Embroidery | Live Demo

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Fiber artist Laura Gaskin will demonstrate how she "paints with stitches" to create beautiful embroidered wall art. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue…

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Woodturning | Live Demo

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Wood artist Allen Davis will be demonstrating how he creates useful items such as pens, fan pulls, and ornaments using a small wood lathe. He will be in the lobby…

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Knitting | Live Demo

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Fiber artist Lin Oglesby will be demonstrating knitting techniques she uses to create colorful and comfortable wearables such as scarves, cloches, and sweaters. Lin will be in the lobby of…

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Raku Pottery Demo at the Moses Cone Manor

Southern Highland Craft Guild, Moses Cone Manor Milepost 294 Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC

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…

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Crocheting | Live Demo

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Fiber artist Rita de Maintenon will be demonstrating various crochet techniques, both traditional and heirloom, which she uses to create wearables for all ages. She will be in the lobby…

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Jewelry | Live Demo

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Jeweler Amy Brandenburg will be demonstrating how she uses PMC, or precious metal clay, to create pendants, earrings, rings, and bracelets. Amy will be in the lobby of the Folk…

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Broom Making | Live Demo

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Watch broom maker Peter Werner as he creates useful household brooms and kitchen implements out of broom-corn and strong thread. Peter will be in the lobby of the Folk Art…

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