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5 events,
Magic is in the Air – Focus Gallery Exhibition
Magic is in the Air- May 1 – Aug. 3, 2021 1 Cindy Billingsley – clay 2 Sharon Gordon – wall textile 3 Jane Cole - quilts 4 Jeanne Rhodes – Moen - jewelry 5 Lisa Besler - leather
Raku Pottery | Live Demo
Lynn Jenkins creates decorative pottery using wheel-throwing and raku firing techniques. While she won't be firing her raku kiln at the demo, she will have numerous examples of her different surface decorations, and will be demonstrating throwing pots on a wheel in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead…
Jewelry | Live Demo
Rachelle Davis will be demonstrating her jewelry-making techniques, which involve fine sawing of intricate words and images, and setting stones to highlight these designs. Rachelle will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Fiber Wearables & Tapestry Weaving Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Lin Oglesby and Sandy Adair are teaming up to demo their respective fiber arts: fiber wearable construction and tapestry weaving. 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!…
4 events,
Weaving | Live Demo
Listen to and watch long-time Guild member Barbara Miller as she demonstrates traditional Appalachian weaving techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Katherine Caldwell will be demonstrating how she weaves fine stalks of wheat into beautiful designs 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.
5 events,
Macramé Demo at the Moses Cone Manor
Jim Gentry will be demonstrating the craft of macramé as he creates colorful bracelets and necklaces. 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 demonstrator works and talks about their creative process! Call ahead in the…
5 events,
Pottery | Live Demo
Rodney Leftwich will be demonstrating various wheel-throwing and surface-decorating techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Needle Felting | Live Demo
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she uses a barbed needle and some dyed wool to create beautiful landscapes for the wall! She'll 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,
Knitting | Live Demo
Watch Lin Oglesby as she creates fiber wearables such as shawls, fingerless mittens, hats, and sweaters in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Crocheting | Live Demo
Rita de Maintenon will be demonstrating various crochet 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,
Needle Felting Demo at the Moses Cone Manor
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she creates her colorful, rich landscapes using wool and a special needle. 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 demonstrator works and talks about their creative process! Call ahead in…
Blown Glass | Live Demo
Jason Probstein will be demonstrating blowing glass at the torch to make ornaments, bud vases, and other small, decorative items. 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,
Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
In the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative efforts with the public in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout. Visitors can shop for a variety of fine craft of different disciplines: bladesmithing, glassblowing, wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics, woodturning, metalsmithing, leatherwork, and furniture making. The…
4 events,
Sun Printing | Live Demo
Fiber artist Sandy Rowland will, weather permitting, be demonstrating how she harnesses the sun's rays to create magical, botanical prints onto fabric. She will be right outside the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Embroidery | Live Demo
Laura Gaskin will be demonstrating how she "paints with stitches" to create her wonderful wall art. 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.
4 events,
Basketry | Live Demo
Susan Taylor will be demonstrating her 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.
Brooms | Live Demo
Broom maker Peter Werner will be demonstrating how he makes whisk brooms, cake testers, and sweepers in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
3 events,
Silk Painting | Live Demo
Joanna White will be demonstrating how she paints silk to make scarves and other wearables in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Katherine Caldwell will be demonstrating the art of wheat weaving as she creates ornaments and wall hangings. 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…
6 events,
Quilting | Live Demo
Quilt and quilting expert Connie Brown will be demonstrating her craft in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
Pottery | Live Demo
Judy Brater will be demonstrating wheel throwing and surface decoration in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
Brooms | Live Demo
Marlow Gates will be demonstrating how to make artistic and functional brooms for home and hearth in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
Jewelry | Live Demo
Amy Brandenburg will be demonstrating how she makes fine jewelry from PMC (precious metal clay). 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.
4 events,
Knitting | Live Demo
Lin Oglesby will be demonstrating how she creates scarves, cloches, sweaters, and shawls with two sticks, some yarn, and very talented hands. Lin 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,
Weaving | Live Demo
Longtime weaver and Guild member Barbara Miller will be demonstrating traditional Appalachian 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,
Polymer Clay | Live Demo
Irene Semanchuk of Good Night Irene! will be demonstrating the art of turning polymer clay into switch plates, clocks, and wall art in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.