“The Power of Distinction” Main Gallery Exhibition
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesIn the main upstairs gallery of the Folk Art Center, The Power of Distinction highlights works from our Permanent Collection, honoring the Guild's 90th Anniversary.
Basket Making | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe art of crafting ribbed baskets is a skill passed down in her family. Today, Susan Taylor weaves a variety of baskets in many sizes, styles, shapes, and colors. Watch and learn about her process - hear the history behind her craft!
Broom Making | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesPeter Werner Black Mountain, NC Watch skilled craftspeople as they educate visitors through demonstrations in the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway, 10am-4pm. Schedule is subject to change; please call ahead for the latest information: (828) 358-3192.
Woodturning | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesWatch Tina & Bill Collison demonstrate the techniques of woodturning and learn the story behind their craft. 10am-4pm in the lobby of the Folk Art Center. Schedule is subject to change; please call ahead for the latest information: (828) 298-7928.
Bead Embroidery | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesArtist Martine House begins each necklace by gluing a stone on Ultra suede, then adding sewn beads all around- evolving the design. Watch and learn about her process from 10am-4pm in the lobby of the Folk Art Center. Schedule is subject to change; please call ahead for the latest information: (828) 298-7928.
Needle Felting | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesLearn about the process of Lorraine Cathey's beautifully felted portraits. Each portrait is created with different colors of wool fibers. This dry felting technique uses wool roving and needles that…
Jewelry Making | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesWatch a live demonstration of the unique jewelry designs by Rachelle Davis. "All the designs on the back of my pendants are sawed out and filed by hand. The bezel…
Basketry | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe art of crafted ribbed baskets is a skill that was passed down in her family. Today, Susan Taylor weaves a variety of basket styles - in many sizes, shapes…
Jewelry Making | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesRuthie Cohen Arden, NC Watch and learn about the process of jewelry making by Ruthie Cohen in the lobby of the Folk Art Center, 10am-4pm. Schedule is subject to change;…
Bamboo Fly Rods | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesSam Johnson Dahlonega, GA Watch skilled craftspeople as they educate visitors through demonstrations in the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway, 10am-4pm. Schedule is subject to change; please call ahead for the latest information: (828) 298-7928.