Apr
4
9:00 AM09:00
Apr
7
3:30 PM15:30
Apr
18
9:00 AM09:00
Apr
18
10:00 AM10:00
Native Azalea Day
I’ll be vending and debuting a new print!
Native Azalea Day
April 18, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Visit the gardens this spring for Native Azalea Day, an invitation to celebrate and experience azaleas through the eyes of plant enthusiasts, botanists, and artists. For one day only, visitors can observe as plein air artists capture the scene in paint and pen, learn about the garden and its collection on a walking tour, and participate in hands-on activities for children and adults.
A shuttle to the Collection will be available between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., departing to and from the Baker Visitor Center throughout the event. Visitors are also welcome to walk to the Native Azalea Collection from the Gatehouse Parking Lot using Old Mill Road to Bent Creek Road, or can park at the Baker Visitor Center and walk down Running Cedar Road to Bent Creek Road. Walkers should be prepared to travel one mile over unpaved roads and paths.
Special thanks to Community Partner Carolina Native Nursery for sponsoring Native Azalea Day.
Schedule Coming Soon
Apr
22
to Apr 25
Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage - Smokey Mountains
I will be leading a workshop. attending others, and selling some of my prints and clothing throughout the event! I am honored to be the poster artist for this year, and will be making limited edition screenprints featuring my Spring in the Smokeys illustration.
Apr
24
8:30 AM08:30
Apr
24
1:30 PM13:30
Apr
25
8:30 AM08:30
Apr
26
10:00 AM10:00
May
2
9:00 AM09:00
May
2
1:00 PM13:00
Field Sketching with Color
Join Dayna Walton of Solstice Handmade for a workshop exploring sketching nature from life using colored ballpoint pens. Portable and vivid, pen sketching is great for those interested in drawing on the trail. We will cover foundational techniques such as color theory, mark making, creating textures, and planning compositions, then head outdoors to practice our new skills.
This class is open to any experience level, and all the supplies you’ll need are included.
This program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time.
May
5
3:30 PM15:30
May
9
9:00 AM09:00
Whole Bloomin' Thing
Kick off the spring season with us May 9th – The Whole Bloomin’ Thing Spring Festival! Enjoy local growers and artisans, featuring a large selection of plants, handmade goods, and garden-inspired products.
Dance down the block to live music and entertainment, explore Frog Level shops, sip on fresh brewed coffee, cheers a friend with a craft beer and dine on delicious food all at The Whole Bloomin’ Thing Spring Festival!
May
14
4:00 PM16:00
May
16
9:00 AM09:00
May
28
4:00 PM16:00
May
29
10:00 AM10:00
Nc Arboretum Fall Plant Sale
Calling all garden lovers! Join us on Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30 for our Spring Plant Sale and Market! The Market features unique plants grown in The North Carolina Arboretum’s Production Greenhouse and includes over 30 local growers and businesses.
Shop an outstanding collection of annuals, perennials and crafts to the sounds of live music!
The Arboretum’s standard $20 parking fee applies for all non-members.
May
30
9:00 AM09:00
May
30
10:00 AM10:00
Nc Arboretum Fall Plant Sale
Calling all garden lovers! Join us on Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30 for our Spring Plant Sale and Market! The Market features unique plants grown in The North Carolina Arboretum’s Production Greenhouse and includes over 30 local growers and businesses.
Shop an outstanding collection of annuals, perennials and crafts to the sounds of live music!
The Arboretum’s standard $20 parking fee applies for all non-members.
Jun
2
3:30 PM15:30
Jun
20
10:00 AM10:00
Jul
15
to Jul 18
Sep
27
10:00 AM10:00
Uncommon Market
Come join the fun celebrating our 8th season @ Asheville's largest, curated pop-up market for antiques, art, vintage decor, jewelry and beyond.
Details:
• FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!!
• Outdoors - rain or shine
• DJ spinning tunes
• Friendly dogs are welcome
• Food trucks & adult beverages available!
See you there!!
More Info:
www.uncommonmarketasheville.com
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00
Uncommon Market
Come join the fun celebrating our 8th season @ Asheville's largest, curated pop-up market for antiques, art, vintage decor, jewelry and beyond.
Details:
• FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!!
• Outdoors - rain or shine
• DJ spinning tunes
• Friendly dogs are welcome
• Food trucks & adult beverages available!
See you there!!
More Info:
www.uncommonmarketasheville.com
Dec
5
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
6
10:00 AM10:00
Mar
28
9:00 AM09:00
Mar
14
1:00 PM13:00
Mar
6
5:00 PM17:00
Field Sketching in Color with Ballpoint Pens
Join Mainspring and local artist Dayna Walton of Solstice Handmade for this drawing workshop exploring the basics of sketching nature with colored ballpoint pens! This method is perfect for nature journaling, as it is quick, colorful, and portable. We will cover some foundational techniques including capturing organic textures, blending colors, and developing life-like values. Then we will learn the basics of sketching from life, then apply our new skills to create a finished drawing using provided plants, rocks, bones, and more. This class is open to any skill level, and all the supplies you’ll need are included.
This class is suitable for all levels, no creative experience required, just bring an open mind! Tickets are $40 and all materials will be provided. You’ll even get to take home 4 pens to continue drawing with! Feel free to bring along your own pens/markers or items to draw from home, if you’d like to experiment.
This event will occur on Friday, March 6th from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Olive’s Porch in Murphy (27 Peachtree St, Murphy, NC 28906.) Please plan to arrive between 4:45pm-4:55pm to get settled. Click here to purchase your ticket (this link will bring you to a different page.
Feb
21
10:00 AM10:00
Feb
14
12:00 PM12:00
Luna Gallery 1 Year Anniversary Party
Join us for artisan vendors, printed panties, make your own honey love potion (herbal electuary)
and celebrate a year of our little shop in the River Arts Distrcit
Dec
20
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
13
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
7
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
7
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
6
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
6
10:00 AM10:00
Nov
29
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
23
10:00 AM10:00
Nov
22
10:00 AM10:00
Nov
22
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
15
10:00 AM10:00
Botanical Drawing Class at Winding Stair Farm
Join Dayna Walton of Solstice Handmade for a drawing workshop to explore the basics of botanicals with pen and ink. We will cover some foundational techniques using both a brush pen and fine tipped pen, learn the basics of sketching from life, then apply our new skills to create a finished drawing using provided plants and flowers. This class is open to any skill level, and all the supplies you’ll need are included. You’ll even get to take home 2 pens to continue drawing with! Feel free to bring along your own pens/markers or plants from home if you’d like to experiment.
No creative experience required! Class lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Nov
15
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00
Crafty Bastards Nashville
Join the Nashville Scene for the Spring Edition of our Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring over 100 curated artisan vendors showing off their homemade goods including home decor, clothing, pet products, CBD and so much more! Guests will enjoy craft cocktails, food truck fare, activities and more!
The free-to-attend event will be held at oneC1TY (8 City Blvd.). $3 parking is available.
Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00
Crafty Bastards Nashville
Join the Nashville Scene for the Spring Edition of our Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring over 100 curated artisan vendors showing off their homemade goods including home decor, clothing, pet products, CBD and so much more! Guests will enjoy craft cocktails, food truck fare, activities and more!
The free-to-attend event will be held at oneC1TY (8 City Blvd.). $3 parking is available.
Nov
8
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
1
9:00 AM09:00
Oct
30
4:00 PM16:00
Oct
26
12:00 PM12:00
Oct
25
9:00 AM09:00
Oct
23
4:00 PM16:00
Oct
18
10:00 AM10:00
Oct
18
9:00 AM09:00
Oct
11
10:00 AM10:00
Oct
11
10:00 AM10:00
Art in the Park Asheville
Area artists gather on six Saturdays to show and sell their creations at the Art in the Park outdoor market at Pack Square in the middle of downtown Asheville. It runs 10 AM-5 PM each day.
Visit with talented artists that exhibit their creations – including glass, ceramics, woodworking, metalsmithing and the fabric arts. From pottery to jewelry to sculpture and two-dimensional art, the market promises a bouquet of contemporary and traditional mountain art and crafts. Plus, dozens of art galleries are a short walk away.
Oct
4
10:00 AM10:00
