a narrative arts space

Recurring Workshops

Creativity Lab

Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 6:15 PM – Mon, Mar 9, 2026, 8:30 PM

Story Parlor
227A Haywood Road
Asheville, NC, 28806
United States

Mondays, Jan. 29-March 9 | A seven-week exploration of the creative process, common blocks and obstacles, and ways to kickstart and sustain creative momentum, accompanied by the development of a creative project or idea. Led by Story Parlor and Inward & Artward founder, Erin Hallagan Clare.

Lab

Brave Words: Discovering Your Own Hero's Journey

Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 8:30 PM

Story Parlor
227A Haywood Road
Asheville, NC, 28806
United States

Wednesdays, Jan 21 - Feb 25 | Over the course of six weeks we’ll dive into the Hero’s Journey through the lens of personal narrative. Participants are invited to write in any genre they wish, and the workshop will include discussions, writing prompts, creative inspirations, and weekly assignments to be completed outside of the classroom. Led by Inward & Artward Creative Facilitator, Alli Marshall.

Beyond Creative Burnout | 6-Week Workshop to Rest, Digest, Play, & Create Again

Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

Story Parlor
227A Haywood Road
Asheville, NC, 28806
United States

Come heal and grow mighty in a community of creative peers in this grounding, heart-centered, and joyful 6-week workshop where we will explore the energetic cycles of rest, digest, play, and create that are vital to your well-being as an artist living in the 21st-century. Led by Inward & Artward Creative Facilitator J. Faye D’Avanza.

The Reading Room: Coworking for Creativity + Connection

Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

Story Parlor
227 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC, 28806
United States

Join us on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm this November through April, to commit to doing something you want to get done in your creative practice or anything that supports your creative practice.