Asheville's River Arts District is a neighborhood of makers along the banks of the French Broad River, where more than 200 artists work in studios and galleries set throughout more than 20 industrial buildings. Traditional techniques are elevated to fine art, and makers create works in paint and ink, clay and metal, fiber and paper, and wax and wood. Nearby, a paved greenway named for writer, historian, and environmental activist Wilma Dykeman runs two miles along the French Broad River from Hill Street north to Amboy Road south, giving walkers, cyclists, and skaters a new view of the district. Along the way are artists' studios and galleries, places for picnics beside the river, nearby restaurants and breweries, public art including the 12-foot sculpture Big Fish by David Earl Tomlinson, and a poetry installation featuring Cleaster Cotton. Visitors can also join hands-on pottery, glass, or jewelry workshops, monthly Second Saturday events, and the annual Studio Stroll in November with live demonstrations and workshops.