Craft Demonstrations
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Brooms | Live Demo
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. 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
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she "paints" landscapes using colored wool and a felting 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 ahead for the latest updates:…
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Wooden Flutes | Live Demo
Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating flute-making (and he'll play for you, too!) 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 traditional and innovative basket 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.
2 events,
Brooms | Live Demo
Peter Werner will be demonstrating the traditional craft of broom-tying 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.
Woodturning | Live Demo
Thomas Irvin will be demonstrating how he turns wood on a lathe, creating wonderful sculptural pieces! 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:…
2 events,
Needle Felting | Live Demo
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she "paints" landscapes with colored wool and a felting needle. She also makes Teddy bears, and will very likely have some of her furry friends with her during her demo! She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged…
Woodcarving | Live Demo
Ronnie McMahan will be demonstrating his 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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Raku Pottery | Live Demo
Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating wheel throwing, and discussing raku firing techniques - she'll have examples of both glazed and horse hair raku - 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…
2 events,
Brooms | Live Demo
Second generation broom maker Marlow Gates will be demonstrating Appalachian broom-tying 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.
2 events,
Jewelry | Live Demo
Noel Yovovich will be demonstrating her jewelry techniques using anodized titanium, silver, and wire. 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 updates: 828-298-7928.
2 events,
Jewelry | Live Demo
Amy Brandenburg works with Precious Metal Clay, and creates unique, everyday jewelry in silver, bronze, and copper. She will be demonstrating her craft 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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Pottery | Live Demo
Potter and pottery collector Rodney Leftwich will be demonstrating 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.
2 events,
Jewelry | Live Demo
Ilene Kay will be demonstrating her jewelry 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.
2 events,
Quilting | Live Demo
Connie Brown will be demonstrating 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.
2 events,
Quilting | 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.
Polymer Clay | Live Demo
Irene Semanchuk will be demonstrating the various techniques she employs to create her whimsical household items such as light switch plates, clocks, 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…
2 events,
Basketry | Live Demo
Susan Taylor will be demonstrating her various basket 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.
Polymer Clay | Live Demo
Irene Semanchuk will be demonstrating the various techniques she employs to create her whimsical household items such as light switch plates, clocks, 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…
2 events,
Embroidery | Live Demo
Fiber artist Laura Gaskin will be demonstrating how she "paints with stitches" 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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