Craft Demonstrations
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Katherine Caldwell will be demonstrating the ancient craft of weaving wheat stalks to create beautiful ornaments 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…
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Broom Making | Live Demo
Second generation broom maker Marlow Gates will be demonstrating traditional broom-tying 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.
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Basketry | Live Demo
Susan Taylor will be demonstrating various basket weaving 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.
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Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Katherine Caldwell is back demonstrating the ancient craft of weaving wheat into beautiful ornaments 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 the latest…
Polymer Clay | Live Demo
Irene Semanchuk will be demonstrating how she turns polymer clay into useful and whimsical household items like clocks, switch-plates, and magnets. 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…
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Pottery | Live Demo
Rodney Leftwich will be demonstrating pottery techniques, focusing on surface decoration, 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.
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Bird Carving | Live Demo
John Dickens will be demonstrating his woodcarving 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.
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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.
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Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Katherine Caldwell will be demonstrating the ancient craft of weaving and braiding wheat to create beautiful ornaments 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…
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Quilting | Live Demo
Sandy Rowland will be demonstrating various quilting 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. *If the weather is permitting she may be outside…
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Brooms | Live Demo
Peter Werner will be showing visitors how traditional Appalachian brooms are made; 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.
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Quilts | Live Demo
Connie Brown will be demonstrating various quilting 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.
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Glass | Live Demo
Jason Probstein will be demonstrating glassblowing, creating small household items such as goblets, vases, and ornaments. 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:…
Bamboo Fly Rods | Live Demo
Sam Johnson will be demonstrating how he creates fly fishing rods from bamboo 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.johnson
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Woodcarving | Live Demo
Ronnie McMahan will be demonstrating fine woodcarving 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.
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Marbling | Live Demo
Pam Granger Gale will be demonstrating marbling from start to finish - creating magic before your eyes! Pam 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…
Woodcarving | Live Demo
John Dickens will be demonstrating how he carves wood into birds, fish, and even possums! John 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.
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