Fiber artist Laura Gaskin will be demonstrating how she "paints with stitches" 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.

Join new member Cheryl Smith at her debut craft demonstration at the Folk Art Center! Cheryl will be demonstrating her hand-formed clay techniques she uses to create framed wall pieces. 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 […]

Chad Alice Hagen will be demonstrating bookbinding techniques she uses to create leather-bound notebooks, travel journals, mini-book necklaces, and a variety of other goodies. 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 […]

Rachelle Davis will be demonstrating how she uses a jeweler's saw to create intricate images in silver, which form the "back" of her one of a kind pendants. Rachelle 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 […]

Sandra Rowland will be demonstrating sun-printed fabric outside of the Folk Art Center's entrance. In the event of rain or a really cloudy day Sandy will be inside demonstrating how to make a Magic Carpet, so you may be praying for rain during her 3-day stint! Demonstrations are held in the lobby of the Folk […]

Quilter and quilt historian Connie Brown will be demonstrating hand quilting and quilt repair, as well as sharing informal talks about some vintage and antique quilts she'll have on display. Saturday, March 18th is National Quilting Day, and Connie will be joined by fiber artist Jude Stuecker. Craft demonstrations take place in the lobby of […]

Susan Taylor is back, sharing her love and knowledge of basket weaving, including its history, and the role of baskets in society. 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 […]

Ilene Kay will be demonstrating cutting, polishing, soldering, and assembling her argentium silver and colored titanium jewelry. 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 […]

Second generation broom maker Marlow Gates will be demonstrating this traditional Appalachian craft 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.

Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she uses a special felting needle and colored wool to "paint" beautiful landscapes and critters. She will most likely have some of her hand-stitched teddy bears on hand as well! Lorraine will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged […]