Magic 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 – Moen - jewelry 5 Lisa Besler - leather
Rachelle Davis will be demonstrating her jewelry-making techniques, which involve fine sawing of intricate words and images, and setting stones to highlight these designs. Rachelle will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Lynn Jenkins creates decorative pottery using wheel-throwing and raku firing techniques. While she won't be firing her raku kiln at the demo, she will have numerous examples of her different surface decorations, and will be demonstrating throwing pots on a wheel in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead…
Lin Oglesby and Sandy Adair are teaming up to demo their respective fiber arts: fiber wearable construction and tapestry weaving. 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!…
Listen to and watch long-time Guild member Barbara Miller as she demonstrates traditional Appalachian weaving techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Katherine Caldwell will be demonstrating how she weaves fine stalks of wheat into beautiful designs for the home. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Jim Gentry will be demonstrating the craft of macramé as he creates colorful bracelets and necklaces. 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 demonstrator works and talks about their creative process! Call ahead in the…
Rodney Leftwich will be demonstrating various wheel-throwing and surface-decorating techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she uses a barbed needle and some dyed wool to create beautiful landscapes for the wall! She'll be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Watch Lin Oglesby as she creates fiber wearables such as shawls, fingerless mittens, hats, and sweaters in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Rita de Maintenon will be demonstrating various crochet techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Jason Probstein will be demonstrating blowing glass at the torch to make ornaments, bud vases, and other small, decorative items. He will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she creates her colorful, rich landscapes using wool and a special needle. 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 demonstrator works and talks about their creative process! Call ahead in…
Fiber artist Sandy Rowland will, weather permitting, be demonstrating how she harnesses the sun's rays to create magical, botanical prints onto fabric. She will be right outside the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Laura Gaskin will be demonstrating how she "paints with stitches" to create her wonderful wall art. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Susan Taylor will be demonstrating her various basket-making techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Broom maker Peter Werner will be demonstrating how he makes whisk brooms, cake testers, and sweepers in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Joanna White will be demonstrating how she paints silk to make scarves and other wearables in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
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 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…
Katherine Caldwell will be demonstrating the art of wheat weaving as she creates ornaments and wall hangings. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Quilt and quilting expert Connie Brown will be demonstrating her craft in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Judy Brater will be demonstrating wheel throwing and surface decoration in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Marlow Gates will be demonstrating how to make artistic and functional brooms for home and hearth in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Amy Brandenburg will be demonstrating how she makes fine jewelry from PMC (precious metal clay). She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Lin Oglesby will be demonstrating how she creates scarves, cloches, sweaters, and shawls with two sticks, some yarn, and very talented hands. Lin will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Fiber artist Joanna White will be demonstrating her silk painting techniques on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask…
Longtime weaver and Guild member Barbara Miller will be demonstrating traditional Appalachian weaving techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Irene Semanchuk of Good Night Irene! will be demonstrating the art of turning polymer clay into switch plates, clocks, and wall art in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.