Folk Art Center
Knitting | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesLin Oglesby will be demonstrating various knitting techniques she uses to create beautiful, colorful hats, mittens, scarves, and jackets. Lin 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 […]
Bamboo Fly Rods | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesSam Johnson will be demonstrating how he creates beautiful and strong fly-fishing rods from bamboo. 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 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 art of weaving and braiding wheat into beautiful ornamentals 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 […]
Woodcarving | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesRonnie McMahan will be demonstrating how he carves a realistic wild turkey feather, as well as discussing various woodcarving and finishing techniques. He will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about […]
Exhibition on Display: Creating Textures, Nov. 17, 2023-Feb. 2024
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Focus Gallery is located on the second level of the Folk Art Center. The Folk Art Center is located at Milepost 382 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, just north of the Highway 70 entrance in east Asheville, NC. This exhibition is hosted by the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The Guild is a non-profit, educational organization established […]
Tellabration: Asheville Storytelling Circle
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesAsheville and surrounding communities will join the global TELLABRATION! Spirit as Asheville Storytelling Circle hosts the local event on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Folk Art Center's auditorium on Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the event on a first-come, first-serve […]
Holiday Seconds Sale
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesArtists of the Southern Highland Craft Guild are selling this year's inventory in the Folk Art Center's auditorium from 10am-4pm. Choose from a variety of gift items including ceramics, jewelry, fiber, apparel, paper, glass & wood with discounts of 10-50% off retail price! This sale is an opportunity for our member artisans to cycle out […]
Holiday Seconds Sale
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesArtists of the Southern Highland Craft Guild are selling this year's inventory in the Folk Art Center's auditorium from 10am-4pm. Choose from a variety of gift items including ceramics, jewelry, fiber, apparel, paper, glass & wood with discounts of 10-50% off retail price! This sale is an opportunity for our member artisans to cycle out […]
Glass & Metal Day
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesShowcasing the elements and craft processes of metal and glass, Guild Makers will demonstrate a range of techniques~ each with their own distinct touch and style. Demonstrations include blacksmithing, glass blowing, piercing, soldering, knife making, bezeling, repoussé, copper etching, assembling stained glass, forging, and many more. Watch and learn about two of the oldest craft […]
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. Visitors can shop for a variety of fine craft of different disciplines: bladesmithing, glassblowing, wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics, woodturning, metalsmithing, leatherwork, and furniture making. The […]