Posts Tagged ‘events’
Wood Day at the Folk Art Center
Wood Day 2014 which took place on August 9 was one of those perfect days at the Folk Art Center. There were hundreds of people – making their way through Allanstand Craft Shop, the exhibitions on the second level and, of course, through the auditorium to see the Wood Day artists. Jeff Neil, a box maker…
Read MoreWood Day 2009
Demonstrations during Wood Day Here are a few glimpses of Wood Day 2009 which took place earlier today at the Folk Art Center. Here is Walt Cottingham making shingles for his rustic birdhouses on a shaving horse. Helen Gibson carves an angel. Mike Fiantaca of the Carolina Mountain Woodturners instructs a visitor on how to…
Read MoreCumberland Celebrates Craft Heritage Days
Craft Heritage Days Lynn Stanley, the manager of Cumberland Crafts is busy this week getting ready for the shop’s Craft Heritage Days, July 23-26. A full line-up of traditional artists will be there to entertain and enlighten the crowd. Pictured above are Peggy Whitted of Sevierville, TN and Bill Henry of Oak Ridge, TN. They…
Read MoreA Glimpse of the Craft Fair – downtown Asheville
Asheville Civic Center The Asheville Civic Center has been bustling with activity this weekend as thousands of visitors have made their way through the concourse and arena levels to view the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands. The images above are just a few glimpses of the fair. Demonstrations Outside, Guild artists demonstrated natural dyeing…
Read MoreClay Day at the Folk Art Center: June 2009
Clay Day was a huge success Saturday at the Folk Art Center! The weather was perfect and there were a great crowd to enjoy the demonstrations and activities. Several Guild members participated in the event for the first time including: Karen Newgard, Becky and Steve Lloyd, Holden McCurry, Sandy Batton, Tamela Wells and Ron Slagle. The…
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