For some people, working at a jeweler’s bench offers more than a creative outlet. It provides a chance to slow down, focus and find a sense of calm.
A new grant program at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville aims to make that experience available to people who might not otherwise be able to afford it.
Called Metals for Meditation, the program covers the cost of jewelry-making classes, open studio time or residencies. Grants are tailored to applicants’ needs and available funding — whether that means a single workshop, a multiweek class or a month of studio access…