• Walking Meditation & Qigong

    Enjoy a slow, mindful walking meditation through the gardens, practicing breath awareness and sensory attention

  • Early Summer Tree ID

    Join this class as we discuss how to use different characteristics and field guides to identify common trees of Western North Carolina.

  • Introduction to Western Papermaking

    This workshop will give you hands-on experience working with several commercially available pulps to learn the basics of western style mould and deckle papermaking.

  • Plein Air Painting in the Gardens

    In this class, artist Erika Busse will teach you how to paint an original Appalachian inspired artwork outside at the beautiful North Carolina Arboretum.