Ilene Kay uses Argentium silver and flame-colored Titanium to create beautiful pieces of jewelry. She 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.
Second 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. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Noel 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.
Rodney Leftwich will be demonstrating various pottery techniques, focusing on surface decoration, in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Sam Johnson will be demonstrating how he creates fly rods out of bamboo - a natural resource of which we have an abundant amount! Sam will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
In the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative efforts with the public in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout.…
Jeweler Amy Brandenburg will be demonstrating how she uses PMC (precious metal clay) to create silver, bronze, and copper necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and rings. She also uses powdered enamel to add color to the jewelry as well, so it's sure to be an illuminating demo! Amy will be in the lobby of the Folk Art…
Peter Werner will be demonstrating the art of traditional broom-tying in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Liz Spear will be demonstrating weaving fabric for clothing - for years she organized the Mother's Day Fashion Show here at the Folk Art Center, and she'll have some of her hand-crafted wearables for you to see this week as well. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue…
John Dickens will be demonstrating the wood carving techniques he uses to create beautiful birds and fish. 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 showing visitors how she "paints" richly colored landscapes using dyed wool and a barbed needle. 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.
If the weather permits, Sandy Rowland will be demonstrating sun printing outside the Folk Art Center! She uses colorful paints, fallen leaves and various other flat shapes, and cotton fabric, as well as the sun's rays to create uniquely patterned cloth. If it's a cloudy or rainy day, Sandy will be demonstrating quilting techniques in…
Judy Brater will be demonstrating various pottery techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Judy's expertise is surface decoration, often combining carving, relief work, and bold colors to create a feast for the eyes in each piece. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
LeAnn Lewis will be demonstrating various pottery techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Join Jim Gentry as he demonstrates intricate knotwork, creating colorful bracelets and necklaces out of cotton and hemp. Jim will be on the front porch of the Moses Cone Manor. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead in the event of changes…
Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating throwing techniques, as well as explaining how she achieves the various surfaces on her raku-fired pots. 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.
Join second-generation broom maker Marlow Gates as he demonstrates how to create functional sweepers, skinny cobweb brooms, and simple pot scrubbers using age-old techniques. Marlow will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Watch Laura Gaskin "paint with stitches" as she creates rich, colorful images with needle and thread. Laura will be demonstrating 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 the art of wheat weaving - creating decorative ornaments and wall hangings by braiding and twisting stalks of wheat. 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.
Potter Rodney Leftwich will be demonstrating various 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.
Longtime Guild member Jim Gentry will be demonstrating the art of knot-tying using cotton and hemp fibers, as he creates colorful, wearable art! Jim will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
In the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative efforts with the public in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout.…