Event Registration - Art League of Henderson County

June Gallery Member Show Registration
5/27/2026 - 6/27/2026

The June gallery show will be a member show.
All artists and mediums are invited to register. Please read all details, dates, and instructions in the call.
Members who have already applied to La Vie en Rose juried show are invited to submit a piece of work at no charge. Application details:
The exhibit will run from May 27th- June 27th
June Fees  Member Registration Fee is $20 per entry (You may register 2x this month)
5 pieces per 3D registration.
3 pieces per 2D registration if retail value is under $300 combined

IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: May 25th, midnight OR when we hit gallery capacity, register early!
Art Drop Off:  TUESDAY MAY 26th 2026   10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opening Event:  Friday, June 5th from 5:00  to 7:00 pm.
Art Pick Up:  Monday, June 29th, 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


Online Registration has closed for this event

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Kawaii Cuties Drawing Club
6/5/2026

Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 6/5/2026
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 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 turtles and Kawaii beach themed items since it is summertime! 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

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Painting Without Boundaries
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 

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The Royal Art Club K5-2nd
6/11/2026

Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 6/11/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class  Non-Member: $25 per class

Join us on June 11th for an awesome Art Club class with Mrs. Royalty! With each class our students will broaden their artistic horizons by utilizing various mediums, materials, and processes! Students will be exploring, experimenting, and discovering the best parts about being an artist themselves!

June 11: Summertime is the time of bugs and flowers! So, we will be creating our own 2D beetles! Students will design their very own beetles by utilizing a marker and water art technique. They will also learn how to create a symmetrical shell for their beetle, which will give their beetles unique looks! Students will be practicing their gluing and cutting skills as well to complete their creative pieces.

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 Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791

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Scrapbooking Club
6/12/2026

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!

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Life Drawing
6/14/2026

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

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The Creative Power of Pastels
6/16/2026

Instructor: Beverly Kies
Date: 6/16/2025
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

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Whimsical Coloring Pages
6/17/2026

Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 6/17/2026
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Member: $20  Non-Member: $25

Slip into a place where time softens and busy minds can exhale.

Choose from a marvel of pencils, markers, and enchanting coloring pages & coloring books, then let your hands make the magic: no pressure, no deadlines, just the quiet rhythm of color on paper.

This is a soft landing for full days and full thoughts. Come alone or with a friend, drift in conversation or sit in peaceful silence. Both are welcome here. Step away from the noise for a while and settle into something simple and soothing. We’ll gather around big tables, pass colors back and forth, admire each other’s pages, and remember what it feels like to make something just for the sake of it. Much like the Off Grid Club that Miranda founded last year, she has designed everything to feel effortless, grounding, and a little whimsical while we unplug.

Leave with a finished artwork (or not!) and leave feeling lighter, more clear, and gently reconnected, to yourself and your fellow creatives.

- All materials provided
- No experience needed
- All identities welcome
- Morning gathering
- Creative meditative, and calming, a place for your mind to land and your body to relax
- You are welcome to bring your own coloring pages or books
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

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Collage Playshop
6/21/2026

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.

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Painting Without Boundaries
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 

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The Royal Art Club 3rd-5th
6/25/2026

Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 6/25/2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Member: $20 per class  Non-Member: $25 per class

Join us on June 25th for an awesome Art Club class with Mrs. Royalty! With each class, our students will broaden their artistic horizons by utilizing various mediums, materials, and processes! Students will be exploring, experimenting, and discovering the best parts about being an artist themselves!

June 25: This time of year makes you wish you were on a beach somewhere! So what better to create than a colorful sand dollar painting? Students will utilize their drawing and watercolor painting skills in order to create a unique sand dollar art piece. They will also do a little bit of splatter painting to add some wonderful pizzazz to their sand dollars!

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 Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791

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"Sunlit Sensations“ Library Exhibit June 2026 - September 2026
6/30/2026


Location: Henderson County Library
301 N. Washington St
Hendersonville, NC 28739

There are currently 26 spots remaining out of 32

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Sketching with Watercolor
7/2/2026

Instructor: Jean Dubreuil
Date: 7/2/2026
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

Whether you’re an artist looking to loosen up your technique or a traveler wanting to capture moments in a more meaningful way, this class offers a fun, approachable introduction to watercolor sketching. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a sense of adventure!

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

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Scrapbooking Club
7/10/2026

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!

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Life Drawing
7/12/2026

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

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Kawaii Cuties *Creative WEEK*
7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026

Instructor: Morgan Royalty
Date: 7/13 - 7/17
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Member: $80 (or $20 per day)  Non-Member: $100 (or $25 per day)

Join us for a week long power of cuteness! For an hour each day, 2nd through 5th grade students will learn how to draw several variations of Kawaii designs. 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.

Class will meet from 1pm to 2pm starting on Monday, July 13th and will continue until Friday, July 17th. 5 days of cuteness!

July 13: Strawberries and Boba Tea!
July 14: Sharks and Animal-shaped Cacti!
July 15: Puppies and Breakfast Foods!
July 16: Unicorn Kitties and Fruits!
July 17: Desserts and Flowers!

The full week package for members is $80, which includes all 5 art classes. If you can’t join us every day, classes will be available to purchase individually for $20 per class. 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 28739-7821

Registration ends on 7/13/2026

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Whimsical Coloring Pages
7/15/2026

Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 7/15/2026
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Member: $20  Non-Member: $25

Slip into a place where time softens and busy minds can exhale.

Choose from a marvel of pencils, markers, and enchanting coloring pages & coloring books, then let your hands make the magic: no pressure, no deadlines, just the quiet rhythm of color on paper.

This is a soft landing for full days and full thoughts. Come alone or with a friend, drift in conversation or sit in peaceful silence. Both are welcome here. Step away from the noise for a while and settle into something simple and soothing. We’ll gather around big tables, pass colors back and forth, admire each other’s pages, and remember what it feels like to make something just for the sake of it. Much like the Off Grid Club that Miranda founded last year, she has designed everything to feel effortless, grounding, and a little whimsical while we unplug.

Leave with a finished artwork (or not!) and leave feeling lighter, more clear, and gently reconnected, to yourself and your fellow creatives.

- All materials provided
- No experience needed
- All identities welcome
- Morning gathering
- Creative meditative, and calming, a place for your mind to land and your body to relax
- You are welcome to bring your own coloring pages or books
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

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Collage Playshop
7/19/2026

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.

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Prints, Patterns & Personal Pages: A Weekend Creativity Retreat
7/24/2026

Instructor: Kara Ashley-Gilmore & Robyn Crawford
Date: 7/24, 7/25, 7/26
Member: $275  Non-Member: $300

Part 1: Gelli Printing

Gelli Plate Printing: A Color‑Splashed Journey Into Play

Welcome to a morning of joyful mess‑making, where the rules are few, the colors are bold, and your only real job is to let yourself play. In this spirited session, we’ll dive into the enchanting world of monoprinting—a process where each print is pulled only once, making every piece a little surprise gift from your creative self. No duplicates, no perfection, just pure, unrepeatable magic.

We’ll coax color across the gelli plate, press in textures from botanicals, stencils, and odd little treasures, and delight in the unexpected patterns that appear. This is art as exploration: a chance to loosen your grip, follow your curiosity, and discover what happens when you give yourself permission to experiment without expectations.

By the end of the morning, you’ll have a vibrant stack of one‑of‑a‑kind prints—each one a tiny record of your creative courage and playfulness. These prints will become the raw materials for our afternoon adventure, where we’ll transform them into something new and uniquely yours.

Part 2: Handmade Book Creation

In the first half of our retreat, you captured textures, layers, and colors through the fluid, experimental process of Gelli printing. Next, we will take those vibrant prints and give them a physical home.

During the second half of Saturday’s workshop, we will transform your favorite prints into a structural Accordion Artist Book. We’ll start by finding the rhythm in your prints using paint, pens, and markers to add mindful patterns and marks that make the pages uniquely yours. Then, we move into the engineering phase, where we tear, fold, and join your papers to create a sculptural book that literally stands on its own.

No art experience? You’ll love the step-by-step guidance that turns messy prints into a polished, professional-looking object.

Seasoned artist? You’ll enjoy the sophisticated techniques for adding hidden pockets, secret flaps, and custom closures that make a book truly interactive.
The result is a layered, three-dimensional companion that can expand to show off your work or fold down into a compact, private keepsake. It’s the perfect place to hold your ideas, your marks, and the memories of our weekend together.

Our Flow:
-Friday Evening Gathering, 5pm-8pm (location provided after registration): Welcome, intention setting, and community connection
-Saturday Morning, 9am-12pm: Gelli printing, color-play, and texture exploration
-Saturday Afternoon, 1pm-4pm: Transforming prints into a custom artist book
-Sunday Morning, 9am-12pm: Open Studio time to polish, play, and connect

Your creative reset is waiting. We’ve cleared the schedule so you can clear your head. Whether you’re a lifelong maker or a curious beginner, come for the prints, stay for the community, and leave with a finished book that holds the magic of the whole weekend. Register to join the journey from start to finish!
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 workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration–with gentle guidance–in a non-judgemental, quiet atmosphere.

Robyn Crawford studied at Emerson College, Massachusetts College of Art, and Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. For more than 30 years, she has worked as a mixed‑media artist, photographer, teacher, and creativity coach—exhibiting her work and guiding students as they explore their own artistic possibilities.Her teaching style is rooted in curiosity, play, and the joy of discovery. She encourages students to experiment boldly, follow their instincts, and let the creative process lead them somewhere unexpected. Her own studio practice mirrors that spirit—she loves diving into new materials and noticing how each one sparks fresh ideas across mediums.

Working with her photographs, clay, acrylics, mosaics, handmade papers, hot glass, metal, resin, crystals, and more, Robyn creates intensely colorful pieces that feel joyful and deeply connected to spirit. Whether she’s teaching or creating, her focus is on opening doors to creative growth and helping others feel confident exploring their artistic voice.

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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!
 

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

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Leather Working for Beginners
7/31/2026 - 8/2/2026

Instructor: Thomas Slavicek
Date: 7/31, 8/1, 8/2
Time: 10 am - 4:30 pm
Member: $265  Non-Member: $285

You will have time to work on 4 or more leather depending on size and complexity. Choices for your projects can be from the following: Make a leather shoulder bag or two, make a tote, learn how to use a wood burning tool to inscribe a design onto the leather and then colorize it. With your first bag all done on Day One you can make some accessories for days two and three, such as a leather belt, phone pouch, key fobs, “magic braid” bracelets, and other smaller projects…OR…you can make another bag such as a Fringe Bag, portfolio, etc.! All leathers, materials, tools, and instructions are provided, along with templates. If you have an idea for a leather project you can bring it and can make it real. As time allows you can learn how to make tassels and fringe to add to your projects. No artistic ability is necessary, nor is any previous leather working experience. Bring a lunch. Bring your enthusiasm, and your desire to make something beautiful!
Artist Bio:
Tom Slavicek has been leather crafting since he was a Boy Scout, when he earned his Leatherwork Merit Badge on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout. During his career days as an executive director for the Boy Scouts of America, his hobby managed to stay alive and thrive in the form of creating numerous Native American leather/beadwork outfits and articles of clothing, along with his favorite item, hand-crafted leather pouches and shoulder bags. After a 37-year career serving young people, Tom retired in 2011 and he and his wife, Karen, moved to Dahlonega, GA. He then served for three years as executive director for a non-profit transitional housing facility for the homeless he helped to organize in Dahlonega. His enjoyment of working with leather is coming to fruition through his crafting of various styles of pouches and bags, with the added feature of inscribed images on the front of the pouches. Tom uses a wood-burning tool to inscribe the images free hand directly onto the leather. The color on the bags is created by adding India Inks and/or acrylic leather paints. Each pouch is a unique work of art, and no two are alike. Currently Tom teaches leather classes at about a dozen venues across north Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina including Blue Ridge Art enter in Seneca, SC, Quinlan Center for the arts in Gainsville, GA, and the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts in Young Harris, GA. www.blackeagleleather.com
Location: Art Place Studios
2015 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739-7821

Registration ends on 7/31/2026

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Whimsical Coloring Pages
8/12/2026

Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 8/12/2026
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Member: $20  Non-Member: $25

Slip into a place where time softens and busy minds can exhale.

Choose from a marvel of pencils, markers, and enchanting coloring pages & coloring books, then let your hands make the magic: no pressure, no deadlines, just the quiet rhythm of color on paper.

This is a soft landing for full days and full thoughts. Come alone or with a friend, drift in conversation or sit in peaceful silence. Both are welcome here. Step away from the noise for a while and settle into something simple and soothing. We’ll gather around big tables, pass colors back and forth, admire each other’s pages, and remember what it feels like to make something just for the sake of it. Much like the Off Grid Club that Miranda founded last year, she has designed everything to feel effortless, grounding, and a little whimsical while we unplug.

Leave with a finished artwork (or not!) and leave feeling lighter, more clear, and gently reconnected, to yourself and your fellow creatives.

- All materials provided
- No experience needed
- All identities welcome
- Morning gathering
- Creative meditative, and calming, a place for your mind to land and your body to relax
- You are welcome to bring your own coloring pages or books
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

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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

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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!
 

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

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The Therapeutic Art Journal
9/11/2026

Instructor: Kara Ashley Gilmore
Date: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
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

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Whimsical Coloring Pages
9/16/2026

Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 9/16/2026
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Member: $20  Non-Member: $25

Slip into a place where time softens and busy minds can exhale.

Choose from a marvel of pencils, markers, and enchanting coloring pages & coloring books, then let your hands make the magic: no pressure, no deadlines, just the quiet rhythm of color on paper.

This is a soft landing for full days and full thoughts. Come alone or with a friend, drift in conversation or sit in peaceful silence. Both are welcome here. Step away from the noise for a while and settle into something simple and soothing. We’ll gather around big tables, pass colors back and forth, admire each other’s pages, and remember what it feels like to make something just for the sake of it. Much like the Off Grid Club that Miranda founded last year, she has designed everything to feel effortless, grounding, and a little whimsical while we unplug.

Leave with a finished artwork (or not!) and leave feeling lighter, more clear, and gently reconnected, to yourself and your fellow creatives.

- All materials provided
- No experience needed
- All identities welcome
- Morning gathering
- Creative meditative, and calming, a place for your mind to land and your body to relax
- You are welcome to bring your own coloring pages or books
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

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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!
 

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

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"Season Reflections“ Library Exhibit September 2026 - January 2027
9/29/2026


Location: Henderson County Library
301 N. Washington St
Hendersonville, NC 28739

There are currently 31 spots remaining out of 32

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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!
 

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

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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

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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!
 

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

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