Indigo Dye Party

You bring your old light colored cotton, wool, silk, or linen clothes or tabel linens, we supply the indigo vats, a shibori table with instructions! You can also participate in a honey tasting from our farm along with some cheese and crackers (yum!!) There will also be little baby pumpkins and paint for kids and adults who want to squeeze in a little more pumpkin related artistic expression before Halloween!

We ask for a suggested donation of $5-10 for supplies!

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Parsons Dance

Internationally known for its bold, joyous personality, Parsons Dance brings stunning, contemporary works with an exuberance that solidifies the troupe’s reputation as one of the world’s leading dance ensembles.

Pre-performance discussions and a dance master class are associated with Parsons Dance’s performances.

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Asheville Cardboard Challenge

This fall, Asheville will take part in the Global Cardboard Challenge – kids of all ages around the world are invited to build something amazing out of cardboard, recycled materials and imagination.

Inspired by the short film ‘Caine’s Arcade,’ the Global Cardboard Challenge is an annual event presented by the Imagination Foundation to celebrate child creativity and the role communities can play in fostering it.

Participating Schools and Organizations:
Hall-Fletcher Elementary
Vance Elementary
Ira B. Jones Elementary
Claxton Elementary
Isaac Dickson Elementary
Rainbow Community School
Carolina Day School
Zaniac Learning
Asheville Museum of Science

Come join us for a day of creative fun! Asheville Cardboard Challenge 2016 culminates in a free, community-wide event at the Montford Campus (formerly Isaac Dickson Elementary), 90 Montford Ave in Asheville, on Saturday, November 5th from 10 am to 2 pm.

This fall, Asheville City Elementary School fourth and fifth graders have been designing and constructing cardboard arcade games leading up to events at their individual schools as part of the Global Cardboard Challenge.

Each individual school will have projects selected to be part an arcade at the November 5 event. In addition, a “play space” will be available for the community to build their own cardboard games and structures.

The Asheville Cardboard Challenge is part of the 5th annual Global Cardboard Challenge, which is presented by the Imagination Foundation to celebrate child creativity and the role communities can play in fostering it. The event was inspired by the viral short film ‘Caine’s Arcade.” Caine was a 9-year-old in Los Angeles who built a cardboard arcade inside his father’s used auto parts store; a filmmaker happened to see it, organized a flash mob to show up and play the games, then created a short film to share the arcade with the world.

For families interested in having lunch at the event, food trucks will be located in the parking lot. Parking will be in the campus parking lot with overflow at the Chamber of Commerce next door.

Other organizations participating in the event include: Asheville Museum of Science, Asheville Art Museum, Asheville Adventure Play, Buncombe Partnership for Children, ZigZag ALC, the Montford School, Asheville Makers and Snake, Rabbit and Snail Bookmobile.

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Pumpkin Patch Breakfast

Join us for breakfast and mini pumpkin decorating. Bring any dog or cat food donation to benefit Asheville Humane Society and receive a FREE 3 count Chick-n-Mini or FREE Chicken Biscuit. (one free offer per person per day. only valid at Chick-fil-A Tunnel Rd)

Make sure to RSVP to reserve your mini pumpkin!

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Mama-Daughter Ancestors’ Celebration

Join us in this magical time of year, when the veil between the physical world and spirit realm is thinnest. It is a wonderful time to communicate with our ancestors, honor them and receive their guidance. During this celebration, we will co-create an ancestors’ altar, roll candles, sing, walk in the forest, share stories of our family’s past, scry (water meditation to receive guidance) and feast!!

Please bring an altar item or two to represent your ancestors and a potluck dish representing food from your ancestry.

This is also a wonderful way for girls and mothers / mentors to meet me and see if they would like to join our upcoming Girls’ Circle or Teenage events.

Saturday, October 29th from 10am – 2pm
at Yellow Sun Farm, Black Mountain
$30 donation per family appreciated
For girls with their mothers or mentors
(Babies are also welcome)

TO REGISTER: Email Michelle at michelle@themandorla.com or donate using the Paypal button at this link:
http://themandorla.com/kids-and-families/#post-1392

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Family Fun Painting Class (12+yrs)

Dec 23rd: Always Jolly Santa! … This Family-Friendly class for Ages 12+ is on Sunday, December 23rd from 12-2pm. Book those seats & you’ll be jolly too

(2 Hour – 16×20, 8+)
*IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ 🙂

Painters under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult who is also participating. Because seating is limited and we don’t know which classes will sell out, we cannot accommodate observers in public classes. Anyone who plans on being in our studio for the duration of the class must purchase a seat. We cannot accommodate infants in any class.

WE ASSIGN SEATING so If you’d like to be seated with another guest, please let us know in the SITTING WITH SOMEONE ELSE? section. You may enter a person’s name, or a group (i.e. your work/organization). We cannot guarantee seating changes upon your arrival.

**BYOB: Drinks & food! We provide cups, napkins & bottle openers. We do NOT provide ice or eating/serving utensils. You must be at least 21 to consume alcohol (beer and wine only) in the studio. We reserve the right to I.D.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
CHECK IN WHEN YOU ARRIVE. Come 10-15 minutes early to get settled with your refreshments! We will begin painting on time!
**Doors will open 30 minutes prior to class unless previous arrangements have been made**

FINDING US: Biltmore Park Town Square- take 2nd exit out of the roundabout and we will be on the left. In the middle of the strip with the Toy Store on one end and Thirsty Monk on the other!

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: NO REFUNDS. A store credit will be given for individuals canceling with at least 24 hours notice. “No shows” with no notification will not be issued store credit. (Please leave a voice message if calling after hours or during a class-828.676.2607). In the event that our studio cancels (i.e. for bad weather), we will contact you with options for rescheduling or receiving store credit. Thank you!