Dec 2nd & 3rd: 10:00am-6:00pm
Dec 4th: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Each guest will receive a free pottery cup while supplies last. Come join us for hot cider and homemade cookies, a token of gratitute from our family to yours!
Located between the rest area and the blue ridge Parkway on Hwy 23/74 south of Waynesville!
The artists and businesses of Riverview Station, with over 65 studios and galleries, welcome the public to our Holiday Open House. Meet the artists and peruse paintings, pottery, jewelry, mixed media, fiber art, photography, and more.
In addition to the majority of studios being open for this special event, there will be a variety of demonstrations, live music and refreshments. This is a free and family friendly event. Join us December 15th to celebrate the holiday season, find unique gifts, and support your local artists.
Highlights:
Ground Floor
Stephanie Jones Peterson at Victoria Pinney Gallery
Stephanie is adding small carved (sgraffito) ceramic items to her illustration work. She will have small cups (sake, votives) and ornaments for the holidays in addition to cards and illustrated tea towels.
310 Art
Announcing our 2020 schedule of classes for adults. 310 ART is the oldest independent art school for adults in the region. We have unique subjects not offered anywhere else in WNC taught by some of the top artists in the River Arts District. For the Holiday Open House we will have hands on fun for kids of all ages, with make and take art projects led by resident artists throughout the day.
Art Garden AVL – #316
A brand new collaborative art space dedicated to supporting emerging local artists, Art Garden is celebrating their opening weekend, December 14 and 15, with a Gallery + Studio Warming Party on Saturday evening. Come check out their new Gallery, Studios, and Garden in suite 316! Enter on the north side of Riverview Station.
Upstairs Studios & Galleries
Asheville Print Studio – #224
Denise Markbreit has expanded her print studio and recently moved into a much larger space with two more working printmakers, Lisa Steffens and Jean McLaughlin, all using greener and environmentally safer practices. They will offer classes and workshops in the coming new year. Stop by to see the press in action!
Burnt Toast Fused Glass – #211
Emily Yagielo recently brought her colorful glass fusing to Riverview Station. Emily is excited to share the process of fusing with interested visitors. Shop the studio for unique gifts of glass jewelry, platters, as well as wall art.
Goldfish Marmalade – #216
Returning to the River Arts District in October, Kimberly Hodges was one of a handful of artists here in 1997 before the district had that name. After many years in her home studio, she is happy to be back in the district to share her painted wood sculptures and ornaments for the holidays.
Ignite Jewelry Studios – #262
Jessica Hall of Bluebird Designs and Nora McMullen of Nora Julia Jewelry teamed up this year with a new studio and new business. Through Ignite Jewelry Studios they offer workshops, open studios, and resident jeweler space. Visitors can shop their beautiful jewelry in the gallery and connect with the artists in their wonderful new workshop, with an expanded trunk show during the holiday open house.
Sky + Ground Contemporary Art – #261
In addition to being the home gallery for painter Peter Roux, Sky + Ground, new to Riverview Station in 2019, displays the work of local hot glass artist Michael Hatch (Crucible Glass), and photographer Karen Philippi (Philippi Seascapes). Check in for additional guest artists throughout the year. Peter Roux offers workshops and is happy to share his process as he works in his studio, #265, during business hours Tuesday through Saturday, and during special events.
Join us for an open house evening at the Asheville Salt Cave, You can spend the evening enjoying a mini salt therapy session, chair massage (Tips are greatly appreciated) and light fare will be provided. We will host a raffle from some of our favorite local companies and products, all proceeds benefit the WNC firefighter and ND Water Protectors.
Spend $100 on product and recieve a FREE salt cave session gift card.
This evening is all FREE and open to the pub
Listen to stories told live by the Beloved Man of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Mr. Jerry Wolfe, from the The Museum of the Cherokee Indian. By popular demand from our Facebook community, we are bringing this special LIVESTREAM event to you, from Cherokee, NC. Watch as it happens or check out the video after the event.
Jerry Wolfe is a fluent speaker and traditionalist, and he is always willing to share his knowledge of the Cherokee culture. Jerry tells stories and talks about Cherokee history, culture, and language. On Friday afteroons, he can often be found storytelling at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
His programs fascinate people of all ages. As a storyteller, Jerry recounts traditional Cherokee legends, and shares stories about his experiences growing up in Cherokee.
Due to his self-sacrifice and willingness to serve, Jerry was given the title of Beloved Man of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a designation that was last bestowed in the early 1800s.
We are delighted to share this special storytelling session with you, our Facebook community, and invite you to ask Jerry your questions for a follow up interview.
Enjoy!
Celebrate the season with Gray Line on the Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley Tour
Hop on board the Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley for a fun and festive celebration of the season featuring
Highlighted neighborhoods and points of interest include:
Join hundreds of girls in grades 3-8 from throughout Western North Carolina, who have trained with volunteer coaches for the past 10 weeks, to participate in their spring celebratory end-of-season 5K. The Girls on the Run program combines running with lessons about important topics such as preventing bullying and processing emotions.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Girls on the Run of WNC scholarship fund, which aims to make the non-profit’s program accessible to all girls in the community, regardless of their ability to pay the registration fee.
IMPORTANT: Current Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole program participants and Coaches DO NOT need to register for the 5K.
If you need to pay your 5K entry with cash or check, please contact Stephanie Bilotta at (828) 713-3132 or stephanie.bilotta@girlsontherun.org for assistance.
All participants who register by Thursday, April 24, 2020 are guaranteed to receive an event t-shirt at Runner Check-In. For registrations received after April 24th, t-shirts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.
8:30 AM | ONSITE REGISTRATION OPENS
9:00 AM | FESTIVITIES BEGIN
10:00 AM | 5K BEGINS
Additional run information can be found at http://www.gotrwnc.org/5k.
Join us for a memorable morning filled with fun Christmas activities and enjoy Breakfast with Santa Cow!
Celebrate Christmas and create wonderful memories at Christmas at the ZOO! Join us for our 1st annual Holiday event fun for children and families. December 10:00 From 10:00am / 5:00pm.
Pet the animals and meet Boo the Kinkajou and all the new ZooBorns. Enjoy a Beautiful Nativity Scene and all the Beauty and Joy that Christmas time brings at Jackson Farm and Petting Zoo.
Take a free exciting and fun Hay ride with Santa and his elf – Face painting – Christmas goodie bags for all children – Christmas story telling – Joyful Christmas music – Live entertainment – Christmas caroling led by: Jenny Arch – Balloons and much more!
Gift Shop opened!
Take a picture with Santa!
Complimentary Cider, Hot chocolate and Coffee!
Dont miss this Spectacular Christmas at the ZOO!!
Come out to Town Square on Saturday November 26th for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
It’s that time of the year again! NCGC artists have cleared off their shelves and donated their time for a good cause! Sales from our Seconds/Overstock sale will directly go back into our studio to support our growth over the next few months leading up to our opening Ramp Studios. An exciting addition to the evening is the release of our First Annual Gift for Giving Ornament. NCGC artists collaborated to create glass ornaments and candy canes. Proudly 50% of the proceeds will be donated to MANNA FoodBank and Equality NC.