Wood Day at the Folk Art Center

By Millie Davis | August 7, 2014 |

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…

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Wood Day 2009

By Millie Davis | August 5, 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…

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Celebrating the Art of Craft

By Millie Davis | July 16, 2009 |

There is a great diversity of fine crafts represented among the 200 exhibitors at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands. The snapshots above are a small sampling of what visitors to the event can see. The Craft Fair continues tomorrow at the Asheville Civic Center from 10am to 5pm. Wood carvings by John C.…

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