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“Inspiration” in the Main Gallery – Guild Members Exhibition
Inside the Main Gallery of the Folk Art Center: "Guild Member Exhibition" focuses on the members of our Guild showcasing works of fiber, paper, clay, glass, and wood.
My Happy Place | Focus Gallery Exhibition
Visit the Focus Gallery on the second level of the Folk Art Center, now featuring "My Happy Place" an exhibition of four Guild Members. Sarah Tremaine (textile / felt) Marlow Gates (natural materials) Michael Hatch (glass) Richard Flottemesch (stone sculpture) Zan Barnes (clay)
Jewelry | Live Demo
Ruthie Cohen and David Alberts will be demonstrating their fine jewelry techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
3 events,
Jewelry | Live Demo
Amy Brandenburg will be demonstrating her jewelry techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Raku Pottery | Live Demo
Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating her wheel-thrown pottery techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
3 events,
Tapestry Weaving | Live Demo
Betty Hilton-Nash will be demonstrating the art of tapestry weaving in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
3 events,
Broom Making | Live Demo
Second-generation broom maker Marlow Gates will be demonstrating his craft techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Stitchery | Live Demo
Sandy Rowland will be demonstrating her quilting, sewing, and if the weather allows, sun-printing techniques at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Embroidery | Live Demo
Needleworker Laura Gaskin will show you how she "paints with stitches" in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Wooden Boxes | Live Demo
David Crandall will be demonstrating his fine woodworking/box-making techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Wheatstraw Weaving | Live Demo
Katherine Caldwell will be demonstrating the traditional Appalachian craft of wheat-weaving in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
Cancelled: Heritage Weekend
Join us for a weekend-long celebration of Southern Appalachian culture. This festival has old-time music, dancing, and demonstrations of the crafts of yesteryear.
3 events,
Basketry | Live Demo
Susan Taylor will be demonstrating her basket making techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
3 events,
Glass Blowing | Live Demo
Jeff McKinley will be demonstrating how he creates his glass ornaments and pendants in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
3 events,
Woodturning | Live Demo
Bill and Tina Collison will be demonstrating their woodturning techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Sun Printing/Quilting | Live Demo
Sandy Rowland will be demonstrating her quilting and, weather providing, sun-printing techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Jewelry | Live Demo
Rachelle Davis will be demonstrating her jewelry techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.