Education
The Art of Braided Rugs
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center School House Road, Robbinsville, NC, United StatesLearn the craft of braided rugs from local artist, Dianne Ellis. This course is two classes one week apart. During the first class students will be provided with all the tools and enough materials to braid either a hot pad or chair cushion. During the second class students will take all of their completed braided […]
The Search for Elisha Mitchell
Mountain Heritage High School 333 Mountain Heritage High School Road, Burnsville, NC, United StatesFor two weeks in the summer of 1857, the whole country focused their attention on the mountains of western North Carolina. Professor Elisha Mitchell had disappeared somewhere on the highest mountain in eastern America. Out of hundreds of searchers, a group of five mountain men from the Pensacola section of Yancey County found him on […]
The Search for Elisha Mitchell
Mountain Heritage High School 333 Mountain Heritage High School Road, Burnsville, NC, United StatesFor two weeks in the summer of 1857, the whole country focused their attention on the mountains of western North Carolina. Professor Elisha Mitchell had disappeared somewhere on the highest mountain in eastern America. Out of hundreds of searchers, a group of five mountain men from the Pensacola section of Yancey County found him on […]
Where We Live: History, Nature and Culture Speaker Series
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesOn Monday, January 15 at 6:30pm, the “Where We Live: History, Nature, and Culture Speaker Series” will present a program on “Bird Talk: An Exploration of Avian Communication” by Dr. Barbara Ballentine. Birds use acoustic, visual, and olfactory signals in social contexts allowing for the transmission of information that is important for successful reproduction and […]
Fiber Expo 2024
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United StatesThis is a great opportunity for people to come to the Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists' Boarding House and see demonstrations of most of the heritage fiber arts that will be taught during 2024. Including Weaving, Spinning, Rug Hooking, Knitting, Needle Felting, Basket Weaving, Rug Punch, Punch Needle, Crochet and Fiber Dyeing.
Exploring the Arts! – Children
Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United StatesStudents 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 […]
Beginner’s Pottery
Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts 9710 NC Highway 194, Lansing, NC, United StatesThis class will introduce you to our studio, basic safety rules and our equipment available for your use. Also, through a hands-on approach, students will learn and practice aspects of pinch, coil and slab pottery. Additionally, there will be an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel. Basic pottery information will be presented and discussed […]
Beginners Pottery Class
Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts 9710 NC Highway 194, Lansing, NC, United StatesThis class will introduce you to our studio, basic safety rules and our equipment available for your use. Also, through a hands-on approach, students will learn and practice aspects of pinch, coil and slab pottery. Additionally, there will be an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel. Basic pottery information will be presented and discussed […]
Beginners Pottery Class
Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts 9710 NC Highway 194, Lansing, NC, United StatesThis class will introduce you to our studio, basic safety rules and our equipment available for your use. Also, through a hands-on approach, students will learn and practice aspects of pinch, coil and slab pottery. Additionally, there will be an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel. Basic pottery information will be presented and discussed […]
