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ArtScape 2026 Artist Application
1/8/2026 - 3/8/2026
Location: Art Place
Life Drawing
3/8/2026
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
Happily Ever After Art Adventures
3/10/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/10/2026
Time: 11:15 pm - 12:15 pm
Member: $10 per class Non-Member: $15 per class
Join us for a K5-2nd grade class where creativity meets literary adventures! Students are welcome to come listen to a story, and then create an artwork based on the adventure they experienced! By combining literacy and art, students will be exploring art techniques and gaining literary skills while having fun creating their very own art pieces. Each class is $10 for Members and $10 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! I can’t wait to go on an adventure with you!
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
Micro-Organic Landscapes
3/10/2026
Instructor: Miriam Hughes
Date: 3/10/2026
Time:1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $80 Non-Member: $90
Micro-Organic Landscapes is a playful, exploratory watercolor and mixed-media class inspired by the hidden patterns of the human body and the earth itself. Drawing on influences such as cellular structures, aerial views, geological cross-sections, and medical illustration, we’ll create abstract landscapes that feel alive, layered, and energetic.
Using watercolor as our foundation, we’ll build depth through intuitive color choices, organic mark-making, and mixed-media accents such as ink, gouache, and texture. This class invites curiosity rather than perfection — you don’t need to “know what you’re making” before you begin. Instead, we’ll let forms emerge naturally, much like cells dividing or landscapes forming over time.
All supplies are included, and all experience levels are welcome. This is an ideal class for artists who love abstraction, science-inspired imagery, expressive color, and discovering unexpected beauty through process.
Artist Bio:
Miriam Hughes is a watercolor and mixed-media artist, educator, and longtime creative explorer known for her warm, encouraging teaching style and playful use of color and texture. With a background as a medical and geophysical illustrator, she brings a deep understanding of layering, structure, and observation—while joyfully breaking the rules in her current work through watercolor and collage.
Miriam is the perfect guide for this workshop because she creates spaces where curiosity replaces judgment and experimentation is the goal. She specializes in helping beginners feel confident and experienced artists feel free again, offering clear guidance, gentle permission to play, and a deeply human approach to making art. Her workshops are less about “getting it right” and more about discovering what happens when you trust your hands, your instincts, and the process.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
Mixed Media Momentos
3/11/2026
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 3/11/2026
Time: 10 am - 12:30 pm
Members: $55 Non-Members: $65
I am so happy to invite you into a daytime art gathering that gently resists the rush to produce and meet deadlines.
We’ll meet at Art Place Studios in Hendersonville, NC for a few spacious hours devoted to slowing down, making marks, building colorful layers following curiosity, and letting productivity loosen its grip.
I’m Miranda Wildman, a local artist who believes art doesn’t need to be useful, impressive, or perfect to matter. I’ll offer step-by-step guidance through a playful mixed media process, holding space for exploration rather than outcomes. I will demonstrate how I use the art materials in my own work, and together, we’ll create abstract, unique, mixed media artworks on wood, focusing on how it feels to make rather than what the finished piece “should” be.
Gathered around shared tables in the bright Art Place Studios classroom, we’ll work with vibrant acrylic paint, delightful collage materials carefully curated by me, and a variety of surprise mixed media elements on wood panels. No pressure to perform. Just permission to be present with the art materials and each other.
A few details:
This is art as rest, as connection to one another, as a small and meaningful refusal to submit to the status quo. Choosing curiosity over efficiency, we will expand our capacity to express ourselves creatively, perhaps in unexpected and new ways. Everyone will leave with a multilayered, vibrant story of an artwork on wood or canvas, either finished or beckoning to unfold further at home.
*This is a favorite workshop amongst folks in the area. See examples of participant artwork below!
Artist Bio:
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. Through her artistic endeavors, she has 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, Miranda believes in breaking down those barriers. Art-making and appreciation belong to everyone, transcending titles and credentials and engaging with art alongside each other is a way for us to reconnect and realize that we are all a part of the same.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739-7821
Sketching with Watercolor
3/11/2026
Instructor: Jean Dubreuil
Date: 3/11/2025
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Member: $80 Non-Member: $88
Turn your travels into lasting memories by learning how to sketch with watercolors as an alternative to snapping photos. This hands-on class will guide you through the essentials of travel sketching—helping you capture scenes quickly, creatively, and with your own personal touch.
You’ll explore:
Artist Bio:
Jean-Pierre Dubreuil was born in France in 1952. His artistic talent developed as early as lower school, where his caricatures earned him many detentions. After perfectly boring business and law studies, he joined the corporate world that led him to live in multiple places in Europe, the Middle and Far-East and eventually the USA, first in Boston 35 years and now in Asheville. Most of his trips have been documented in pencil or watercolor sketches for the last 50 years.
In Boston, he was an active member of the Cambridge Art Association and United South End Artists, where he also taught watercolors. He is now is a member of the Asheville Gallery of Arts.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Painting Without Boundaries
3/12/2026 - 3/12/2026
The Royal Art Club 3rd-5th
3/12/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/12/2025
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!
March 12: The days are steadily getting longer, so students will be studying and exploring Light and Shadow this week. Students will choose between three methods to complete this piece: water-resistant watercolor technique, color pencil medium, or crayon medium. They will also be utilizing their observation and spatial skills to create this abstract piece!
March 26: We are so close to spring. So, why don’t we just spring into it a little earlier? Students will be creating pieces inspired by a Spring farm animal today! They will be using their beginner charcoal skills, but they will learn a couple of new techniques to help them complete their art pieces.
**Please be aware that charcoal can get very messy. If you can, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes.**
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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
LEVEL UP! K5-2nd
3/13/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/13/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $30 per class Non-Member: $35 per class
Does your student need a space to express themselves and feel a little bit of a challenge with art? Well, we will be taking the creative process to the next level! Join us for Level Up! classes where students will be given a guided prompt and the freedom to decide how they want to execute their own artwork. For every class, materials and mediums will be provided by the instructor for the students to use to create their creative pieces. However, students are welcome to bring extra materials or mediums if they would like to use them in class. Each class is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! We will meet once a month to take our art to the next level!
March 13: The guided prompt will be...CREATE YOUR OWN BOARD GAME!
Students will first learn how to plan out their ideas and designs. Then, they can use the provided materials and mediums to create their own version of a board game. The instructor will provide cardboard, paper, model magic clay, acrylic paints, watercolors, crayons, color pencils, scissors, glue, etc. Students may brainstorm before class and bring other materials they may want to utilize in class. The instructor will be there to facilitate and help the students make their ideas come alive!
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
PAINT LIKE PICASSO!
3/16/2026 - 3/17/2026
Instructor: Evie Lennon
Date: 3/16, 3/17
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Member: $95 Non-Member: $105
People often underestimate Picasso’s brilliance by saying that even a child could paint like Picasso. However, there is a little-known element of playfulness behind these masterpieces that hang in the world’s museums. That playful spirit makes the cubist style Picasso worked in the perfect doorway for gaining confidence in your artistic potential, whether you are a beginner or an avid maker.
In this 2-day workshop, you’ll learn the quirky history behind Picasso’s style and create a cubist still life that invites creativity and experimentation. You’ll learn how the elements of art can function as both a toy box and a way to level up. This is an immersive experience for anyone looking to explore working with acrylic paint and mixed media.
Participants are provided with curated still lifes, unique materials like vintage-style wallpaper and ephemera, and an unorthodox approach. Boost your creative juices in an energizing, warm, non-judgmental space. Indulge your inner child to build a masterpiece of your own!
Artist Bio:
Evie Lennon has exhibited her sculptures and paintings in Atlanta, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Tulsa, Kansas City, Hendersonville, Mills River, and East Flat Rock. She was an instructor at Kansas City Art Institute and chaired the Art Department at Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts during her years teaching art with the Kansas City Missouri School District.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
The Royal Art Club K5-2nd
3/19/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/19/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us 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!
March 5: Students will be exploring using their imaginations with a simple dot. Sounds simple, but a dot can be many things! Students will be utilizing some critical thinking skills and their creative abilities to create their 2D art piece this week!
March 19: We are getting close to spring, so it is time we start preparing by having our students create an art piece that feels just right for a windy Spring day! Students will use their cutting skills, fine motor skills, and their unique creative expressions to create this art 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. 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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
LEVEL UP! 3rd-5th Grade
3/20/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/20/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $30 per class Non-Member: $35 per class
Does your student need a space to express themselves and feel a little bit of a challenge with art? Well, we will be taking the creative process to the next level! Join us for Level Up! classes where students will be given a guided prompt and the freedom to decide how they want to execute their own artwork. For every class, materials and mediums will be provided by the instructor for the students to use to create their creative pieces. However, students are welcome to bring extra materials or mediums if they would like to use them in class. Each class is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! We will meet once a month to take our art to the next level!
March 20: The guided prompt will be...CREATE YOUR OWN BOARD GAME!
Students will first learn how to plan out their ideas and designs. Then, they can use the provided materials and mediums to create their own version of a board game. The instructor will provide cardboard, paper, model magic clay, acrylic paints, watercolors, crayons, color pencils, scissors, glue, etc. Students may brainstorm before class and bring other materials they may want to utilize in class. The instructor will be there to facilitate and help the students make their ideas come alive!
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
Watercolor & Collage: A Playful Mixed-Media Workshop
3/21/2026
Instructor: Miriam Hughes
Date: 3/21/2026
Time:12 pm - 4 pm
Member: $85 Non-Member: $95
You’re warmly invited to a relaxed, joyful workshop where watercolor meets collage and curiosity leads the way. In this friendly, no-pressure space, we’ll explore how paint, paper, texture, and intuition come together to create layered, expressive artwork—no experience required.
We’ll begin with loose, flowing watercolor images, then build depth and story through collage using beautifully curated papers and materials. You’ll learn simple, approachable techniques for composition, layering, and color play, while being encouraged to trust your instincts and follow what delights you.
This workshop is perfect for beginners, seasoned artists looking to loosen up, and anyone craving a creative pause. Come as you are—everything you need is provided. You’ll leave with one or more finished pieces and that wonderful feeling of having made something just for the joy of it.
Come play with color
Explore texture and layering
Connect with others in a warm, welcoming environment
No pressure. No perfection. Just creative exploration.
All supplies included—bring yourself.
Artist Bio:
Miriam Hughes is a watercolor and mixed-media artist, educator, and longtime creative explorer known for her warm, encouraging teaching style and playful use of color and texture. With a background as a medical and geophysical illustrator, she brings a deep understanding of layering, structure, and observation—while joyfully breaking the rules in her current work through watercolor and collage.
Miriam is the perfect guide for this workshop because she creates spaces where curiosity replaces judgment and experimentation is the goal. She specializes in helping beginners feel confident and experienced artists feel free again, offering clear guidance, gentle permission to play, and a deeply human approach to making art. Her workshops are less about “getting it right” and more about discovering what happens when you trust your hands, your instincts, and the process.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
Happily Ever After Art Adventures
3/24/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/24/2026
Time: 11:15 pm - 12:15 pm
Member: $10 per class Non-Member: $15 per class
Join us for a K5-2nd grade class where creativity meets literary adventures! Students are welcome to come listen to a story, and then create an artwork based on the adventure they experienced! By combining literacy and art, students will be exploring art techniques and gaining literary skills while having fun creating their very own art pieces. Each class is $10 for Members and $10 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! I can’t wait to go on an adventure with you!
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
Painting Without Boundaries
3/26/2026 - 3/26/2026
The Royal Art Club 3rd-5th
3/26/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/26/2025
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!
March 12: The days are steadily getting longer, so students will be studying and exploring Light and Shadow this week. Students will choose between three methods to complete this piece: water-resistant watercolor technique, color pencil medium, or crayon medium. They will also be utilizing their observation and spatial skills to create this abstract piece!
March 26: We are so close to spring. So, why don’t we just spring into it a little earlier? Students will be creating pieces inspired by a Spring farm animal today! They will be using their beginner charcoal skills, but they will learn a couple of new techniques to help them complete their art pieces.
**Please be aware that charcoal can get very messy. If you can, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes.**
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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
The Creative Power of Pastels
3/27/2026
Instructor: Beverly Kies
Date: 3/27/2025
Time: 10 am - 4 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.
Supply list will be provided
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
Sacred Rage: An Art & Writing Workshop
3/28/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 3/28/2025
Time: 10 am - 12:30 pm
Members: $65 Non-Members: $75
What if our rage held a deeper, sacred purpose?
“When rage moves through us, it clears blockages, and births clarity.” -Dr. Jennifer Mullan
So often, we disconnect from our anger, fearing its intensity or the loss of control it might bring. Unexpressed, it can fester or spill onto those who don't deserve it. This workshop offers the opportunity to tap into our anger using art–while staying grounded, connected to our thoughts, and connected to our bodies. We’ll explore our rage, the things that silence it, and what it needs moving forward. It may not feel safe to “let it all out,” but maybe this can be a place to safely explore its edges.
As the writer Cole Arthur Riley beautifully articulates, “The more we listen to our own anger, the better a listener it becomes. It becomes less of a weapon and more of a path to greater attunement with our own needs and desires. If we do not starve our anger of attention, of affection, or intimacy, we will seldom find it desperately clamoring to take up space where it wasn't meant to.”
We'll use mindfulness practices and the principles of intuitive painting as our guide for self-expression through lines, colors, and shapes. We’ll then transform these images into written form through a guided poetry exercise.
Art Therapy workshops are about the process of art-making--the release of emotions, the building of confidence, self-acceptance, and self-compassion--not what your final painting looks like. 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. Bring your journal, your favorite writing tool, a willingness to play, and your desire to connect and share.
Limited spots are available. Register now to uncover the message your anger needs you to hear.
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
“Vibrant Spring“ Library Exhibit April 2026 - June 2026
3/30/2026
ARTIST REGISTRATION
The Art League of Henderson County announces: “Vibrant Spring”
Show the community your artistic creativity through the upcoming Library Exhibit themed, “Vibrant Spring.” Your 2D or 3D artwork is welcome to grace our Hendersonville Library display areas. There are two walls and display cases assigned by the library for our use. Space is limited, so don’t delay.
Library Exhibits are open to the public and free
Exhibit Dates: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
Location: Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Entry Fee: None
DROP-OFF:
March 30th, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
PICK-UP:
June 30th, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Artworks may NOT be removed early. On an individual basis, delayed pick-up may be arranged by contacting the Exhibit Committee Chair.
SPECIFICATIONS:
ENTRY PROCESS:
Sponsored by The Art League of Henderson County
Library Exhibit Committee Chair: Darlyne Hayes -518-859-7885, for a text or call, or email at darlynehayes@gmail.com
Location: Henderson County Library
301 N. Washington St
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Registration ends on 3/17/2026
There are currently 27 spots remaining out of 32
The Creatives Book Club
3/30/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 3/30/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
Color Stash Bash
3/31/2026
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Date: 3/31/2026
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Members: $90 Non-Member: $110
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739-7821
April Gallery Call - Member Show AND Fabulous FAKES!
4/1/2026 - 3/17/2026
The April show is coming and that means Fabulous FAKES time! This will be in conjunction with our regular member show.
All artists and mediums are invited to register. Please read all details, dates, and instructions in the call.
Application details:
The exhibit will run from April 1st-25th
April FEES Member Registration Fee is $15 per entry (You may register twice, you decide which show or both)
After you complete the first registration and get a confirmation, go back through again and choose your second package.
5 pieces per 3D registration.
3 pieces per 2D registration if retail value is under $300 combined
Only upload a Fabulous Fakes original master work. No image upload for regular member show.
Fabulous Fakes
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: March 27th, midnight OR when we hit gallery capacity, register early!
Art Drop Off: Monday, March 30th, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opening Event: Friday, April 3rd from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
Art Pick Up: Monday, April 27th, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Commission: 30% to the Art League
Size limitations for all mediums: 60 inches in any direction
Display requirements: If your work requires special display element, please provide it.
See below for additional requirements.
Important Please Read - New exhibit rules (not guidelines, but rules that will be enforced):
All wire must be plastic coated. Our new hanging system requires coated wire in order for artwork to hang securely.
All wire must be tight enough and installed low enough so that when you hold the wire as if hanging work, the wire is below top of frame.
No sawtooth hangers.
No eye hooks - D-rings only
Hanging rods or dowels require loops that can be suspended from a hook. (no nailing in to walls can be done in the new gallery)
Every piece of artwork must be securely labeled on the back or attached with artist name, title, price, medium, size
All artwork on 7/8 inch thin canvas must be framed and if in floater frames, edges painted
No plastic, damaged, loose, or poorly repainted frames
All wrapped canvas artwork must have edges painted
No wet or tacky paintings will be accepted
All paintings must be signed by artist in appropriate location
The Art League reserves the right to remove any work from the exhibit that does not meet these rules or that is deemed inappropriate
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Registration ends on 3/27/2026
Make Your Own Mark
4/6/2026
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Date: 4/6/2026
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Member: $95 Non-member: $115
Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of creativity in Texture Lab! This class is perfect for beginners who have never tried gelli printing but love texture and color, as well as seasoned gelli printers looking to expand their creative toolbox. In this fun and energetic class, you'll craft a personalized collection of unique texture tools—from funky stamps to quirky rollers—using everyday materials. Then, unleash your creativity by printing vibrant, one-of-a-kind patterns with your handmade tools. You will leave with a whole new toolbox to continue your creations! This hands-on experience is all about playful experimentation, making your own mark, and having a blast while doing it!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739-7821
Happily Ever After Art Adventures
4/7/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/7/2026
Time: 11:15 pm - 12:15 pm
Member: $10 per class Non-Member: $15 per class
Join us for a K5-2nd grade class where creativity meets literary adventures! Students are welcome to come listen to a story, and then create an artwork based on the adventure they experienced! By combining literacy and art, students will be exploring art techniques and gaining literary skills while having fun creating their very own art pieces. Each class is $10 for Members and $15 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! I can’t wait to go on an adventure with you!
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
Painting Without Boundaries
4/9/2026 - 4/9/2026
The Royal Art Club K5-2nd
4/9/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/9/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us 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!
April 9: Don’t let April showers get you down! Join us to make our own puddles and rubber boot art piece! Students will learn a new technique with tempura paints to create their own blow art! Students will carefully blow into straws to move diluted tempura paint into the desired shape of their puddles. Then, they will create their own design for the rubber boots that will be playing in the puddles. It is such an exciting piece to complete!
April: 23: Dreaming of Spring flowers? You are in luck! This week, our students will create two art pieces with colorful Spring flowers while utilizing beginner oil pastels and stamping skills. Students will also learn a couple of different blending techniques to accompany their new oil pastels skills! Come make some beautiful flowers, no rain needed! **Please know that oil pastels can get a little messy. If you are able, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes**
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. 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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
Kawaii Cuties Drawing Club
4/10/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/10/2026
Time: 4 pm - 5 pm
Member: $15 per class Non-Member: $20 per class
Join us to harness the power of cuteness! Spring is here, so Spring-inspired Kawaii drawings it is! Students will learn how to draw several variations of Kawaii mushrooms and Kawaii clouds! As in Kawaii tradition, each new drawing will have their own personality; which is what makes Kawaii drawings so adorable. Students will practice their beginner drawing skills in order to draw each variation and are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks and drawing pencils, if they like. Materials will be provided, along with guidance to create each drawing. Each class is $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! I can’t wait to see how cute these little Kawaii characters will be!
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
Scrapbooking Club
4/10/2026
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
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.
Pressed Flower Art
4/11/2026
Instructor: Susan McChesney
Date: 4/11/2026
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
Life Drawing
4/12/2026
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
The Royal Art Club 3rd-5th
4/16/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/16/2026
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!
April 16: Ever wonder what the inside of an ant colony looks like? Well, our students will be creating their own underground ant colony. This ant “art–chitecture” will be of their very own imagination and will utilize their collage and oil pastel skills! **Please know that oil pastels can get a little messy. If you are able, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes**
April 30: Summer will be here before we know it! We will need to start looking for ways to cool down, so students will practice their watercolor skills to create their 2D fish pond; and then, their scissors and paper-folding skills to create the other 3D components to complete the look of their refreshing pond! **Please be aware that charcoal can get very messy. If you can, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes.**
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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
Candle Holder Painting
4/17/2026
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 4/17/2026
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Member: $45 Non-Member: $50
Join us for a relaxed daytime workshop where wooden candle holders become small, joyful canvases. Using acrylic paints and paint markers, you’ll explore and play with colors and shapes to create a one-of-a-kind piece to adorn and decorate your home, table, party, or special occasion.
No experience needed.
This workshop is open to all levels and all kinds of makers. I’ll share my creative guidance and design ideas, and you’re free to work slowly, boldly, neatly, or wildly. You’ll leave with a finished candle holder ready to hold light for everyday moments & rituals as well as meaningful gatherings.
All materials provided. Extra candle holders available for purchase. Come as you are and enjoy a few easy, colorful hours of creativity with friends amongst the cozy atmosphere Miranda creates.
Artist Bio:
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. Through her artistic endeavors, she has 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, Miranda believes in breaking down those barriers. Art-making and appreciation belong to everyone, transcending titles and credentials, and engaging with art alongside each other is a way for us to reconnect and realize that we are all a part of the same.
LEVEL UP! K5-2nd
4/17/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/17/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $30 per class Non-Member: $35 per class
Does your student need a space to express themselves and feel a little bit of a challenge with art? Well, we will be taking the creative process to the next level! Join us for Level Up! classes where students will be given a guided prompt and the freedom to decide how they want to execute their own artwork. For every class, materials and mediums will be provided by the instructor for the students to use to create their creative pieces. However, students are welcome to bring extra materials or mediums if they would like to use them in class. Each class is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! We will meet once a month to take our art to the next level!
April 17: The guided prompt will be...CREATE YOUR OWN CARD DECK OF KINDNESS!
Students will first learn how to plan out their ideas and designs. Then, they can use the materials and mediums provided to create their own stack of kindness notecards to hand out! The instructor will provide card decks, construction paper, markers, crayons, color pencils, scissors, glue, etc. Students may brainstorm before class and bring other materials they may want to utilize in class. The instructor will be there to facilitate and help the students make their ideas come alive!
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
Collage Playshop
4/19/2026
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.
Botanical Prints
4/20/2026
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Storybook Sketches
4/21/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/21/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Member: $15 per class Non-Member: $20 per class
Ever wanted to learn how to draw some of your favorite characters from beloved children’s books? This is the class for you! Join us for a 2nd through 5th grade class where we read a beloved children’s book each month and learn how to make those characters come alive on paper! We will be focusing on how to draw Pete the Cat by James Dean, Kimberly Dean, and Eric Litwin step by step together. Students will practice their beginning drawing skills in order to create their very own Pete the Cat inspired illustration! Students are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks and drawing pencils, if they like. Materials will be provided, along with guidance to create their drawing. Each class is $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! Let’s get to sketching!
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
Painting Without Boundaries
4/23/2026 - 4/23/2026
The Royal Art Club K5-2nd
4/23/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/23/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us 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!
April 9: Don’t let April showers get you down! Join us to make our own puddles and rubber boot art piece! Students will learn a new technique with tempura paints to create their own blow art! Students will carefully blow into straws to move diluted tempura paint into the desired shape of their puddles. Then, they will create their own design for the rubber boots that will be playing in the puddles. It is such an exciting piece to complete!
April: 23: Dreaming of Spring flowers? You are in luck! This week, our students will create two art pieces with colorful Spring flowers while utilizing beginner oil pastels and stamping skills. Students will also learn a couple of different blending techniques to accompany their new oil pastels skills! Come make some beautiful flowers, no rain needed! **Please know that oil pastels can get a little messy. If you are able, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes**
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. 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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
Intro to Art Journaling
4/24/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley Gilmore
Date: 4/24/2026
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Member: $85 Non-Member: $95
Art journaling isn’t about making a masterpiece to hang in a gallery; it’s about creating a "No-Judgment Zone" where you can breathe, play, and get your thoughts out of your head and onto the page. Whether you call it a visual diary, a messy sketchbook, or a bullet journal, this is your space to gain clarity and record the wild, wonderful bits of your life.
The Art Journal as Relationship:
I’ve been playing in art journals for over 20 years. My art journal is more than just a book; it is a safe container. It is a space designed to hold the weight of our stress, the chaos of our thoughts, and the brightness of our joy. Even more, it becomes a safe relationship. Unlike the world outside, the page never judges you, never asks you to be productive, and never tells you you're doing it wrong. It is a consistent, quiet witness that allows you to be exactly who you are, exactly where you are. In this workshop, I’ll show you how to build that relationship with your own pages.
Art Journals can be used to:
-Process big emotions when words fail
-Visualise goals that feel too big for a to-do list
-Connect with your inner child, and play with messy materials just for the fun of it
-Document the "now" so you don't forget the small, beautiful details of your days
Our Workshop Outline:
To begin, I’ll guide you through creating your very own custom journal by cutting and folding a single 18x24 sheet of paper. I’ll also share my favorite techniques for creating quick colorful backgrounds to eliminate the “fear of the blank page,” and for adding layered images, texture, text, and embellishments to your art journal pages. We’ll spend our remaining hours together filling our hand-made art journal pages with our own unique marks.
Everything is provided. All the paint, paper, glue, and tools you need to complete your art journals are waiting for you. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to get a little bit of paint on your hands.
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739-7821
LEVEL UP! 3rd-5th Grade
4/24/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/24/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $30 per class Non-Member: $35 per class
Does your student need a space to express themselves and feel a little bit of a challenge with art? Well, we will be taking the creative process to the next level! Join us for Level Up! classes where students will be given a guided prompt and the freedom to decide how they want to execute their own artwork. For every class, materials and mediums will be provided by the instructor for the students to use to create their creative pieces. However, students are welcome to bring extra materials or mediums if they would like to use them in class. Each class is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! We will meet once a month to take our art to the next level!
April 24: The guided prompt will be...CREATE YOUR OWN CARD DECK OF KINDNESS!
Students will first learn how to plan out their ideas and designs. Then, they can use the materials and mediums provided to create their own stack of kindness notecards to hand out! The instructor will provide card decks, construction paper, markers, crayons, color pencils, scissors, glue, etc. Students may brainstorm before class and bring other materials they may want to utilize in class. The instructor will be there to facilitate and help the students make their ideas come alive!
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
The Creatives Book Club
4/27/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 4/27/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
Sketching with Watercolor
4/29/2026
Instructor: Jean Dubreuil
Date: 4/29/2026
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Member: $80 Non-Member: $88
Turn your travels into lasting memories by learning how to sketch with watercolors as an alternative to snapping photos. This hands-on class will guide you through the essentials of travel sketching—helping you capture scenes quickly, creatively, and with your own personal touch. These sessions will be done in a "plein air" style (weather permitting), the location for the classes will be emailed to you 48-24 hours in advance.
You’ll explore:
Artist Bio:
Jean-Pierre Dubreuil was born in France in 1952. His artistic talent developed as early as lower school, where his caricatures earned him many detentions. After perfectly boring business and law studies, he joined the corporate world that led him to live in multiple places in Europe, the Middle and Far-East and eventually the USA, first in Boston 35 years and now in Asheville. Most of his trips have been documented in pencil or watercolor sketches for the last 50 years.
In Boston, he was an active member of the Cambridge Art Association and United South End Artists, where he also taught watercolors. He is now is a member of the Asheville Gallery of Arts.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
The Royal Art Club 3rd-5th
4/30/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/30/2026
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!
April 16: Ever wonder what the inside of an ant colony looks like? Well, our students will be creating their own underground ant colony. This ant “art–chitecture” will be of their very own imagination and will utilize their collage and oil pastel skills! **Please know that oil pastels can get a little messy. If you are able, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes**
April 30: Summer will be here before we know it! We will need to start looking for ways to cool down, so students will practice their watercolor skills to create their 2D fish pond; and then, their scissors and paper-folding skills to create the other 3D components to complete the look of their refreshing pond! **Please be aware that charcoal can get very messy. If you can, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes.**
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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
Mindful Mark-Making: Black & White Patterns
5/3/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 5/3/2026
Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Members: $30 Non-Members: $35
Join us for a relaxing session of mindful art-making. We blend the 7 essential principles of mindfulness with intuitive art practices, using drawing and watercolors as tools for relaxation. You’ll be guided through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniques, culminating in an extended, meditative painting session.
During this month’s session, we will use black ink, black paper, and black and white mark-making tools to create simple abstract patterns on paper.
What’s Included in Your Session:
-Opening Guided Meditation & Focused Grounding Exercises.
-The "Principles of Mindfulness for Art-Making" Takeaway Guide.
-Hands-on instruction for line work and meditative mark-making.
-An extended period of self-directed, meditative painting and creation.
-A closing sharing circle for connection and reflection.
Absolutely no art experience is required! All supplies are provided for your use. Just 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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Creativity Kickstart (Daytime)
5/4/2026
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Creativity Kickstart (Evening)
5/4/2026
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
The Therapeutic Art Journal
5/4/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley Gilmore
Date: 5/4/2026
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
Member: $195 Non-Member: $230
"A journal is not just a book; it is a laboratory for the soul." -Bernadine Joyce
Beneath all our emotions and labels is a complex world of color, texture, and rhythm. In this three-day intensive, we aren't making masterpieces; we’re making containers. Using a mix of mark-making, collage, intuitive painting, and writing, you will transform a simple journal into a living document of your own resilience. Whether you are navigating a transition, processing stress, or simply looking for a way to belong to yourself again, this workshop offers a grounded, creative path back to your center.
Over the course of three weeks, we will focus on the three essential functions of a therapeutic art journal:
1. Emotional Expression
The journal is a safe place to discharge. When the nervous system is overwhelmed, we use the page to externalize what feels too big to carry.
2. Insight
Art has a funny way of telling us things our logical brain hasn't figured out yet. By looking back at the images and patterns we create, we gain visual evidence of our inner worlds.
3. Record Keeping
Your journal becomes a tangible history of your survival and growth. It acts as a "witness" to your process, allowing you to see how far you’ve come.
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.
All supplies will be provided, including a sketchbook to use as your art journal for this course. 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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739-7821
Design, Carve, Stamp : Rubber Stamp Carving Workshop
5/8/2026
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 5/8/2026
Time: 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Member: $45 Non-Member: $50
Ready to make a tiny printing press you can hold in your hand?
Join me for a colorful, joy-filled workshop where we’ll design and carve our own easy rubber stamps inspired by bold graphics and playful line drawings like the ones you see here.
This beginner-friendly class is all about simple shapes, expressive lines, and one-of-a-kind designs that are all you. I’ll guide you step by step through transferring your design, carving safely and confidently, and inking up your stamp for that deeply satisfying first print.
We’ll experiment with vibrant colors, layered printing, and pattern making. You can keep it minimal and graphic or go with a pattern. Your stamp can be as unique as your handwriting.
The best part? You leave with a reusable stamp you can print with again and again for years to come. Make your own wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabric accents, art journals, party decorations, tags for homemade gifts, seasonal craft projects, and more. One small block, endless possibilities.
All materials are provided. All levels welcome. All identities and intersections welcome. Come as you are ready to design, carve, stamp, and celebrate the magic of making your own unique art.
Artist Bio:
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. Through her artistic endeavors, she has 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, Miranda believes in breaking down those barriers. Art-making and appreciation belong to everyone, transcending titles and credentials, and engaging with art alongside each other is a way for us to reconnect and realize that we are all a part of the same.
Sketching with Watercolor
5/13/2026
Instructor: Jean Dubreuil
Date: 5/13/2026
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Member: $80 Non-Member: $88
Turn your travels into lasting memories by learning how to sketch with watercolors as an alternative to snapping photos. This hands-on class will guide you through the essentials of travel sketching—helping you capture scenes quickly, creatively, and with your own personal touch. These sessions will be done in a "plein air" style (weather permitting), the location for the classes will be emailed to you 48-24 hours in advance.
You’ll explore:
Artist Bio:
Jean-Pierre Dubreuil was born in France in 1952. His artistic talent developed as early as lower school, where his caricatures earned him many detentions. After perfectly boring business and law studies, he joined the corporate world that led him to live in multiple places in Europe, the Middle and Far-East and eventually the USA, first in Boston 35 years and now in Asheville. Most of his trips have been documented in pencil or watercolor sketches for the last 50 years.
In Boston, he was an active member of the Cambridge Art Association and United South End Artists, where he also taught watercolors. He is now is a member of the Asheville Gallery of Arts.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Painting Without Boundaries
5/14/2026 - 5/14/2026
Visible Mending and Patching
5/15/2026
Instructor: Nicki Stewart
Date: 5/15/2026
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $65 Non-Member: $75
Learn the foundations for mending! You’ll learn eight basic stitches and some techniques to start your project. Materials will be provided as you learn the basics in the first part of class. Then, we’ll move on to the repair steps in the second half of class; please bring a repair project to focus on.
When bringing a project to mend, please remember that woven fabrics (cotton, linen, denim) are ideal for this workshop; however, you are welcome to bring a knit (sweater, stretch shirt), as I’ll also give a short presentation on mending these types of garments.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Beginner Sashiko Embroidery
5/16/2026
Instructor: Nicki Stewart
Date: 5/16/2026
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $90 Non-Member: $100
Have you ever found yourself fascinated by the art of Sashiko embroidery? This amazing technique, which originated in northern Japan, came from a practical need to repair and reinforce work clothes and household items. The term "Sashiko" translates to "little stab" or "little pierce" in Japanese, and it’s a delightful way to craft intricate designs with a series of stitches!
Join us for a fun and engaging class where you'll dive into the world of Sashiko stitching! We’ll cover the essentials: from the right equipment and tools to kickstart your journey, to the fundamental techniques that will have you stitching beautifully in no time.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
The Creatives Book Club
5/25/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 5/25/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
Painting Without Boundaries
5/28/2026 - 5/28/2026
Painting Without Boundaries
6/11/2026 - 6/11/2026
Painting Without Boundaries
6/25/2026 - 6/25/2026
The Creatives Book Club
7/27/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 7/27/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
Mindful Mark-Making: Watercolor Patterns
8/23/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 8/23/2025
Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Members: $30 Non-Members: $35
Join us for a relaxing session of mindful art-making. We blend the 7 essential principles of mindfulness with intuitive art practices, using drawing and watercolors as tools for relaxation. You’ll be guided through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniques, culminating in an extended, meditative painting session.
This month, we will use watercolor paints and mark-making tools to create abstract, geometric or nature-based patterns on paper.
What’s Included in Your Session:
-Opening Guided Meditation & Focused Grounding Exercises.
-The "Principles of Mindfulness for Art-Making" Takeaway Guide.
-Hands-on instruction for line work and meditative mark-making.
-An extended period of self-directed, meditative painting and creation.
-A closing sharing circle for connection and reflection.
Absolutely no art experience is required! All supplies—including rich watercolor paints, drawing pens, and acrylic markers—are provided for your use. Just 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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
The Creatives Book Club
8/31/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 8/31/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
The Creatives Book Club
9/28/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 9/28/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
The Creatives Book Club
10/26/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 10/26/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
Mindful Mark-Making: Mandalas
11/8/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 11/8/2026
Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Members: $30 Non-Members: $35
Join us for a relaxing session of mindful art-making. We blend the 7 essential principles of mindfulness with intuitive art practices, using drawing and watercolors as tools for relaxation. You’ll be guided through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniques, culminating in an extended, meditative painting session.
During this month’s session, we will use watercolor paints and mark-making tools to create a mandala drawing in the style of your choosing. Mandala is the Sanskrit word for circle. It is used in Eastern traditions as a tool of meditation. Mandalas include shapes and symbols that you create intuitively. Many mandalas have a repeated pattern of shapes that make a cohesive design, others do not and are abstract.
What’s Included in Your Session:
-Opening Guided Meditation & Focused Grounding Exercises.
-The "Principles of Mindfulness for Art-Making" Takeaway Guide.
-Hands-on instruction for line work and meditative mark-making.
-An extended period of self-directed, meditative painting and creation.
-A closing sharing circle for connection and reflection.
Absolutely no art experience is required! All supplies—including rich watercolor paints, drawing pens, and acrylic markers—are provided for your use. Just 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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
The Creatives Book Club
11/30/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 11/30/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
1/8/2026 - 3/8/2026
The Call for Artists - Application Deadline is March 8, 2026
Please read all information before applying to ArtScape 2026-2027
ArtScape Hendersonville is an annually changing, outdoor public-arts project that enriches the appeal of Hendersonville. Forty banners displaying the original artwork of Art League artists are hung on Main Street, the downtown avenues and the Historic 7th Avenue District.
ArtScape is corridor of colorful, waving banners brightens and enlivens Hendersonville’s historic downtown area and creates a unique outdoor art gallery for tourists and locals. The ongoing support of this annual display confirms Hendersonville’s commitment to art, creativity, and culture. They demonstrate tangibly the strong connection between the arts, local businesses, organizations, and individual art lovers.
ArtScape Hendersonville was founded in 2017 and is a program of the Art League of Henderson County.
Application Requirements:
Artists must be eighteen years old or older and be a member of the Art League of Henderson County.
- Only original artwork will be considered—no reproductions or giclées.
- Artwork may be 2D, 3D, fine crafts, or photography.
- When selecting entries, artists should consider:
- Banner-display area is square—about 24 X 24.
- Any size 2-D artwork or 3-D artwork can be submitted
- You do not have to create a piece of work that is square, but keep in mind that the image on the banner will be square.
- We do not squeeze an image to fit a square, but crop the image to square. 3-D images should have a suitable background to work in a square format.
- Banners are displayed up high on a light pole. Thus, vibrant, high-contrast entries will be most appealing.
- Artists may submit two pieces for one entry fee. But only one entry per artist will be accepted.
- All submitted artwork must be available for the exhibit, for sale and priced accordingly.
Before you apply:
You will be required to provide the following during the application process:
- Upload an image of your artwork (up to two entries). The ArtScape Committee reserves the right to crop artwork to square if you do not crop your own images. The banner images will be square.
- Your images must be properly named: Last Name-First Name-artwork-title (Example: Doe-Jane-Walk-In-The-Woods).
- It is recommended that you apply on a computer, not on your phone so that you have access to your images and ease of renaming images.
Provide Contact Information on the application form as you would like it to appear for marketing purposes:
- Each artist will have two lines of copy on Art League website.
- The first line is the artist’s name, as the artist wants it to appear in the banner.
- The second line is the artist’s contact information—a TOTAL of 42 characters to be used for (pick one): email, website, or phone number, as artist wants them to appear in marketing materials (this information will not appear on printed banners).
- Please proof read and spell carefully and count characters to insure information is included accurately.
Application Fees:
$40 - Art League Members
- ALL current Art League Members are eligible to apply regardless of county of residence.
Submission deadline is March 8, 2026
- The Art League reserves the right to crop images that are not square.
- No frames or mats should be visible in your images.
Notification Process:
- After the jury has completed its selection, artists will be notified of results by March 25, 2026.
Accepted Artwork:
- The artist’s work and name, along with the name of the banner’s sponsor, will appear on both sides of a durable-vinyl banner. Sponsorships are solicited by the ArtScape committee and provided by local businesses, organizations, and art lovers.
- The City of Hendersonville hangs the banners annually on Main Street, the downtown avenues and the Historic 7th Ave district. The City maintains the banners throughout the duration of the exhibit.
Reveal Event:
The Reveal reception of the printed banners will be held at the Art Place Gallery at 730 Locust Street on June 5, 2026. All original artwork will be on exhibition at Art Place Gallery from June 6 through June 29. Further details will be provided prior to the event.
We look forward to your submission.
Location: Art Place
3/8/2026
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
3/10/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/10/2026
Time: 11:15 pm - 12:15 pm
Member: $10 per class Non-Member: $15 per class
Join us for a K5-2nd grade class where creativity meets literary adventures! Students are welcome to come listen to a story, and then create an artwork based on the adventure they experienced! By combining literacy and art, students will be exploring art techniques and gaining literary skills while having fun creating their very own art pieces. Each class is $10 for Members and $10 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! I can’t wait to go on an adventure with you!
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
3/10/2026
Instructor: Miriam Hughes
Date: 3/10/2026
Time:1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $80 Non-Member: $90
Micro-Organic Landscapes is a playful, exploratory watercolor and mixed-media class inspired by the hidden patterns of the human body and the earth itself. Drawing on influences such as cellular structures, aerial views, geological cross-sections, and medical illustration, we’ll create abstract landscapes that feel alive, layered, and energetic.
Using watercolor as our foundation, we’ll build depth through intuitive color choices, organic mark-making, and mixed-media accents such as ink, gouache, and texture. This class invites curiosity rather than perfection — you don’t need to “know what you’re making” before you begin. Instead, we’ll let forms emerge naturally, much like cells dividing or landscapes forming over time.
All supplies are included, and all experience levels are welcome. This is an ideal class for artists who love abstraction, science-inspired imagery, expressive color, and discovering unexpected beauty through process.
Artist Bio:
Miriam Hughes is a watercolor and mixed-media artist, educator, and longtime creative explorer known for her warm, encouraging teaching style and playful use of color and texture. With a background as a medical and geophysical illustrator, she brings a deep understanding of layering, structure, and observation—while joyfully breaking the rules in her current work through watercolor and collage.
Miriam is the perfect guide for this workshop because she creates spaces where curiosity replaces judgment and experimentation is the goal. She specializes in helping beginners feel confident and experienced artists feel free again, offering clear guidance, gentle permission to play, and a deeply human approach to making art. Her workshops are less about “getting it right” and more about discovering what happens when you trust your hands, your instincts, and the process.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
3/11/2026
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 3/11/2026
Time: 10 am - 12:30 pm
Members: $55 Non-Members: $65
I am so happy to invite you into a daytime art gathering that gently resists the rush to produce and meet deadlines.
We’ll meet at Art Place Studios in Hendersonville, NC for a few spacious hours devoted to slowing down, making marks, building colorful layers following curiosity, and letting productivity loosen its grip.
I’m Miranda Wildman, a local artist who believes art doesn’t need to be useful, impressive, or perfect to matter. I’ll offer step-by-step guidance through a playful mixed media process, holding space for exploration rather than outcomes. I will demonstrate how I use the art materials in my own work, and together, we’ll create abstract, unique, mixed media artworks on wood, focusing on how it feels to make rather than what the finished piece “should” be.
Gathered around shared tables in the bright Art Place Studios classroom, we’ll work with vibrant acrylic paint, delightful collage materials carefully curated by me, and a variety of surprise mixed media elements on wood panels. No pressure to perform. Just permission to be present with the art materials and each other.
A few details:
- I’ll provide everything we need to create layered mixed media pieces on wood panels. If you please, you may bring collage ephemera or mixed media materials of your own to incorporate into your artwork.
- All ages welcome (under 13 with an adult)
- All identities and intersections welcome
- All experience levels welcome, from beginner to seasoned artists
This is art as rest, as connection to one another, as a small and meaningful refusal to submit to the status quo. Choosing curiosity over efficiency, we will expand our capacity to express ourselves creatively, perhaps in unexpected and new ways. Everyone will leave with a multilayered, vibrant story of an artwork on wood or canvas, either finished or beckoning to unfold further at home.
*This is a favorite workshop amongst folks in the area. See examples of participant artwork below!
Artist Bio:
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. Through her artistic endeavors, she has 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, Miranda believes in breaking down those barriers. Art-making and appreciation belong to everyone, transcending titles and credentials and engaging with art alongside each other is a way for us to reconnect and realize that we are all a part of the same.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739-7821
3/11/2026
Instructor: Jean Dubreuil
Date: 3/11/2025
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Member: $80 Non-Member: $88
Turn your travels into lasting memories by learning how to sketch with watercolors as an alternative to snapping photos. This hands-on class will guide you through the essentials of travel sketching—helping you capture scenes quickly, creatively, and with your own personal touch.
You’ll explore:
- Choosing your subject & composition – what makes a strong sketch
- Drawing & perspective – using pencil or marker to set the foundation
- Color palettes – selecting warm or cool tones to set the mood
- Watercolor techniques – experimenting with dry-on-dry, wet-on-wet, or a mix of both
- Resist methods – adding texture and preserving highlights
- Working within a time limit – creating expressive sketches on the go
Artist Bio:
Jean-Pierre Dubreuil was born in France in 1952. His artistic talent developed as early as lower school, where his caricatures earned him many detentions. After perfectly boring business and law studies, he joined the corporate world that led him to live in multiple places in Europe, the Middle and Far-East and eventually the USA, first in Boston 35 years and now in Asheville. Most of his trips have been documented in pencil or watercolor sketches for the last 50 years.
In Boston, he was an active member of the Cambridge Art Association and United South End Artists, where he also taught watercolors. He is now is a member of the Asheville Gallery of Arts.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
3/12/2026 - 3/12/2026
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Previously this class was known as Acrylics Without Boundaries. We want to now include watercolor, pastels and drawing projects as well! Are you an artist, beginner or skilled, and would like to do art with others? Join us!
Bring your paints, pens, brushes, papers and canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Art session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback and direction from one of our studio artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
3/12/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/12/2025
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!
March 12: The days are steadily getting longer, so students will be studying and exploring Light and Shadow this week. Students will choose between three methods to complete this piece: water-resistant watercolor technique, color pencil medium, or crayon medium. They will also be utilizing their observation and spatial skills to create this abstract piece!
March 26: We are so close to spring. So, why don’t we just spring into it a little earlier? Students will be creating pieces inspired by a Spring farm animal today! They will be using their beginner charcoal skills, but they will learn a couple of new techniques to help them complete their art pieces.
**Please be aware that charcoal can get very messy. If you can, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes.**
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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
3/13/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/13/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $30 per class Non-Member: $35 per class
Does your student need a space to express themselves and feel a little bit of a challenge with art? Well, we will be taking the creative process to the next level! Join us for Level Up! classes where students will be given a guided prompt and the freedom to decide how they want to execute their own artwork. For every class, materials and mediums will be provided by the instructor for the students to use to create their creative pieces. However, students are welcome to bring extra materials or mediums if they would like to use them in class. Each class is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! We will meet once a month to take our art to the next level!
March 13: The guided prompt will be...CREATE YOUR OWN BOARD GAME!
Students will first learn how to plan out their ideas and designs. Then, they can use the provided materials and mediums to create their own version of a board game. The instructor will provide cardboard, paper, model magic clay, acrylic paints, watercolors, crayons, color pencils, scissors, glue, etc. Students may brainstorm before class and bring other materials they may want to utilize in class. The instructor will be there to facilitate and help the students make their ideas come alive!
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
3/16/2026 - 3/17/2026
Instructor: Evie Lennon
Date: 3/16, 3/17
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Member: $95 Non-Member: $105
People often underestimate Picasso’s brilliance by saying that even a child could paint like Picasso. However, there is a little-known element of playfulness behind these masterpieces that hang in the world’s museums. That playful spirit makes the cubist style Picasso worked in the perfect doorway for gaining confidence in your artistic potential, whether you are a beginner or an avid maker.
In this 2-day workshop, you’ll learn the quirky history behind Picasso’s style and create a cubist still life that invites creativity and experimentation. You’ll learn how the elements of art can function as both a toy box and a way to level up. This is an immersive experience for anyone looking to explore working with acrylic paint and mixed media.
Participants are provided with curated still lifes, unique materials like vintage-style wallpaper and ephemera, and an unorthodox approach. Boost your creative juices in an energizing, warm, non-judgmental space. Indulge your inner child to build a masterpiece of your own!
Artist Bio:
Evie Lennon has exhibited her sculptures and paintings in Atlanta, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Tulsa, Kansas City, Hendersonville, Mills River, and East Flat Rock. She was an instructor at Kansas City Art Institute and chaired the Art Department at Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts during her years teaching art with the Kansas City Missouri School District.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
3/19/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/19/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us 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!
March 5: Students will be exploring using their imaginations with a simple dot. Sounds simple, but a dot can be many things! Students will be utilizing some critical thinking skills and their creative abilities to create their 2D art piece this week!
March 19: We are getting close to spring, so it is time we start preparing by having our students create an art piece that feels just right for a windy Spring day! Students will use their cutting skills, fine motor skills, and their unique creative expressions to create this art 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. 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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
3/20/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/20/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $30 per class Non-Member: $35 per class
Does your student need a space to express themselves and feel a little bit of a challenge with art? Well, we will be taking the creative process to the next level! Join us for Level Up! classes where students will be given a guided prompt and the freedom to decide how they want to execute their own artwork. For every class, materials and mediums will be provided by the instructor for the students to use to create their creative pieces. However, students are welcome to bring extra materials or mediums if they would like to use them in class. Each class is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! We will meet once a month to take our art to the next level!
March 20: The guided prompt will be...CREATE YOUR OWN BOARD GAME!
Students will first learn how to plan out their ideas and designs. Then, they can use the provided materials and mediums to create their own version of a board game. The instructor will provide cardboard, paper, model magic clay, acrylic paints, watercolors, crayons, color pencils, scissors, glue, etc. Students may brainstorm before class and bring other materials they may want to utilize in class. The instructor will be there to facilitate and help the students make their ideas come alive!
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
3/21/2026
Instructor: Miriam Hughes
Date: 3/21/2026
Time:12 pm - 4 pm
Member: $85 Non-Member: $95
You’re warmly invited to a relaxed, joyful workshop where watercolor meets collage and curiosity leads the way. In this friendly, no-pressure space, we’ll explore how paint, paper, texture, and intuition come together to create layered, expressive artwork—no experience required.
We’ll begin with loose, flowing watercolor images, then build depth and story through collage using beautifully curated papers and materials. You’ll learn simple, approachable techniques for composition, layering, and color play, while being encouraged to trust your instincts and follow what delights you.
This workshop is perfect for beginners, seasoned artists looking to loosen up, and anyone craving a creative pause. Come as you are—everything you need is provided. You’ll leave with one or more finished pieces and that wonderful feeling of having made something just for the joy of it.
Come play with color
Explore texture and layering
Connect with others in a warm, welcoming environment
No pressure. No perfection. Just creative exploration.
All supplies included—bring yourself.
Miriam Hughes is a watercolor and mixed-media artist, educator, and longtime creative explorer known for her warm, encouraging teaching style and playful use of color and texture. With a background as a medical and geophysical illustrator, she brings a deep understanding of layering, structure, and observation—while joyfully breaking the rules in her current work through watercolor and collage.
Miriam is the perfect guide for this workshop because she creates spaces where curiosity replaces judgment and experimentation is the goal. She specializes in helping beginners feel confident and experienced artists feel free again, offering clear guidance, gentle permission to play, and a deeply human approach to making art. Her workshops are less about “getting it right” and more about discovering what happens when you trust your hands, your instincts, and the process.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
3/24/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/24/2026
Time: 11:15 pm - 12:15 pm
Member: $10 per class Non-Member: $15 per class
Join us for a K5-2nd grade class where creativity meets literary adventures! Students are welcome to come listen to a story, and then create an artwork based on the adventure they experienced! By combining literacy and art, students will be exploring art techniques and gaining literary skills while having fun creating their very own art pieces. Each class is $10 for Members and $10 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! I can’t wait to go on an adventure with you!
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
3/26/2026 - 3/26/2026
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Previously this class was known as Acrylics Without Boundaries. We want to now include watercolor, pastels and drawing projects as well! Are you an artist, beginner or skilled, and would like to do art with others? Join us!
Bring your paints, pens, brushes, papers and canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Art session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback and direction from one of our studio artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
3/26/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 3/26/2025
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!
March 12: The days are steadily getting longer, so students will be studying and exploring Light and Shadow this week. Students will choose between three methods to complete this piece: water-resistant watercolor technique, color pencil medium, or crayon medium. They will also be utilizing their observation and spatial skills to create this abstract piece!
March 26: We are so close to spring. So, why don’t we just spring into it a little earlier? Students will be creating pieces inspired by a Spring farm animal today! They will be using their beginner charcoal skills, but they will learn a couple of new techniques to help them complete their art pieces.
**Please be aware that charcoal can get very messy. If you can, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes.**
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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
3/27/2026
Instructor: Beverly Kies
Date: 3/27/2025
Time: 10 am - 4 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.
Supply list will be provided
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
3/28/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 3/28/2025
Time: 10 am - 12:30 pm
Members: $65 Non-Members: $75
What if our rage held a deeper, sacred purpose?
“When rage moves through us, it clears blockages, and births clarity.” -Dr. Jennifer Mullan
So often, we disconnect from our anger, fearing its intensity or the loss of control it might bring. Unexpressed, it can fester or spill onto those who don't deserve it. This workshop offers the opportunity to tap into our anger using art–while staying grounded, connected to our thoughts, and connected to our bodies. We’ll explore our rage, the things that silence it, and what it needs moving forward. It may not feel safe to “let it all out,” but maybe this can be a place to safely explore its edges.
As the writer Cole Arthur Riley beautifully articulates, “The more we listen to our own anger, the better a listener it becomes. It becomes less of a weapon and more of a path to greater attunement with our own needs and desires. If we do not starve our anger of attention, of affection, or intimacy, we will seldom find it desperately clamoring to take up space where it wasn't meant to.”
We'll use mindfulness practices and the principles of intuitive painting as our guide for self-expression through lines, colors, and shapes. We’ll then transform these images into written form through a guided poetry exercise.
Art Therapy workshops are about the process of art-making--the release of emotions, the building of confidence, self-acceptance, and self-compassion--not what your final painting looks like. 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. Bring your journal, your favorite writing tool, a willingness to play, and your desire to connect and share.
Limited spots are available. Register now to uncover the message your anger needs you to hear.
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
3/30/2026
ARTIST REGISTRATION
Library Exhibit
The Art League of Henderson County announces: “Vibrant Spring”
Show the community your artistic creativity through the upcoming Library Exhibit themed, “Vibrant Spring.” Your 2D or 3D artwork is welcome to grace our Hendersonville Library display areas. There are two walls and display cases assigned by the library for our use. Space is limited, so don’t delay.
Library Exhibits are open to the public and free
Exhibit Dates: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
Location: Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Entry Fee: None
DROP-OFF:
March 30th, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
PICK-UP:
June 30th, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Artworks may NOT be removed early. On an individual basis, delayed pick-up may be arranged by contacting the Exhibit Committee Chair.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Works must be original, 2-D, 3-D, painting, drawing, mixed media, or fine-art photography.
- All submissions must be original human creations; No AI-generated pieces will be accepted.
- They must be appropriately framed and ready to hang with wire hangers (no sawtooth hangers can be accepted).
- Maximum size for this show (including frame) is 30"x30”. Three-dimensional work must be no taller than 15”.
- All works must be appropriately identified on the back with the artist’s name and contact information.
- Works may be available for sale by the artist but MUST REMAIN IN THE EXHIBIT FOR THE DURATION OF THE SHOW. NO EARLY PICK-UP. Neither the library nor its staff will have any responsibility regarding sales. If a sale is made, the artist must contact the Exhibit Committee Chair for instructions.
- To indicate that a piece is Available for Purchase, select “Yes” option on the registration form. No exact prices can be listed.
- You have an option to upload a photo of your artwork on the last step of the registration, but it is not required, images will be used on the Art League website and for PR purposes.
ENTRY PROCESS:
- DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATIONS is December 22, 2025. All registrations must be submitted electronically. Exhibiting artists will submit a completed registration form through the ALHC website < -- REGISTRATION FORM (CLICK HERE) -- >. The online registration form also contains the Art League's electronically signed waiver of liability. No paper registrations will be accepted. Artwork will be accepted on a first-come basis until available space is filled.
- Exhibiting artists must complete the LIBRARY'S ART WALL RELEASE FORM and turn it in at take-in.
Sponsored by The Art League of Henderson County
Library Exhibit Committee Chair: Darlyne Hayes -518-859-7885, for a text or call, or email at darlynehayes@gmail.com
Location: Henderson County Library
301 N. Washington St
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Registration ends on 3/17/2026
There are currently 27 spots remaining out of 32
3/30/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 3/30/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Our Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
4:00 - 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In
4:20 - 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)
5:30 - 5:40: Clean Up
5:40 - 6:00: Share & Mingle
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
3/31/2026
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Date: 3/31/2026
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Members: $90 Non-Member: $110
Color Stash Bash is a lively, hands-on workshop designed for mixed-media and collage artists who want to build a stash of handmade papers that truly inspires. Throughout the session, you’ll create a coordinated collection of papers intentionally crafted around the color palette of your choice—whether you’re drawn to bold brights, earthy neutrals, moody tones, or soft pastels.
You’ll explore a range of techniques for adding texture, pattern, and layered color to your papers, experimenting with tools and materials that bring depth and personality to your work. The workshop is welcoming to beginners and energizing for experienced makers, offering plenty of room to play, discover, and refine your creative voice.
By the end of the class, you’ll walk away with a curated set of handmade papers that feel cohesive, expressive, and ready for your next collage or mixed-media project. Bring your curiosity and your favorite colors—everything else is part of the bash.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739-7821
4/1/2026 - 3/17/2026
The April show is coming and that means Fabulous FAKES time! This will be in conjunction with our regular member show.
All artists and mediums are invited to register. Please read all details, dates, and instructions in the call.
The exhibit will run from April 1st-25th
April FEES Member Registration Fee is $15 per entry (You may register twice, you decide which show or both)
After you complete the first registration and get a confirmation, go back through again and choose your second package.
5 pieces per 3D registration.
3 pieces per 2D registration if retail value is under $300 combined
Only upload a Fabulous Fakes original master work. No image upload for regular member show.
Fabulous Fakes
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a member of the Art League.
- Entries must be an adaptation of an old master or of a prominently recognized artist.
- Fakes need to include a visual twist or change that makes your piece uniquely yours.
- One entry per artist and the work needs to be suitable for all ages to view.
- Maximum size, 60 inches in any direction.
- The artwork needs to be properly wired for hanging. See wiring requirements for all gallery pieces below.
- There is a $15 entry fee to be paid online during registration.
- All artworks must be for sale. There is a 30% commission on sold work that will go to the gallery in which the sale took place.
- A digital image of the original you are faking must accompany your submission. Be sure to have this image uploaded to your computer or phone before you start the registration. It will make things easier.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: March 27th, midnight OR when we hit gallery capacity, register early!
Art Drop Off: Monday, March 30th, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opening Event: Friday, April 3rd from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
Art Pick Up: Monday, April 27th, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Commission: 30% to the Art League
Size limitations for all mediums: 60 inches in any direction
Display requirements: If your work requires special display element, please provide it.
See below for additional requirements.
Important Please Read - New exhibit rules (not guidelines, but rules that will be enforced):
All wire must be plastic coated. Our new hanging system requires coated wire in order for artwork to hang securely.
All wire must be tight enough and installed low enough so that when you hold the wire as if hanging work, the wire is below top of frame.
No sawtooth hangers.
No eye hooks - D-rings only
Hanging rods or dowels require loops that can be suspended from a hook. (no nailing in to walls can be done in the new gallery)
Every piece of artwork must be securely labeled on the back or attached with artist name, title, price, medium, size
All artwork on 7/8 inch thin canvas must be framed and if in floater frames, edges painted
No plastic, damaged, loose, or poorly repainted frames
All wrapped canvas artwork must have edges painted
No wet or tacky paintings will be accepted
All paintings must be signed by artist in appropriate location
The Art League reserves the right to remove any work from the exhibit that does not meet these rules or that is deemed inappropriate
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Registration ends on 3/27/2026
4/6/2026
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Date: 4/6/2026
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Member: $95 Non-member: $115
Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of creativity in Texture Lab! This class is perfect for beginners who have never tried gelli printing but love texture and color, as well as seasoned gelli printers looking to expand their creative toolbox. In this fun and energetic class, you'll craft a personalized collection of unique texture tools—from funky stamps to quirky rollers—using everyday materials. Then, unleash your creativity by printing vibrant, one-of-a-kind patterns with your handmade tools. You will leave with a whole new toolbox to continue your creations! This hands-on experience is all about playful experimentation, making your own mark, and having a blast while doing it!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739-7821
4/7/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/7/2026
Time: 11:15 pm - 12:15 pm
Member: $10 per class Non-Member: $15 per class
Join us for a K5-2nd grade class where creativity meets literary adventures! Students are welcome to come listen to a story, and then create an artwork based on the adventure they experienced! By combining literacy and art, students will be exploring art techniques and gaining literary skills while having fun creating their very own art pieces. Each class is $10 for Members and $15 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! I can’t wait to go on an adventure with you!
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
4/9/2026 - 4/9/2026
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Previously this class was known as Acrylics Without Boundaries. We want to now include watercolor, pastels and drawing projects as well! Are you an artist, beginner or skilled, and would like to do art with others? Join us!
Bring your paints, pens, brushes, papers and canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Art session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback and direction from one of our studio artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
4/9/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/9/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us 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!
April 9: Don’t let April showers get you down! Join us to make our own puddles and rubber boot art piece! Students will learn a new technique with tempura paints to create their own blow art! Students will carefully blow into straws to move diluted tempura paint into the desired shape of their puddles. Then, they will create their own design for the rubber boots that will be playing in the puddles. It is such an exciting piece to complete!
April: 23: Dreaming of Spring flowers? You are in luck! This week, our students will create two art pieces with colorful Spring flowers while utilizing beginner oil pastels and stamping skills. Students will also learn a couple of different blending techniques to accompany their new oil pastels skills! Come make some beautiful flowers, no rain needed! **Please know that oil pastels can get a little messy. If you are able, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes**
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. 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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
4/10/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/10/2026
Time: 4 pm - 5 pm
Member: $15 per class Non-Member: $20 per class
Join us to harness the power of cuteness! Spring is here, so Spring-inspired Kawaii drawings it is! Students will learn how to draw several variations of Kawaii mushrooms and Kawaii clouds! As in Kawaii tradition, each new drawing will have their own personality; which is what makes Kawaii drawings so adorable. Students will practice their beginner drawing skills in order to draw each variation and are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks and drawing pencils, if they like. Materials will be provided, along with guidance to create each drawing. Each class is $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! I can’t wait to see how cute these little Kawaii characters will be!
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
4/10/2026
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
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!
4/11/2026
Instructor: Susan McChesney
Date: 4/11/2026
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
4/12/2026
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
4/16/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/16/2026
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!
April 16: Ever wonder what the inside of an ant colony looks like? Well, our students will be creating their own underground ant colony. This ant “art–chitecture” will be of their very own imagination and will utilize their collage and oil pastel skills! **Please know that oil pastels can get a little messy. If you are able, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes**
April 30: Summer will be here before we know it! We will need to start looking for ways to cool down, so students will practice their watercolor skills to create their 2D fish pond; and then, their scissors and paper-folding skills to create the other 3D components to complete the look of their refreshing pond! **Please be aware that charcoal can get very messy. If you can, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes.**
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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
4/17/2026
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 4/17/2026
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Member: $45 Non-Member: $50
Join us for a relaxed daytime workshop where wooden candle holders become small, joyful canvases. Using acrylic paints and paint markers, you’ll explore and play with colors and shapes to create a one-of-a-kind piece to adorn and decorate your home, table, party, or special occasion.
No experience needed.
This workshop is open to all levels and all kinds of makers. I’ll share my creative guidance and design ideas, and you’re free to work slowly, boldly, neatly, or wildly. You’ll leave with a finished candle holder ready to hold light for everyday moments & rituals as well as meaningful gatherings.
All materials provided. Extra candle holders available for purchase. Come as you are and enjoy a few easy, colorful hours of creativity with friends amongst the cozy atmosphere Miranda creates.
Artist Bio:
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. Through her artistic endeavors, she has 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, Miranda believes in breaking down those barriers. Art-making and appreciation belong to everyone, transcending titles and credentials, and engaging with art alongside each other is a way for us to reconnect and realize that we are all a part of the same.
4/17/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/17/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $30 per class Non-Member: $35 per class
Does your student need a space to express themselves and feel a little bit of a challenge with art? Well, we will be taking the creative process to the next level! Join us for Level Up! classes where students will be given a guided prompt and the freedom to decide how they want to execute their own artwork. For every class, materials and mediums will be provided by the instructor for the students to use to create their creative pieces. However, students are welcome to bring extra materials or mediums if they would like to use them in class. Each class is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! We will meet once a month to take our art to the next level!
April 17: The guided prompt will be...CREATE YOUR OWN CARD DECK OF KINDNESS!
Students will first learn how to plan out their ideas and designs. Then, they can use the materials and mediums provided to create their own stack of kindness notecards to hand out! The instructor will provide card decks, construction paper, markers, crayons, color pencils, scissors, glue, etc. Students may brainstorm before class and bring other materials they may want to utilize in class. The instructor will be there to facilitate and help the students make their ideas come alive!
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
4/19/2026
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.
4/20/2026
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Date: 4/20/2026
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Members: $90 Non-Members: $110
Discover the joy of botanical printing in this fun and easy class! Using gelli plates and a botanical bonanza of plant material, you'll create colorful, layered prints that showcase the beauty of nature. No experience? No problem! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or an enthusiastic beginner, this class offers an inspiring way to connect with nature and express creativity. By experimenting with color, composition, and pattern, you’ll take home one-of-a-kind works of art. It's the perfect way to relax, have fun, and explore your creative side. Plus, you'll leave with unique prints and all the know-how to keep creating at home.
All materials will be provided.
Get ready to let your creativity bloom!
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, mosaic, handmade papers, hot glass, metal, resin, crystals, and more to create fun, colorful pieces of work that connect to her spirit.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
4/21/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/21/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Member: $15 per class Non-Member: $20 per class
Ever wanted to learn how to draw some of your favorite characters from beloved children’s books? This is the class for you! Join us for a 2nd through 5th grade class where we read a beloved children’s book each month and learn how to make those characters come alive on paper! We will be focusing on how to draw Pete the Cat by James Dean, Kimberly Dean, and Eric Litwin step by step together. Students will practice their beginning drawing skills in order to create their very own Pete the Cat inspired illustration! Students are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks and drawing pencils, if they like. Materials will be provided, along with guidance to create their drawing. Each class is $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! Let’s get to sketching!
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
4/23/2026 - 4/23/2026
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Previously this class was known as Acrylics Without Boundaries. We want to now include watercolor, pastels and drawing projects as well! Are you an artist, beginner or skilled, and would like to do art with others? Join us!
Bring your paints, pens, brushes, papers and canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Art session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback and direction from one of our studio artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
4/23/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/23/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class Non-Member: $25 per class
Join us 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!
April 9: Don’t let April showers get you down! Join us to make our own puddles and rubber boot art piece! Students will learn a new technique with tempura paints to create their own blow art! Students will carefully blow into straws to move diluted tempura paint into the desired shape of their puddles. Then, they will create their own design for the rubber boots that will be playing in the puddles. It is such an exciting piece to complete!
April: 23: Dreaming of Spring flowers? You are in luck! This week, our students will create two art pieces with colorful Spring flowers while utilizing beginner oil pastels and stamping skills. Students will also learn a couple of different blending techniques to accompany their new oil pastels skills! Come make some beautiful flowers, no rain needed! **Please know that oil pastels can get a little messy. If you are able, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes**
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. 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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
4/24/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley Gilmore
Date: 4/24/2026
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Member: $85 Non-Member: $95
Art journaling isn’t about making a masterpiece to hang in a gallery; it’s about creating a "No-Judgment Zone" where you can breathe, play, and get your thoughts out of your head and onto the page. Whether you call it a visual diary, a messy sketchbook, or a bullet journal, this is your space to gain clarity and record the wild, wonderful bits of your life.
The Art Journal as Relationship:
I’ve been playing in art journals for over 20 years. My art journal is more than just a book; it is a safe container. It is a space designed to hold the weight of our stress, the chaos of our thoughts, and the brightness of our joy. Even more, it becomes a safe relationship. Unlike the world outside, the page never judges you, never asks you to be productive, and never tells you you're doing it wrong. It is a consistent, quiet witness that allows you to be exactly who you are, exactly where you are. In this workshop, I’ll show you how to build that relationship with your own pages.
Art Journals can be used to:
-Process big emotions when words fail
-Visualise goals that feel too big for a to-do list
-Connect with your inner child, and play with messy materials just for the fun of it
-Document the "now" so you don't forget the small, beautiful details of your days
Our Workshop Outline:
To begin, I’ll guide you through creating your very own custom journal by cutting and folding a single 18x24 sheet of paper. I’ll also share my favorite techniques for creating quick colorful backgrounds to eliminate the “fear of the blank page,” and for adding layered images, texture, text, and embellishments to your art journal pages. We’ll spend our remaining hours together filling our hand-made art journal pages with our own unique marks.
Everything is provided. All the paint, paper, glue, and tools you need to complete your art journals are waiting for you. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to get a little bit of paint on your hands.
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739-7821
4/24/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/24/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $30 per class Non-Member: $35 per class
Does your student need a space to express themselves and feel a little bit of a challenge with art? Well, we will be taking the creative process to the next level! Join us for Level Up! classes where students will be given a guided prompt and the freedom to decide how they want to execute their own artwork. For every class, materials and mediums will be provided by the instructor for the students to use to create their creative pieces. However, students are welcome to bring extra materials or mediums if they would like to use them in class. Each class is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot! We will meet once a month to take our art to the next level!
April 24: The guided prompt will be...CREATE YOUR OWN CARD DECK OF KINDNESS!
Students will first learn how to plan out their ideas and designs. Then, they can use the materials and mediums provided to create their own stack of kindness notecards to hand out! The instructor will provide card decks, construction paper, markers, crayons, color pencils, scissors, glue, etc. Students may brainstorm before class and bring other materials they may want to utilize in class. The instructor will be there to facilitate and help the students make their ideas come alive!
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
4/27/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 4/27/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Our Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
4:00 - 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In
4:20 - 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)
5:30 - 5:40: Clean Up
5:40 - 6:00: Share & Mingle
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
4/29/2026
Instructor: Jean Dubreuil
Date: 4/29/2026
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Member: $80 Non-Member: $88
Turn your travels into lasting memories by learning how to sketch with watercolors as an alternative to snapping photos. This hands-on class will guide you through the essentials of travel sketching—helping you capture scenes quickly, creatively, and with your own personal touch. These sessions will be done in a "plein air" style (weather permitting), the location for the classes will be emailed to you 48-24 hours in advance.
You’ll explore:
- Choosing your subject & composition – what makes a strong sketch
- Drawing & perspective – using pencil or marker to set the foundation
- Color palettes – selecting warm or cool tones to set the mood
- Watercolor techniques – experimenting with dry-on-dry, wet-on-wet, or a mix of both
- Resist methods – adding texture and preserving highlights
- Working within a time limit – creating expressive sketches on the go
Artist Bio:
Jean-Pierre Dubreuil was born in France in 1952. His artistic talent developed as early as lower school, where his caricatures earned him many detentions. After perfectly boring business and law studies, he joined the corporate world that led him to live in multiple places in Europe, the Middle and Far-East and eventually the USA, first in Boston 35 years and now in Asheville. Most of his trips have been documented in pencil or watercolor sketches for the last 50 years.
In Boston, he was an active member of the Cambridge Art Association and United South End Artists, where he also taught watercolors. He is now is a member of the Asheville Gallery of Arts.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
4/30/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 4/30/2026
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!
April 16: Ever wonder what the inside of an ant colony looks like? Well, our students will be creating their own underground ant colony. This ant “art–chitecture” will be of their very own imagination and will utilize their collage and oil pastel skills! **Please know that oil pastels can get a little messy. If you are able, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes**
April 30: Summer will be here before we know it! We will need to start looking for ways to cool down, so students will practice their watercolor skills to create their 2D fish pond; and then, their scissors and paper-folding skills to create the other 3D components to complete the look of their refreshing pond! **Please be aware that charcoal can get very messy. If you can, please send your student with a large old T-shirt to wear over their regular clothes.**
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!
Parents can either stay or drop off, either is fine!
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
5/3/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 5/3/2026
Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Members: $30 Non-Members: $35
Join us for a relaxing session of mindful art-making. We blend the 7 essential principles of mindfulness with intuitive art practices, using drawing and watercolors as tools for relaxation. You’ll be guided through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniques, culminating in an extended, meditative painting session.
During this month’s session, we will use black ink, black paper, and black and white mark-making tools to create simple abstract patterns on paper.
What’s Included in Your Session:
-Opening Guided Meditation & Focused Grounding Exercises.
-The "Principles of Mindfulness for Art-Making" Takeaway Guide.
-Hands-on instruction for line work and meditative mark-making.
-An extended period of self-directed, meditative painting and creation.
-A closing sharing circle for connection and reflection.
Absolutely no art experience is required! All supplies are provided for your use. Just 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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
5/4/2026
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Date: 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, & 5/25
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Members: $190 Non-Members: $215
Feeling stuck in your creativity? Always wanted to create more, but are afraid, don’t feel skilled, or haven’t had time?
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just dipping your toes into the world of creativity, this is your moment to rediscover the joy of making. Imagine waking up each week with excitement bubbling, ready to experiment, play, and surprise yourself. You’ll not only create art—you’ll create momentum, confidence, and connection.
Led by creativity coach Robyn Crawford, this 4-week, 12-hour adventure is a supportive, energetic space where artistic blocks melt away. You’ll:
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Dive into fun, cross-media experiments that shake up your routine
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Play your way past mental hurdles and your inner critic
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Spark breakthroughs using practices from The Artist's Way
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Enjoy optional “homePLAY” activities that keep the fire going between sessions
Every moment in this workshop is designed to help you feel more alive, inspired, and unstuck. You’re not just signing up for a class—you’re giving yourself permission to thrive artistically and emotionally.
Limited to just 12 participants, this intimate group ensures plenty of personal attention and encouragement.
Don’t wait for “someday.” Your creative comeback starts now. Register today and reclaim your joy. ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
5/4/2026
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Date: 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, & 5/25
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Members: $190 Non-Members: $215
Feeling stuck in your creativity? Always wanted to create more, but are afraid, don’t feel skilled, or haven’t had time?
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just dipping your toes into the world of creativity, this is your moment to rediscover the joy of making. Imagine waking up each week with excitement bubbling, ready to experiment, play, and surprise yourself. You’ll not only create art—you’ll create momentum, confidence, and connection.
Led by creativity coach Robyn Crawford, this 4-week, 12-hour adventure is a supportive, energetic space where artistic blocks melt away. You’ll:
-
Dive into fun, cross-media experiments that shake up your routine
-
Play your way past mental hurdles and your inner critic
-
Spark breakthroughs using practices from The Artist's Way
-
Enjoy optional “homePLAY” activities that keep the fire going between sessions
Every moment in this workshop is designed to help you feel more alive, inspired, and unstuck. You’re not just signing up for a class—you’re giving yourself permission to thrive artistically and emotionally.
Limited to just 12 participants, this intimate group ensures plenty of personal attention and encouragement.
Don’t wait for “someday.” Your creative comeback starts now. Register today and reclaim your joy. ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED!
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
5/4/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley Gilmore
Date: 5/4/2026
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
Member: $195 Non-Member: $230
"A journal is not just a book; it is a laboratory for the soul." -Bernadine Joyce
Beneath all our emotions and labels is a complex world of color, texture, and rhythm. In this three-day intensive, we aren't making masterpieces; we’re making containers. Using a mix of mark-making, collage, intuitive painting, and writing, you will transform a simple journal into a living document of your own resilience. Whether you are navigating a transition, processing stress, or simply looking for a way to belong to yourself again, this workshop offers a grounded, creative path back to your center.
Over the course of three weeks, we will focus on the three essential functions of a therapeutic art journal:
1. Emotional Expression
The journal is a safe place to discharge. When the nervous system is overwhelmed, we use the page to externalize what feels too big to carry.
2. Insight
Art has a funny way of telling us things our logical brain hasn't figured out yet. By looking back at the images and patterns we create, we gain visual evidence of our inner worlds.
3. Record Keeping
Your journal becomes a tangible history of your survival and growth. It acts as a "witness" to your process, allowing you to see how far you’ve come.
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.
All supplies will be provided, including a sketchbook to use as your art journal for this course. 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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739-7821
5/8/2026
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 5/8/2026
Time: 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Member: $45 Non-Member: $50
Ready to make a tiny printing press you can hold in your hand?
Join me for a colorful, joy-filled workshop where we’ll design and carve our own easy rubber stamps inspired by bold graphics and playful line drawings like the ones you see here.
This beginner-friendly class is all about simple shapes, expressive lines, and one-of-a-kind designs that are all you. I’ll guide you step by step through transferring your design, carving safely and confidently, and inking up your stamp for that deeply satisfying first print.
We’ll experiment with vibrant colors, layered printing, and pattern making. You can keep it minimal and graphic or go with a pattern. Your stamp can be as unique as your handwriting.
The best part? You leave with a reusable stamp you can print with again and again for years to come. Make your own wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabric accents, art journals, party decorations, tags for homemade gifts, seasonal craft projects, and more. One small block, endless possibilities.
All materials are provided. All levels welcome. All identities and intersections welcome. Come as you are ready to design, carve, stamp, and celebrate the magic of making your own unique art.
Artist Bio:
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. Through her artistic endeavors, she has 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, Miranda believes in breaking down those barriers. Art-making and appreciation belong to everyone, transcending titles and credentials, and engaging with art alongside each other is a way for us to reconnect and realize that we are all a part of the same.
5/13/2026
Instructor: Jean Dubreuil
Date: 5/13/2026
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Member: $80 Non-Member: $88
Turn your travels into lasting memories by learning how to sketch with watercolors as an alternative to snapping photos. This hands-on class will guide you through the essentials of travel sketching—helping you capture scenes quickly, creatively, and with your own personal touch. These sessions will be done in a "plein air" style (weather permitting), the location for the classes will be emailed to you 48-24 hours in advance.
You’ll explore:
- Choosing your subject & composition – what makes a strong sketch
- Drawing & perspective – using pencil or marker to set the foundation
- Color palettes – selecting warm or cool tones to set the mood
- Watercolor techniques – experimenting with dry-on-dry, wet-on-wet, or a mix of both
- Resist methods – adding texture and preserving highlights
- Working within a time limit – creating expressive sketches on the go
Artist Bio:
Jean-Pierre Dubreuil was born in France in 1952. His artistic talent developed as early as lower school, where his caricatures earned him many detentions. After perfectly boring business and law studies, he joined the corporate world that led him to live in multiple places in Europe, the Middle and Far-East and eventually the USA, first in Boston 35 years and now in Asheville. Most of his trips have been documented in pencil or watercolor sketches for the last 50 years.
In Boston, he was an active member of the Cambridge Art Association and United South End Artists, where he also taught watercolors. He is now is a member of the Asheville Gallery of Arts.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
5/14/2026 - 5/14/2026
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Previously this class was known as Acrylics Without Boundaries. We want to now include watercolor, pastels and drawing projects as well! Are you an artist, beginner or skilled, and would like to do art with others? Join us!
Bring your paints, pens, brushes, papers and canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Art session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback and direction from one of our studio artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
5/15/2026
Instructor: Nicki Stewart
Date: 5/15/2026
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $65 Non-Member: $75
Learn the foundations for mending! You’ll learn eight basic stitches and some techniques to start your project. Materials will be provided as you learn the basics in the first part of class. Then, we’ll move on to the repair steps in the second half of class; please bring a repair project to focus on.
When bringing a project to mend, please remember that woven fabrics (cotton, linen, denim) are ideal for this workshop; however, you are welcome to bring a knit (sweater, stretch shirt), as I’ll also give a short presentation on mending these types of garments.
Artist Bio:
Textiles are the core of my creative journey. As a textile artist, educator, and curator, I delve into themes of gender, ancestry, social structures, and the environment. Through my work—embroidery, block printing, and the use of natural dyes on vintage and repurposed fabrics—I stitch narratives that reflect the rich complexity of human existence. Each stitch carries a story, highlighting our shared challenges and triumphs.
Sustainability is fundamental to my practice, shaping my material choices and methods. By rejuvenating existing resources, I craft pieces that are not only visually compelling but also advocate for environmental consciousness.
I earned my BFA in Costume Design and Production from the California Institute of the Arts (CalARTS), and my education extended beyond my major, exposing me to a variety of artistic disciplines and innovative thinkers. I spent 16 years in the vibrant worlds of film and television, collaborating with renowned brands such as Chevy, AT&T, MTV, Verizon, Honda, Pringles, and Toyota, among others. My experience spans television shows (Better Call Saul, Perpetual Grace, Outer Range, to name a few), films, music videos, print media for commercial and editorial projects, and runway events. In 2021, I transitioned from the film industry to launch my own art-forward brand, Knomad Tiger, and embrace my role as an independent artist.
In recent years, my work has been featured in various publications, such as Quiltfolk New Mexico Issue 33, The New Mexico Field Guide, Northern Eclecta, and Tempo. I also conduct workshops in embroidery, block printing, and natural dyeing techniques. This year, I have been invited to participate in several group exhibitions, including teaching workshops at Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch in Abiquiú, New Mexico.
Textiles are the core of my creative journey. As a textile artist, educator, and curator, I delve into themes of gender, ancestry, social structures, and the environment. Through my work—embroidery, block printing, and the use of natural dyes on vintage and repurposed fabrics—I stitch narratives that reflect the rich complexity of human existence. Each stitch carries a story, highlighting our shared challenges and triumphs.
Sustainability is fundamental to my practice, shaping my material choices and methods. By rejuvenating existing resources, I craft pieces that are not only visually compelling but also advocate for environmental consciousness.
I earned my BFA in Costume Design and Production from the California Institute of the Arts (CalARTS), and my education extended beyond my major, exposing me to a variety of artistic disciplines and innovative thinkers. I spent 16 years in the vibrant worlds of film and television, collaborating with renowned brands such as Chevy, AT&T, MTV, Verizon, Honda, Pringles, and Toyota, among others. My experience spans television shows (Better Call Saul, Perpetual Grace, Outer Range, to name a few), films, music videos, print media for commercial and editorial projects, and runway events. In 2021, I transitioned from the film industry to launch my own art-forward brand, Knomad Tiger, and embrace my role as an independent artist.
In recent years, my work has been featured in various publications, such as Quiltfolk New Mexico Issue 33, The New Mexico Field Guide, Northern Eclecta, and Tempo. I also conduct workshops in embroidery, block printing, and natural dyeing techniques. This year, I have been invited to participate in several group exhibitions, including teaching workshops at Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch in Abiquiú, New Mexico.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
5/16/2026
Instructor: Nicki Stewart
Date: 5/16/2026
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $90 Non-Member: $100
Have you ever found yourself fascinated by the art of Sashiko embroidery? This amazing technique, which originated in northern Japan, came from a practical need to repair and reinforce work clothes and household items. The term "Sashiko" translates to "little stab" or "little pierce" in Japanese, and it’s a delightful way to craft intricate designs with a series of stitches!
Join us for a fun and engaging class where you'll dive into the world of Sashiko stitching! We’ll cover the essentials: from the right equipment and tools to kickstart your journey, to the fundamental techniques that will have you stitching beautifully in no time.
Artist Bio:
Textiles are the core of my creative journey. As a textile artist, educator, and curator, I delve into themes of gender, ancestry, social structures, and the environment. Through my work—embroidery, block printing, and the use of natural dyes on vintage and repurposed fabrics—I stitch narratives that reflect the rich complexity of human existence. Each stitch carries a story, highlighting our shared challenges and triumphs.
Sustainability is fundamental to my practice, shaping my material choices and methods. By rejuvenating existing resources, I craft pieces that are not only visually compelling but also advocate for environmental consciousness.
I earned my BFA in Costume Design and Production from the California Institute of the Arts (CalARTS), and my education extended beyond my major, exposing me to a variety of artistic disciplines and innovative thinkers. I spent 16 years in the vibrant worlds of film and television, collaborating with renowned brands such as Chevy, AT&T, MTV, Verizon, Honda, Pringles, and Toyota, among others. My experience spans television shows (Better Call Saul, Perpetual Grace, Outer Range, to name a few), films, music videos, print media for commercial and editorial projects, and runway events. In 2021, I transitioned from the film industry to launch my own art-forward brand, Knomad Tiger, and embrace my role as an independent artist.
In recent years, my work has been featured in various publications, such as Quiltfolk New Mexico Issue 33, The New Mexico Field Guide, Northern Eclecta, and Tempo. I also conduct workshops in embroidery, block printing, and natural dyeing techniques. This year, I have been invited to participate in several group exhibitions, including teaching workshops at Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch in Abiquiú, New Mexico.
Textiles are the core of my creative journey. As a textile artist, educator, and curator, I delve into themes of gender, ancestry, social structures, and the environment. Through my work—embroidery, block printing, and the use of natural dyes on vintage and repurposed fabrics—I stitch narratives that reflect the rich complexity of human existence. Each stitch carries a story, highlighting our shared challenges and triumphs.
Sustainability is fundamental to my practice, shaping my material choices and methods. By rejuvenating existing resources, I craft pieces that are not only visually compelling but also advocate for environmental consciousness.
I earned my BFA in Costume Design and Production from the California Institute of the Arts (CalARTS), and my education extended beyond my major, exposing me to a variety of artistic disciplines and innovative thinkers. I spent 16 years in the vibrant worlds of film and television, collaborating with renowned brands such as Chevy, AT&T, MTV, Verizon, Honda, Pringles, and Toyota, among others. My experience spans television shows (Better Call Saul, Perpetual Grace, Outer Range, to name a few), films, music videos, print media for commercial and editorial projects, and runway events. In 2021, I transitioned from the film industry to launch my own art-forward brand, Knomad Tiger, and embrace my role as an independent artist.
In recent years, my work has been featured in various publications, such as Quiltfolk New Mexico Issue 33, The New Mexico Field Guide, Northern Eclecta, and Tempo. I also conduct workshops in embroidery, block printing, and natural dyeing techniques. This year, I have been invited to participate in several group exhibitions, including teaching workshops at Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch in Abiquiú, New Mexico.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
5/25/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 5/25/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Our Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
4:00 - 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In
4:20 - 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)
5:30 - 5:40: Clean Up
5:40 - 6:00: Share & Mingle
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
5/28/2026 - 5/28/2026
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Previously this class was known as Acrylics Without Boundaries. We want to now include watercolor, pastels and drawing projects as well! Are you an artist, beginner or skilled, and would like to do art with others? Join us!
Bring your paints, pens, brushes, papers and canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Art session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback and direction from one of our studio artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
6/11/2026 - 6/11/2026
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Previously this class was known as Acrylics Without Boundaries. We want to now include watercolor, pastels and drawing projects as well! Are you an artist, beginner or skilled, and would like to do art with others? Join us!
Bring your paints, pens, brushes, papers and canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Art session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback and direction from one of our studio artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
6/25/2026 - 6/25/2026
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Art Place Studio Classroom
Fee: $10 Donation
Previously this class was known as Acrylics Without Boundaries. We want to now include watercolor, pastels and drawing projects as well! Are you an artist, beginner or skilled, and would like to do art with others? Join us!
Bring your paints, pens, brushes, papers and canvases and let's paint together! Join like-minded creatives for a two-hour facilitated Art session. You can either paint what you want or get feedback and direction from one of our studio artists. All levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring your own supplies
7/27/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 7/27/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Our Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
4:00 - 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In
4:20 - 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)
5:30 - 5:40: Clean Up
5:40 - 6:00: Share & Mingle
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
8/23/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 8/23/2025
Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Members: $30 Non-Members: $35
Join us for a relaxing session of mindful art-making. We blend the 7 essential principles of mindfulness with intuitive art practices, using drawing and watercolors as tools for relaxation. You’ll be guided through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniques, culminating in an extended, meditative painting session.
This month, we will use watercolor paints and mark-making tools to create abstract, geometric or nature-based patterns on paper.
What’s Included in Your Session:
-Opening Guided Meditation & Focused Grounding Exercises.
-The "Principles of Mindfulness for Art-Making" Takeaway Guide.
-Hands-on instruction for line work and meditative mark-making.
-An extended period of self-directed, meditative painting and creation.
-A closing sharing circle for connection and reflection.
Absolutely no art experience is required! All supplies—including rich watercolor paints, drawing pens, and acrylic markers—are provided for your use. Just 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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
8/31/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 8/31/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Our Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
4:00 - 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In
4:20 - 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)
5:30 - 5:40: Clean Up
5:40 - 6:00: Share & Mingle
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
9/28/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 9/28/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Our Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
4:00 - 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In
4:20 - 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)
5:30 - 5:40: Clean Up
5:40 - 6:00: Share & Mingle
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
10/26/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 10/26/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Our Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
4:00 - 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In
4:20 - 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)
5:30 - 5:40: Clean Up
5:40 - 6:00: Share & Mingle
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC
11/8/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 11/8/2026
Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Members: $30 Non-Members: $35
Join us for a relaxing session of mindful art-making. We blend the 7 essential principles of mindfulness with intuitive art practices, using drawing and watercolors as tools for relaxation. You’ll be guided through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniques, culminating in an extended, meditative painting session.
During this month’s session, we will use watercolor paints and mark-making tools to create a mandala drawing in the style of your choosing. Mandala is the Sanskrit word for circle. It is used in Eastern traditions as a tool of meditation. Mandalas include shapes and symbols that you create intuitively. Many mandalas have a repeated pattern of shapes that make a cohesive design, others do not and are abstract.
What’s Included in Your Session:
-Opening Guided Meditation & Focused Grounding Exercises.
-The "Principles of Mindfulness for Art-Making" Takeaway Guide.
-Hands-on instruction for line work and meditative mark-making.
-An extended period of self-directed, meditative painting and creation.
-A closing sharing circle for connection and reflection.
Absolutely no art experience is required! All supplies—including rich watercolor paints, drawing pens, and acrylic markers—are provided for your use. Just 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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/30/2026
Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore
Date: 11/30/2026
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!
Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible.
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won't be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity, we'll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life!
We meet on the last Monday of the month, from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of collective art-making, mingling, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book!
Our Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
4:00 - 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In
4:20 - 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)
5:30 - 5:40: Clean Up
5:40 - 6:00: Share & Mingle
Ready to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat.
Beginner Friendly
No Fee required
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 owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. 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.
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC