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SUMMARY:Fine Art in Oils Ongoing Classes
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing studio painting classes in our new studio\, best use of oils using time tested materials. 3 hour sessions\, Tues thru Saturday. 10:30-5:30. Start anytime\, work at your own pace. Beginners welcome.
URL:https://www.riverartsdistrict.com/event/fine-art-in-oils-ongoing-classes/2026-04-19/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Hot Shop: 30 Minute Make Your Own
DESCRIPTION:Receive a guided experience to create your own glass keepsakes in our glassblowing studio. In this hands-on class\, you will work one-on-one with an experienced instructor to create a unique piece of glass art.\nChoose between crafting a paperweight\, ornament\, pumpkin\, or cup\, then customize your piece with your choice of two colors. Learn the basics of glassblowing\, and feel free to ask questions as your instructor assists you during the entire process! All levels welcome. \nIf you would like to share this experience with others\, please book consecutive or duplicate time slots for you to each create a piece of your own. 2 spectators are welcome free of charge. \nSpectators must stay within the designated viewing area throughout the experience. \nItems will be ready to take home 24 hours after the experience. If you are unable to pick up your item\, we can ship it for an additional charge. \n*Students must be 13 years of age or older and accompanied by Parent or Legal Guardian if under 16 years of age.*
URL:https://www.riverartsdistrict.com/event/hot-shop-30-minute-make-your-own/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:North Carolina Glass Center\, 140 Roberts Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mimosas and Contemporary Art Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:Come in for mimosas and snacks on Saturdays and Sundays at Jaime Byrd Contemporary Art gallery! From 11am-4pm we welcome you to join us in some art shopping and even lunch at our highly rated cafe/restaurant\, Piccolina\, at 375 Depot Street in the River Arts District of Asheville. \nJaime Byrd’s paintings will bring light\, color\, and calmness to any space in your home or office while creating pieces in a number of different LARGE and SMALL sizes for different needs. \nStep into a gallery unlike any other—where paintings don’t just hang on the wall\, they move\, breathe\, and tell stories. Renowned artist and Emmy nominated filmmaker\, Jaime Byrd\, invites you to experience her signature LARGE (and small) oil on wood paintings\, seamlessly merged with cinematic film\, ambient sound (all created by the artist). \nJaime’s work has been part of a collection at the Asheville Art Museum as well as public and private collections around the world. Jaime’s paintings can be seen in person at her open 2000 sq ft. gallery located in the River Arts District of Asheville\, NC. \n🎧 Immerse yourself in art you can hear. \n🎥 Watch paintings transform into short films. \n📲 Interactive tech meets timeless beauty. \n✨ Perfect for first-time visitors and returning fans alike. Come curious—leave inspired. \n📍Jaime Byrd Contemporary Art Gallery – 375 Depot Street\, SUITE 105\, Asheville\, NC.
URL:https://www.riverartsdistrict.com/event/mimosas-and-contemporary-art-weekend/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Jaime Byrd Contemporary Art\, 375 Depot St. Suite 105\, Asheville\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Events,Second Saturday Art Strolls
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SUMMARY:When Light Returns
DESCRIPTION:Mark Bettis Gallery is pleased to announce a new group exhibition\, When Light Returns\, starting April 11th through April 25th 2026. The exhibition draws inspiration from the arrival of spring and the quiet\, powerful renewal that follows winter’s slumber. \nWhen Light Returns explores themes of rebirth\, growth\, and awakening. As the days lengthen and warmth returns\, flowers emerge from thawed ground\, animals stir from rest\, and insects hatch—each beginning again in cycles both delicate and resilient. The works in this exhibition reflect these moments of transformation\, capturing the beauty of emergence and the promise of new beginnings. Through a variety of styles and mediums\, participating artists interpret spring not only as a season\, but as a metaphor for hope\, restoration\, and the persistence of life. \n​The exhibition will be shown at the Mark Bettis Gallery’s River Arts District location from April 11th through April 25th\, 2026 during normal business hours. There will be no opening night. \nMark Bettis Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday 10am to 4pm\, Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm\, Sundays 11pm-3pm. The gallery is located in the River Arts District at 123 Roberts Street\, Asheville NC 28801. The gallery features unique and distinctive works of art in a variety of mediums including contemporary paintings\, glass\, sculpture\, and mixed media.\nFor more information about the exhibition and the gallery please visit markbettisgallery.com or contact the gallery at 828-660-4968 or markdbettis@gmail.com
URL:https://www.riverartsdistrict.com/event/when-light-returns/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Mark Bettis Gallery\, 123 Roberts Street\, Asheville\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Luminous Layers: Florals in Alcohol Inks\, with guest artist Kimberly Langlois
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Sunday afternoon of community and creativity as we explore the versatile—and very fun—medium of alcohol inks! \nIn this beginner-friendly class\, you’ll discover how alcohol inks interact with one another as they bloom\, expand\, and flow across the surface\, creating unexpected forms and organic movement. Working on black synthetic paper\, we’ll experience how beautifully the inks reveal themselves in vibrant contrast against dark backgrounds. \nThroughout the class\, Kimberly will share techniques for creating floral/petal forms and compositions\, creating soft fades\, layering for richness and dimension\, and adding luminous metallic accents that bring your work to life. You’ll learn how to gently guide the movement of the inks using air and simple tools\, allowing the natural interplay of colors to create depth\, motion\, and delightful surprises along the way. \nAll materials are provided\, and no prior experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to play!
URL:https://www.riverartsdistrict.com/event/luminous-layers-florals-in-alcohol-inks-with-guest-artist-kimberly-langlois/
LOCATION:ArtPlay Studio\, 53 Orange Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Creativity Journaling Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Explore the use of journaling and meditation in accessing deeper levels of creative imagination and inspiration. The root of creativity lies in the murky waters of deep imagination. Through journaling and meditation\, we explore the shy song within—the quiet impulse that wants to emerge in our creative work..
URL:https://www.riverartsdistrict.com/event/creativity-journaling-sessions/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:1 Roberts Street\, Suite 201\, 1 Roberts Street\, Suite 201\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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