best parts about being an artist themselves!
November 20: Students will be exploring an easy watercolor resistance technique to create their fun fall pieces! They will be practicing their beginning painting skills and watching a little art magic happen along the way!
Can’t join us for every class? That is okay! We would love to see you for every class, but you can sign up for a preferred class or all three classes. Each class is $20 for Members and $25 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot!
We can all learn, create, and grow together in the Royal Art Club! I can’t wait to see y’all there!
All Supplies Included
Artist Bio:
Morgan Royalty is a lifelong learner of the art world. As an art educator, she has the privilege of exploring as many art techniques as she can get her hands on. She received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Winthrop University and her Master of Art in Art Education at Boston University. A believer in process art, critical thinking, and inquiry-based art activities, she teaches that the process of art is deeper than the art itself. For the past five years, she has worked with homeschoolers in the Savannah, Georgia area to provide a way for students to learn while expressing themselves creatively. Morgan currently resides in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where she has dreamed of living since she was a little girl. In 2025, she joined the WNC chapter of Preserving a Picturesque America and the Art League of Henderson County to take part in something bigger than herself. By highlighting the glorious nature around her, she is preserving history, supporting her local area and young artists, and enjoying new facets of the art world. She is always looking forward to her next art adventure!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Abstract Watercolor Christmas Greeting Cards
11/23/2025
Instructor: Jennifer Conlon
Date: 11/23/2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Members: $65 Non-Members: $75
Celebrate the holiday season with creativity and color!
In this festive class, you’ll learn to design and paint whimsical abstract Christmas greeting cards using watercolor techniques and fine-tip markers. Perfect for beginners and those with some experience, the workshop combines guided instruction with ample room for playful experimentation. By the end, you’ll leave with unique, hand-painted cards, perfect for sharing your own artistic holiday cheer!
Class Level: Intermediate
Artist Bio:
I’m a mixed Media collage artist who loves the whimsy and meditation of watercolor painting. It’s such a beautiful and freeing practice, especially around the holidays when the air is buzzing with energy! Let’s get together for a holiday celebration to create Christmas greeting cards for the ones we love!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Life Drawing
11/23/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Studio 116
Members: $10 Non-Members: $12
Life Drawing Sessions
Life drawing is the activity of drawing the human body from a live model. The models are typically nude, but there may be sessions in which we have models in clothing. Life drawing is a great way to build your drawing skills. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, and we have short as well as longer poses. The $10.00 fee is to provide payment to the model. The sessions will be held two times per month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The space in the classroom can be tight, so we are requesting that you sign up for the sessions to ensure that everyone has enough space. Easels, tables, and chairs are provided.
Location: Studio 116
116 W. Blue Ridge Rd.
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Acrylics Without Boundaries
11/27/2025
Scrapbooking Club
12/4/2025
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Location: Art Place Studios
Members: $10 Non-Members: $10
Join us for a creative evening of memory-making at our Scrapbooking Club! Whether you're a seasoned scrapbooker or just getting started, this is the perfect space to connect, craft, and capture your favorite moments. This is not a class, it's a club. The fee is a donation for supplies and tools, allowing us to continue growing and collecting fun materials.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Winter Festoonery
12/5/2025
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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
License to Create: Art Journals from License Plates & Vintage Maps
12/6/2025 - 12/7/2025
Collage Your Own Holiday Card!
12/7/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Date: 12/7/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Come get into the holiday spirit! Join us to create your own collaged holiday card! Everything is provided (magazines, scissors, glue, matte board), but you may want to bring some of your own holiday images.
All Supplies Provided!
Artist Bio:
Kate Stockman is a multi-media artist, creating assemblage jewelry, bookbinding, and mixed media art. She relishes seeing others blossom as they create art!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Watercolor Silhouette
12/7/2025
Instructor: Lauren Brown
Date: 12/7/2025
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Member: $70 Non-Member: $80
In this course, you will bring an image of something or someone meaningful to you. We will work to create a compelling outline of this image on watercolor paper, then fill it with an intuitive watercolor landscape or abstraction that reflects the feeling or emotion the item or person holds for you. Watercolor techniques will be taught and discussed.
Beginner
Supply List:
Artist Bio:
Lauren is an artist and registered nurse. She received her BFA from Georgian Court University and her MFA from the Art Institute of Boston. She has worked with a variety of media and within an eclectic range of environments. She co-founded a community art space in Philadelphia, which hosted over 20 city-wide exhibitions. She worked part-time for many years in the art therapy department of an inpatient clinic, and along with the art therapist, she co-founded a program that offered classes utilizing art to further self-exploration and expression. In her personal artwork, she works mainly in watercolor and printmaking. She lives in Hendersonville with her husband, two daughters, dog, and chickens.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Cross Stitch Class - Christmas
12/9/2025
Instructor: Hanna Thompson
Date: 12/9/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Member: $40 Non-Member: $45
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Create Your Own Flag Book!
12/10/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Date: 12/10/2025
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $45 Non-Member: $50
With simple materials and attention to detail, we'll move step by step into creating a flag book, so called because its pages are small, like flags. I created one (pictured) entitled "Flags" and listed some of the times when I saw red flag warnings that I did not pay attention to at the time. I added white flags of wonderful events that have occurred in my life. There is also a pocket for extra flags for future events.
We'll have plenty of time to creatively play. What might your flag book display? Gardens? Trees? Grand kids? Family? Animals? What is one of your passions? Or maybe a word to explore. Or yin/yang comparisons. Come to class with a topic or create a book to fill in later. I will provide all supplies; however, students will need to provide their own tools as well as special images they want to include. If you want to bring images, feel free. I will have some adhesives.
BYO tools:
Artist Bio:
Kate Stockman relishes creating and teaching, and she is happiest when she is doing both at the same time. A bookbinder, Kate is also an assemblage jewelry artist focusing on vintage sterling silver and a collage/paper artist. She calls her work "Touch Stones Anecdotal Art (each piece tells a story; perhaps it touches your story)". Kate believes that all art is a vessel of self-expression and designs her classes to honor that belief, creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for all.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
Acrylics Without Boundaries
12/11/2025
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Life Drawing
12/14/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Studio 116
Members: $10 Non-Members: $12
Life Drawing Sessions
Life drawing is the activity of drawing the human body from a live model. The models are typically nude, but there may be sessions in which we have models in clothing. Life drawing is a great way to build your drawing skills. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, and we have short as well as longer poses. The $10.00 fee is to provide payment to the model. The sessions will be held two times per month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The space in the classroom can be tight, so we are requesting that you sign up for the sessions to ensure that everyone has enough space. Easels, tables, and chairs are provided.
Location: Studio 116
116 W. Blue Ridge Rd
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Collage Playshop
12/21/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Time: 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Workshop
Members: Free Non-Members: $5
Did you know that 40 minutes of creating art lowers the level of cortisol (the stress hormone) in the body? Art really does heal, and it's fun, too. Join us on the third Sunday of the month to take a short creative break at our Collage Playshop. No experience is necessary.
Creating art is just playing with materials. Most of us might already have our supplies ready and organized, but just don't have or take the time to play and create! This free Sunday session offers the time, space, and supplies to encourage playing and creating to anyone who is interested.
Kate will provide an embarrassment of collage supplies (including magazines, catalogs, glue sticks, foundation, etc.) to get folks started. Attendees can bring something they're already working on, their own images, magazines, etc. (be sure to bring your own scissors!) Prompts will be offered, but it's completely up to you what you want to collage! This is a casual gathering to bring the community together to create art and everyone is welcome to join! Bring a friend!
This event is free but requires registration. There is a $5.00 room use fee that will be collected and given to the Art League.
Return of the Light: Lamps + Lanterns Workshop
12/21/2025
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 12/21/2025
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
Member: $60 Non-Member: $66
Celebrate the joy of the Winter Solstice with a cheerful, creative gathering. We’ll craft glowing lamps and tabletop lanterns using upcycled, recycled, and vibrantly colorful materials, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary pieces of light and magic. Each lamp or lantern will shine as a symbol of renewal and new beginnings. No experience needed—just bring your spark and enjoy a playful, uplifting process while you connect and engage with new and old friends. All materials provided, along with sparkling wine and fizzy water, as we enjoy making art and the return of the light together.
Hint: these lamps and lanterns will make perfect holiday gifts!
Miranda believes that art is for everyone. Making art together in a space without judgment challenges pre-conceived notions and inspires dialogue, cultivating understanding and compassion.
Artist Bio:
Who is Miranda? I grew up in a cozy Vermont town, basking in nature's changing beauty. Creating art with my mom and friends sparked my imagination and led me to the Maine College of Art, where I continued to appreciate New England’s lush landscapes. My journey then took me to Western North Carolina, a vibrant place that fuels my creativity, drawing inspiration from its biodiversity and community connections. Through my artistic endeavors, I have come to understand that our ties with one another and with nature are essential. In a world where capitalism often encourages us to see ourselves as isolated individuals, I believe in breaking down those barriers. Art-making and appreciation belong to everyone, transcending titles and credentials. Engaging with art is a way for us to reconnect—not only with each other but with the earth itself.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
What if?
1/5/2026 - 1/26/2026
Instructor: Mary Alice Braukman
Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
Time: 10 am - 4 pm (1-hour Lunch Break)
Member: $540 Non-Member: $595
This workshop is designed to encourage you to take your art in new directions. The class will be working with a wide variety of mediums, colors, collage, and experimenting on different surfaces with various transfer techniques. Each student will be encouraged to find his or her unique personal direction, whether working abstractly or representational. Individual guidance and critiques will be offered daily, as well as a class critique on the final day.
This class is open to anyone who would like to explore mixed media techniques, layering, collage, transfers, and how to apply these into your paintings. If you feel you are stuck, let's hope this will open up new ideas. Ask yourself “what if” and begin exploring those ideas.
Creativity is bigger than you.
Curiosity is the basis of creativity.
If you have passion for art that’s you.
If you’ve lost it you can get it back with curiosity,
EVERYONE CAN BE CREATIVE … YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE CREATIVE
-Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic
Supply List:
Brushes:
Note: (These are three transparent colors that I will show how you can make all your colors and never have mud. BUT - Bring any you like using. - how you can tell if the color is transparent: If you paint a color over a black line the opaques will cover it but if transparent you will see black line.)
Painting material:
Many of these items can be found at Walmart, The Dollar Store, Michaels, and Lowe's. Starving Artists carries all of these as well as Jerry’s Art Online.
Most important material:
COME WITH AN OPEN MIND. READY TO EXPLORE AND OPEN NEW DIRECTIONS IN YOUR WORK..WHAT IF?
GO WITH IT!
Any questions, feel free to call or text or email me.
Mary Alice Braukman - 727/418-3041 braukman@me.com
Artist Bio:
Braukman, a native Floridian, now makes her home in Pisgah Forest, NC.
She is a member of the Florida Watercolor Society and holds signature status in the National Watercolor Society. Mary Alice has a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education and Fine Arts from Florida State University. She continued graduate studies at the University of Colorado and Eckerd College in the Tampa Bay area. She is a past president of the Florida Watercolor Society and was director of the Kanuga Water-media Workshops for 15 years. Mary Alice was invited to be guest editor of the American Artist Magazine’s Special Issue: Experimental Approaches to Water-media and Watercolor in 2001. In 2022 she was one of three selected jurors of the National Watercolor Society International Open Exhibition and served in selecting those receiving their NWS signature status. As a painter Mary Alice’s primary focus is on texture and color. Her life experiences and everyday visions get filtered through her artistic eye and transformed into an abstract body of work. Her experiences come forth in a myriad of techniques - a pour of transparent colors or by layers of collage and brush strokes which she unearths the colors beneath bringing color and texture into her paintings. She believes a painter must paint the way he or she feels - they must paint in spite of themselves not the way you think you should paint. There is no one method that will guarantee success or acceptance in a show - it is not that simple. The painter paints because it is who they are - it is their journey.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Pressed Flower Art
1/10/2026
Instructor: Susan McChesney
Date: 1/10/2026
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $110 Non-Member: $120
Experience a contemporary interpretation of Oshibana, the Japanese tradition of creating art with pressed plant material. Learn all the techniques and tricks with flowers: pressing, unpressing, storing, creating art and sealing will be included in hands on activities with take-home technique materials including a pressing packet and storage sleeve, and resource information. Create a 2D collage 5”x7”, sealed with lamination, matted and sleeved. Experiment with gel medium sealing on 3D wood and cardboard surfaces. Instructional and experiential session for 3 hours with an optional 4th hour of working studio time offered.
All materials included.
Beginners encouraged.
Artist Bio:
Susan McChesney is a pressed flower artist living, making art, and teaching her techniques in western NC. A longtime educator, she worked for 24 years at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Using pressed petals like strokes of paint, she creates landscape images reminiscent of WNC. Producing originals, prints, note cards, and jigsaw puzzles, her work is available in a variety of WNC galleries and shops in addition to her website Shop. She also presses Special Occasion Bouquets on commission.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
SEEN: The Expressive Arts Journey
1/21/2026
Instructor: Kiona Edwards
Date: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Member: $1080 Non-Member: $1200
SEEN: The Expressive Arts Journey is a 10-week guided space for creative self-exploration and inner connection. Through imagery, writing, education, and group dialogue, participants explore emotional truths, patterns of self-understanding, and the inner landscapes that shape how they move through life.
While rooted in Kiona’s training in art therapy and psychotherapy, this group is designed as a non-clinical expressive arts experience. It invites curiosity, reflection, and creative exploration—not diagnosis or treatment. Each week centers around a thematic prompt from the SEEN journal, creating a gentle progression toward deeper self-understanding and embodied acceptance.
Participant Experience:
Participants often describe:
A copy of the SEEN journal is included in the price of the group container.
Medium choice will vary with each class but will include: oil pastel, marker, watercolor pencils and watercolor, collage, colored pencil
The class flow will roughly be as follows: Group Flow (75 Minutes)
Artist Bio:
Kiona Edwards, LCAT, ATR-BC, is a licensed art therapist and artist who guides creative spaces for deep self-exploration and emotional renewal. With a grounded, compassionate approach rooted in art therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness, Kiona helps participants reconnect with the parts of themselves they’ve silenced or outgrown—and learn to meet them with care. Her groups are not therapy, but they are deeply therapeutic in spirit: safe, creative containers for reflection, release, and reconnection. Each session invites you to create, witness, and emerge a little closer to your truth.
Kiona guides with warmth and clarity, creating a reflective space that honors each participant’s pace. The facilitation balances light structure with deep personal inquiry, emphasizing safety, openness, and authentic expression. The focus is not on artistic skill but on what the creative process reveals about one’s inner experience.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
10/26/2025
Instructor: Jennifer Conlon
Date: 10/26/2025
Time: 2 pm - 4 pm
Member: $75 Non-Member: $85
Let loose and get creatively playful in this watercolor workshop where we create one-of-a-kind watercolor greeting cards. Create abstract works of card art with watercolor, pen, marker, and colored pencils. Put a smile on someone’s face by creating and gifting them one of your works of art through the mail.
All supplies will be provided
Artist Bio:
I’m a collage and mixed media artist who loves mixing watercolor, acrylic, and vibrant papers into playful, one-of-a-kind creations. I love, helping other others do the same! Come join me to paint, splash, and explore while making your own unique watercolor greeting card.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
10/26/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Studio 116
Members: $10 Non-Members: $12
Life Drawing Sessions
Life drawing is the activity of drawing the human body from a live model. The models are typically nude, but there may be sessions in which we have models in clothing. Life drawing is a great way to build your drawing skills. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, and we have short as well as longer poses. The $10.00 fee is to provide payment to the model. The sessions will be held two times per month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The space in the classroom can be tight, so we are requesting that you sign up for the sessions to ensure that everyone has enough space. Easels, tables, and chairs are provided.
Location: Studio 116
116 W. Blue Ridge Rd.
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
10/30/2025
Instructor: Beverly Kies
Date: 10/30/2025
Time: 9:30 am - 3 pm
Member: $95 Non-Member: $105
Enjoy learning the creative powers of pastel. You can learn to translate what you see into what you paint, through palette selection, use of certain materials, picking correct values (colors), composition, plus blending and layering of colors. We will start with sketching from a provided photograph, blocking in and building up shapes, leading to a painting you can hopefully be proud to take home. It would be good to have some drawing skills to take this workshop.
There will be a break for lunch; we recommend bringing a bagged lunch.
Supplies you'll need to bring:
- If you have your own sets of pastels (hard and soft), please bring to class.
- Plus 2 foam core boards (16 x 20) to tape your paper to
- Nupastels (hard) and soft pastels
- Paper towels
- Moist hand wipes
- tape or clips to fasten paper
Beverly is an accomplished pastel artist, living in Henderson County for 21 years. At the age of 5, Beverly's mother (a watercolor and oil painter) sent her to the Atlanta School of Art. This early passion eventually led to a degree in Art Education from The Ohio State University. Her paintings represent a medley of work, celebrating animals, places, and people. Pastels have always been Beverly's chosen medium, where she enjoys a certain playfulness in her renditions, using vivid colors and expressive strokes. She has spent the last nine years teaching pastel at Blue Ridge Community College, where she shared with her students techniques which has made her successful. "I love the spontaneity of this medium, the feeling that I am drawing and painting at the same time, the intensity of color. My goal is to translate this to my students."
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
10/30/2025
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 10/30/2025
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us every other Thursday for an awesome Art Club class with Mrs. Royalty! Each week, our students will broaden their artistic horizons by utilizing various mediums, materials, and processes! Students will be exploring, experimenting, and discovering the best parts about being an artist themselves!
October 2: We will start off Art Club by making your very own art journal! We will use this art journal at the beginning of each class to warm up our creativity and get us started for the day. This project allows the students to create a space where their self-expression can soar with little guidance. It also allows the students to transition from their day and really engage in their art time.
October 16: We will be playing an art game that I created called “Will It Paintbrush?”! I don’t want to give too much away...but get ready to experiment with new potential paintbrushes! This project will allow students to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and a little bit of the scientific process. Students will experiment with different materials, decide what it means to create a piece, and discover new untraditional ways of creating their own future art!
October 30: Inspired by the artist Yayoi Kusama, we will be creating two pumpkins using two different artistic methods! Yayoi Kusama is the queen of dots, so there will be dots everywhere on this day! For the first project, students will practice form and their fine motor skills to create their own air-dry clay pumpkins. Then, students will be practicing shape, color, and space to create crazy cool circle-licious pumpkins for the second project.
Can’t join us for every class? That is okay! We would love to see you for every class, but you can sign up for a preferred class or all three classes. Each class is $20 for Members and $25 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot!
We can all learn, create, and grow together in the Royal Art Club! I can’t wait to see y’all there!
All Supplies Included
Just a quick note to let you know: parents and guardians are welcome to either stay for the full class or head out and return at the end, whichever works best for you. If you’d like to stay, there’s seating available.
Artist Bio:
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Hi there!
Just a quick note to let you know: parents and guardians are welcome to either stay for the full class or head out and return at the end, whichever works best for you. If you’d like to stay, there’s seating available.
All supplies are provided, so all your kids need to bring is their creativity and a ready-to-learn attitude. Can’t wait to see you all there!
11/2/2025
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 11/2/2025
Location: Art Place Studio Workshop
Members: $30 Non-Members: $35
Join us for a relaxing session of mindful art-making. We will incorporate the 7 principles of mindfulness while we use watercolors and drawing materials as tools for relaxation. You’ll be led through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniques, followed by a longer, meditative painting & mark-making session.
During this month’s session, we will use watercolor paints and mark-making tools to create layered nature-based patterns on paper.
Each session includes:
-A “Principles of Mindfulness for Art-Making” guide
-An opening mindfulness meditation
-A mark-making instruction template
-Bilateral drawing and breath work warm-up exercises
-An extended mindful mark-making & painting session
-A closing sharing circle
-March Session: Neurographic Art
-April Session: Petri Paintings
-May Session: Abstract Patterns
-September Session: Mandalas
-November Session: Nature Patterns
Beginner
Supplies:
All supplies will be provided and may include watercolor paints, various drawing pens, pencils, pastels, and acrylic paint markers. Bring your willingness to play, and your desire to connect and share!
Artist Bio:
Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Board-Certified Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville. As an artist, Kara paints intuitively, often incorporating bright colors with layers of paint, text, and collage, to process life and express themes of hope and encouragement. Art-making has always been an important part of her self-care, and her studio is her personal space to experiment and play. Ultimately, all of her work is about helping people be more creative, use their creativity for personal growth, and incorporate creativity into their daily lives. Her art therapy workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration–with gentle guidance, in a nonjudgmental, quiet atmosphere.
11/6/2025
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Are you an acrylic painter and would like to paint with others?
Bring your paints and your canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Acrylic session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback from one of our studio acrylic artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
11/6/2025 - 11/7/2025
Instructor: Evie Lennon
Date: 11/6 - 11/7
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Members: $90 Non-Members: $100
A Rich Alternative to “Sip and Paint” – For Artists Without a Lane
This Cubist Still Life workshop offers a fresh, immersive experience for experienced adult creatives ready to reconnect with life-drawing in new, unexpected ways. Participants are provided with curated still-life arrangements and unique materials like wallpaper scraps and vintage ephemera, acrylic paint, permanent glue sticks, etc. Instead of step-by-step templates, techniques for building bold compositions and mastering value contrast are offered.
Enjoy energizing creativity in a warm, judgment-free space. All materials provided – or bring your own flair.
Intermediate
Supplies: Provided
Artist Bio:
Evie Lennon received a BFA from Washington University School of Fine Arts in St. Louis, a M.A. in Studio Arts from University of Missouri, Kansas City, and holds a Lifetime Teaching Certificate, Art K-12 from Avila University. Her nearly 20 year teaching career spans from kindergarten to undergraduate, and includes Kansas City Art Institute and chairing the Art Department at Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts. She has had solo exhibits in St. Louis, Kansas City, Tulsa, Atlanta, and Minneapolis. Evie Lennon wrote and illustrated the best-selling art journaling guide, “DRAWING Comfort for Chronic Conditions.”
11/6/2025
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Date: 11/6/25
Time: 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Member: $55 Non-Member: $65
Join us for a fun and creative evening at Bell Weather’s Landing, a super chic boutique and gathering spot! In this mini 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll discover the playful art of gel plate mono printing—a printmaking technique that uses layers of color, pattern, and texture to create one-of-a-kind prints. Experiment with stencils and mark-making tools to build depth and vibrant designs that are uniquely yours. All art materials will be provided for you!
No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and love of color!
Your registration includes a glass of wine and dessert cup, and charcuterie will be available for purchase.
Relax, sip, and create something beautiful—only 12 spots available, so grab your friends and sign up early!
All participants will also enjoy a 10% shopping discount in the boutique. Gel yeah!
Artist Bio:
Robyn Crawford studied at Emerson College, Massachusetts College of Art, and Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. She has been a mixed media artist, photographer, teacher, and creativity coach for over 30 years and has exhibited work throughout the Carolinas. She loves working with new materials and finds that it shakes things up and generates new ideas in other mediums as well. She uses her own images, clay, acrylics, mosaics, handmade papers, hot glass, metal, resin, crystals, and more to create fun, colorful pieces of work that connect her to spirit.
Location: Bellwether's Landing
411 7th Ave E
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/6/2025
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Location: Art Place Studios
Members: $10 Non-Members: $10
Join us for a creative evening of memory-making at our Scrapbooking Club! Whether you're a seasoned scrapbooker or just getting started, this is the perfect space to connect, craft, and capture your favorite moments. This is not a class, it's a club. The fee is a donation for supplies and tools, allowing us to continue growing and collecting fun materials.
What’s Provided: We'll have a variety of tools on hand for you to use.
What to Bring: Your own notebook or scrapbook, photos, and any personal supplies or embellishments you'd like to include in your pages.
Come with your creativity and leave with something beautiful!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/8/2025
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 11/8/2025
Location: Art Place Studio Workshop
Members: $50 Non-Members: $60
"For it is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.”
-Brother David Steindl-Rast
A “Gratitude bowl” can be part of forming a daily gratitude practice or ritual. Gratitude practices have been found to create physical changes in our brains. It’s not about denying reality, or only thinking happy thoughts, as most critics claim. It’s a way to create some space between our automatic thoughts and our feelings. It helps us pause long enough to notice how we have been thinking about our lives, and it provides an opportunity to take a slightly different perspective.
During this “Gratitude Bowl” making workshop, we will form our bowls using plaster gauze and decorate with scraps of paper and paint. Once complete, you may use your bowls to hold little reminders of all the wonderful things you are thankful for throughout the year.
All supplies will be provided, and may include various papers, paints, collage materials, adhesives, plaster gauze, and bowl “armatures”. Bring your willingness to play, and your desire to connect and share!
Beginner
Artist Bio:
Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville. As an artist, Kara paints intuitively, often incorporating bright colors with layers of paint, text, and collage, to process life and express themes of hope and encouragement. Art-making has always been an important part of her self-care, and her studio is her personal space to experiment and play. Ultimately, all of her work is about helping people be more creative, use their creativity for personal growth, and incorporate creativity into their daily lives. Her art therapy workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration–with gentle guidance–in a non-judgemental, quiet atmosphere.
11/8/2025
Instructor: Helene Lund Den Boer
Dates: 11/8, 11/9, 11/16
Time: 11/8 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, 11/9 & 11/16 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $80 Non-Member: $90
In this three-session workshop, you’ll learn how to transform a favorite photo into a one-of-a-kind stitched portrait. Designed for both beginners and intermediate stitchers, this class blends creativity, storytelling, and technique in a supportive, hands-on environment.
What to Expect:
Day 1: Bring a photocopy of the person you’d like to stitch. We’ll trace it, transfer it to fabric, and get well started on your piece. You’ll also see a short presentation walking through the process step by step.
Day 2: We’ll come back together to troubleshoot, ask questions, and share progress so you feel confident working on your portrait throughout the week.
Day 3: A shorter final session to add finishing touches and celebrate everyone’s creations.
What to Bring:
- A photocopy of your chosen portrait
- A notebook for notes and sketches
- Optional: special materials like fabric, ribbons, or buttons you’d like to incorporate for personal meaning
By the end, you’ll walk away with a meaningful, personalized stitched portrait and the skills to keep experimenting at home.
Artist Bio:
I’m originally from Denmark, but since 1996 I have lived outside my Mother country. After living in England and various parts of the United States, I now reside with my husband and our daughter in western North Carolina, in the Smoky Mountains. Visual art has always played a central role in my life, especially drawing and painting. I’ve long been drawn to portraits and visual narratives, with a consistent focus on women - their stories, presence, and emotional depth. For many years, I worked primarily in oils, later transitioning to acrylics. Over time, collage also became part of my practice. But in 2017, after moving to North Carolina, my work took an unexpected turn: I discovered a fascination with textiles and began sewing images instead of painting them. Though the medium has changed, I still consider myself a painter - I now work with fabric and thread rather than paint and brushes. The core of my artistic inquiry remains the same: exploring light and shadow, and telling stories with women at the center. I hold a BA in Fine Art from Norwich School of Art and Design, UK, and an MA in Illustration/Sequential Design from the University of Brighton, UK.
“Essentially, I see myself as a storyteller. I see each piece as a sequence in a story in which the beginning and ending are unknown. The story belongs to the viewer; only the scenery and a title are given. My work revolves around the female figure and character. Throughout my life, I’ve been inspired by strong and fascinating women. These are the women I seek to portray - their secrets, dreams, vulnerabilities, and strength. In each piece, the figure is the actress - the core everything else centers around. Inspiration comes from anywhere: a beautiful font, a vintage movie poster, a hummingbird, a song title, or an Asian flower pattern. I continuously collect images, words, and anecdotes for future ideas. Fabric is a fairly new medium for me; I am intrigued by the texture and the sense of subtlety the material offers. I strive to use fabric in the same way I used paint, with a focus on light and shadow. I’m always hunting for ideas for stories to tell - for compelling motives and interesting characters. I enjoy the hunt immensely, and it’s always a glorious moment when idea, motive, and material come together in harmony.”
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
11/9/2025
Instructor: Lauren Brown
Date: 11/9/2025
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Member: $85 Non-Member: $95
We all have inner demons - voices within that tell us we aren't good enough, experiences from our past we feel haunted by, tendencies we can never seem to get a handle on... demons like fear, insecurity, rage, or anxiety. In this workshop, participants will identify their own unique family of inner demons and focus on one of them to develop into a small stuffed creature. At the end of the workshop, all of the demons will convene for a conference, where each participant can expect to gain fresh insight about their relationship to this particular part of their psyche and hopefully leave with tools for how to better manage it.
No sewing experience necessary.
All materials will be provided.
Artist Bio:
Lauren is an artist and registered nurse. She received her BFA from Georgian Court University and her MFA from the Art Institute of Boston. She has worked with a variety of media and within an eclectic range of environments. She co-founded a community art space in Philadelphia, which hosted over 20 city-wide exhibitions. She worked part-time for many years in the art therapy department of an inpatient clinic, and along with the art therapist, she co-founded a program that offered classes utilizing art to further self-exploration and expression. In her personal artwork, she works mainly in watercolor and printmaking. She lives in Hendersonville with her husband, two daughters, dog, and a bunch of chickens.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/9/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Studio 116
Members: $10 Non-Members: $12
Life Drawing Sessions
Life drawing is the activity of drawing the human body from a live model. The models are typically nude, but there may be sessions in which we have models in clothing. Life drawing is a great way to build your drawing skills. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, and we have short as well as longer poses. The $10.00 fee is to provide payment to the model. The sessions will be held two times per month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The space in the classroom can be tight, so we are requesting that you sign up for the sessions to ensure that everyone has enough space. Easels, tables, and chairs are provided.
Location: Studio 116
116 W. Blue Ridge Rd
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
11/11/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Date: 11/11/2025
Time: 1 pm - 5 pm
Members: $75 Non-Members: $85
Do you have beloved ancestral jewelry languishing in your jewelry box waiting to be celebrated and adored again? Have your mothers, grandmothers, aunts, or sisters shared special adornments and heirlooms with you? Sort through those pendants, charms, talismans, single earrings, rings, bracelets, chains, etc., dust them off, and bring them to this simple jewelry making class. Your Family Story necklace (and earrings & bracelets, if you choose) will hold your favorite pieces that remind you that your mothers are still with you and that love never dies.
This is a simple jewelry-making class, so don’t be intimidated! I will provide instruction, demonstrations, sterling chain and findings, and vintage Swarovski beads. There’s lots to play with as you arrange and assemble your rich, memory-filled necklace. This will give you an introduction to “how to” create jewelry so that you can use other treasures to create Story Necklaces for others in your family.
As you consider your necklace, think about your loved ones’ favorite colors (or yours); perhaps that can give you a direction to start imagining which of your treasures you will choose for this necklace. I will have a plethora of vintage Swarovski crystal beads to match almost any color you might have in mind to add to the mix!
What fun you’ll have as you sort through your treasures! And again, when you create your necklace, you may share a story or two with others. Bring whatever jewelry calls to “take me!” We won’t use them all, but they’ll at least be there for the party.
Play with your intuition. That’s all assemblage jewelry is: playing with one’s imagination (and one’s fodder) and using a few simple techniques.
Our mothers still celebrate us. Let’s gather to celebrate them!
Class Materials & Supplies
Instructor will provide:
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Basic sterling silver components (chain, findings, clasps)
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Vintage Swarovski crystals
Students should bring:
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Treasured jewelry pieces
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Family pendants, charms, talismans, single earrings, rings, bracelets, chains—whatever calls out to you: “take me!”
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Tools
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Needle-nose pliers
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Flat-nose pliers
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Round needle-nose pliers
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Wire-cutting pliers
(I will have some tools to share. If you own any, please bring them along. Otherwise, we’ll share tools—as well as stories!)
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Close-up glasses (if needed)
Materials Fee (paid to instructor at the beginning of class, cash or Venmo please)
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$50 – Necklace only
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$65 – Necklace + Earrings
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$80 – Necklace + Earrings + Bracelet
Kate has been creating art of some kind or another for most of her life (since those pasta necklaces in kindergarten!). Springing from her passion for combining color and texture, she has been creating multi-media art – including unique assemblage jewelry and hand-crafted books – for over 30 years.
Kate creates to honor Nature and the Self. An assemblage artist, Kate designs one-of-a-kind jewelry TouchStones Anecdotal Art (each piece has a story; perhaps it touches your story) by blending vintage and antique sterling components, semi-precious stones, handmade lamp work glass beads, and occasional bits of Nature into remarkable combinations which she calls “Re-Imagined Heirlooms”. She is also a bookbinder and relishes creating albums and journals (which she calls "Treasures Re-Covered") using covers from antique and vintage books that have been tucked away in an attic or are headed for the recycle bin.
Kate is a teacher and relishes designing playshops (we’re not working, so why call them workshops?) that encourage creativity in a safe setting. Many of her playshop participants lament “I don’t have a creative bone in my body!” and Kate cherishes seeing the looks of pride and surprise on their faces after they have had the time to just play – mingling supplies with their imaginations.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/12/2025
Instructor: Miriam Hughes
Date: 11/12/2025
Time: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Member: $60 Non-Member: $65
Join me in this Simple, Fun & Marketable Watercolor Workshop.
Discover the joy of watercolor in a relaxed, encouraging environment—while building skills that lead to beautiful, marketable art. In this updated version of my popular Painting Chickens in Watercolor, we’ll cover all the basics—color mixing, balancing hues, and adding pen & ink for detail and drama—but with a new emphasis on strong design principles that help turn your work into greeting cards, prints, and frame-worthy pieces. Oh, and yes—we’ll be painting more crazy chickens, curious animals, and fabulous flowers! These playful, expressive subjects are ideal for honing your technique while creating joyful, eye-catching artwork that people love to buy, share, and enjoy.
This class is perfect for:
- Beginners who want a confident start
- Artists returning to watercolor after a break.
- Anyone curious about turning creative play into purposeful artwork
We’ll explore:
- Color theory made simple—and fun.
- Design tips that help your work stand out
- Pen & ink techniques to enhance your watercolors
- How to create mini compositions ideal for cards or small-format sales
- Easy strategies for developing a cohesive, sellable look without losing your personality
Bring your curiosity. Leave with confidence—and a flock of funky chickens, blooming florals, and whimsical creatures ready to share, frame, or sell.
All supplies provided
Beginner Level
Artist Bio:
Miriam Hughes is a watercolor artist and teacher who believes art should be joyful, spontaneous, and full of surprises. After a first career as a medical illustrator (where precision ruled), she now delights in bold colors, playful techniques, and helping others loosen up with paint and ink. Her workshops blend practical skills—like mixing colors, designing layouts, and adding pen flair—with a sense of fun that encourages everyone to explore their own creative spark. When she’s not teaching or painting, Miriam can often be found in the woods with her rescue dogs or experimenting with new artistic “what nows.” Participants of all levels thrive in Miriam's workshops.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
11/13/2025
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Are you an acrylic painter and would like to paint with others?
Bring your paints and your canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Acrylic session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback from one of our studio acrylic artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/13/2025
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/13/2025
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us on November 13th for an awesome Art Club class with Mrs. Royalty! With each class, our students will broaden their artistic horizons by utilizing various mediums, materials, and processes! Students will be exploring, experimenting, and discovering the best parts about being an artist themselves!
November 13: Inspired by the artist Yayoi Kusama, students will use color theory, angles, and shapes to create circle-licious pumpkin art pieces! Students will practice their drawing and painting skills at a beginner level to accomplish this awesome fall piece!
Can’t join us for every class? That is okay! We would love to see you for every class, but you can sign up for a preferred class or all three classes. Each class is $20 for Members and $25 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot!
We can all learn, create, and grow together in the Royal Art Club! I can’t wait to see y’all there!
All Supplies Included
Parents and guardians are welcome to either stay for the full class or head out and return at the end, whichever works best for you. If you’d like to stay, there’s seating available.
Artist Bio:
Morgan Royalty is a lifelong learner of the art world. As an art educator, she has the privilege of exploring as many art techniques as she can get her hands on. She received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Winthrop University and her Master of Art in Art Education at Boston University. A believer in process art, critical thinking, and inquiry-based art activities, she teaches that the process of art is deeper than the art itself. For the past five years, she has worked with homeschoolers in the Savannah, Georgia area to provide a way for students to learn while expressing themselves creatively. Morgan currently resides in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where she has dreamed of living since she was a little girl. In 2025, she joined the WNC chapter of Preserving a Picturesque America and the Art League of Henderson County to take part in something bigger than herself. By highlighting the glorious nature around her, she is preserving history, supporting her local area and young artists, and enjoying new facets of the art world. She is always looking forward to her next art adventure!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Hi there!
Just a quick note to let you know: parents and guardians are welcome to either stay for the full class or head out and return at the end, whichever works best for you. If you’d like to stay, there’s seating available.
All supplies are provided, so all your kids need to bring is their creativity and a ready-to-learn attitude. Can’t wait to see you all there!
11/14/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Date: 11/14/2025
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Member: $35 Non-Member: $40
We will use simple paper folding to create expandable star or snowflake ornaments that can be mailed and hung on your tree! You don't need to bring a thing except close up glasses if you need them. This is a multi-generation class perfect for kids from 10 up. Get ready for the holidays and give yourselves some time to create more before the Yule season!
Artist Bio:
Kate Stockman has been creating art of some kind or another for most of her life (since those pasta necklaces in kindergarten!). Springing from her passion for combining color and texture, she has been creating multi-media art – including unique jewelry and hand-crafted books – for over 30 years.
Kate creates to honor Nature and the Self. She designs one-of-a-kind TouchStones Anecdotal Art (each piece has a story; perhaps it touches your story) including her assemblage jewelry which blends vintage and antique sterling components, semi-precious stones, and handmade lamp work glass beads into remarkable combinations which she calls “Re-Imagined Heirlooms”.
Kate is also a bookbinder and relishes creating journals (which she calls “Treasures Re-Covered”) boasting covers from antique and vintage books that have been hidden away in an attic or is headed for the recycle bin.
Kate is a teacher and cherishes designing playshops (we’re not working, so why call them workshops?) that encourage creativity in a safe setting. Many of her playshop participants lament “I don’t have a creative bone in my body!” and Kate cherishes seeing the expressions of joyful pride and surprise on their faces after they have had the time to just play – mingling supplies with their imaginations.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
11/14/2025
Instructor: Heidi Brickhouse
Date: 11/14/2025
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Member: $65 Non-Member: $70
This class is an entry-level workshop where students will learn the brick stitch weave pattern to create a pair of earrings to take home. We will be using glass seed beads and go over all of the basic materials used to craft beaded pieces. All necessary materials will be provided, so all you need to do is come with a willingness to try something new!
As this course is just an introduction, I won’t dive too far into all of the various options and weave patterns.
What is provided:
- Size 11 needles
- Czech seed beads
- 1 pre-made pattern
- Bonded nylon thread
- A felt beading mat
- Silver and gold nickel-free earring hooks
- (If you have a metal sensitivity, please reach out before the class date. The instructor has sterling silver and 14k gold-filled options for a $5 charge.)
- Printed guide to brick stitch weaving
Heidi Brickhouse grew up in the mountains of western North Carolina. She found the beauty in her natural surroundings to be a driving force behind her artistic expression. Several years ago, she decided to explore more of our picturesque country by hitting the road full-time in her converted school bus. During her travels, she has been fortunate to experience a wide variety of landscapes and wildlife.
Living tiny drew Heidi to one of the smaller mediums you could choose, seed beads. Although she attended Appalachian State University for her B.S. in Commercial Photography, she is self-taught in the art form of bead weaving. She loves that the medium allows her to explore a vast field of colors and motifs while still creating something wearable and tangible.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/14/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Date: 11/14/2025
Time: 2 pm - 3 pm
Members: $35 Non-Members: $40
During this fun, hands-on play shop, we'll learn all about those blessed bees, queen bees, drones, hive culture, and where beeswax comes from. Once we learn about all the fierce, fiery, feminine, sweet energy in the beeswax, we will create a hand-rolled beeswax candle that will light up your intention. Each participant will create one candle and will leave with the resources and ability to create more. This is a great multi-generation class (no one younger than 10, please), and the candles are great for gift-giving!
Beginner Level
All Supplies Provided
Artist Bio:
Kate Stockman is an artist, teacher, and writer who creates designs to honor Nature and the Self. Her "TouchStones Anecdotal Art" (each piece tells a story; perhaps it touches your story) combines vintage sterling silver, semi-precious stones, handmade lampwork glass beads, and occasional bits of Nature in stunning arrangements. Kate is also a bookbinder and her "Treasures ReCovered" upcycle antique and vintage book covers into journals and photo albums.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/15/2025
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 11/15/2025
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Members: $95 Non-Members: $105
Join us for a magical and relaxing afternoon of art making where Miranda will share her shadow painting techniques with you by way of the delightful use of watercolor paints, pencils, and various papers to create enchanting art pieces inspired by shadows. Together, we will explore the mesmerizing interplay of lights, captivating shadows, intriguing shapes, and vibrant colors as we playfully engage with beautiful botanicals as our inspiration. All of this unfolds while we bask in the cozy glow of the wonderful atmosphere that Miranda lovingly prepares for us.
Miranda will provide all the materials you need to create several artworks on good-quality paper.
We warmly welcome participants of all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned artists. Miranda will provide step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions
Miranda believes art is for everyone! Making art together in a space without judgment challenges pre-conceived notions and inspires dialogue, cultivating understanding and compassion.
Artist Bio:
Who is Miranda? I grew up in a cozy Vermont town, basking in nature's changing beauty. Creating art with my mom and friends sparked my imagination and led me to the Maine College of Art, where I continued to appreciate New England’s lush landscapes. My journey then took me to Western North Carolina, a vibrant place that fuels my creativity, drawing inspiration from its biodiversity and community connections.Through my artistic endeavors, I have come to understand that our ties with one another and with nature are essential. In a world where capitalism often encourages us to see ourselves as isolated individuals, I believe in breaking down those barriers. Art-making and appreciation belong to everyone, transcending titles and credentials. Engaging with art is a way for us to reconnect—not only with each other but with the earth itself.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/16/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Time: 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Workshop
Members: Free Non-Members: $5
Did you know that 40 minutes of creating art lowers the level of cortisol (the stress hormone) in the body? Art really does heal, and it's fun, too. Join us on the third Sunday of the month to take a short creative break at our Collage Playshop. No experience is necessary.
Creating art is just playing with materials. Most of us might already have our supplies ready and organized, but just don't have or take the time to play and create! This free Sunday session offers the time, space, and supplies to encourage playing and creating to anyone who is interested.
Kate will provide an embarrassment of collage supplies (including magazines, catalogs, glue sticks, foundation, etc.) to get folks started. Attendees can bring something they're already working on, their own images, magazines, etc. (be sure to bring your own scissors!) Prompts will be offered, but it's completely up to you what you want to collage! This is a casual gathering to bring the community together to create art and everyone is welcome to join! Bring a friend!
This event is free but requires registration. There is a $5.00 room use fee that will be collected and given to the Art League.
11/17/2025
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 11/17/2025
Members: $50 Non-Members: $60
What does it mean to feel at home? And how do we cultivate this feeling in the midst of change and uncertainty?
During this art therapy workshop, we will explore the meaning and feeling of home. You'll create a personal cut-and-folded book, using color, texture, collage, found images, paint, and text, to build a tangible representation of your inner sanctuary.
Art Therapy Workshops are an opportunity to explore a particular theme or concept and are designed to encourage creative play, self-care, emotional expression, and connection with self and others. This workshop will consist of an opening check-in, open art-making time (connected to the theme), and a closing circle for sharing our art.
Like all art-making, this Art Therapy Workshop may be therapeutic, but it is not a substitute for therapy. Privacy in the Art Place Studio classroom is not guaranteed. We ask that all attendees keep confidentiality: Don’t share other group members’ stories or personal information without express permission. You are welcome to share your experiences and insights using “I-statements,” but refrain from advice-giving or problem-solving for others unless specifically requested.
All supplies will be provided, and may include various papers, magazines, craft paints, collage materials, colored pencils, watercolor paints, markers, and oil pastels. No art experience is required. The focus is on the process, exploration, discovery, and play.
Artist Bio:
Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios in Hendersonville. As an artist, Kara paints intuitively, often incorporating bright colors with layers of paint, text, and collage, to process life and express themes of hope and encouragement. Art-making has always been an important part of her self-care, and her studio is her personal space to experiment and play. Ultimately, all of her work is about helping people be more creative, use their creativity for personal growth, and incorporate creativity into their daily lives. Her art therapy workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration, with gentle guidance, in a nonjudgmental, quiet atmosphere.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/20/2025
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Are you an acrylic painter and would like to paint with others?
Bring your paints and your canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Acrylic session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback from one of our studio acrylic artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
11/20/2025
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/20/2025
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us on November 20th for an awesome Art Club class with Mrs. Royalty! With each class, our students will broaden their artistic horizons by utilizing various mediums, materials, and processes! Students will be exploring, experimenting, and discovering the best parts about being an artist themselves!
November 20: Students will be exploring an easy watercolor resistance technique to create their fun fall pieces! They will be practicing their beginning painting skills and watching a little art magic happen along the way!
Can’t join us for every class? That is okay! We would love to see you for every class, but you can sign up for a preferred class or all three classes. Each class is $20 for Members and $25 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot!
We can all learn, create, and grow together in the Royal Art Club! I can’t wait to see y’all there!
All Supplies Included
Just a quick note to let you know: parents and guardians are welcome to either stay for the full class or head out and return at the end, whichever works best for you. If you’d like to stay, there’s seating available.
Artist Bio:
Morgan Royalty is a lifelong learner of the art world. As an art educator, she has the privilege of exploring as many art techniques as she can get her hands on. She received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Winthrop University and her Master of Art in Art Education at Boston University. A believer in process art, critical thinking, and inquiry-based art activities, she teaches that the process of art is deeper than the art itself. For the past five years, she has worked with homeschoolers in the Savannah, Georgia area to provide a way for students to learn while expressing themselves creatively. Morgan currently resides in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where she has dreamed of living since she was a little girl. In 2025, she joined the WNC chapter of Preserving a Picturesque America and the Art League of Henderson County to take part in something bigger than herself. By highlighting the glorious nature around her, she is preserving history, supporting her local area and young artists, and enjoying new facets of the art world. She is always looking forward to her next art adventure!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Hi there!
Just a quick note to let you know: parents and guardians are welcome to either stay for the full class or head out and return at the end, whichever works best for you. If you’d like to stay, there’s seating available.
All supplies are provided, so all your kids need to bring is their creativity and a ready-to-learn attitude. Can’t wait to see you all there!
11/23/2025
Instructor: Jennifer Conlon
Date: 11/23/2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Members: $65 Non-Members: $75
Celebrate the holiday season with creativity and color!
In this festive class, you’ll learn to design and paint whimsical abstract Christmas greeting cards using watercolor techniques and fine-tip markers. Perfect for beginners and those with some experience, the workshop combines guided instruction with ample room for playful experimentation. By the end, you’ll leave with unique, hand-painted cards, perfect for sharing your own artistic holiday cheer!
Class Level: Intermediate
Artist Bio:
I’m a mixed Media collage artist who loves the whimsy and meditation of watercolor painting. It’s such a beautiful and freeing practice, especially around the holidays when the air is buzzing with energy! Let’s get together for a holiday celebration to create Christmas greeting cards for the ones we love!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
11/23/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Studio 116
Members: $10 Non-Members: $12
Life Drawing Sessions
Life drawing is the activity of drawing the human body from a live model. The models are typically nude, but there may be sessions in which we have models in clothing. Life drawing is a great way to build your drawing skills. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, and we have short as well as longer poses. The $10.00 fee is to provide payment to the model. The sessions will be held two times per month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The space in the classroom can be tight, so we are requesting that you sign up for the sessions to ensure that everyone has enough space. Easels, tables, and chairs are provided.
Location: Studio 116
116 W. Blue Ridge Rd.
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
11/27/2025
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Are you an acrylic painter and would like to paint with others?
Bring your paints and your canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Acrylic session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback from one of our studio acrylic artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
12/4/2025
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Location: Art Place Studios
Members: $10 Non-Members: $10
Join us for a creative evening of memory-making at our Scrapbooking Club! Whether you're a seasoned scrapbooker or just getting started, this is the perfect space to connect, craft, and capture your favorite moments. This is not a class, it's a club. The fee is a donation for supplies and tools, allowing us to continue growing and collecting fun materials.
What’s Provided: We'll have a variety of tools on hand for you to use.
What to Bring: Your own notebook or scrapbook, photos, and any personal supplies or embellishments you'd like to include in your pages.
Come with your creativity and leave with something beautiful!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
12/5/2025
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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
12/6/2025 - 12/7/2025
Instructor: Evie Lennon
Date: 12/6 - 12/7
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Members: $90 Non-Members: $100
In this soulful weekend class, you’ll repurpose old license plates and vintage map atlases into a richly layered art journal—part sketchbook, part written reflection, part passport to future adventures. A combination of guided imagery, and writing, and art prompts are designed to help you tap into a deeper appreciation for where you’ve been and greater clarity about where you are headed next.
Intermediate
Supplies: Provided
Artist Bio:
Led by Evie Lennon, author and illustrator of the best-selling art journaling guide “Drawing Comfort for Chronic Conditions.” Mapping an internal emotional journey is your license to create a one-of-a-kind journal for yourself or someone you love.
12/7/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Date: 12/7/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Come get into the holiday spirit! Join us to create your own collaged holiday card! Everything is provided (magazines, scissors, glue, matte board), but you may want to bring some of your own holiday images.
All Supplies Provided!
Artist Bio:
Kate Stockman is a multi-media artist, creating assemblage jewelry, bookbinding, and mixed media art. She relishes seeing others blossom as they create art!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
12/7/2025
Instructor: Lauren Brown
Date: 12/7/2025
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Member: $70 Non-Member: $80
In this course, you will bring an image of something or someone meaningful to you. We will work to create a compelling outline of this image on watercolor paper, then fill it with an intuitive watercolor landscape or abstraction that reflects the feeling or emotion the item or person holds for you. Watercolor techniques will be taught and discussed.
Beginner
Supply List:
- Any size watercolor paper you prefer, 8X10 and larger works best for this project, but if you prefer smaller, that is fine. I prefer Arches 140lb cold-pressed rough texture, which can be purchased by the sheet or in a block. But any watercolor paper will work.
- Watercolor paint, whatever colors you prefer, but at least the primary colors.
- A couple of different-sized watercolor brushes.
- I will provide masking fluid.
Artist Bio:
Lauren is an artist and registered nurse. She received her BFA from Georgian Court University and her MFA from the Art Institute of Boston. She has worked with a variety of media and within an eclectic range of environments. She co-founded a community art space in Philadelphia, which hosted over 20 city-wide exhibitions. She worked part-time for many years in the art therapy department of an inpatient clinic, and along with the art therapist, she co-founded a program that offered classes utilizing art to further self-exploration and expression. In her personal artwork, she works mainly in watercolor and printmaking. She lives in Hendersonville with her husband, two daughters, dog, and chickens.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
12/9/2025
Instructor: Hanna Thompson
Date: 12/9/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Member: $40 Non-Member: $45
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive cross-stitch workshop! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of cross-stitch while creating your very own Christmas-themed ornament to hang on the tree or gift to someone special. Whether you’re brand new to stitching or have some experience, this class is designed to be fun, relaxed, and beginner-friendly.
All supplies are included: fabric, threads, needles, and festive patterns, so you can simply show up and enjoy. By the end of class, you’ll have a finished ornament (or one well on its way!) that adds a handmade, heartfelt touch to the season.
Come stitch, sip some cocoa, and leave with holiday cheer and a keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
12/10/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Date: 12/10/2025
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $45 Non-Member: $50
With simple materials and attention to detail, we'll move step by step into creating a flag book, so called because its pages are small, like flags. I created one (pictured) entitled "Flags" and listed some of the times when I saw red flag warnings that I did not pay attention to at the time. I added white flags of wonderful events that have occurred in my life. There is also a pocket for extra flags for future events.
We'll have plenty of time to creatively play. What might your flag book display? Gardens? Trees? Grand kids? Family? Animals? What is one of your passions? Or maybe a word to explore. Or yin/yang comparisons. Come to class with a topic or create a book to fill in later. I will provide all supplies; however, students will need to provide their own tools as well as special images they want to include. If you want to bring images, feel free. I will have some adhesives.
BYO tools:
- xacto knife
- ruler
- healing pad
- images
- scissors
- pencil
- close-up glasses if you need them
Artist Bio:
Kate Stockman relishes creating and teaching, and she is happiest when she is doing both at the same time. A bookbinder, Kate is also an assemblage jewelry artist focusing on vintage sterling silver and a collage/paper artist. She calls her work "Touch Stones Anecdotal Art (each piece tells a story; perhaps it touches your story)". Kate believes that all art is a vessel of self-expression and designs her classes to honor that belief, creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for all.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
12/11/2025
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Are you an acrylic painter and would like to paint with others?
Bring your paints and your canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Acrylic session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback from one of our studio acrylic artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
12/14/2025
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Studio 116
Members: $10 Non-Members: $12
Life Drawing Sessions
Life drawing is the activity of drawing the human body from a live model. The models are typically nude, but there may be sessions in which we have models in clothing. Life drawing is a great way to build your drawing skills. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, and we have short as well as longer poses. The $10.00 fee is to provide payment to the model. The sessions will be held two times per month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The space in the classroom can be tight, so we are requesting that you sign up for the sessions to ensure that everyone has enough space. Easels, tables, and chairs are provided.
Location: Studio 116
116 W. Blue Ridge Rd
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
12/21/2025
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Time: 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Workshop
Members: Free Non-Members: $5
Did you know that 40 minutes of creating art lowers the level of cortisol (the stress hormone) in the body? Art really does heal, and it's fun, too. Join us on the third Sunday of the month to take a short creative break at our Collage Playshop. No experience is necessary.
Creating art is just playing with materials. Most of us might already have our supplies ready and organized, but just don't have or take the time to play and create! This free Sunday session offers the time, space, and supplies to encourage playing and creating to anyone who is interested.
Kate will provide an embarrassment of collage supplies (including magazines, catalogs, glue sticks, foundation, etc.) to get folks started. Attendees can bring something they're already working on, their own images, magazines, etc. (be sure to bring your own scissors!) Prompts will be offered, but it's completely up to you what you want to collage! This is a casual gathering to bring the community together to create art and everyone is welcome to join! Bring a friend!
This event is free but requires registration. There is a $5.00 room use fee that will be collected and given to the Art League.
12/21/2025
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 12/21/2025
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
Member: $60 Non-Member: $66
Celebrate the joy of the Winter Solstice with a cheerful, creative gathering. We’ll craft glowing lamps and tabletop lanterns using upcycled, recycled, and vibrantly colorful materials, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary pieces of light and magic. Each lamp or lantern will shine as a symbol of renewal and new beginnings. No experience needed—just bring your spark and enjoy a playful, uplifting process while you connect and engage with new and old friends. All materials provided, along with sparkling wine and fizzy water, as we enjoy making art and the return of the light together.
Hint: these lamps and lanterns will make perfect holiday gifts!
Miranda believes that art is for everyone. Making art together in a space without judgment challenges pre-conceived notions and inspires dialogue, cultivating understanding and compassion.
Artist Bio:
Who is Miranda? I grew up in a cozy Vermont town, basking in nature's changing beauty. Creating art with my mom and friends sparked my imagination and led me to the Maine College of Art, where I continued to appreciate New England’s lush landscapes. My journey then took me to Western North Carolina, a vibrant place that fuels my creativity, drawing inspiration from its biodiversity and community connections. Through my artistic endeavors, I have come to understand that our ties with one another and with nature are essential. In a world where capitalism often encourages us to see ourselves as isolated individuals, I believe in breaking down those barriers. Art-making and appreciation belong to everyone, transcending titles and credentials. Engaging with art is a way for us to reconnect—not only with each other but with the earth itself.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
1/5/2026 - 1/26/2026
Instructor: Mary Alice Braukman
Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
Time: 10 am - 4 pm (1-hour Lunch Break)
Member: $540 Non-Member: $595
This workshop is designed to encourage you to take your art in new directions. The class will be working with a wide variety of mediums, colors, collage, and experimenting on different surfaces with various transfer techniques. Each student will be encouraged to find his or her unique personal direction, whether working abstractly or representational. Individual guidance and critiques will be offered daily, as well as a class critique on the final day.
This class is open to anyone who would like to explore mixed media techniques, layering, collage, transfers, and how to apply these into your paintings. If you feel you are stuck, let's hope this will open up new ideas. Ask yourself “what if” and begin exploring those ideas.
Creativity is bigger than you.
Curiosity is the basis of creativity.
If you have passion for art that’s you.
If you’ve lost it you can get it back with curiosity,
EVERYONE CAN BE CREATIVE … YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE CREATIVE
-Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic
Supply List:
Brushes:
- I like using flat brushes: 1`”, 2”, 3”- or larger.
- Foam brushes or inexpensive ones for glue etc.
- Prefer Golden fluid acrylics and their heavy body ones, but I do use some Liquitex. Golden’s colors are best.
- Nichol Azo Gold or Quinacridone Orange or both
- Quinacridone Magenta, or Red, Phthalo Turquoise
- Black (gesso or paint)White (gesso or paint)
Note: (These are three transparent colors that I will show how you can make all your colors and never have mud. BUT - Bring any you like using. - how you can tell if the color is transparent: If you paint a color over a black line the opaques will cover it but if transparent you will see black line.)
Painting material:
- 1 (Two) Birchwood cradles 16” x 16” or Panels 16” x 16” Can use canvas if you prefer. I’m rough on them and I like the wooden panels or cradles. If you cannot find the16” ones - Then any square but not smaller then 10” x 10” or larger than 20” x 20”
- If you have an old painting you would like to re-work - bring them along. I love painting over old paintings and giving them new life. We will be doing collage in this class!
- Freezer Paper (grocery store) or palette paper - prefer you not use paper or plastic plates
- Scissors or X-acto or single edge razor blade
- Colored pencils/crayons - I prefer Stabilo pencils and crayons also like oil pastels (Many of these supplies i will have and you are welcome to try.)
- Gloss Fluid and Matt Fluid Mediums
- On loan: Gator Boards for support of your collage substrates
- Collage materials but the student may bring their own pieces.
- Black India ink (small container)
- Newspapers
- A magazine (Architectural Digest, Better Homes and Gardens, etc.)
- Rags to use for buffing and cleaning your brush
- Paper towels
- Scrapers (old credit cards, room keys, or and thing you use to scrape paint even shapers.)
- Sketch book one with paper that will take paint. I like the spiral ones - they will lay flat.
- Sand Paper (fine and medium)
- If you have a brayer, bring it.
- Masking tape - the blue 1 or 2”
- Shipping tape - transparent 2” wide or 3”
- Geli plate if you have one. I have 5 and we can share do not buy one.
Many of these items can be found at Walmart, The Dollar Store, Michaels, and Lowe's. Starving Artists carries all of these as well as Jerry’s Art Online.
Most important material:
COME WITH AN OPEN MIND. READY TO EXPLORE AND OPEN NEW DIRECTIONS IN YOUR WORK..WHAT IF?
GO WITH IT!
Any questions, feel free to call or text or email me.
Mary Alice Braukman - 727/418-3041 braukman@me.com
Artist Bio:
Braukman, a native Floridian, now makes her home in Pisgah Forest, NC.
She is a member of the Florida Watercolor Society and holds signature status in the National Watercolor Society. Mary Alice has a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education and Fine Arts from Florida State University. She continued graduate studies at the University of Colorado and Eckerd College in the Tampa Bay area. She is a past president of the Florida Watercolor Society and was director of the Kanuga Water-media Workshops for 15 years. Mary Alice was invited to be guest editor of the American Artist Magazine’s Special Issue: Experimental Approaches to Water-media and Watercolor in 2001. In 2022 she was one of three selected jurors of the National Watercolor Society International Open Exhibition and served in selecting those receiving their NWS signature status. As a painter Mary Alice’s primary focus is on texture and color. Her life experiences and everyday visions get filtered through her artistic eye and transformed into an abstract body of work. Her experiences come forth in a myriad of techniques - a pour of transparent colors or by layers of collage and brush strokes which she unearths the colors beneath bringing color and texture into her paintings. She believes a painter must paint the way he or she feels - they must paint in spite of themselves not the way you think you should paint. There is no one method that will guarantee success or acceptance in a show - it is not that simple. The painter paints because it is who they are - it is their journey.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
1/10/2026
Instructor: Susan McChesney
Date: 1/10/2026
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $110 Non-Member: $120
Experience a contemporary interpretation of Oshibana, the Japanese tradition of creating art with pressed plant material. Learn all the techniques and tricks with flowers: pressing, unpressing, storing, creating art and sealing will be included in hands on activities with take-home technique materials including a pressing packet and storage sleeve, and resource information. Create a 2D collage 5”x7”, sealed with lamination, matted and sleeved. Experiment with gel medium sealing on 3D wood and cardboard surfaces. Instructional and experiential session for 3 hours with an optional 4th hour of working studio time offered.
All materials included.
Beginners encouraged.
Artist Bio:
Susan McChesney is a pressed flower artist living, making art, and teaching her techniques in western NC. A longtime educator, she worked for 24 years at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Using pressed petals like strokes of paint, she creates landscape images reminiscent of WNC. Producing originals, prints, note cards, and jigsaw puzzles, her work is available in a variety of WNC galleries and shops in addition to her website Shop. She also presses Special Occasion Bouquets on commission.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
1/21/2026
Instructor: Kiona Edwards
Date: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Member: $1080 Non-Member: $1200
SEEN: The Expressive Arts Journey is a 10-week guided space for creative self-exploration and inner connection. Through imagery, writing, education, and group dialogue, participants explore emotional truths, patterns of self-understanding, and the inner landscapes that shape how they move through life.
While rooted in Kiona’s training in art therapy and psychotherapy, this group is designed as a non-clinical expressive arts experience. It invites curiosity, reflection, and creative exploration—not diagnosis or treatment. Each week centers around a thematic prompt from the SEEN journal, creating a gentle progression toward deeper self-understanding and embodied acceptance.
Participant Experience:
Participants often describe:
- Feeling more connected to their authentic self
- Accessing emotion and intuition through creative flow
- Gaining clarity around inner patterns and needs
- Learning to witness their experience with compassion
- Rediscovering creative expression as a healing, grounding ritual
A copy of the SEEN journal is included in the price of the group container.
Medium choice will vary with each class but will include: oil pastel, marker, watercolor pencils and watercolor, collage, colored pencil
The class flow will roughly be as follows: Group Flow (75 Minutes)
- Opening (10 min): Arrival and grounding or mindful centering
- Art Process (30–35 min): Creative response to the weekly prompt using suggested materials
- Written Reflection (10 min): Guided journaling using SEEN reflection questions
- Group Dialogue (15–20 min): Optional sharing, resonance, and discussion
- Closing (5 min): Quiet integration and mindful transition
Artist Bio:
Kiona Edwards, LCAT, ATR-BC, is a licensed art therapist and artist who guides creative spaces for deep self-exploration and emotional renewal. With a grounded, compassionate approach rooted in art therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness, Kiona helps participants reconnect with the parts of themselves they’ve silenced or outgrown—and learn to meet them with care. Her groups are not therapy, but they are deeply therapeutic in spirit: safe, creative containers for reflection, release, and reconnection. Each session invites you to create, witness, and emerge a little closer to your truth.
Kiona guides with warmth and clarity, creating a reflective space that honors each participant’s pace. The facilitation balances light structure with deep personal inquiry, emphasizing safety, openness, and authentic expression. The focus is not on artistic skill but on what the creative process reveals about one’s inner experience.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792