Exhibition on Display: Follow the Thread by Tapestry Weavers South
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesMain Gallery Exhibition January 14 - May 3, 2023. The Main Gallery is located on the second level of the Folk Art Center. The Folk Art Center is located at…
Exhibition on Display: Attributes, Feb. 18-May 22, 2023
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesFocus Gallery Exhibition Feb. 18-May 22, 2023 Michele Tway – mixed mediaTimothy Bridges – fiberMartine House – mixed mediaNoel Yovovich – metalDeb Herman – fiber The Focus Gallery is located…
Basketry | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesSusan 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…
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…
Coiled Baskets | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesAnn Oakes will be demonstrating basket-making using rope and various types and colors of yarn. Ann will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge…
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…
Jewelry | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesRachelle Davis will be demonstrating how she uses a jeweler's saw to create intricate images in silver, which form the "back" of her one of a kind pendants. Rachelle will…
Brooms | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesPeter Werner 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…
Weaving | Live Demo
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesLiz Spear will be demonstrating weaving on a floor loom to create fabric with which she sews garments. She will also discuss the tools she uses, including threads, rags, shuttles,…
Deadline for Part One Application to Join the Guild-2nd quarter
Deadline for receiving images – 2nd Quarter: May 12 Notification to applicants: May 26 If you're an artist, craftsperson, or maker interested in joining the Guild, we need Part One (A…