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The focus of this 10-hour workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary Environmental Education teaching methods. Participants will learn about a variety of teaching techniques, methods and instructional strategies; and the workshop will include multiple interactive components. This is a required workshop for all NC Environmental Education Certification candidates. This workshop may also count for Continuing Education for those educators who are already certified. This workshop is free to attend, although advance registration is required. Tickets for this event go online on Grandfather Mountain’s website April 13 at 10 a.m.

Make it yourself! Join us at our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio to make this silver + brass + CZ star charm. You'll solder, set, stamp, and polish your charm. Leave with your finished piece.

*Silver chain included and family friendly activity ages 12 and up

**All silver upgrades available and other charm shapes available as well

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 5, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026 and happens every:
Fridays: 10:00am - 11:30am Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Join us at Ignite's metalsmithing studio where you'll make a set of 3 gold fill and silver rings (or all silver) in this jewelry workshop. The instructor will walk you through all the steps, including soldering with a torch, so you will leave with a complete set of rings made to size.

Ages 12 and up welcome!

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 5, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026 and happens every:
Fridays: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The focus of this 10-hour workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary Environmental Education teaching methods. Participants will learn about a variety of teaching techniques, methods and instructional strategies; and the workshop will include multiple interactive components. This is a required workshop for all NC Environmental Education Certification candidates. This workshop may also count for Continuing Education for those educators who are already certified. This workshop is free to attend, although advance registration is required. Tickets for this event go online on Grandfather Mountain’s website April 13 at 10 a.m.

Teens are invited to come design their own candles at Haynes Branch on Saturday, June 13th at 11:00am! They will get to make several translucent candles with different decorations inside of them.

Whimsy in the Woods: Create Your Own Magical Mosaic Mushrooms

"Brighten up your garden or flower pots with a dash of handmade charm! In this creative two-session workshop, you will craft two unique, concrete mosaic mushrooms complete with hand-cut wooden stakes. This class is designed to support both newcomers and experienced crafters in the "magical" art of mosaic design.

Day one is all about the "tesserae"—selecting, breaking, and adhering your ceramic pieces to your mushroom forms. On day two, you’ll master the grouting process with custom color options. You’ll head home with two durable, outdoor-ready mosaic sculptures and the "knowledge of the craft" to apply mosaics to almost any surface!

When: Sat, June 13 (12:30–4:00 PM) & Sun, June 14 (12:30–2:30 PM)

Where: Art Room, BMCA (Please enter through the bottom back door)

Tuition: $100 (Includes all supplies; $5 discount for members)

Takeaway: Two finished mosaic mushrooms for outdoor use.

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring.

These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) in our fully equipped studio. Or just take this as a fun make-and-take in our amazing maker space. This class is a little taste of what it’s like to make jewelry as a profession.

You'll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.

$120 includes all materials

Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the safety waiver and get settled.

*Convenient parking is available just below the studio in either the Harrah's Parking Garage or Rankin Parking Garage, 1st hour is free!

Join our intercultural summer day camps where children 6-12 years old explore music creation, international dance, music instrument building, and other forms of art in a joyful and supportive environment. Each child receives personal attention and a meaningful creative experience.

Join our intercultural summer day camps where children 6-12 years old explore music creation, international dance, music instrument building, and other forms of art in a joyful and supportive environment. Each child receives personal attention and a meaningful creative experience.

Join our intercultural summer day camps where children 6-12 years old explore music creation, international dance, music instrument building, and other forms of art in a joyful and supportive environment. Each child receives personal attention and a meaningful creative experience.