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Exhibition on Display: A Natural Influence
Focus Gallery Exhibition featuring five members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, located upstairs at the Folk Art Center. November 15, 2024 - May 26, 2025. Featured Artists: Peggy DeBell – paper Katrina and Joe Miller (collaboration) - metal Neil Carroll – wood Daniel Shipman Baron – fiber Wendy and Joe Edwards – jewelry The…
Broom Making Demo at the Folk Art Center
Second-generation broom maker, Marlow Gates will be demonstrating traditional 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.
Basketry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Susan Taylor will be demonstrating various basket weaving techniques, as well as discussing the role of baskets in society and throughout history. 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…
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Woodcarving Demo at the Folk Art Center
Ronnie 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…
Embroidery Demo at the Folk Art Center
Laura Gaskin will be demonstrating how she "paints with stitches" to create her captivating images. She 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 their creative process! Call ahead for the latest…
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Pottery Demo at the Folk Art Center
Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating wheel-throwing, as well as some carving and burnishing which change the surface of the pots. She will also explain how she fires her pots in a raku kiln (she'll have photos, but the firing is not part of the demo) to achieve different results on both glazed and unglazed pots.…
Quilting Demo at the Folk Art Center
Elizabeth Garlington will be demonstrating all the steps it takes to create a wall quilt, and will have various materials available for visitors to handle and learn about. Elizabeth 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…
4 events,
Holiday Sale
Holiday Sale
Explore artist booths in the Folk Art Center auditorium for a variety of gift items including ceramics, jewelry, fiber, apparel, paper, glass, wood, and more for the holidays. This artist market is an opportunity for our member artisans to sell their work at discounted prices, allowing visitors to find great deals on handmade finely crafted…
2 events,
Pottery Demo at the Folk Art Center
David Grant 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.
2 events,
Holiday Sale
Holiday Sale
Explore artist booths in the Folk Art Center auditorium for a variety of gift items including ceramics, jewelry, fiber, apparel, paper, glass, wood, and more for the holidays. This artist market is an opportunity for our member artisans to sell their work at discounted prices, allowing visitors to find great deals on handmade finely crafted…
2 events,
Basketry Workshop: Rectangle Storage Basket
Basketry Workshop: Rectangle Storage 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 Rectangle Storage Basket-making class! Tuesday, December 17 10:00am-4:30pm Folk Art Center Boardroom To register, call or text Susan at 828-284-5524 Fee: $95 – includes all…