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Friday December 5 8:00am - 5:00pm EST

Trolls: A Field Study

Presented by:Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll scul......More

Friday December 5 6:00pm - 10:00pm EST

Winter Lights

Winter LightsNovember 15, 2025 – January 4, 20266:00 – 10:00 p.m.Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites......More

Saturday December 6 8:00am - 5:00pm EST

Trolls: A Field Study

Saturday December 6 12:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Coptic Book Making Workshop

Coptic Book Making Workshopwith Joyce Tromba Saturday, December 6 | 12 – 4 pm REGISTER HERE The Coptic stitch bookbinding was first used in Egypt by the Copts in the 2nd Century AD. It has become popular again with hand bookmakers because of the beauty of it’s exposed spine as well as the structure of the book which allows it to open flat. In this class we will use the twin needle technique to sew the binding. This is a perfect sized book to keep with you for notes or sketches and would also make a lovely gift. All materials will be provided, including a selection of papers for the covers and optional signature wraps but if you have some special paper you would like to use for the covers please contact me at [email protected] so I can give you advice about size and grain direction. Joyce Tromba is happily settled into life in lovely Western North Carolina after living and teaching around the world for 30 years. Her travels have exposed her to many fiber traditions and she has always found groups of fiber folks wherever she was to share her making with. Joyce has 20+ years teaching design, sewing, knitting, quilting and bookmaking to High School students and adults. She has studied fiber and book and fiber arts at Penland, Arrowmont, John C. Campbell Folk School, and the Center for Book Arts in New York City. Her work can be found at Local Cloth where she also teaches natural dyeing, bookmaking and sewing classes. Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions.See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.Follow us on Facebook & Instagram!Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.See all of our classes open for registration here!

Saturday December 6 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID

Winter Buds & Bark Tree IDwith Lauren Lampley Saturday, December 6 | 1 – 4 pm BRN – Core | BREG – Elective REGISTER HERE Ever wondered how you can identify a tree without its leaves? All tree species have different patterns of bark and leaf/flower buds that can be u......More

Saturday December 6 1:30pm - 4:30pm EST

Forest Bathing Retreat: Winter Wander

Forest Bathing Retreat: Winter Wander with Asheville Wellness Tours Saturday, December 6 | 1:30 – 4:30 pm REGISTER HERE Discover the wisdom of winter in the Blue Ridge Mountains during this immersive afternoon nature connection retreat. A gentle invitational experience to enliven your senses, slow down the hectic pace, quiet your weary mind, and linger in liminality. Together, we will explore natural pathways to equanimity that will help us navigate life’s ups and downs and the holiday season. Your guide, Kelly Bruce, will lead you on a winter wander through the sleeping forest, weaving mindfulness, breathwork, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative afternoon on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community, enjoying a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. Kelly Bruce is a writer, forest therapy guide and nature connection mentor based in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Her mission is to help others deepen their connection with nature, community and Self. Kelly is an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Certified Guide and Certification Consultant. She is Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified by the American Red Cross. Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions.See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.Follow us on Facebook & Instagram!Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.See all of our classes open for registration here!

Saturday December 6 6:00pm - 10:00pm EST

Winter Lights

Sunday December 7 8:00am - 5:00pm EST

Trolls: A Field Study

Sunday December 7 6:00pm - 10:00pm EST

Winter Lights

Monday December 8 8:00am - 5:00pm EST

Trolls: A Field Study

Monday December 8 6:00pm - 10:00pm EST

Winter Lights

Tuesday December 9 8:00am - 5:00pm EST

Trolls: A Field Study

Tuesday December 9 10:00am - 2:00pm EST

Botanical Art Guided Studio Time with Camille

Botanical Art Guided Studio Time with Camillewith Camille Daunno Tuesday, December 9 | 10 am- 2 pm REGISTER HERE After joining one of our beginner level classes, you can attend this guided studio time to continue your artwork with guidance from Camille! Students can u......More

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Trolls: A Field Study

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Coptic Book Making Workshop

Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID

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Trolls: A Field Study

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Trolls: A Field Study

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Trolls: A Field Study

Botanical Art Guided Studio Time with Camille

Winter Lights

Trolls: A Field Study

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Trolls: A Field Study

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Trolls: A Field Study

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Trolls: A Field Study

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