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Layers of Color & Texture: A Gelli Plate Adventure
10/14/2026
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Date: 10/14/2026
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Member: $90 Non-Member: $110
Discover the exciting world of Gelli Plate printing in this beginner-friendly class, where no prior experience is needed! Using acrylic paints, you'll learn the basics of this fun and versatile mono-printing technique, creating unique prints on paper and fabric. All materials are provided, so you can jump right into the creative process.
Mono printing has a fascinating history, a method that dates back to the 17th century, and you will see why modern artists have embraced Gelli Plates for their ability to produce vibrant, textured designs. Throughout the class, you’ll experiment with color, texture, and layering to create stunning prints.
By the end of the session, you’ll have several completed prints to take home, plus the skills to keep going and exploring this medium on your own. Get ready to unlock your creativity and enjoy a new way to express yourself through printmaking!
Artist Bio:
Robyn Crawford studied at Emerson College, Massachusetts College of Art, and Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. She has been a mixed media artist, photographer, teacher, and creativity coach for over 30 years and has exhibited work throughout the Carolinas. She loves working with new materials and finds that it shakes things up and generates new ideas in other mediums as well. She uses her own images, clay, acrylics, mosaics, handmade papers, hot glass, metal, resin, crystals, and more to create fun, colorful pieces of work that connect her to spirit.
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Life Drawing
10/14/2026
Time: 5:50 pm - 8 pm
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 with clothed/draped models. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, with a mix of short (1-15 minutes) and long (20+ minute) poses.
The registration fee is to pay the model. 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. Bring your own paper and drawing supplies.
Doors will close at 5:50pm to allow for a prompt start at 6pm.
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC
Painting Without Boundaries
10/15/2026
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
The Royal Art Club K5-2nd
10/15/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 10/15/2026
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!
October 1: Monster Mash time! To start off the spooky season, students will create two types of friendly monsters. Students will use a tempura paint technique to create their first hairy monsters! Then, students will learn a water-resistance technique while painting with watercolors to design their second monster.
October 15: We are almost to Halloween! To get prepared, students will be creating a great pumpkin piece! Students will use a tempura paint technique to create their backgrounds. Then, students will be practicing their drawing skills in order to design their pumpkins. We will take a little inspiration from Yayoi Kusama’s famous Pumpkin pieces, but students will be encouraged to make them their own unique creation!
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 the 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!
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Artful Accessories Fashion Workshop
10/16/2026
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 10/16/2026
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Member: $55 Non-member: $65
Local artist Miranda Wildman invites you to a creative afternoon of embellishing and decorating fashion accessories such as purses, bags, wallets, planner holders, pencil pouches and more! Using acrylic paints and markers we will transform boring old accessories into conversation starters that will compliment any outfit or outing. There will be no two alike! Miranda will provide plenty of example accessories and ideas on how to transform your piece with layers of color. Bring your own or select from Miranda’s collection of lightly and lovingly used fashion accessories.
These artful accessories will make a lovely addition to your wardrobe and make you stand out in the crowd. Or give your newly refreshed artful fashion accessory away as a gift!
All materials provided
All experience levels welcome
All identities and walks of life welcome
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.
Kawaii Cuties Drawing Club
10/16/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 10/16/2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $15 per class Non-Member: $20 per class
Join us to harness the power of cuteness! Students will learn how to draw several variations of Kawaii ghosts! 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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Zentangle Stacked
10/17/2026
Instructor: Julie Burch
Date: 10/17/2026
Time: 1 pm- 3:30 pm
Member: $35 Nonmember: $40
Zentangle Stacked offers a Zentangle art making experience suitable for a greeting card—or frame it for an inspirational gift. In this step-by-step class, you will be guided through some fun lettering styles and practice basic drawing skills— and no prior experience is necessary. You will create a “Stacked” Zentangle Inspired Art project, with shading and a pop of color and go home with supplies. The Zentangle method is a soothing tool for your art and wellness toolbox. If you can write your name; you can Zentangle.
All supplies provided
Artist Bio:
Julie Burch MEd czt is an artist, art teacher, and certified Zentangle®️ teacher with a certificate in Art and Healing from Ringling College of Art and Design. With over twenty years of experience teaching art to people from age 4 to 94, Julie can adapt art instruction to people with all levels of art training.
Collage Playshop
10/18/2026
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Time: 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm
Location: Art Place Gallery
Members only: $10
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, scissors, foundation, etc.) to get folks started. Attendees can bring something they're already working on, their own images, magazines, etc. Prompts will be offered, but it's completely up to you what you want to collage!
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
The Royal Art Club 3rd-5th
10/22/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 10/22/2026
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!
October 8: Monster Mash time! To start off the spooky season, students will be creating a unique mummy piece! Students will practice their oil pastel techniques for this creation. When the piece all comes together, it will look spook-tastic!
October 22: We have almost made it to Halloween! To get prepared, students will be creating a 3D pumpkin inspired by Yayoi Kusama. Students can utilize several mediums in order to design their outer pumpkin layer – markers, sharpies, color pencils, crayons, or paint daubers. They will then shape their pieces into a 3D pumpkin. Lastly, students will use a little clay to create their stems to adorn the top of their pumpkins!
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 the 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!
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC
Life Drawing
10/28/2026
Time: 5:50 pm - 8 pm
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 with clothed/draped models. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, with a mix of short (1-15 minutes) and long (20+ minute) poses.
The registration fee is to pay the model. 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. Bring your own paper and drawing supplies.
Doors will close at 5:50pm to allow for a prompt start at 6pm.
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC
LEVEL UP! Halloween Special 3rd-5th Grade
10/29/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 10/29/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $30 per class Non-Member: $35 per class
Halloween Special! On October 29, 3rd through 5th grade students can join us for a special STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) art class! Students will be creating two spider-inspired pieces to celebrate the Halloween season! First, a unique racing spider will be designed and decorated. We might even have time to race them! Then, students will create a large web out of yarn and small sticks to go with their new racing spider. The class is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot!
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC
Painting Without Boundaries
10/29/2026
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
November Gallery Member Show Registration- Click the "show more" link to see all the details and dates
11/4/2026 - 11/28/2026
The November gallery show will be a member show along with a feature of photography. Area camera club members are also invited to register. Photographers see hanging requirements below.
All artists and mediums are invited to register. Please read all details, dates, and instructions in the call.
Photographers you will register under the 2D package and guidelines and see note on presentation formats accepted below.
Application details:
The exhibit will run from November 4th-28th
November Fees Member Registration Fee is $20 per entry One registration per person this month.
5 pieces per 3D registration.
3 pieces per 2D registration if retail value is under $300 combined.
Clay Studio Members see the package choice for you now. Your fee is built into your $125 monthly membership fee.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: October 30th, midnight OR when we hit gallery capacity, register early!
Art Drop Off: Monday November 2nd 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Drop offs after this time will not be accepted.
Opening Event: Friday, November 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Art Pick Up: Monday, November 30th, 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.
PHOTOGRAPHERS To ensure a consistent and professional presentation in the gallery, please note the following display requirements:
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Registration ends on 10/30/2026
The Royal Art Club K5-2nd
11/5/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/5/2026
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!
November 5: Happy Fall everyone! Students will be working on a special Fall piece today using their drawing skills, watercolors, and oil pastels! Students will learn how they can use all of these skills together in order to create a beautiful tribute to bears enjoying the Fall breeze.
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 the 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!
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Storybook Sketches
11/10/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/10/2026
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 the characters from The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming step by step together. Students will practice their beginning drawing skills in order to create their very own beloved mouse 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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
The Royal Art Club 3rd-5th
11/12/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/12/2026
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!
November 12: Happy Fall everyone! This time of year brings beautiful colors to our outside world, so students will be creating a piece that celebrates that today! Students will practice their watercolor painting, collage, and oil pastels skills in order to create a unique Autumnal landscape.
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 the 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!
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Kawaii Cuties Drawing Club
11/17/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/17/2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $15 per class Non-Member: $20 per class
Join us to harness the power of cuteness! Students will learn how to draw several variations of Kawaii Autumn icons like pumpkins, acorns, owls, leaves, etc! As in Kawaii tradition, each Fall icon 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
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC
10/14/2026
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Date: 10/14/2026
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Member: $90 Non-Member: $110
Discover the exciting world of Gelli Plate printing in this beginner-friendly class, where no prior experience is needed! Using acrylic paints, you'll learn the basics of this fun and versatile mono-printing technique, creating unique prints on paper and fabric. All materials are provided, so you can jump right into the creative process.
Mono printing has a fascinating history, a method that dates back to the 17th century, and you will see why modern artists have embraced Gelli Plates for their ability to produce vibrant, textured designs. Throughout the class, you’ll experiment with color, texture, and layering to create stunning prints.
By the end of the session, you’ll have several completed prints to take home, plus the skills to keep going and exploring this medium on your own. Get ready to unlock your creativity and enjoy a new way to express yourself through printmaking!
Artist Bio:
Robyn Crawford studied at Emerson College, Massachusetts College of Art, and Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. She has been a mixed media artist, photographer, teacher, and creativity coach for over 30 years and has exhibited work throughout the Carolinas. She loves working with new materials and finds that it shakes things up and generates new ideas in other mediums as well. She uses her own images, clay, acrylics, mosaics, handmade papers, hot glass, metal, resin, crystals, and more to create fun, colorful pieces of work that connect her to spirit.
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
10/14/2026
Time: 5:50 pm - 8 pm
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 with clothed/draped models. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, with a mix of short (1-15 minutes) and long (20+ minute) poses.
The registration fee is to pay the model. 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. Bring your own paper and drawing supplies.
Doors will close at 5:50pm to allow for a prompt start at 6pm.
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC
10/15/2026
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
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
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
10/15/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 10/15/2026
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!
October 1: Monster Mash time! To start off the spooky season, students will create two types of friendly monsters. Students will use a tempura paint technique to create their first hairy monsters! Then, students will learn a water-resistance technique while painting with watercolors to design their second monster.
October 15: We are almost to Halloween! To get prepared, students will be creating a great pumpkin piece! Students will use a tempura paint technique to create their backgrounds. Then, students will be practicing their drawing skills in order to design their pumpkins. We will take a little inspiration from Yayoi Kusama’s famous Pumpkin pieces, but students will be encouraged to make them their own unique creation!
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 the 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!
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
10/16/2026
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 10/16/2026
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Member: $55 Non-member: $65
Local artist Miranda Wildman invites you to a creative afternoon of embellishing and decorating fashion accessories such as purses, bags, wallets, planner holders, pencil pouches and more! Using acrylic paints and markers we will transform boring old accessories into conversation starters that will compliment any outfit or outing. There will be no two alike! Miranda will provide plenty of example accessories and ideas on how to transform your piece with layers of color. Bring your own or select from Miranda’s collection of lightly and lovingly used fashion accessories.
These artful accessories will make a lovely addition to your wardrobe and make you stand out in the crowd. Or give your newly refreshed artful fashion accessory away as a gift!
All materials provided
All experience levels welcome
All identities and walks of life welcome
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.
10/16/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 10/16/2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $15 per class Non-Member: $20 per class
Join us to harness the power of cuteness! Students will learn how to draw several variations of Kawaii ghosts! 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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
10/17/2026
Instructor: Julie Burch
Date: 10/17/2026
Time: 1 pm- 3:30 pm
Member: $35 Nonmember: $40
Zentangle Stacked offers a Zentangle art making experience suitable for a greeting card—or frame it for an inspirational gift. In this step-by-step class, you will be guided through some fun lettering styles and practice basic drawing skills— and no prior experience is necessary. You will create a “Stacked” Zentangle Inspired Art project, with shading and a pop of color and go home with supplies. The Zentangle method is a soothing tool for your art and wellness toolbox. If you can write your name; you can Zentangle.
All supplies provided
Artist Bio:
Julie Burch MEd czt is an artist, art teacher, and certified Zentangle®️ teacher with a certificate in Art and Healing from Ringling College of Art and Design. With over twenty years of experience teaching art to people from age 4 to 94, Julie can adapt art instruction to people with all levels of art training.
10/18/2026
Instructor: Kate Stockman
Time: 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm
Location: Art Place Gallery
Members only: $10
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, scissors, foundation, etc.) to get folks started. Attendees can bring something they're already working on, their own images, magazines, etc. Prompts will be offered, but it's completely up to you what you want to collage!
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Judge's Talk: Celebrate Art
10/21/2026
Join Jane Nodine, judge of this year's Celebrate Art, for a discussion of her judging process and comments as we study the works of the award winners. This event is free and open to all. Space is limited, so registration is required.
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
There are currently 18 spots remaining out of 30
10/21/2026
Join Jane Nodine, judge of this year's Celebrate Art, for a discussion of her judging process and comments as we study the works of the award winners. This event is free and open to all. Space is limited, so registration is required.
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
There are currently 18 spots remaining out of 30
10/22/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 10/22/2026
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!
October 8: Monster Mash time! To start off the spooky season, students will be creating a unique mummy piece! Students will practice their oil pastel techniques for this creation. When the piece all comes together, it will look spook-tastic!
October 22: We have almost made it to Halloween! To get prepared, students will be creating a 3D pumpkin inspired by Yayoi Kusama. Students can utilize several mediums in order to design their outer pumpkin layer – markers, sharpies, color pencils, crayons, or paint daubers. They will then shape their pieces into a 3D pumpkin. Lastly, students will use a little clay to create their stems to adorn the top of their pumpkins!
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 the 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!
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC
10/28/2026
Time: 5:50 pm - 8 pm
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 with clothed/draped models. These sessions are not a class but facilitated sessions. The sessions are structured, with a mix of short (1-15 minutes) and long (20+ minute) poses.
The registration fee is to pay the model. 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. Bring your own paper and drawing supplies.
Doors will close at 5:50pm to allow for a prompt start at 6pm.
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC
10/29/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 10/29/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $30 per class Non-Member: $35 per class
Halloween Special! On October 29, 3rd through 5th grade students can join us for a special STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) art class! Students will be creating two spider-inspired pieces to celebrate the Halloween season! First, a unique racing spider will be designed and decorated. We might even have time to race them! Then, students will create a large web out of yarn and small sticks to go with their new racing spider. The class is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members. There are only 10 spots per class, so register now to claim your spot!
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC
10/29/2026
Instructor: Linda Hendricks and Shannon Pagano
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
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
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/4/2026 - 11/28/2026
The November gallery show will be a member show along with a feature of photography. Area camera club members are also invited to register. Photographers see hanging requirements below.
All artists and mediums are invited to register. Please read all details, dates, and instructions in the call.
Photographers you will register under the 2D package and guidelines and see note on presentation formats accepted below.
The exhibit will run from November 4th-28th
November Fees Member Registration Fee is $20 per entry One registration per person this month.
5 pieces per 3D registration.
3 pieces per 2D registration if retail value is under $300 combined.
Clay Studio Members see the package choice for you now. Your fee is built into your $125 monthly membership fee.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: October 30th, midnight OR when we hit gallery capacity, register early!
Art Drop Off: Monday November 2nd 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Drop offs after this time will not be accepted.
Opening Event: Friday, November 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Art Pick Up: Monday, November 30th, 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.
PHOTOGRAPHERS To ensure a consistent and professional presentation in the gallery, please note the following display requirements:
- We cannot accept work mounted on foamboard or foam core.
- Metal prints are welcome, but they must be securely wired for hanging with coated wire.
- Matted and framed work consistently shows best in our space and tends to sell most successfully. Frames do not need to be expensive, but they should be wood or metal, not plastic.
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Registration ends on 10/30/2026
11/5/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/5/2026
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!
November 5: Happy Fall everyone! Students will be working on a special Fall piece today using their drawing skills, watercolors, and oil pastels! Students will learn how they can use all of these skills together in order to create a beautiful tribute to bears enjoying the Fall breeze.
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 the 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!
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/10/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/10/2026
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 the characters from The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming step by step together. Students will practice their beginning drawing skills in order to create their very own beloved mouse 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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/12/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/12/2026
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!
November 12: Happy Fall everyone! This time of year brings beautiful colors to our outside world, so students will be creating a piece that celebrates that today! Students will practice their watercolor painting, collage, and oil pastels skills in order to create a unique Autumnal landscape.
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 the 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!
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
11/17/2026
Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 11/17/2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $15 per class Non-Member: $20 per class
Join us to harness the power of cuteness! Students will learn how to draw several variations of Kawaii Autumn icons like pumpkins, acorns, owls, leaves, etc! As in Kawaii tradition, each Fall icon 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
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
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 Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC