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5 events,
New in the Focus Gallery- “Sparkle”
Sparkle - Aug. 7 – Nov. 9, 2021 1 Dawn Hinesley – Jones - glass 2 Teresa Hays –wearable textile 3 Robin Ford – wall textile (batik) 4 Erin Janow – clay 5 Jason Janow - jewelry
Raku Pottery Demo at the 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…
Sun Prints | Live Demo
Fiber artist Sandy Rowland will demonstrate how she creates colorful, botanical-print fabric using special paints and the sun's rays. She will be right outside the main entrance to the Folk Art Center, weather providing. In case of rain or otherwise cloudy weather, she may be demonstrating stitching techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art…
Needle Felting | Live Demo
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she uses colorful bits of wool "fluff" and a barbed needle to create wonderful landscapes and animal images. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
3 events,
Jewelry | Live Demo
Jeweler Ruthie Cohen will be demonstrating metalsmithing and stone-setting techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Brooms | Live Demo
Second generation broom maker Marlow Gates will be demonstrating the traditional craft of broom-tying in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
3 events,
Weaving | Live Demo
Long-time guild member Barbara Miller will be demonstrating traditional loom-weaving techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Raku Pottery | Live Demo
Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating wheel throwing techniques and discussing how she achieves her surface decorations using a Raku kiln. You'll find Lynn in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Blown Glass | Live Demo
Watch Jason Probstein create colorful ornaments, vases, and goblets with glass cane and a torch. He 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,
Pottery | Live Demo
Potter Mike Lalone will be demonstrating wheel throwing in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Basketry | Live Demo
Susan Taylor will be demonstrating various basket making techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
Fiber/Shibori Demo at the Moses Cone Manor
Joan Berner will be demonstrating various techniques she uses to create her fiber wearables. 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 event of…
Pottery | Live Demo
Rodney Leftwich will be demonstrating various pottery techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Wooden Boxes | Live Demo
Woodworker David Crandall will be demonstrating how he crafts his useful and beautiful boxes. He will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
6 events,
Heritage Day
Heritage Day
Join us from 10 am-4 pm for a celebration of Southern Appalachian culture on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This festival has old-time music and demonstrations of the crafts of yesteryear. Activities: Chairmaking, quilting, heirloom apples, sheep shearing, cornshuck dolls, woodcarving, blacksmithing, weaving, stone carving, soap making, crocheting, knitting, spinning, rifle making, natural dyeing, basketry. Band…
4 events,
Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Katherine Caldwell will be demonstrating the centuries-old art of weaving and braiding wheat to make ornaments and wall hangings for the home. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Raku Pottery Demo at the 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…
5 events,
Woodturning | Live Demo
Bill and Tina Collison will be demonstrating woodturning and surface decoration on their turned pieces in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Crocheting | Live Demo
Rita de Maintenon will be demonstrating various crochet techniques, both traditional and heirloom, 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 Flutes | Live Demo
Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating how he creates flutes from various woods. If you're nice he'll even play you a tune! Lee will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Brooms | Live Demo
Peter Werner will be demonstrating the craft of broom-tying in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Bamboo Fly Rods
Angler and craftsperson Sam Johnson will be demonstrating how he creates fly rods from bamboo--an abundant material around here! He 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,
Glass | Live Demo
Jason Probstein will be demonstrating a glassblowing technique known as caneworking, with which he creates colorful, useful objects and ornaments. He will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.