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Sun Printing/Quilting Demo at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesSandra 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…
Broom Making Demo at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesPeter Werner will be demonstrating traditional Appalachian broom-tying techniques in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and…
Jewelry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesRachelle 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…
Basketry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesSusan 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…
Basketry Demo at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesSusan 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…
Broom Making Demo at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesSecond-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…
Embroidery Demo at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesLaura 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…
Woodcarving Demo at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesRonnie 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…
Pottery Demo at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesLynn 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…
Pottery Demo at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesDavid Grant will be demonstrating wheel throwing in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the…