Education
A History of Appalachian Music
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesAre you interested in the history and evolution of the music for which this area is so famous? Join a Parkway ranger for an evening of cultural and song study following the tracks of the original people of these hills, the Cherokee, through European and African immigration, to the present day understanding (and misunderstanding) of […]
Blue Ridge Parkway: Fridays at the Folk Art Center – It’s for What Ails You
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin a Parkway ranger for an evening of odd illnesses and even odder remedies. From turpentine to axes under the bed, we’ll examine how and why certain traditional medicines developed in the Southern Appalachians and ask ourselves: “What might I resort to if the closest hospital was days away?” Meet at the Folk Art Center […]
Fridays at the Folk Art Center: Legends and Myths of the Cherokee
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin a Parkway ranger for an evening of storytelling. Learn the difference between a legend and a myth. Come explore the importance of storytelling among the Cherokee and how oral traditions kept their history alive for hundreds of years. Meet at the Folk Art Center at Milepost 382 in Asheville. Program will be outside on […]
Fridays at the Folk Art Center: A History of Appalachian Music
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesAre you interested in the history and evolution of the music for which this area is so famous? Join a Parkway ranger for an evening of cultural and song study following the tracks of the original people of these hills, the Cherokee, through European and African immigration, to the present day understanding (and misunderstanding) of […]
Fridays at the Folk Art Center: Untold Stories of Appalachian Women
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin a Parkway ranger for an evening exploring the incredible contributions of women in the Appalachian region. We will be sharing the stories of the Cherokee War Women, enslaved women, midwives, and the women of today who have shaped Appalachia and the Blue Ridge Parkway. It will be a fun, informative, and inspirational evening for […]
An Evening of Storytelling at Vance Birthplace
Vance Birthplace State Historic Site 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville, NC, United StatesJoin us as we get you in the spooky spirit of Halloween with a few Appalachian ghost stories and others from afar. Dr. Delanna Reed, a member of the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild and a professor at East Tennessee State University, will bring these scary tales to life through spoken word. Visitors can bring a blanket […]
A Living Language: Cherokee Syllabary and Contemporary Art
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesA Living Language: Cherokee Syllabary and Contemporary Art features over 50 works of art in a variety of media by 30+ Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and Cherokee Nation artists. The exhibition highlights the use of the written Cherokee language, a syllabary developed by Cherokee innovator Sequoyah (circa 1776–1843). Cherokee syllabary is frequently found in […]
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site – Christmas at Connemara
Carl Sandburg Home NHS 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will celebrate Christmas at Connemara with several virtual programs this holiday season. Holiday music and storytelling will be featured on social media the first three Saturdays in December, along with ranger-led craft and cooking demonstrations. Virtual writing workshops will be held on November 30 and December 7, to explore memoirs […]
Private Kiln Firing-Full Kiln: Tryon Arts and Crafts School
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesTryon Arts & Crafts School allows students to pay for private kiln firing. By participating in TACS’ normal kiln firing schedule, potters’ work will be fired and returned within a 1- to 3-week period, allowing kiln space to be shared fairly among all classes, teachers, and independent studio participants. Individuals may bypass this process by […]
Beginning Wood Turning with Madison Geer
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesThis workshop will cover basic safety issues, introduction to types of wood, wet versus dry, tools (lathe, hand tools), and techniques (clamping, turning, finishes). Students will produce 1-2 finished pieces – spindle, muddler, dibbler, small dry flower urn and/or small bowl. Please bring a lunch or snacks as desired. Saturday, January 15, 9:00 am-3:00 pm […]
Beginning/Intermediate Copper & Textured Bronze Workshop with Joe Cooper
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesThis workshop is for beginners or intermediate students who have good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Students will learn basic skills while using copper sheet, copper tubing, and copper wire with a torch welding method to make art and craft objects. Specifically each student will make at least one candleholder or wine coaster using the […]
Welcoming 2022 with the WNC Fibers / Handweavers Guild
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Southern Highland Craft Guild will open its first Main Gallery exhibition of the 2022 year on Saturday, January 22. Featuring members of the Western North Carolina Fibers/Handweavers Guild, a variety of textile disciplines will be on display. Processes represented include spinning, shibori, batik, silkscreen, weaving, natural dyeing, needle felting, knitting, and more. The Western […]
