Tuesdays 6:30 – 9pm June 23rd – August 11th Sign up now for a chance to fire your work in our brand-new salt kiln! This class will be dedicated to exploring dynamic surfaces at Cone 10. We will achieve intriguing surfaces by using reduction firing techniques and by utilizing a variety of slips and glazes. During class, we will focus on making more complex forms on the potter’s wheel by stacking pieces together to create taller, more intriguing pots. Level:…

Wednesdays 6:30 – 9pm June 24th – August 12th Join Sara Ballek this session as she dives into the magical realm of red clay. We will be working with a red clay body fired at midrange temperatures to create rich, distinctive works of art. Sara will introduce surface design processes and finishing methods to refine each piece. Students interested in this course should have some knowledge on working with clay and understanding of a few basic construction techniques. Level: Intermediate…

Saturdays, 10am – 12:30pm June 27th – August 15th Do you enjoy being creative? Are you curious about the intricacies of handmade pottery? Do you aspire to make a personalized mug or bowl? Don’t be nervous, every proficient potter was a beginner once—just like you. This beginner wheel class will build your clay confidence through hands-on experience, live demos, and thought-provoking discussion. Students will be introduced to various techniques and tools for creating colorful and useful pots. Each student with…

Thursdays 6:30 – 9pm July 9th – August 13th Come experience the love of clay! Join instructor Matt Wegleitner and learn the skills needed to create decorative, hand-built, and functional pottery. Demonstrations will include pinch, coil, and slab techniques with a focus on creating interesting surfaces and unique forms. We’ll also cover the basics of glazing and firing your work. All skill levels welcome. Level: All levels Tuition: $245 + $45 Lab Fee

Join RiverLink on the River July 10-31 for Anything That Floats 2020- French Broad in Wonderland! We continue to take measures to ensure social distancing and are excited to offer an adapted version of the Anything That Floats Parade. This year we are hosting a semi-virtual river float with a flexible time frame that ensures you can safely experience the river while uniting for a common cause- clean water and the protection of our watershed! Registration includes participation in the…

Instructor: Amy Briggs July 13 – 17, 9am – 12pm Light up your life this week while learning how light and clay work together. During this camp, we will create votives, candleholders, luminaries and lamps you can use at home. Plus, you’ll get a chance to try the potter’s wheel! Shine your brightest light! $25 discount for siblings enrolled in the same class. Use promo code “claycamp25”

A book club discussion of the book "Jane Hicks Gentry: A Singer Among Singers" with author and ballad singer Betty Smith.

Instructor: Paige Janeri Monday - Friday, 2 – 5pm We can learn a lot from nature when we observe animals in the wild. We can observe their natural characteristics and habits. In this week of camp, we will dig into some clay and explore our spirit animals. No experience or prior knowledge of clay is necessary to enjoy creating hand-built sculptures and wheel thrown vessels that resemble our favorite animals. $25 discount for siblings enrolled in the same class. Use…

A talk and performance by musician Susan Pepper about ballad singing in Appalachia and the stories and singers behind the songs.

The popular FREE Art and Architecture Walking Tours offered by the Arts Council of Henderson County return for 2020. The 90-minute tour of Downtown Hendersonville gathers at 9:00 am in front of The Center for Art & Inspiration at 125 South Main Street. Tours are led by Arts Council board member Doug Gelbert who has created over 400 architectural tours in towns across the United States and Canada. He is co-author of How About Them Apples? Be in the Know…

Sit down for an informal and compelling chat with Winston-Salem-based NC Black Rep Artistic Director Jackie Alexander as the award-winning playwright-director talks about the history of the acclaimed company and the importance of sharing the black experience on the stage. A native of New Orleans, Jackie Alexander is an award-winning actor, writer, producer, director, former Artistic Director of The Billie Holiday Theatre in New York, and current Artistic Director of North Carolina Black Repertory Company, producers of The National Black…

Additionally, Bands2Fans welcomes Snake Oil Medicine Show on Friday, July 17th. Formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1993, Snake Oil Medicine Show is a dedicated group of artists and musicians who love and respect tradition in acoustic music, but who also share an even stronger passion to steer its future. Their goal is to convey peace and positive ideals to their audience through music and art. The genre-bending music of Snake Oil Medicine Show finds Appalachian bluegrass and old-time coexisting in…

The popular FREE Art and Architecture Walking Tours offered by the Arts Council of Henderson County return for 2020. The 90-minute tour of Downtown Hendersonville gathers at 9:00 am in front of The Center for Art & Inspiration at 125 South Main Street. Tours are led by Arts Council board member Doug Gelbert who has created over 400 architectural tours in towns across the United States and Canada. He is co-author of How About Them Apples? Be in the Know…

Called “a master of the genre” by The New York Times, Sarah Jones is a Tony® and Obie Award-winning performer and writer known for her multi-character, one-person shows (Broadway hit Bridge & Tunnel, originally produced by Oscar® winner Meryl Streep, and her current, critically-acclaimed show Sell/Buy/Date). Renowned as “a one-woman global village,” she has given multiple mainstage TED Talks garnering millions of views, and performed at The White House for President and First Lady Obama. This special preview is scheduled…

iDaph Events is excited to once again bring this popular fast & fun sprint triathlon to Asheville, NC! The race consists of a beautiful outdoor pool swim in a 50 meter pool, rolling bike course and a flat and fast run course which is super event for every level of triathlete, from novice to elites. Novice + Beginner tri-athletes love this race! The pool swim is great for new swimmers & the run is a flat, ‘easy’ course to navigate.…

Steinway artist Julian G, commonly referred to as “Pianist with the Hair” because of his distinctive look, is a renowned classical pianist and composer, who performs all over the world, in prestigious venues from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Singapore’s Symphony Stage, and has been featured on radio and TV in North America, Europe, and Asia. A classically trained pianist, Julian captivates his audience not only with his technical precision but also with his Woody Allen-ish wit. Julian invites his…

Instructor: Kelsey Sickmeyer July 20 – 24, 9am – 12pm Wheel 101- Come dressed to make a mess! We are going to go learn how to use a pottery wheel to make cups, bowls, vases and plates! Students will learn different ways to decorate these vessels, and once finished, they will be food safe treasures for the whole family! $25 discount for siblings enrolled in the same class. Use promo code “claycamp25”

Instructor: Kristen Easters July 20 – 24, 2 – 5 pm In this class, we will explore the depths of your imagination and create fantastical creatures from fairy tales, myths, and legends. Fairies, dragons, mermaids, elves and gnomes will all make an appearance in the studio this week. If you can dream it up, you can make it come to life in clay! $25 discount for siblings enrolled in the same class. Use promo code “claycamp25”

Help a neighbor by donating blood! As the need for blood donations continues, Asheville Outlets will host a blood donation drive in partnership with the American Red Cross, Friday, July 24th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. next to Famous Footwear. The American Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet, and plasma donations for the COVID-19 antibody. Red Cross donors can expect to receive the results of their antibody test within 7 to 10 days through the Red Cross…

Pre-registration required; event will expire at 6pm on Sunday, July 26. While the COVID-19 pandemic prevented National Players from traveling the U.S. and completing Tour 71, that didn’t stop America’s longest-running theatre company from bringing theatre to their fans. Through this recorded preview performance of Shakespeare’s female-driven comedy As You Like It, which combines classic elements of romance and hidden identities, NP continues its mission of making theatre more accessible. In this classic romantic comedy about gender roles, losing oneself,…

The Emerson String Quartet has maintained its status as one of the world’s premier chamber music ensembles for more than four decades. “With musicians like this,” wrote a reviewer for The Times (London), “there must be some hope for humanity.” The quartet has made more than 30 acclaimed recordings, and has been honored with nine Grammys® (including two for Best Classical Album), three Gramophone Awards, the Avery Fisher Prize, and Musical America’s “Ensemble of the Year” award. The quartet collaborates…

Instructor: Kelsey Sickmeyer Monday - Friday, 9am – 12pm This week we will focus on HANDBUILDING strategies to make BIG pots and sculptures that you actually get to KEEP! We are aiming for 1-2 foot sculptures and vessels. We’ll warm up to proper construction methods on the first day with 1-2 smaller pieces that we will raku on the last day, and then spend the rest of the time focusing on just 2-3 larger pieces- constructing them well so they…

Jesse Edgerton will dance his way through this presentation on solo percussive dance traditions in Southern Appalachia and Western North Carolina.

Jesse Edgerton will dance his way through this presentation on solo percussive dance traditions in Southern Appalachia and Western North Carolina.

Instructor: Sara Ballek Monday - Friday, 2 – 5pm Calling all animal lovers! This is the camp for you! In this class, students will create animals out of clay while learning all about the clay studio. We will be focusing on using handbuilding methods to create colorful creatures and habitats! We’ll also use the potter’s wheel to create bowls and plates so you can feed them! Join Sara for this week on the wild side! $25 discount for siblings enrolled…

Since their formal introduction to American audiences in 1997, The Kruger Brothers’ remarkable discipline, creativity and their ability to infuse classical music into folk music has resulted in a unique sound that has made them a fixture within the world of acoustic music. The honesty of their writing has since become a hallmark of the Wilkesboro, NC-based trio’s work. In their ever-expanding body of work — Jens Kruger (banjo and vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar and lead vocals), and Joel Landsberg…

ADAPT | Resilience Through Craft Online Exhibition August 1 - 15, 2020 Penland Resident Artists: Eleanor Annand, Nate Cotterman, Jason Hartsoe, Andrew Meers, Kit Paulson, Matt Repsher, and Laura Wood *This is an ONLINE EXHIBITION

HOLDING PATTERNS 2020 Penland School Core Fellows Online Exhibition August 1 - 15, 2020 Penland Core Fellows: Sarina Angell, Molly Bernstein, Mia Kaplan, Maria Fernanda Nuñez, SaraBeth Post, Tony Santoyo, Erica Schuetz, Hannah Mitsu Shimabukuro, and Scott Vander Veen *This is an ONLINE EXHIBITION only.

WEAR | contemporary jewelry 2020 online exhibition August 1 - September 6, 2020 Contemporary jewelry by over 40 Penland Gallery artists and special guests.

Instructor: Kristen Easters Monday - Friday, 9am – 12pm In this camp, designed for the youngest age group, we’ll create beautiful and functional pottery forms on and off the potter’s wheel. We’ll decorate our masterpieces using colors we love and fire them so that you can use them at home for years to come. Join Kristen for a colorful and fun week in the studio! $25 discount for siblings enrolled in the same class. Use promo code “claycamp25”

Instructor: Amy Briggs Monday - Friday, 2 – 5pm Ready? Set? Throw! Let’s explore what clay can do! We’ll use the potter’s wheel to make cereal bowls, candlesticks, storage jars and more. Join Amy as she shows you how to spin some amazing creations in the studio! $25 discount for siblings enrolled in the same class. Use promo code “claycamp25”

An exhibition of formerly unseen works by members of the Blue Ridge Fine Arts Guild (BRAG).

The popular FREE Art and Architecture Walking Tours offered by the Arts Council of Henderson County return for 2020. The 90-minute tour of the Historic West Side gathers at 6:00 pm in back of the Henderson County Library at 301 Washington Street. Tours are led by Arts Council board member Doug Gelbert who has created over 400 architectural tours in towns across the United States and Canada. He is co-author of How About Them Apples? Be in the Know in…

The popular FREE Art and Architecture Walking Tours offered by the Arts Council of Henderson County return for 2020. The 90-minute tour of Downtown Hendersonville gathers at 9:00 am in front of The Center for Art & Inspiration at 125 South Main Street. Tours are led by Arts Council board member Doug Gelbert who has created over 400 architectural tours in towns across the United States and Canada. He is co-author of How About Them Apples? Be in the Know…

Instructor: Halima Flynt Monday - Friday, 9am – 12pm Explore your favorite animals and their habitats in this super fun week of clay activities. We’ll learn to draw animals and sculpt them out of clay. Then we’ll make homes for them to live in! We’ll build birds’ nests and fishbowls and so much more! Plus, we’ll even get a chance to use the potter’s wheel! $25 discount for siblings enrolled in the same class. Use promo code “claycamp25”

Instructor: Amy Briggs Monday - Friday, 2 – 5pm Let’s go big! In this class, we’ll roll slabs, coil, and pinch pots so big they will blow your mind! The sky is the limit in this class, so bring your imagination and we will make your big ideas into reality. $25 discount for siblings enrolled in the same class. Use promo code “claycamp25”

This is a 2 day Craft Fair and Cultural Event at the historic Shelton House in Waynesville, NC. celebrating our 40th year as "The Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts". This years event opens at 8am on August 22, with Haywood's Historic Farmers Market and local Artists and Crafters from NC and neighboring states. Food Vendors will be selling food and drink throughout the day as well. The Shelton House will be open for limited free tours as well as two…

1-Day Workshop Saturday, August 22nd 9:30 am- 4:30 pm Want to know more about your electric kiln? Maybe how to maintain it and ensure that it lasts forever? Join Kiln Tech Les Powell, trained by Skutt, for a day dedicated to all things electric kiln. Les will show you how to replace elements, relays, bricks, and wiring. He will also demonstrate a number of best practices for loading and programs that will optimize your firings. Get the insider’s view on…

Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm August 24th – August 28th Do you hate glazing? I mean, do you really HATE glazing? Have you experienced the frustration of making a beautiful piece, then ruining it with a flawed, or perhaps worse, boring glaze? Would you rather spend your time doing just about ANYTHING else, even cleaning your studio? Then this is the workshop for you! Join best-selling author of the book, Amazing Glaze, Gabriel as he demystifies the…

Ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel? Have you always wanted to learn to throw but you’re not sure if you want to commit to an 8-week class? Or maybe you and some friends are just looking for something different to do in Asheville on a Friday night. Well, look no further. Ready, Set, Throw is here! Even if you’ve never touched clay before, our highly skilled staff will guide you through the entire process. It’s the…

Join us on September 5th starting at 12 pm for our 8th annual Grape Stomp. We will feature live music from Eric Congdon from 12-3 and Vintage Vinyl from 3:30-6:30. Dress up and channel your inner Lucille Ball for our Lucy look-a-like contest. Our Vintner's Table Food Truck will be available to serve all stompers from 12-6. We will be taking advantage of our full 11 acres of property to practice social distancing and maintaining crowds based on the Governor's…

Episirus Scientifica welcomes you to attend 2020 World Pediatrics Conference (2020WPC) to be held during September 8-9, 2020 at Bangkok, Thailand around the theme ‘Current Challenges in Delivering Pediatric and Neonatal Researches’ which enable the professionals from worldwide to exchange their views on a wide variety of topics affecting child care and those suffering from pediatric diseases around the world. Since Genetic variance, developmental issues and Congenital defects are of a greater concern to pediatricians, we will be exploring more…

European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 8th ICSD 2020 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular focus on Environmental, Economic and Socio-Cultural Sustainability. The Conference theme : Creating a unified foundation for the Sustainable Development: Research, Practice and Education