Heritage Day
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us from 10 am-4 pm for a celebration of Southern Appalachian culture on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This festival has old-time music and demonstrations of the crafts of yesteryear. Demonstrators: Connie Brown Lyle Wheeler Mary Nichols Rita deMaintenon Barbara Miller Friendswood Brooms Tom Godleski Katherine Caldwell Long Family Soap John Dickens Martha Owen Ronnie […]
Marbling | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesPam Granger Gale will be demonstrating the marbling techniques she uses to create unique and beautiful scarves, kerchiefs, and all manner of fabric items! 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 […]
Pottery | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesMike Lalone will be demonstrating wheel throwing 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.
Pottery Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Southern Highland Craft Guild, Moses Cone Manor Milepost 294 Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NCLynn 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 Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead in the […]
Brooms | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesSecond-generation broom maker Marlow Gates will be demonstrating how he combines broomcorn and twine to create useful and lovely items for home and hearth. He 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 […]
Brooms | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesPeter Werner will be demonstrating how he creates useful and beautiful brooms 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.
Woodworking | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesValerie Berlage will be demonstrating her fine woodworking techniques, including painting, texturing, and assembling, 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.
Flute Making Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Southern Highland Craft Guild, Moses Cone Manor Milepost 294 Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NCLee Entrekin will be demonstrating how he creates wooden flutes from all manner of woods (and bamboo) - he'll even play you a tune if you're nice! This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators […]
Jewelry | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesNoel Yovovich will be demonstrating her jewelry making techniques using anodized titanium, silver, and wire; her work is delightfully dimensional. Noel will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesKatherine Caldwell will be demonstrating the ancient craft of weaving wheat stalks to create beautiful ornaments for the home. 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 […]