Special Events

Saturday, May 7, 10am to 4pm
Fiber craft demonstrations and hands on activities
Sunday, May 8, 1pm and 3pm
12th Annual Fashion Show of Wearable Art

Bernie Rowell Art Quilts photo: Stewart Stokes

Susan Sorrell Surface design on fabric photo: Stewart Stokes

Sandy Adair Tapestry weaving photo: Stewart Stokes

Georgia Bonesteel lap quilting photo: Paul Bonesteel

Liz Spear Red shirt by Liz Spear, with marbling by Laura Sims, model: Chery Cratty photo: Mary Vogel Photography

Throughout Mother’s Day weekend craftspeople at the Folk Art Center will be sharing their inspiration and expertise in a variety of textile arts as the Southern Highland Craft Guild hosts Fiber Weekend 2011.

Demonstrations on Saturday include: quilting, doll making, weaving, mixed media fiber arts, clothing design, printing and surface design, and natural dyeing. There will be hands-on activities for children hosted by Guild members Sandra Rowland and Jan Morris. Other artists participating include:

On Sunday, the Folk Art Center’s auditorium will be transformed into a runway for the Eleventh Annual Fashion Show of Wearable Art. Fiber artist Liz Spear will emcee the event. Participants in this year’s show will be exploring the topics of recycling, repurposing and sustainability through their fiber art. Styles showcased will range from contemporary to traditional, from funky to classic, made by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. There will be two separate showings of the Fashion Show, at 1 and 3pm.

Fiber Weekend at the Folk Art Center offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In honor of the anniversary, Parkway volunteer organizations such as the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc. will be participating in Fiber Weekend on Saturday. They will be sharing information on Parkway history, the importance of stewardship and volunteer opportunities.

Fiber Weekend is a free event on May 8 (10am – 4pm) and May 9 (two fashion shows, 1 and 3pm) at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in east Asheville. For more information, visit www.craftguild.org or call 828-298-7928.

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