Main Gallery Exhibit | Thermal Belt: Artists of the Foothills
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Southern Highland Craft Guild opens its first exhibition of the 2021 year with Thermal Belt: Artists of the Foothills, presented by Tryon Arts & Crafts School in the Folk Art Center’s Main Gallery. The exhibit features artists working in the foothills in and around Tryon who are affiliated with the school. Disciplines represented include…
New Focus Exhibition “Resilience”
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Southern Highland Craft Guild bounces back from an unprecedented year with “Resilience,” its first Member-focused show of 2021. On the second level of the Folk Art Center in the Focus Gallery, the work of five Guild Members will be on display from February 6 through April 27. Disciplines include metalsmithing, quilting, hand-built & wheel-thrown…
Shibori | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoan Berner will be demonstrating shibori - a method of weaving and dyeing fabric - in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Pottery | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesLynn Jenkins will be demonstrating her wheel-throwing and raku-finishing techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Crochet | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesRita de Maintenon will be demonstrating various crocheting techniques, such as heirloom lace and broomstick in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Weaving | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesBarbara Miller will be demonstrating traditional Appalachian loom weaving in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Broom Making | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesPeter Werner will be demonstrating traditional broom-tying techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Magic is in the Air – Focus Gallery Exhibition
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesMagic 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…
Mentoring Workshop
ZoomInterested in becoming a Guild Member? Maybe you've applied and were rejected? Attend our mentoring workshops to learn what it takes to join our organization of fine craftsman, and prepare for your application. Wednesday March 31st 10:00am-12:00pm Saturday May 1st 1:00pm-3:00pm Saturday August 14th 1:00pm-3:00pm Existing Guild Members will take you step-by-step to prepare you…
Basketry | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesBasket maker Susan Taylor will be demonstrating various techniques of the craft in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates:…