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No Rules Wine and Mead Tasting
No rules, no theme – just what’s making us smile this week! This tasting is all about discovery and delight, featuring 3 meads made by Stardust Cellars that are light, naturally carbonated, and brewed with raw Appalachian honey and real fruit—making them crushable, clean, and made in NC! Alongside the meads, we’ll be opening a…
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PLANTS & PINTS WITH THE PISGAH CONSERVANCY at WEEVIL GEAR & BEER
Join The Pisgah Conservancy for an informative presentation with Will Coffee, co-leader of our Invasive Plant Management Crew. This month’s topic is “Native Vs. Non-Native Plants of WNC.” Pre-registration is not required but is greatly appreciated to help ensure that we have enough space for everyone.
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Discover the Pacific Northwest in Your Glass
Join us for a tasting that celebrates the unique flavors of the Pacific Northwest. From the volcanic soils of Oregon to the cool, river-kissed valleys of Washington, these wines capture the rugged beauty and adventurous spirit of the region. Explore the wines that thrive where mountains, rivers, and coastlines meet. Free and open to all…
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An Evening with 23rd US Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo
Joy Harjo, the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, will be the Transylvania County Library’s Fall 2025 J.R. McDowell speaker. Harjo will present An Evening with Joy Harjo on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Porter Center at Brevard College. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the program is free and open…
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“FROM THE MINDS OF THE MASTERS” SEURAT PASTEL ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ
During this class we will begin with a brief introduction on Seurat’s life and explore some of his iconic works using his revolutionary technique of Pointillism (also known as Divisionism), a method of applying tiny, pure-color dots side by side so they blend optically in the viewer’s eye. Students will then create their own pastel mini-painting, using a…
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“FROM THE MINDS OF THE MASTERS” CEZANNE PASTEL ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ
Join Anne for a fun and informative class inspired by the works of Paul Cézanne. We’ll begin with a brief look into Cézanne’s life and artistic journey, then explore his distinctive approach to composition, color, and form. Drawing inspiration from his work, students will create their own pastel painting using techniques that reflect Cézanne’s unique style. All skill…
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ONE DAY OPEN STUDIO WITH BARBARA FRYEFIELD
Open studio is open to all 2D mediums. Barbara will be on hand to facilitate and offer input into any ongoing project you may have. The studio concept will be a place of non-judgment. A place where an artist of any level can come and join a community of other artists offering support and fellowship…
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One Day Open Art Studio with Barbara Fryefield
Open studio is open to all 2D mediums. Barbara will be on hand to facilitate and offer input into any ongoing project you may have. The studio concept will be a place of non-judgment. A place where an artist of any level can come and join a community of other artists offering support and fellowship…
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BEGINNING DRAWING 2 DAY WORKSHOP WITH BARBARA FRYEFIELD
Beginning Drawing: This drawing class is designed for anyone. It does not require any previous skills or talent. Students will be introduce to the fundamentals of drawing in three parts: One: Basic shapes, and proportion. Two: Refine lines, angels, and finding solid outlines. Three: Adding details for finishing. We will practice various mark making, forms,…
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Open Studio Tour
Transylvania Art Guild is sponsoring a self-guided tour of selected artist studios so you can see where the magic happens. There will be demonstrations including pottery, chainsaw carving, printmaking, leather and metalworking, and more. There is a brochure available at the Transylvania Visitors Center and online at https://transylvaniaartguild.com/artist-studio-tour-2025. There is a QR Code on the…