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“The Power of Distinction” Main Gallery Exhibition
In 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
The 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
Peter 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.
3 events,
Woodturning | Live Demo
Watch 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.
3 events,
Bead Embroidery | Live Demo
Artist 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.
3 events,
Needle Felting | Live Demo
Learn 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 push the fiber in place. Once the image is complete, warm soapy water is applied and the agitation process begins. Agitation merges all the fibers…
3 events,
Jewelry Making | Live Demo
Watch 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 is a thin piece of silver wire that holds the stone in place, created by bending the wire around the stone. After soldering the bezel…
3 events,
Basketry | Live Demo
The 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 and colors. Watch and learn about her process - hear the story and history behind her craft! Schedule is subject to change; please call ahead…
3 events,
Jewelry Making | Live Demo
Ruthie 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; please call ahead for the latest information: (828) 298-7928.
3 events,
Bamboo Fly Rods | Live Demo
Sam 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.
3 events,
CANCELED: Kaleidoscopes | Live Demo
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED* Watch and learn the fascinating process behind making kaleidoscopes by Marc Tickle. 10am-4pm in the lobby of the Folk Art Center. Schedule is subject to change. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928
CANCELED: Native American-Style Flute Making | Live Demo
*THIS EVENT IS CANCELED* Watch the process of making Native American-style wooden flutes by Lee Entrekin. Learn the techniques and history behind the craft, and listen to the sounds of the flute scales. 10am-4pm in the lobby of the Folk Art Center. Schedule is subject to change. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
3 events,
CANCELED: Quilting | Live Demo
CANCELED: Quilting | Live Demo
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED* Watch and listen as Georgia Bonesteel quilts beautiful colors, patterns, and textures together while explaining her process. 10am-4pm in the lobby of the Folk Art Center. Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for latest updates: 828-298-7928.
3 events,
CANCELED: Quilting | Live Demo
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED* In honor of National Quilting Day on March 21st, quilt maker and quilt historian Connie Brown will be demonstrating in the lobby of the Folk Art Center March 19, 20, and 21. Between 10am and 4pm on Friday and Saturday (March 20 and 21) visitors to are invited to bring…
4 events,
CANCELED: In Honor of National Quilting Day
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED* In honor of National Quilting Day on March 21st, quilt maker and quilt historian Connie Brown will be demonstrating in the lobby of the Folk Art Center March 19, 20, and 21. Between 10am and 4pm on Friday and Saturday (March 20 and 21) visitors to are invited to bring…
5 events,
CANCELLED Broom Making | Live Demo
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED* Peter 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) 298-7928.
CANCELED: Carolina Mountain Woodturners
CANCELED: Carolina Mountain Woodturners
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED* Free and open to the public: The Carolina Mountain Woodturners meet in the auditorium of the Folk Art Center the third Saturday of each month to demonstrate a variety of techniques. Consider joining their organization! Held in the Folk Art Center auditorium 10 AM to 4:00 PM.
3 events,
CANCELED: “A Patchwork of Stories” – A Storytelling Concert
CANCELED: “A Patchwork of Stories” – A Storytelling Concert
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED* Stories on Asheville's Front Porch presents a storytelling concert in the auditorium of the Folk Art Center. We will feature four storytellers who embark on a journey of story, poetry, and traditional Appalachian music in four distinct and captivating styles. The tellers are all local talent: Tom Chalmers, master of…
4 events,
CANCELLED Kilnformed Glass | Live Demo
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED* Amanda Taylor Burnsville, 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) 298-7928.
CANCELED: Wooden Flutes | Live Demo
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED* Watch the process of making Native American-style wooden flutes by Lee Entrekin. Learn the techniques and history behind the craft, and listen to the sounds of the flute scales. 10am-4pm in the lobby of the Folk Art Center. Schedule is subject to change. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
CANCELLED Tapestry Weaving | Live Demo
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED* Betty Hilton-Nash Asheville, 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) 298-7928
4 events,
CANCELLED Glass Beadmaking | Live Demo
Kim Adams Clayton, 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.
CANCELED: Mentoring Workshop
CANCELED: Mentoring Workshop
*THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELED* Interested in becoming a Guild Maker? Applied and been rejected? Attend our workshop to learn what it takes to join! Existing Guild Members will take…
3 events,
CANCELLED Weaving | Live Demo
Barbara Miller Pisgah Forest, 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) 298-7928.