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Exhibition on Display: Class of 2024 – Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program
The Southern Highland Craft Guild opens its Main Gallery exhibition at the Folk Art Center showcasing the Graduating Class of 2024 of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program on May 11th. Located on the second floor until September 18th, the show continues the historical relationship between the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Haywood, an educational…
Exhibition on Display: Hand Over Matter
Focus Gallery Exhibition featuring five members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, located upstairs at the Folk Art Center. May 24-August 19, 2024. Featured Artists: Billy Bernstein - glass Christine Smith – wood Tamela Wells - jewelry Robert Milnes - clay Pam Grainger Gale - fiber The Focus Gallery is located on the second level…
Pottery Demo at the Folk Art Center
Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating wheel-throwing, as well as some carving and burnishing which change the surface of the pots. She will also explain how she fires her pots in a raku kiln (she'll have photos, but the firing is not part of the demo) to achieve different results on both glazed and unglazed pots.…
5 events,
Quilting/Sun Printing Demo at the Folk Art Center
Sandra Rowland will be demonstrating sun-printed fabric outside of the Folk Art Center's entrance. In the event of rain or a really cloudy day Sandy will be inside demonstrating how to make a Magic Carpet, so you may be praying for rain during her 2-day stint! Demonstrations are held in the lobby of the Folk…
Basketry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Susan 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 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…
Basketry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Susan 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 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…
4 events,
Jewelry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Rachelle 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 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…
Pottery Demo at the Folk Art Center
Rodney Leftwich will be demonstrating traditional pottery techniques inspired by nineteenth century and early twentieth century styles. 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…
5 events,
Macramé Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Jim Gentry will be kicking off the Moses Cone demonstration season with his macramé art, and how he creates colorful, intricate bracelets and neck pieces from cotton, hemp, and beads. 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…
6 events,
Mini Craft Fair at the Folk Art Center
Mini Craft Fair at the Folk Art Center
Please join us on June 1st for this event! In the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative…
4 events,
Wooden Flute Demo at the Folk Art Center
Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating the making and playing of wooden and bamboo Native American-style flutes. Lee 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:…
Woodturning Demo at the Folk Art Center
Bill and Tina Collison will be demonstrating woodturning and embellishing techniques, as well as explaining turning tools, and how a woodworker looks at a tree. They 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…
5 events,
Jewelry Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Ilene Kay will be demonstrating cutting, polishing, soldering, and assembling her argentium silver and colored titanium jewelry. 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…
Pottery Demo at the Folk Art Center
otter Laurey-Faye Dean will be demonstrating throwing, trimming, and adding handles to pots 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.
Bead Embroidery Demo at the Folk Art Center
Martine House will be demonstrating the various ways she incorporates beading into her intricate fiber creations. 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 the latest updates:…
6 events,
Coiled Basket Demo at the Folk Art Center
Ann Oakes will be demonstrating the techniques she uses to create baskets using rope, various types of yarn, and a lot of planning! 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…
How to Join the Guild: Application Workshop at the Folk Art Center
How to Join the Guild: Application Workshop at the Folk Art Center
Our Guild application workshops take you step-by-step through the process. In-person workshops are held at the Folk Art Center in Asheville three times a year; Zoom workshops are held twice a year. After the workshops, participants have the option of requesting someone to assist with and review their Guild application or a Guild member mentor…
4 events,
Wheat Weaving Demo at the Folk Art Center
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…
4 events,
Embroidery Demo at the Folk Art Center
Laura Gaskin will be demonstrating how she "paints with stitches" to create her captivating images. 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 their creative process! Call ahead for the latest…
4 events,
Quilting/Sun Printing Demo at the Folk Art Center
Sandra Rowland will be demonstrating sun-printed fabric outside of the Folk Art Center's entrance. In the event of rain or a really cloudy day Sandy will be inside demonstrating how to make a Magic Carpet, so you may be praying for rain during her 2-day stint! Demonstrations are held in the lobby of the Folk…
4 events,
Silk Painting Demo at the Folk Art Center
Joanna White will be talking about the history of silk painting while she demonstrates the craft, using a wax resist for designs, and dyes for color. 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…
5 events,
Jewelry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Ruthie Cohen and David Alberts will be demonstrating all the various stages of fine jewelry fabrication 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.
Father’s Day Coffee & Doughnuts at Biltmore Village
Father’s Day Coffee & Doughnuts at Biltmore Village
Join us for the 2nd Annual Father's Day event at the Southern Highland Craft Guild in Biltmore Village! We will have coffee and doughnuts for everyone on Saturday, June 15th,…
3 events,
Jewelry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Noel Yovovich will be demonstrating her jewelry techniques using anodized titanium, silver, and wire. 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 the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
4 events,
Basketry Workshop: Wine Basket
Basketry Workshop: Wine Basket
Interested in the craft of basketry? Southern Highland Craft Guild member, Susan Taylor, will be hosting multiple basketry classes in 2024 at the Folk Art Center! Join Susan for a…
3 events,
Wet Felting Demo at the Folk Art Center
Wet Felting Demo at the Folk Art Center
Join Brenda Cameron at her debut Folk Art Center demonstration, as she turns wool and silk fibers into rich, imaginative images with the aid of soapy water and elbow grease!…
5 events,
Tapestry Weaving at the Folk Art Center
Sandy Adair will be demonstrating how she creates woven landscapes on an upright tapestry loom. 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 the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Broom Making Demo at the Folk Art Center
Second-generation broom maker, Marlow Gates 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 the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Wooden Flute Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating the making and playing of Native American style wooden flutes. 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 event…
4 events,
Basketry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Susan 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 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…
Needle Felting Demo at the Folk Art Center
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she "paints" landscapes using colored wool roving and a barbed felting needle. 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 the…
5 events,
Pottery Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Lynn Jenkins will demonstrate wheel-thrown pottery techniques, as well as some of the ways she prepares the surfaces of her pots for firing. 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…
Wood Surface Design Demo at the Folk Art Center
Valerie Berlage will be demonstrating the surface treatments she uses to create her joyful textured, painted, and assembled wall hangings, mirrors, ornaments, and boxes. Val 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…
4 events,
Jewelry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Amy Brandenburg works with Precious Metal Clay, and creates unique, everyday jewelry in silver, bronze, and copper. She will be demonstrating her craft 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…
5 events,
Sculpture Crochet Demo at the Folk Art Center
Michelle Tway will be demonstrating the various techniques, and sharing all the different materials she uses to create her mixed media bird sculptures. 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…
4 events,
Pottery Demo at the Folk Art Center
Rodney Leftwich will be demonstrating traditional pottery techniques inspired by nineteenth century and early twentieth century styles. 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…
Jewelry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Kathleen Doyle & Tom Reardon of Portfolio Metalwork will be demonstrating the various techniques they use to create their layered, mixed metal jewelry pieces. They 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…
5 events,
Tapestry Weaving Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Sandy Adair will be demonstrating how she creates her large mountain landscapes on a tapestry loom. 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…