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Exhibition on Display: Finding Balance, Aug. 25- Nov. 13, 2023
Finding Balance: Focus Gallery Exhibition at the Folk Art Center features the work of five Guild Members Click here to view the exhibition online. Dates: August 25-November 13, 2023 Location: Folk Art Center, Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway in east Asheville, NC Hours: Open Daily, 10am-5pm Admission: Free On Friday August 25, the Southern Highland…
Exhibition on Display: Embellishments | Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, Sept. 16- Jan. 17, 2024
Main Gallery Exhibition Sept. 16- Jan. 17, 2024 The Main Gallery is located on the second level of the Folk Art Center. The Folk Art Center is located at Milepost 382 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, just north of the Highway 70 entrance in east Asheville, NC. This exhibition is hosted by the Southern Highland Craft…
Felting & Bookbinding | Live Demo
Chad Alice Hagen will be demonstrating bookbinding techniques she uses to create both felted and leather-bound notebooks, travel journals, and mini-book necklaces. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about…
Bamboo Fly Rods | Live Demo
Sam 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 Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
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Woodcarving | Live Demo
Ronnie McMahan will be demonstrating how he carves a realistic wild turkey feather, as well as discussing various woodcarving and finishing techniques. He will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about…
Wheat Weaving | Live Demo
Katherine 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 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for…