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 […]
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 […]
Relationships are like gardens and a little tending bears beautiful fruit... In collaboration with Lucky Elephant Yoga and Wellness: End Valentine's week by bonding with your sweetie! This experience will be limited to pairs only, as this will be a discreet yoga workshop teaching various poses to enhance intimacy and closeness in a relationship led […]
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 […]
"It is not only empowering to represent heritage and identity through food, it has the power to heal our generational trauma..." In collaboration with Ashley Christensen Restaurants: Bite of Bénin is a fully immersive culinary experience by North Carolina’s Chef of the Year, Adé Carrena. Join us this evening for a beautiful and heartfelt journey […]
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 […]
There are few ways of being more present than painting what's right in front of you... In collaboration with Gina Huitt and Hand-Picked Nursery: Paint a gorgeous farm scene or some fresh produce with an experienced local artist. In this experience you'll join long-time painter and watercolor expert Gina Huitt as she takes her time […]
Will March come in like a lion or a lamb? Find out with us on the second Saturday in March as we explore the watering holes of Whitaker Mill. We’ll meet for beer tasting and light appetizers at Lynnwood Brewing Concern, then walk about a block to East Bower Cider Co., Raleigh’s first cidery, where […]
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 […]
There is so much joy to be found in nature's abundance... Come along with Daniel Woody, a leader of the Raleigh-Triangle Wild Food Foragers organization, and an incredibly seasoned forager and gardener. He has been leading foraging excursions all over the triangle area for years and knows all the best ways to safely and accurately […]
Art for LGBTQ+ Rights is an inclusive and empowering workshop. In collaboration with Artspace NC: With local artists: TJ Mundy and Shady Kimzey Art for LGBTQ+ Rights is an inclusive and empowering workshop tailored for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies led by local artists TJ Mundy and Shady Kimzey. Workshop participants will dive into various forms […]
Sunlight and green pastures are chicken soup for the soul... In collaboration with New Beginnings Historic Farm Enjoy the peacefulness that nature brings while hiking around the pastures and forest and where our highland cows reside. We will meet at front of the NB farm house before starting at the very top of our field. As […]
Deep tradition makes for deeper flavor... In collaboration with Broadslab Distillery: Not many families can say that they helped pioneer a state-wide industry, but Jeremy and Shelly Norris have family roots that run all the way to the sunrise of NC moonshine distilling. Generations later, they're still at it! In this experience you'll get to […]
Bees keep the world sweet and flourishing... This experience is all about learning where the things you love come from hosted by Steve and Shannon Baxter, local beekeepers and owner's of Baxter's Bees; not to mention just all-around great people! Come to the Stone Ridge Farm Market in Zebulon, NC for a scenic outdoor experience where […]
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 […]
