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Toe River Arts Studio Tour

Follow any road in Yancey County’s Toe River Valley, and you’re likely to arrive at an artist’s studio. Hundreds of artists and crafters live and create along the rural backroads, drawing inspiration from the surrounding natural beauty. Artists work with clay, glass, wood, metal, fiber, paint and more. Toe River Arts hosts a studio tour […]

Arts and Crafts Drive-About Tour

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center School House Road, Robbinsville, NC, United States

It’s time for our seasonal Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tour just in time for all of your holiday shopping!   Check out all of these great artisan locations and studios during your tour – Wehrloom Honey, Hunting Boy Wood Carving, Marie’s Lavender Farm, The Shed Gallery, Junk N’ Style, The Ceramics Art Club, Local Handmade […]

Christmas Arts & Crafts Show

Alleghany County Fairgrounds Alleghany County Fairgrounds 1581 US Hwy 21 N, Sparta, United States

Appalachian Potters Market

McDowell High School West Mc Dowell Junior High School Road, Marion, North Carolina, United States

The 35th Annual Appalachian Potters Market ​hosted by McDowell Arts Council Association will be Saturday December 2nd from 10-4pm in the Commons Area and Gymnasium of McDowell High School. Cost: Entry is $5 for folks 16 years of age or older ​Cash or card Accessibility: We recommend that anyone utilizing a wheelchair, cane, supports, stroller, […]

“Love” Exhibit

Haywood County Arts Council 86 N. Main Street PO Box 306, Waynesville, North Carolina, United States

After a three-week closure for fresh paint, the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) proudly reopened its doors on Friday, January 26th. Tonya Harwood, the executive director of HCAC, expressed her delight and said, "It is just so wonderful to have new artwork on the walls and visitors in our gallery." The HCAC Board of Directors […]

For the Love of Animals

Mica Gallery 37 North Mitchell Avenue, Bakersville, NC, United States

During the month of February, Mica Gallery will host a special fundraiser for MCAR, Mitchell County Animal Rescue. Definitely, dogs (and cats) are the artist’s best friend among Mica artists. As a Valentine’s month partnership, Mica Gallery artists are contributing works for sale to benefit MCAR which will receive 75% of the sales. The gallery […]

Exploring the Arts! – Children

Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United States

Students will enjoy creative exploration of elements and principles of design. Students will be introduced to the foundations of art in an imaginative and fun atmosphere. Students will learn techniques involving various media while exploring art history through individual and group activities. Students will create projects inspired by different art movements while discovering personal ways to […]

Fundamentals of Jewelry Making

Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United States

Join us for Fundamentals of Jewelry Making and unleash your creativity as you transform raw materials into wearable works of art! This course is tailored for beginners and enthusiasts eager to explore the art of creating wearable masterpieces. Through a blend of hands-on practice, design theory, and expert guidance, students will learn the essential techniques […]

2024 FuseFest: Firing Up the Foothills

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

Join Tryon Arts & Crafts School for an immersive fused glass workshop series! Students will begin the weekend with a kick-off social, followed by workshops led by Brad Walker of Warm Glass Studios (Clemmons, NC), Liz Haas of Rayzist Photomask (Vista, CA), and Tony Glander of Fitzpatrick Glass Studios (Gaithersburg, MD), with breakfast and lunch […]

Fundamentals of Jewelry Making

Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United States

Join us for Fundamentals of Jewelry Making and unleash your creativity as you transform raw materials into wearable works of art! This course is tailored for beginners and enthusiasts eager to explore the art of creating wearable masterpieces. Through a blend of hands-on practice, design theory, and expert guidance, students will learn the essential techniques […]

Fundamentals of Jewelry Making

Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United States

Join us for Fundamentals of Jewelry Making and unleash your creativity as you transform raw materials into wearable works of art! This course is tailored for beginners and enthusiasts eager to explore the art of creating wearable masterpieces. Through a blend of hands-on practice, design theory, and expert guidance, students will learn the essential techniques […]

The Southern Highland Craft Guild Celebrates National Quilting Day

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

National Quilting Day is Saturday, March 16, 2024. Guild member and quilter Connie Brown will be demonstrating hand-quilting skills in the lobby of the Folk Art Center March 14, 15, and 16, 2024. Guild member, fabric artist and quilter, Jude Stuecker, will join her on Saturday, March 16th with demonstrations. Brown is also a quilt […]

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