Special Events
Our Educational Event Series consists of free interactive events that take place at the Folk Art Center throughout the year on Saturdays, 10am-4pm. In addition to our educational events, our Holiday Sales (first two weekends in December) and Mini Pop-up Craft Fairs (May and June) take place at the Folk Art Center. Find our Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands in downtown Asheville at Harrah's Cherokee Center-Asheville in July and October.
Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesIn 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.…
Meet the Guild: Zoom Conversations!
ZoomAre you interested in joining the Southern Highland Craft Guild? Or maybe you just want to learn more about America's oldest craft guild? Join us for this free Zoom event where you'll meet the Guild's staff, committee chairs, and other members as they talk about the benefits of being a Guild member, the jury process,…
Fiber Day
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesFrom sheep shearing to wearable textiles – learn about the many processes of fiber art. Guild Members and friends will demonstrate a variety of techniques during this free community event.…
Basketry Workshop: Cat Head Basket
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesInterested in the craft of basketry? Southern Highland Craft Guild member, Susan Taylor, will be hosting multiple basketry classes in 2024 at the Folk Art Center! Join Susan for a…
Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesIn 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.…
How to Join the Guild: Application Workshop at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesOur Guild application workshops take you step-by-step through the process. In-person workshops are held at the Folk Art Center in Asheville three times a year; Zoom workshops are held twice…
Basketry Workshop: Wine Basket
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesInterested in the craft of basketry? Southern Highland Craft Guild member, Susan Taylor, will be hosting multiple basketry classes in 2024 at the Folk Art Center! Join Susan for a…
Meet the Guild: Zoom Conversations!
ZoomAre you interested in joining the Southern Highland Craft Guild? Or maybe you just want to learn more about America's oldest craft guild? Join us for this free Zoom event…
Basketry Workshop: Wall Basket
Interested in the craft of basketry? Southern Highland Craft Guild member, Susan Taylor, will be hosting multiple basketry classes in 2024 at the Folk Art Center! Join Susan for a…
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, Summer Edition
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesThursday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Over 100 juried artisans of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will fill both the…
Daily Demonstrations
When you visit the Folk Art Center March-December, you'll be greeted in the lobby with craft demonstrations by member artisans of the Southern Highland Craft Guild.