METALS FOR MEDITATION
Supporting creativity, connection, and access to the healing practice of making.
Give to support artists and makers—or apply for funding to help make your own jewelry-making experience possible at Ignite Jewelry Studios.
Metals for Meditation
Ignite Jewelry Studios is so happy to announce Metals for Meditation, a program born from a difficult chapter and the healing power of making.
Following Hurricane Helene, Ignite owner Jessica Blissett, above, lost her River Arts District studio to flooding. After eight months of hard work and perseverance, she reopened Ignite in downtown Asheville in June 2025. Along the way, she witnessed so many artists and makers lose studio space, equipment, income, and access to their creative communities.
Jessica also experienced firsthand how working with your hands can help you slow down, stay present, and find grounding during difficult times.
Metals for Meditation creates a circle of support. Through our fiscal sponsorship, you can donate and receive a tax deduction while helping someone access workshops, Open Studio, Open Casting, and other Ignite opportunities. Those who need assistance can apply for a grant to help cover these costs.
Together, we can make creative opportunities more accessible while helping Ignite continue to serve our community.
HOW TO DONATE
Give someone a place to focus, create, experiment, and make something with their own hands.
DONATE BY MAIL
Make checks payable to The Village Potters Foundation and write “FOR IGNITE JEWELRY STUDIOS” in the memo line.
Mail to:
Ignite Jewelry Studios
84 Walnut Street, Unit A
Asheville, NC 28801
Please include your name and mailing address so we can provide your tax-deductible donation receipt.
Want to stay connected? Include your email address and we'll add you to the Ignite newsletter.
*Metals for Meditation is fiscally sponsored by The Village Potters Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting creativity, education, and community through clay and pottery. Formerly located at Riverside Studios alongside Ignite, The Village Potters also lost their studio in the flood. Now, they’re rebuilding and continuing their mission—making them a natural partner in helping keep creative opportunities alive in our community.
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to explore your creativity at Ignite? Metals for Meditation provides financial assistance for qualifying participants pursuing a metalsmithing experience at Ignite Jewelry Studios.
Whether you're looking to learn new skills, develop your creative practice, or simply make time to create, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as funding is available.
