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5 events,
Pottery Demo at Moses Cone Manor
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…
Crocheting | Live Demo
Rita de Maintenon will be demonstrating various crocheting techniques, both heirloom and contemporary. 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! …
Brooms | Live Demo
Join second generation broom maker Marlow Gates as he demonstrates the traditional Appalachian craft of using broom corn and various types of wood to create useful and beautiful brooms for the home. He will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask…
Inspiration | Focus Gallery Exhibition
Featured Artists: Tina Curry (clay) Kathleen Doyle & Tom Reardon (jewelry) Elizabeth Garlington (fiber) Susan Link (wood) Alan Hollar (wood)
4 events,
Baskets | Live Demo
Susan Taylor will be demonstrating various basketmaking techniques 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.
Needle Felting | Live Demo
Fiber artist Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating needle felting - or painting pictures using colored wool and a special needle. 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…
4 events,
Weaving | Live Demo
Barbara Miller will be demonstrating traditional Appalachian weaving 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.
4 events,
Jewelry | Live Demo
Rachelle Davis will be demonstrating the jewelry making techniques she employs to create her lyrical sterling and stone pendants. 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…
4 events,
Crocheting | Live Demo
Rita de Maintenon will be demonstrating heirloom and contemporary crochet techniques 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.
4 events,
Pottery | Live Demo
Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating wheel throwing and discussing raku firing 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.
4 events,
Jewelry | Live Demo
Priscilla Frake will be demonstrating how she creates her enameled jewelry 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.
4 events,
Woodturning | Live Demo
Bill and Tina Collison will be demonstrating turning and surface decoration on their wooden bowls and platters. They 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 the latest…
3 events,
Wooden Flutes | Live Demo
Flute maker Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating his craft (he may even play you a little tune!) 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.
3 events,
Pottery | Live Demo
John Turner will be demonstrating wheel throwing and discussing how he decorates his pots for firing in a raku kiln. 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 their creative process! Call ahead…
Wooden Boxes | Live Demo
David Crandall will be demonstrating his fine box making techniques 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.
4 events,
New Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild | Main Gallery
Featuring the newest members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild
5 events,
Pottery Demo at Moses Cone Manor
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…
Pottery | Live Demo
Mike 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.
Marbling | Live Demo
Pam 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…
5 events,
Brooms | Live Demo
Second-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…
3 events,
Brooms | Live Demo
Peter 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.
4 events,
Woodworking | Live Demo
Valerie 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.
4 events,
Flute Making Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Lee 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…
