Special Events
Cancelled: Memorial Day Concert
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesWe are pleased to welcome the Asheville Community Band back to the Folk Art Center for their Annual Memorial Day Concert! Filled with traditional marches, military songs, Appalachian music, and more, this patriotic concert honors our nation’s history. Highlights will include themes from the five branches of the U.S. Military, and more- yet to be annouced.…
Cancelled: Dulcimer Day
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Mountain Dulcimer is an American instrument developed by immigrants moving down the Appalachians in the 18th and 19th centuries. From these times this simple 3 or 4 stringed instrument was played on porches and in the homes of the Appalachian region. Through the years it evolved in structure, tuning, and repertoire. Today Mountain Dulcimer music ranges from traditional reels and jigs, to beautiful Celtic aires, and from classical to contemporary compositions. It is played as a solo instrument or in small and large ensembles.
Cancelled: Mentoring Workshop
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesInterested in becoming a Guild Maker? Maybe you've applied and been rejected? Attend our workshop to learn what it takes to join our organization!
Existing Guild Members will take you step-by-step to prepare you for the jury process: how to fill out the application, pass the image jury, and how to compose a body of work.
If you plan on participating, bring at least five pieces of your work and digital images.
To register, contact: Paula Bowers at [email protected] and Sandie Bishop at [email protected].
Join us in the auditorium of the Folk Art Center 1 - 4 PM.
Next available workshop: late March, 2020. Check back for dates.
Virtual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Join us for our first-ever Virtual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, in place of our 73rd, Summer Edition of our annual Craft Fair. In order to uphold the mission of providing a marketplace for the creative community in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southern Highland Craft Guild is attempting to continue their…
My Happy Place | Focus Gallery Exhibition
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesVisit the Focus Gallery on the second level of the Folk Art Center, now featuring "My Happy Place" an exhibition of four Guild Members. Sarah Tremaine (textile / felt) Marlow…
Mentoring Workshop
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesInterested in becoming a Guild Maker? Maybe you've applied and been rejected? Attend our workshop to learn what it takes to join our organization! Existing Guild Members will take you…
Quilting | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesWatch Connie Brown as she demonstrates the art of quilting and dyeing with fresh indigo in the lobby of the Folk Art Center! Call ahead for the latest updates (828)…
Glass Blowing | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesWatch the fascinating demonstration of glassblowing by Jason Probstein in the lobby of the Folk Art Center. Call ahead for the latest updates 828-298-2978.
Lampwork | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesKimberly Adams will be demonstrating her glass bead making techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates :…
Jewelry | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesRuthie Cohen and David Alberts will be demonstrating their fine jewelry techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.