Description
Class Descriptions & Facilitator Bios:
Important Info: Supplies are provided for all classes. Classes are open for anyone to join; you do not need to be a current Open Hearts participant to attend. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so we highly encourage purchasing tickets in advance to secure your spot. All sales are final.
For questions: please email info@openheartsartcenter.org
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Sat 11/1 | Somatic Painting with Anna M | 1:30pm-3pm | $25
Sat 11/15 | Somatic Painting with Anna M | 4pm-5:30pm | $25
Class Description: Meditate & Paint • In this 1.5 hr class, we will drop out of our minds and into our bodies, following our creative current of expression that is asking to move and replenish us. Anna will guide us through meditation and invite somatic inquiry during your painting process. You will leave this workshop empowered by your innate creative power, compassionate for your body, and equipped with practical nervous system regulation tools for everyday life.
Facilitator Bio: Anna G. McCoy is a multidisciplinary artist, Open Hearts DSP, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and the creator of ‘My Body of Art’ - a practice that honors the body as a living source of wisdom, creativity, and transformation. Her current painting process is an improvisational, somatic-oriented exploration that reveals creatures, metaphors, and fantastic scenes over time. You can visit her shared studio/gallery space, Studio 44, any day in the RAD Rendezvous
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Sat 11/8 | Grounding With Nature Mandalas with Angela M | 1pm-3pm | $45
Class description: Grounding Through Nature Mandalas. Tap into the rhythm of the shifting seasons as we create circular works of art using dried botanicals and found natural materials like fall leaves, seeds, and twigs.
Facilitator Bio: Angela Modzelewski, ATR-P and LPC-A, integrates art-making with mindfulness and nature-based approaches to foster growth through creative expression. Her therapeutic art workshops support personal well-being, resilience, and reflection.
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Sat 11/8 | Intro To Weaving with Candis H | 4pm-6:30pm | $130 *
*Note: PreRegistration is REQUIRED for this workshop. Limited spots are available.
Class Description: You’ll learn three foundational weaving techniques while exploring color, texture, and design in this hands-on beginner class. Over the course of 2.5 hours, you’ll create your own woven wall hanging or small textile piece which is perfect for display or gifting. Each participant will receive a small plywood loom to keep to continue weaving at home.
Facilitator Bio: Candis Hecking is a self-taught fiber artist passionate about transforming simple threads into textured, tactile pieces that invite touch and connection. Her work blends traditional techniques like macramé and weaving with modern color palettes, creating pieces that feel both timeless and fresh. She believes fiber art should be approachable and interactive.
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Sat 11/15 | Contemplative Collage Class with Ashley B | 1:30pm-3pm | $35 Suggested*
Sat 11/29 | Contemplative Collage Class with Ashley B | 1:30pm-3pm | $35 Suggested*
*Note: If you are unable to pay the full $35 price due to financial hardship please email info@openheartsartcenter.org to discuss sliding scale options.
Class Description: This guided workshop offers a gentle space for participants to slow down and engage in the intuitive process of collage-making as a contemplative creative practice. No prior art experience is necessary—just a willingness to be present, curious, and open to discovery. Participants will have the opportunity to work independently and also connect with others through reflective sharing.
Facilitator Bio: This experiential, introspective session will be facilitated by Ashley Blanton, a visual artist, board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), and OHAC staff member.
Date & Time
Nov 1, 2025 8:00 AM - Nov 30, 2025 10:00 AM
Venue Details
Open Hearts Art Center
217 Coxe AveAsheville, North Carolina 28801
