Education
Craft a Sweeper Broom Class
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Simple Garment Construction
Haywood Community College 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC, United StatesJoin this immersive 12-week sewing course in which you will master essential techniques and construction methods for creating clothing. Students will master sewing machine operation, explore textiles and notions, gain […]
Appalachian Style Turkey Brooms
Stecoah Valley Center School House Road, Robbinsville, NC, United StatesMake your own Appalachian-Style Turkey Wing Broom with Appalachian Broom Maker Cathy Henson. Brooms can be fashioned in various styles with twine woven to create intricate designs. In this class, […]
Needle Felted Wee Pumpkins
Stecoah Valley Center School House Road, Robbinsville, NC, United StatesBlend richly colored wool and silk, then learn how to 3D needle felt small pumpkins. Make up to three. All supplies included. Take your felting pad and needles home to […]
Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThis free celebration of mountain heritage features traditional crafts accompanied by music and dancing. On-going demonstrations will include traditional woodworking with traditional tools, weaving, spinning, dyeing, broom making, stone carving, […]
Willow Basket Weaving
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United States*YOU CAN CAMP AT RARE BIRD FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND AND GET A FREE INTIMATE CONCERT WITH ANYA HINKLE ON SATURDAY EVENING. Weaving willow baskets is a practice in revitalizing […]