Enjoy a beer or cocktail from Wye Hill Brewery while painting a beautiful landscape of Raleigh's iconic Boylan bridge skyline. Lauren Blackwell, Raleigh native and local artist, will take you to one of Raleigh's favorite local breweries and scenic overlooks to appreciate a gorgeous view of the city skyline while guiding you through a relaxing […]
Poetry like you've never heard it before... In collaboration with CAM Raleigh: People-First Poetry is a monthly showcase of talented local artists funded and hosted by the Contemporary Art Museum of Downtown Raleigh. Our goal is to create an intimate and powerful environment where the focus is on the artists and creating an open dialogue […]
There is something magical communicated in the subtle details of pen and paper... In collaboration with Decree Company Letterpress: Visit Decree Company, a luxurious and immaculately designed Downtown Raleigh Shop focused on finding inspiration in the ordinary. One of their specialties is hand-pressed stationary and they have invited anyone who is curious to come participate […]
Try something new and get a little crafty for the holidays! In Collaboration with Adventures in Bloom: In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn the basics of stamping on metal to create personalized holiday ornaments - the creative options are unlimited! The incredible crafters at Adventures in Bloom will guide you through the metal stamping process […]
Art can totally transform a room, so don't leave your floors out of the fun! In collaboration with Safe N Sound Rugs: Tufting is a fascinating process used to create all kinds of custom rugs. In this workshop you'll get to work with Christian Davis, a tufting artist and local creative who will help you […]
Centuries of heritage live within the unique spirit of mezcal... In collaboration with Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria: The first Mezcal Bar in the southeast, Gallo Pelón offers an intimate mezcal tasting experience. Their bar is beautiful, exciting, and intimate with a style representing the Colombian heritage of its owner, Angela Salamanca. We welcome you into our […]
What could be better than creativity and cookies? In collaboration with The Cookie People... Did you know that you can crochet pretty much anywhere? It's a great exercise in creativity and mindfulness and all it takes is a single tool and some yarn which need almost no space. To prove that point, we're creating a […]
Meet one of Raleigh's landmark entrepreneurs while learning to make the coolest dang t-shirts around... In Collaboration with House of Swank: Join our 2-hour Screen Print Workshop with instructor, House of Swank founder, John Pugh. You'll learn the art of screen printing, from its rich history to design preparation and printing techniques. Perfect for beginners […]
Centuries of heritage live within the unique spirit of mezcal... In collaboration with Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria: The first Mezcal Bar in the southeast, Gallo Pelón offers an intimate mezcal tasting experience. Their bar is beautiful, exciting, and intimate with a style representing the Colombian heritage of its owner, Angela Salamanca. We welcome you into our […]
Sharing tea is one of our oldest ceremonies for connection and reflection... In collaboration with Jasper & Gold: Meet Matthias Payton, a true artist of tastes and smells and founder of Jasper & Gold, the gift he wants to share with the world. He has spent years researching how to properly steep tea while extracting […]
There is something magical communicated in the subtle details of pen and paper... In collaboration with Decree Company Letterpress: Visit Decree Company, a luxurious and immaculately designed Downtown Raleigh Shop focused on finding inspiration in the ordinary. One of their specialties is hand-pressed stationary and they have invited anyone who is curious to come participate […]
Gertrude Stein once said “Coffee is a lot more than just a drink; it’s something happening. Not as in hip, but like an event, a place to be, but not like a location, but like somewhere within yourself. It gives you time, but not actual hours or minutes, but a chance to be, like be […]
Art is for everyone, all skill levels and all ages... In Collaboration with Artmosphere: Always wanted to learn to draw? Interested in tips on improving your drawing skills or to learn new techniques? This is a no pressure skill building drawing class. Participants will work with a local artist and be taught basic and interesting […]
Bring your creativity into the frame with some fiber arts... In collaboration with Lucky Tree: Explore a local space filled with art, coffee, and sweets to learn something new from an old tradition! You will spend your evening with Abby Redus, a passionate local weaver and detail-oriented textile designer with the goal of breaking down […]
Centuries of heritage live within the unique spirit of mezcal... In collaboration with Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria: The first Mezcal Bar in the southeast, Gallo Pelón offers an intimate mezcal tasting experience. Their bar is beautiful, exciting, and intimate with a style representing the Colombian heritage of its owner, Angela Salamanca. We welcome you into our […]
In collaboration with Sawdust and Clay Collaborative: Come on down to Sawdust and Clay Collaborative to celebrate some Valentine's fun and paint your own hand made Love Gnome! Each gnome is hand-thrown and carved by our very own potter, Amy Bishop, and ready for you to bring to life with your own creative decorating. Pieces […]
Celebrate the last month of Winter by experiencing beer and cider at locations near Raleigh’s Whitaker Mill neighborhood. On this tour, we’ll have some light appetizers, taste beer and cider at a local brewery and cidery, and explore the history of craft beer in Raleigh and North Carolina. The locations – Lynnwood Brewing Concern Taproom […]
Art is for everyone, all skill levels and all ages… In collaboration with Artmosphere: This workshop will introduce you to painting in oil and cold wax using various mixed media as a way to enhance your own creations. We will cover some of the basics, cold wax application methods, as well as color and composition […]
Join Sarah Ann Austin of Legacy Prints and Paper for a hands-on workshop on the traditional craft of broom making. In collaboration with Art for All NC Nonprofit, and with special thanks to Bay Six for providing the venue: Learn to create two beautiful and functional Appalachian brooms: the turkey wing whisk broom and the […]
What could be better than creativity and cookies? In collaboration with The Cookie People... Did you know that you can crochet pretty much anywhere? It's a great exercise in creativity and mindfulness and all it takes is a single tool and some yarn which need almost no space. To prove that point, we're creating a […]
Feeling a once-unfamiliar craft take shape in your own hands is a truly magical experience… In collaboration with Verdigris Wood Shop: Learn how to mill and sand your own charcuterie board while visiting a local ginger farm in this delightful workshop. Participants will meet Laura Ponder and Stephen Burges. Aside from being two great people, […]
Art inspires us to see beyond ourselves and within ourselves. To push ourselves further and connect a little deeper... In collaboration with Artspace NC: Instructors: Freddie Bell + Bex Patterson-Markowitz The teaching artist for this experience is Freddie Bell. Freddie loves using color, shape, and varied repetition to reflect on identity and was a 2022-23 […]
Guests will meet at Crank Arm Brewing (319 W. Davie St.) and then depart with their treasure map on a Valentine's Day themed walking team scavenger hunt where they will use their minds and feet to follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes to find and unlock the treasure chest for a grand prize! The […]
Centuries of heritage live within the unique spirit of mezcal... In collaboration with Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria: The first Mezcal Bar in the southeast, Gallo Pelón offers an intimate mezcal tasting experience. Their bar is beautiful, exciting, and intimate with a style representing the Colombian heritage of its owner, Angela Salamanca. We welcome you into our […]
There is something magical communicated in the subtle details of pen and paper... In collaboration with Decree Company Letterpress: Visit Decree Company, a luxurious and immaculately designed Downtown Raleigh Shop focused on finding inspiration in the ordinary. One of their specialties is hand-pressed stationary and they have invited anyone who is curious to come participate […]
