An interactive certification 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 and/or refresh their approach to holistic creative facilitation.

Offered through our sister project, the Inward & Artward School of Creativity, our virtual and hybrid classes are primarily led by certified Inward & Artward facilitators and include virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats designed to inspire and support creatives of all backgrounds, mediums, and levels of expertise.

We’re always looking for creative ways to collaborate with, and provide a platform for, the arts community here in Asheville — check out our event proposal!

A variety of free and donation-based workshops, events, and gatherings dedicated to building an accessible creative community.

Held twice a year, join Story Parlor for a weekend full of mini workshops showcasing some of the classes on the horizon for the upcoming season. Come meet the instructors, get a feel for their offerings, and network with other creatives in the community.

Held on First Sundays of each month, prepare a five minute original piece in whatever medium you so choose — storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, dance — or simply come to enjoy and support the local arts community.

Take a stroll down memory lane and peruse past Story Parlor events celebrating the creative spirit of Asheville and beyond.

Weekly focused, hybrid coworking and creative parallel play sessions that offer accountability through the power of creativity + connection.

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

Empower storytelling, amplify diverse voices, and shape Asheville’s creative future—partner with Story Parlor today and join the movement.

Held each summer, the Story/Arts Residency exists to champion the creative work of locally based artists hailing from historically marginalized communities in the quest to amplify and bridge the diverse fabric of voices in Asheville.

A creativity workshop led by a certified Inward & Artward Creative Facilitator, followed by a lively salon where participants have the option to share a work-in-progress. Held Third Sundays!

Become an essential part of a creative community, helping to fuel live events, workshops, and artist programs that celebrate the human experience through the power of story.

Themed events featuring a mix of narrative artists sharing everything from poetry, stories, music, comedy, film, theatre, and more.

A showcase of Asheville’s dynamic art groups and artists brought together for a celebration of both community and storytelling through art.

If you have a workshop idea that fits within our mission and core values and fulfills the expectations as detailed on our workshop proposal page, we invite you to submit for consideration.

Month-long residencies showcasing storytellers of all art mediums, offered for BIPOC, LGTBQIA+, or individuals from other historically marginalized groups.

Passionate about our mission? Join us as an intern or volunteer and help us bring our vision to life.

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.