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Clay Day

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

Join us for a celebration of one of the oldest craft mediums and the makers of clay. Clay Day features craft demonstrations and hands-on activities by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and invited guests. Watch live demonstrations of wheel-throwing, hand-building, surface design, and many other clay techniques. Join us on Saturday, June 11th […]

Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival

Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

Stretching out over 8 acres, the Shelton House "Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend" will be held Saturday and Sunday June 18th & 19th, 2022 on the beautiful grounds of Shelton House just 3 blocks off Main Street in Waynesville, NC. Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Don't Wait... Plan your […]

An Appalachian Summer Festival: Summer Exhibition Celebration

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

Celebrate summer at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and engage, discover and connect through the arts! The Summer Exhibition Celebration is an opportunity for art lovers to meet the artists, enjoy live music and refreshments, and spend time with fellow arts patrons while exploring one of the most exciting venues in town: a […]

FREE

Art on the Green

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Four times this summer, Art on the Greene brings original artwork in a variety of media to the green at the Historic Banner Elk School. Located in the center of this small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the shows create an idyllic setting for meeting artists, admiring their work and shopping for handmade pieces. […]

An Appalachian Summer Festival: 36th Annual Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Walk

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St , Boone, North Carolina, United States

To celebrate the 36th anniversary of this annual national juried competition, join competition juror Elizabeth Brim for an educational outdoor tour of the 10 sculptures from this year’s competition. The tour concludes at the Schaefer Center with an awards reception. Made possible by the continued support and generosity of the Rosen Family. 

FREE

75th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands: Summer Edition

Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

In its 75th year, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of craft ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media, and jewelry. […]

$10

Painting Workshop to Benefit the Mitford Museum

The Mitford Museum 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, NC, United States

JOIN JAN AND HER DEAR FRIEND, acclaimed artist Nancy Bass, for a special day of painting that will make you feel like a pro! Artist Nancy Bass, whose popular animal paintings are in private collections around the country, created art for our Mitford Christmas ornaments, placemats, mugs, and throw pillows. In her class, she will […]

First Friday – Zan Thompson

The HUB Station Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United States

Join Zan Thompson, an experienced watercolor artist for a reception and evening of exploring our gallery halls at the HUB Station. Zan's art is a celebration of the essence found in our environments from the alluring subjects to the most mundane! As a trained observer of places and the elements found within those places, Zan […]

Art on the Green

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Four times this summer, Art on the Greene brings original artwork in a variety of media to the green at the Historic Banner Elk School. Located in the center of this small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the shows create an idyllic setting for meeting artists, admiring their work and shopping for handmade pieces. […]

Transylvania County Handcrafters Guild Summer Craft Show

Masonic Lodge 174 E Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

Join the talented crafters and artists on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 12 from 9 AM till 5 PM each day at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Brevard. This is a great chance for you to meet the creators and pick up the perfect gift for that special person — even yourself. The Transylvania […]

Wood Day

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

Join us for a celebration of wooden crafts – one of the first mediums of handicraft. From branches, trunks, roots, and bark, watch as they’re used in both functional and decorative pieces. During Wood Day, Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will showcase this evolution of skills and mastery of crafted wood by demonstrating […]

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