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Inspiration | Focus Gallery Exhibition
Featured Artists: Tina Curry (clay) Kathleen Doyle & Tom Reardon (jewelry) Elizabeth Garlington (fiber) Susan Link (wood) Alan Hollar (wood)
New Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild | Main Gallery
Featuring the newest members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild
Pottery Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating throwing pots on a wheel and explaining her raku firing techniques. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead in the…
Brooms | Live Demo
Second-generation broom maker Marlow Gates will be demonstrating how he combines broomcorn and twine to create useful and lovely items for home and hearth. He will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about…
3 events,
Brooms | Live Demo
Peter Werner will be demonstrating how he creates useful and beautiful brooms in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Woodworking | Live Demo
Valerie Berlage will be demonstrating her fine woodworking techniques, including painting, texturing, and assembling, in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Flute Making Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating how he creates wooden flutes from all manner of woods (and bamboo) - he'll even play you a tune if you're nice! This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators…
4 events,
Jewelry | Live Demo
Noel Yovovich will be demonstrating her jewelry making techniques using anodized titanium, silver, and wire; her work is delightfully dimensional. Noel will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Wooden Figures | Live Demo
Micki Shipe will be demonstrating how she creates her delightful Sunshine Folk in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Katherine Caldwell will be demonstrating the ancient craft of weaving wheat stalks to create beautiful ornaments for the home. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for…
4 events,
Broom Making | Live Demo
Second generation broom maker Marlow Gates will be demonstrating traditional broom-tying techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Basketry | Live Demo
Susan Taylor will be demonstrating various basket weaving techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
Cottonwood Bark Carving Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Tom Gow will be demonstrating how he turns the bark of cottonwood trees into whimsical, imagination-inspiring cottages. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead in…
5 events,
Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Katherine Caldwell is back demonstrating the ancient craft of weaving wheat into beautiful ornaments for the home. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest…
Polymer Clay | Live Demo
Irene Semanchuk will be demonstrating how she turns polymer clay into useful and whimsical household items like clocks, switch-plates, and magnets. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call…
6 events,
Pottery | Live Demo
Rodney Leftwich will be demonstrating pottery techniques, focusing on surface decoration, in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, Fall Edition
Thursday-Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s Harrah's Cherokee Center. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of craft ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media, and jewelry.…
6 events,
Bird Carving | Live Demo
John Dickens will be demonstrating his woodcarving techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Raku Glazing Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Potter John Turner will be demonstrating his glazing techniques, in preparation for firing his pots in a raku kiln. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call…
6 events,
Needle Felting | Live Demo
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she "paints" with a felting needle and colored wool, creating luscious landscapes of our mountain region. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative…
4 events,
Pottery | Live Demo
Mike Lalone will be demonstrating wheel throwing in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Knitting | Live Demo
Fiber maven Lin Oglesby will be demonstrating how she turns fun, colorful yarns into wearable items such as hats, scarves, and jackets! She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative…
5 events,
Needle Felting Demo at the Moses Cone Manor
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she "paints" pictures using colored wool and a felting needle. She will be on the front porch of the Moses Cone Manor. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead in the event of changes (828) 295-2049, or…
Quilting | Live Demo
Sandy Rowland will be demonstrating various quilting techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.* Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928. *If the weather is permitting she may be outside…
6 events,
Mentoring Workshop
Mentoring Workshop
Interested in becoming a Guild Member? Maybe you've applied and were rejected? Attend our mentoring workshops to learn what it takes to join our organization of fine craftsman, and prepare for your application. Existing Guild Members will take you step-by-step to prepare you for the jury process: 1) How to fill out the application 2)…
4 events,
Brooms | Live Demo
Peter Werner will be showing visitors how traditional Appalachian brooms are made; he will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Quilts | Live Demo
Connie Brown will be demonstrating various quilting techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
Knitting/Crocheting Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Lin Jenkins will be demonstrating how she creates all sorts of fiber wearables using luscious yarns and either knitting needles or a crochet hook. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk…
5 events,
Glass | Live Demo
Jason Probstein will be demonstrating glassblowing, creating small household items such as goblets, vases, and ornaments. He will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates:…
Bamboo Fly Rods | Live Demo
Sam Johnson will be demonstrating how he creates fly fishing rods from bamboo in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.johnson
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Woodcarving | Live Demo
Ronnie McMahan will be demonstrating fine woodcarving techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.