Exhibition on Display: Follow the Thread by Tapestry Weavers South
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCMain Gallery Exhibition January 14 - May 3, 2023. The Main Gallery is located on the second level of the Folk Art Center. The Folk Art Center is located at […]
Exhibition on Display: Attributes, Feb. 18-May 22, 2023
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCFocus Gallery Exhibition Feb. 18-May 22, 2023 Michelle Tway – fiber Timothy Bridges – fiber Martine House – mixed media Noel Yovovich – metal Deb Herman – fiber The Focus […]
Basketry | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCSusan 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 […]
Brooms | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCSecond 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 […]
Needle Felting | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCLorraine 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 […]
Marbling | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCPam Granger Gale will be demonstrating the ancient and magical art of marbling in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to […]
Brooms | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCPeter Werner will be demonstrating his tips and techniques for traditional broom-tying in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch […]
Glass/Lampwork | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCJeff McKinley is back demonstrating glass blowing using a torch and glass rods, as he creates beautiful ornaments and pendants. Jeff will be in the lobby of the Folk Art […]
Wooden Flutes | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCLee Entrekin will be demonstrating how he turns beautiful pieces of wood into even more beautiful flutes! Each one is unique, and ready for playing - he'll play you a […]
Glass & Metal Day
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCShowcasing the elements and craft processes of metal and glass, Guild Makers will demonstrate a range of techniques~ each with their own distinct touch and style. Demonstrations include blacksmithing, glass […]