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Emerging Artist Program
Join the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s Emerging Artist Program Since 1930, the Southern Highland Craft Guild has championed fine craft across the Southern Appalachian region. We’re excited to launch our Emerging Artist Program, a unique opportunity for six promising artists to take the next step in their careers. This program is designed to help you…
Read MoreCraft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Contact: Southern Highland Craft Guild, The Folk Art Center 828-298-7928 | [email protected] 78th Summer Edition Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Where: Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville, 87 Haywood St., Downtown Asheville, NC When: July 17–20, 2025 (Fall: October 16-19, 2025) Hours: 10 AM–5 PM, Thursday through Sunday Admission: $12 Adults | Free for Children under 12 Info: craftguild.org/craftfair | 828-298-7928 ASHEVILLE, NC — For…
Read MoreCelebrating 70 Years on Tunnel Road
930 Tunnel Road East Asheville, NC 28801 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5pm Sunday–Closed Contact: 828-298-7903 Email: [email protected] Southern Highland Craft Guild Shop Celebrates 70 Years on Tunnel Road Live Craft Demonstrations and Refreshments Every Saturday in June ASHEVILLE, NC — The Southern Highland Craft Guild is proud to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its Tunnel Road shop, a beloved…
Read MoreExhibition: Patience Makes Perfect
Exhibition Features Five Renowned Guild Members Celebrating Craftsmanship and Patience Exhibition Dates: April 26–July 13, 2025 Location: Focus Gallery, Folk Art Center, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC Admission: Free Asheville, NC — The Southern Highland Craft Guild is proud to present a new exhibition in its Focus Gallery: “Patience Makes Perfect.” This exhibition, which runs from April 26 to…
Read MoreGrove Arcade Location: Opening Memorial Day Weekend
1 Page Ave. Suite 123 Grove Arcade, Downtown Asheville, NC 28801 Hours: Jan.-April 10-5pm May-Dec. 10-6pm Sundays 12-5pm Contact: 828-505-0164 Southern Highland Craft Guild Announces New Shop in Downtown Asheville’s Grove Arcade Soft Opening Memorial Day Weekend | Grand Opening in June ASHEVILLE, NC — [May 6, 2025] — The Southern Highland Craft Guild is proud…
Read MoreGraduating Class of 2025: Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program
The Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents the Graduating Class of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program Dates: May 10 – August 20, 2025 Location: Folk Art Center, Main Gallery (Upstairs) Admission: Free The Folk Art Center is located at Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, East Asheville, NC Asheville, NC — [March 28, 2025] The Southern Highland Craft Guild is proud…
Read MoreCraft Making & Thinking: Applachian Heritage & Culture
Event: Craft Making & Thinking: Appalachian Heritage & Culture Craft Conference Date/Times: Saturday-Sunday May 24-25, 2025 10am-5pm Location: Folk Art Center Auditorium, 382 Blue Ridge Parkway in east Asheville, NC Admission: Free Event Contact: Mike Hatch, 828-298-7928, [email protected] North Carolina Humanities Press Contact: Melanie Moore Richeson, [email protected] Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents “Craft Making & Thinking: Appalachian Heritage and Culture” ASHEVILLE, NC…
Read MorePop-up Mini Craft Fairs at the Folk Art Center
The Folk Art Center [email protected] | 828-298-7928 Pop-up Mini Craft Fairs at the Folk Art Center: Supporting WNC Artists in Recovery Where: Folk Art Center, upper-level parking lot When: May 3 and June 7, 2025, 10AM–4PM Admission: Free Asheville, NC – [March 28, 2025] – The Southern Highland Craft Guild will host its fifth-annual Pop-up Mini Craft Fairs this…
Read MoreFiber Day at the Folk Art Center
Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents Fiber Day Free Event Celebrates the Craftsmanship of WNC Artists & Supports Local Recovery from Hurricane Helene Date: May 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Folk Art Center Auditorium, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC Admission: Free Asheville, NC — The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites the community to celebrate Fiber…
Read MoreGlass, Metal, and Clay Day 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2025 Glass, Metal, and Clay Day at the Folk Art Center Free Educational Event Showcases Craftsmanship & Strengthens WNC’s Craft Community Date: April 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Folk Art Center Auditorium/Outdoor, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC Admission: Free Asheville, NC — The Southern…
Read MoreNational Quilting Day at the Folk Art Center
Celebrate National Quilting Day at the Folk Art Center Free Quilting Demonstrations and Quilt Exhibit Dates: Thursday-Saturday, March 13-15, 2025 Times: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Folk Art Center, Lobby Admission: Free Asheville, NC — The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites the public to celebrate National Quilting Day with a special three-day event at…
Read MoreFree Educational Events Showcase Regional Craftsmanship
Demo by John Tuner at the 2023 Craft Fair. Katherine Caldwell will be demonstrating Wheat Weaving upstairs during all four days of the fair. Demo by Valerie Berlage. Demo by Odyssey Clayworks Mike Lalone will be downstairs demonstrating wheel-thrown pottery. Local Cloth spinning demonstration, 2023 Cheryl Mackey Smith demonstration clay Pam Granger Gale’s marbling demonstration…
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