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Pop-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 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…
Read MoreA Legacy Worth Noting
Two Check by Edwina Bringle Media Contact: Millie Davis, [email protected] | 828-298-7928 The Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents A Legacy Worth Noting at the Folk Art Center Exhibit Highlights Lifelong Contributions of Guild Members Dates: February 1 – April 30, 2025 Location: Main Gallery, Folk Art Center, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, East Asheville, NC…
Read MoreJury Deadlines Announced
The Southern Highland Craft Guild Announces Jury Deadlines for Prospective New Members Each year, the Southern Highland Craft Guild anticipates a fresh group of artists to join their nearly century-old organization, a network of over 700 Appalachian artists, craftspersons, and makers. Artists of the region are encouraged to join the Guild for the benefit of…
Read MoreApplication Workshops: How to Join the Guild
Southern Highland Craft Guild Offers Application Workshops for Aspiring Members Dates & Times: In-Person Workshops: February 22, March 29, September 6, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Zoom Workshop: May 3, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Folk Art Center Auditorium (In-Person) & Zoom Admission: Free Website & Registration: Guild Application Workshop…
Read MoreNew 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 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
45th Annual Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center 45th Annual Heritage Weekend Dates & Times: Saturday, September 20, 2025 – 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday, September 21, 2025 – 10 AM to 4 PM Location:Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 382, East Asheville, NCFree parking and admission Event Highlights Celebration of Southern Appalachian culture…
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,…
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