Education
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The Southern Highland Craft Guild Offers Daily Craft Demonstrations at the Folk Art Center
The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Center from March through December. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing media will explain and demonstrate their craft with informative materials displayed at their booth. These free educational events are open to the public. Visitors will have […]
2 events,
Fun with Fabric Dye
Fun with Fabric Dye
Come have fun playing with color. We will use permanent textile dyes to add beautiful color & patterning to fabric using easy low water immersion techniques. Learn how to dye a range of colors. Any natural fiber can be dyed with this type of dye (cotton, linen, rayon, bamboo as well as silk) with colorfast […]
2 events,
Paint & Sip: Moon Mushrooms
Paint & Sip: Moon Mushrooms
The class is for a social as well as creative experience. Participants will gather and receive instructions on the technical aspects of the painting and view a finished example and an example that the instructor will work on in real-time. Painting stations will be set up prior to class with all the supplies arranged at […]
2 events,
Creative & Calm: An Introduction to Neurographic Art
Creative & Calm: An Introduction to Neurographic Art
The class will begin with a short description of the concepts behind creating art using this technique as well as viewing some examples created by the instructor. Materials, which will consist of Sharpie markers, art board, and art markers will be distributed. A short moment of focus and intention for the piece will start the […]
2 events,
Wood Day at the Folk Art Center
Wood Day at the Folk Art Center
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 […]
2 events,
North Carolina Botanical Printing with Suzanne Connors
Eco-printing is a process of using plants to dye and print on fiber through contact printing methods. Botanical Printing is the addition of using natural dyes for added color. During this workshop; participants will explore the alchemy of water, plant materials, heat, and metal and finish the class with beautiful prints on natural fiber fabrics. […]
2 events,
Late Summer on the Blue Ridge Painting Workshop
During “Late Summer on the Blue Ridge” we will be cool and comfortable painting in our studio for three days. We have been invited to enjoy this workshop at the amazing Whiteside Art Gallery in fabulous Cashiers, NC. We will work from photo references that are used as a point of departure for your compositions. […]
3 events,
Wonky 9-Patch Stars Workshop
NOTE: This workshop will be a 2-day event on August 17 and August 24th from 10 am – 2 pm each day. Have fun making these wonky 9-patch star blocks. You don’t have to worry about making your star points even! Make one block for a small wall hanging or several for a quilt——–the choice […]
3 events,
Drafting Foundation Patterns
This class will provide an opportunity for students to create foundation blocks/slopers for a front and back bodice with darts, a basic sleeve, and a skirt. The blocks will serve as a foundation for creating new garments. Students will also learn basic patternmaking techniques, such as dart manipulation, drafting princess lines and learn how to […]
4 events,
Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine
Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine
Welcome to our newest sewing classes where we are bursting with enthusiasm to guide you on a creative sewing journey! We are thrilled to offer a range of sewing classes designed to cater to beginners ready to explore the world of garments, as well as seasoned sewers aiming to elevate their skills to new heights […]
3 events,
Craft a Sweeper Broom Class
Craft a Sweeper Broom Class
Join Emileigh of Rhythm & Ritual for a day of broomcraft and connection. More than a handcrafts class, Emileigh creates a ritual space for participants to settle in and create with intention. Everyone will make their own full length sweeper broom. Participants will have an opportunity to use a drawknife and shaving horse to create […]
