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5 events,
Magic is in the Air – Focus Gallery Exhibition
Magic is in the Air- May 1 – Aug. 3, 2021 1 Cindy Billingsley – clay 2 Sharon Gordon – wall textile 3 Jane Cole - quilts 4 Jeanne Rhodes – Moen - jewelry 5 Lisa Besler - leather
Bead Embroidery | Live Demo
Martine House will be demonstrating her bead embroidery techniques as she creates beautiful jewelry. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Tapestry Weaving Demo at the Moses Cone Manor
Fiber artist and outdoor enthusiast Sandy Adair will be demonstrating the techniques she uses to create her large mountain landscapes. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process!…
Wooden Flutes | Live Demo
Watch and listen to Lee Entrekin as he demonstrates how he makes flutes out of various woods, and he'll even play you a tune! He'll be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
Woodcarving | Live Demo
Ronnie McMahon will be demonstrating how he carves birds, dogs, and super-realistic feathers out of wood. He'll be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
3 events,
Wooden Boxes | Live Demo
Woodworker David Crandall will be demonstrating 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,
New in the Focus Gallery- “Sparkle”
Sparkle - Aug. 7 – Nov. 9, 2021 1 Dawn Hinesley – Jones - glass 2 Teresa Hays –wearable textile 3 Robin Ford – wall textile (batik) 4 Erin Janow – clay 5 Jason Janow - jewelry
Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Katherine Caldwell will be demonstrating the art of wheat weaving as she creates ornaments and wall hangings. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue…
4 events,
Weaving | Live Demo
Long-time weaver Barbara Miller will be demonstrating traditional Appalachian weaving 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,
Pottery | Live Demo
Long-time potter Judy Brater will be demonstrating various pottery techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
Embroidery | Live Demo
Fiber artist Laura Gaskin will demonstrate how she "paints with stitches" to create wonderful images and scenes for the wall. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Raku Pottery | Live Demo
Potter Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating wheel throwing and discussing how she achieves the different surface decorations on her pots using raku firing methods. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Screen-printing on Fabric Demo at the Moses Cone Manor
Fiber artist Jen Swearington will be demonstrating screen-printing techniques as she creates the fabrics she uses for clothing and scarves. Jen will be at the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrator works and talks about their creative process! Call ahead in the event of changes (828)…
6 events,
Mentoring Workshop
Mentoring Workshop
Interested in becoming a Guild Member? Maybe you've applied and were rejected? Attend our mentoring workshops to learn what it takes to join our organization of fine craftsman, and prepare for your application. Wednesday March 31st 10:00am-12:00pm Saturday May 1st 1:00pm-3:00pm Saturday August 14th 1:00pm-3:00pm Existing Guild Members will take you step-by-step to prepare you…
Mentoring Workshop
Mentoring Workshop
Interested in becoming a Guild Member? Maybe you've applied and were rejected? Attend our mentoring workshops to learn what it takes to join our organization of fine craftsman, and prepare for your application. Wednesday March 31st 10:00am-12:00pm Saturday May 1st 1:00pm-3:00pm Saturday August 14th 1:00pm-3:00pm Existing Guild Members will take you step-by-step to prepare you…
4 events,
Brooms | Live Demo
Peter Werner will be demonstrating how to make handy household brooms from broomcorn and heavy string. He will be 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
Amy Brandenburg will be demonstrating how she turns PMC (precious metal clay) into fine jewelry in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Crochet | Live Demo
Rita de Maintenon will be demonstrating how she uses yarn and a simple crochet hook to create fiber wearables for all ages. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Jewelry | Live Demo
Rachelle Davis will be demonstrating how she creates her lyrical jewelry from silver and stones in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
Needle Felting Demo at the Moses Cone Manor
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she creates her colorful, rich landscapes using wool and a special needle. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrator works and talks about their creative process! Call ahead in…
4 events,
Baskets | Live Demo
Susan Taylor will be demonstrating basket weaving 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,
Quilts | Live Demo
Fiber artist Connie Brown will be demonstrating various quilting techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Raku Pottery Demo at the Moses Cone Manor
Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating throwing pots on a wheel and explaining her raku firing techniques. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead in the…
4 events,
Sun Prints | Live Demo
Fiber artist Sandy Rowland will demonstrate how she creates colorful, botanical-print fabric using special paints and the sun's rays. She will be right outside the main entrance to the Folk Art Center, weather providing. In case of rain or otherwise cloudy weather, she may be demonstrating stitching techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art…
Needle Felting | Live Demo
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she uses colorful bits of wool "fluff" and a barbed needle to create wonderful landscapes and animal images. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
5 events,
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Jewelry | Live Demo
Jeweler Ruthie Cohen will be demonstrating metalsmithing and stone-setting 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,
Brooms | Live Demo
Second generation broom maker Marlow Gates will be demonstrating the traditional craft of broom-tying in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.