a narrative arts space

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Classes

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Classes

We offer ongoing classes aimed at exploring the creative process, storytelling through all art, and how these topics intersect with our worldview, sense of purpose, and personal narrative. Classes are crafted to be accessible to all mediums, backgrounds, and experiences, with our curriculum firmly rooted in the belief that everyone is creative, and we all have a story to tell.

UPCOMING CLASSES + WORKSHOPS

Recurring Workshops
Creative Facilitator Training (Registration Full!)

(Registration Full!) Tuesdays, May 14, 2024 – Sept. 24 | An interactive 18-week program on how to create and facilitate unique offerings rooted in the intersection of the creative process, personal stories, and the human condition. Tailored for folks interested in starting a new and fulfilling career path, or simply wanting to deepen their relationship to creativity and self. Led by Erin Hallagan Clare.

Beginner’s Poetry 101: The Curious Practice of Paying Attention

Wednesdays, June 5-July 10 | This full-bodied beginner's poetry class will weave the elements of poetry, forms of poetry, guided discussion with peers, and the works of prolific poets all into a multidisciplinary play space. Plus, oodles (oodles!) of writing time to build personal confidence and craft. It's the ultimate permission slip to be a beginner. Led by Inward & Artward Facilitator, Tikva Kingrea.

Asheville School of Magic Camp

June 24-28 from 9:00-10:15am | Want to wow your friends and family? Come join us at magic camp. Learn magic with these everyday objects: cards, coins, rubber bands, coins, marbles and so much more.

Asheville School of Comedy Camp

June 24-28 from 10:45am-12:00pm | Come laugh and learn how to write funny jokes for your family and friends. Everyone has a sense of humor come and explore yours.

Asheville School of Magic Camp

July 22-26 from 9:00-10:15am | Want to wow your friends and family? Come join us at magic camp. Learn magic with these everyday objects: cards, coins, rubber bands, coins, marbles and so much more.

Asheville School of Comedy Camp

July 22-26 from 10:45am-12:00pm | Come laugh and learn how to write funny jokes for your family and friends. Everyone has a sense of humor come and explore yours.

Parlor Series
Creativity + Story Labs
Creativity + Story Labs

Story Parlor’s Labs feature classes that explore creativity and storytelling through all art forms, and their relationship to personal narrative, worldview, and the human condition.

Creative Facilitator Training
Creative Facilitator Training

An interactive 14-week program on how to create and facilitate unique offerings rooted in the intersection of the creative process, personal stories, and the human condition.

Workshop Proposals
Workshop Proposals

We’re always looking to collaborate with, and provide a platform for, the local arts community. If you have a creative, experiential workshop idea that fits within our mission and core values, we invite you to submit a proposal.

Youth Programming
Youth Programming

Youth classes, events, and workshops rooted in art-based learning.

““There isn’t much that’s more energizing than surrounding yourself with creative people a few hours a week.”
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— David Wells, former Story Parlor student
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227 Haywood Road — Asheville, NC 28806 — (828) 367-9377‬