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Tapestry Weavers South presents Follow the Thread at the Folk Art Center
The Southern Highland Craft Guild opened its first Main Gallery exhibition of 2023 on Saturday, January 14. Featuring work by members of Tapestry Weavers South, Follow the Thread features a variety of woven art: geometric tapestry weavings, woven bowls and postcards, framed scenic textiles, and three dimensional faces. Walking through the exhibition of woven art invites […]
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Cowee Valley Quilt & Fiber Celebration
The first annual Cowee Valley Quilt & Fiber Celebration will be held at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center May 5 & 6, 2023. This two-day festival will celebrate all aspects of textiles & quilting! Friday, May 5th will be workshop day, with exciting programming in felting, knitting and sewing taught by award-winning fiber artists. […]
Get Weaving with Sarah Howard
Get Weaving with Sarah Howard
Workshop topics will include: Planning your weaving - yarns, setts, pattern fitting Weaving your fabric - threading a mixed warp, warp separators, tension Sewing your garment - cutting out, sewing tips, finishes, fastenings She will also try to help participants with questions about weaving problems. This is going to be a very special opportunity to learn from & […]
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Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
In the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative efforts with the public in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout. Visitors can shop for a variety of fine craft of different disciplines: bladesmithing, glassblowing, wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics, woodturning, metalsmithing, leatherwork, and furniture making. The […]
Friends & Family Day at the John C. Campbell Folk School
Friends & Family Day at the John C. Campbell Folk School
Join us May 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Friends & Family Day at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina. Tour our open studios, participate in hands-on making, watch demonstrations, enjoy music & dance performances, savor local food, and learn about the Folk School. You won’t want to […]
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2023 Graduating Class of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program
The Southern Highland Craft Guild opens its Main Gallery exhibition at the Folk Art Center showcasing the Graduating Class of 2023 of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program on May 13th. Located on the second floor until September 6th, the show continues the historical relationship between the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Haywood, an educational […]
Fiber Day at the Folk Art Center
Fiber Day at the Folk Art Center
From sheep shearing to wearable textiles – learn the process of fiber art. Guild Makers and friends will demonstrate a variety of techniques during this free community event. Get a close-up look and enjoy interactive demonstrations. Visitors can bring their own handwork, whether it be crochet, embroidery, or spinning. Bring a blanket, walk the mountain […]
Mother’s Day Market
Mother’s Day Market
The third annual Mother’s Day Market outdoor craft fair will be held Saturday, May 13 from 10 AM-4 PM. Come buy from over 20 local crafters selling everything from jewelry to home goods to clothes and more. Tour the farm house and purchase plants from the farm’s gardeners. Parking will be across the street in […]
Mother’s Day Paint & Sip Workshop Wild Flower Watercolor Workshop
Mother’s Day Paint & Sip Workshop Wild Flower Watercolor Workshop
Looking for a fun Mother’s Day weekend activity? Then we have the answer for you! Unleash your inner artist with a “Paint and Sip” workshop at the HUB Station! We are here to help you engage in the freedom of self-expression through art in a safe and supportive environment. This is a great chance to […]
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Garden Pottery Class
Garden Pottery Class
Register for our upcoming pottery class! Classes meet on Tuesday’s for a 5-week course designed for beginning or intermediate adults (18+). Students will explore handbuilding and slab work as well as learn various decorating and glazing techniques. Students will create multiple pieces throughout the course that are perfect to add to any garden or patio. […]
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Garden Pottery Class
Garden Pottery Class
Register for our upcoming pottery class! Classes meet on Tuesday’s for a 5-week course designed for beginning or intermediate adults (18+). Students will explore handbuilding and slab work as well as learn various decorating and glazing techniques. Students will create multiple pieces throughout the course that are perfect to add to any garden or patio. […]
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Garden Pottery Class
Garden Pottery Class
Register for our upcoming pottery class! Classes meet on Tuesday’s for a 5-week course designed for beginning or intermediate adults (18+). Students will explore handbuilding and slab work as well as learn various decorating and glazing techniques. Students will create multiple pieces throughout the course that are perfect to add to any garden or patio. […]
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Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
The event is held at the Higgins Fairgrounds in Sparta, NC. Admission is free! Hours are 9:00 am-5:00 pm each day. We will have classes, demonstrations and events galore! Plus lots of great vendors for your shopping pleasure. History of the festival The first annual Blue Ridge Fiber Fest was held in Sparta, North Carolina on […]
Drawing and Perspective Sketching
Drawing and Perspective Sketching
The workshop begins with drawing techniques to help the artist planning a painting including the importance of value sketches and composition sketches. How to draw what you see in the field and review some tools to assist you. Most importantly you will learn simple tricks for doing good perspective sketches that will drastically improve your […]
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Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
In the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative efforts with the public in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout. Visitors can shop for a variety of fine craft of different disciplines: bladesmithing, glassblowing, wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics, woodturning, metalsmithing, leatherwork, and furniture making. The […]