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New Members Show 2024
Dates: September 28 – January 18, 2025 Contact: The Folk Art Center [email protected] 828-298-7928 Exhibition: Newest Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild Location: Folk Art Center, upstairs Main Gallery The Folk Art Center is located at Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway in east Asheville, NC Admission: Free Exhibition: Newest Members of the Southern Highland Craft…
Read MoreCraft Fair of the Southern Highlands – post Helene
It is impossible to replace the in-person experience at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands in downtown Asheville, NC. Since we cannot gather in person this Fall, we humbly ask you to support these talented artisans and shop from their websites in the comfort of your home. What was scheduled for October 17-20, 2024…
Read MoreA Natural Influence
A Natural Influence, Focus Gallery ExhibitionFebruary 8–April 20, 2025 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Millie Davis [email protected] 828-298-7928 (Folk Art Center) [email protected] (Folk Art Center) The Southern Highland Craft Guild opens A Natural Influence in the Focus Gallery of the Folk Art Center Location: Folk Art Center | Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, East…
Read More44th Annual Heritage Weekend
44th Annual Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center Event: 44th Annual Heritage Weekend Dates: Saturday-Sunday September 21-22, 10am-4pm both days Location: Folk Art Center, 382 Blue Ridge Parkway in East Asheville, NC The 44th Annual Heritage Day will be held over the weekend September 21-22 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center from 10am-4pm both days.…
Read MoreHighland Highlights
MEET THE GUILD GIFTS FROM THE TREES: WOOD DAY Clementine Douglas: A Major Figure in the Revival and Promotion of Appalachian Crafts
Read MoreCraft Thinking & Making: Craft Studies Conference
Craft Making & Thinking: Craft Studies Conference Presented by the Southern Highland Craft Guild March 1-3, 2024 at the Folk Art Center in Asheville, NC. The Southern Highland Craft Guild hosted their first-ever inaugural Craft Studies Conference, “Craft Making & Thinking,” in March 2024 at the Folk Art Center. Rooted in rich heritage of craftsmanship,…
Read MoreBeautiful Mystery: Focus Gallery Exhibition
Contact: 828-298-7928 (Folk Art Center) [email protected] (Folk Art Center) The Southern Highland Craft Guild opens Beautiful Mystery in the Focus Gallery of the Folk Art Center Location: Folk Art Center | Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, East Asheville, NC Hours: Open Daily 10am-5pm Admission: Free Focus Gallery Exhibit: Beautiful Mystery Dates: August 23 – November 11,…
Read More77th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Southern Highland Craft Guild headquarters, The Folk Art Center 828-298-7928, [email protected] [email protected] What: 77th Summer Edition Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Where: Harrah’s Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood…
Read MoreGraduating Class of Professional Crafts Program at Haywood Community College
Dates: May 11-September 18, 2024 Contact: The Folk Art Center [email protected] 828-298-7928 Exhibition: Graduating Class of 2024: Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program Location: Folk Art Center, upstairs Main Gallery The Folk Art Center is located at Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway in east Asheville, NC Admission: Free The Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents the…
Read MoreHand Over Matter
Dates: May 24 – Aug.19, 2024 Contact: 828-298-7928 (Folk Art Center) [email protected] (Folk Art Center) The Southern Highland Craft Guild opens Hand Over Matter in the Focus Gallery of the Folk Art Center Location: Folk Art Center | Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, East Asheville, NC Hours: Open Daily 10am-5pm Admission: Free Focus Gallery Exhibit:…
Read MoreEducation Event Series 2024
Contact: Millie Davis Marketing Director [email protected] 803-604-6508 Contact: Janet Wiseman Event Coordinator [email protected] 828-298-7928 (Folk Art Center) Educational Event Series at the Folk Art Center Location: Auditorium of the Folk Art Center The Folk Art Center is located at 382 Blue Ridge Parkway in east Asheville, NC Dates: Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm (except where noted). Specific dates…
Read MoreHeritage Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild
HERITAGE MEMBERSHIP HERITAGE DESIGNATION, DEFINED: The purpose of the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s Heritage Designation is to honor, preserve, and retain the skills of the unique crafts found within the Southern Appalachian region. We seek to emulate the tenacity, ingenuity, and fine skills needed for the creation of traditional crafts practiced contemporaneously with or before…
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