Mixed Metals Hot Rivets 2-Day Workshop with Julie Merrill
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesStudents will be exploring techniques with sawing and piercing, punching or drilling holes, cleaning sharp edges, and basic soldering skills. We will be learning how to make a chosen shape out of sheet metal (either brass or copper) with a jeweler’s saw. Next, we will learn how to measure and prepare the metal to either […]
Yadkin Bluegrass & Old Time Convention
Yadkinville Elementary School 305 North State Street, Yadkinville, NC, United StatesThe Yadkin Arts Council will present the Yadkin Bluegrass & Old Time Convention on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Yadkinville Elementary School. Musicians of all ages are welcome to perform and compete in front of a live audience full of their family and friends. From live competitions to impromptu jam sessions, the toe-tapping sounds of […]
Glass, Metal, and Clay Day at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesMembers of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will showcase the elements of metal, glass, and clay with a range of techniques that will be demonstrated in the Folk Art Center's auditorium. These master craftspeople will be demonstrating techniques such as blacksmithing, glass blowing, piercing and soldering metals, knife making, bezeling, repoussé, copper etching, assembling stained […]
Glaze Days with Mayco
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesTryon Arts & Crafts School with Mayco Colors Presents GLAZE DAZE, a 1-Day seminar including 3 demonstrations and student exercises in the application of Mayco glaze products. TACS Invites potters and ceramic artists to the third “Glaze Daze”, an all-inclusive day of learning and fun with Mayco Colors. Crista Toler, Mayco representative, will lead three (3) unique glazing […]
Enameling – Champleve-Cloisonne 2-Day Workshop with Ilene Kay
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesAll skill levels welcome / 9:00 am-5:00pm each day In this class, you will have a taste of both processes and create a pair of earrings or a pendant of your design. Champleve does not require a separate setting for a finished piece. Cloisonne uses wires to separate the cells of color. Combining these will […]
Wall Sculpture in Textured Bronze 2-Day 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. Each student will create one “bas relief” wall-mountable artwork with original imagery. Students should bring sketches of their project ideas. Basic, gestural line drawings with no shading will be most successful with the copper and textured bronze technique, as […]
Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend
The popular weekend involves tastings, vineyard tours, wine releases, food events, live music and other activities at 11 tasting rooms in the Blue Ridge Mountains. New this year are scenic helicopter tours over the seven vineyards of Hendersonville’s Crest of the Blue Ridge wine region. Helicopter tours depart from Souther Williams Vineyard at 30-minute intervals […]
Whimsy Flower Needle Book
Local Cloth Depot Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesSpend a fun-filled morning on Friday, April 19 from 9am to 1pm creating a beautiful and practical needle book using cotton fabrics. With Local Cloth Instructor Julie Bagamary, you will explore techniques such as hand embroidery and fabric collage to create a whimsical flower design on the cover. Inside, you will use soft wool felt […]
Local Cloth FiberFest
WNC Farmers Market 570 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesLocal Cloth is proud to host the 12th Annual FiberFest on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8am to 5pm at the WNC Farmer’s Market (Shed #3 | 570 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC). FiberFest (formerly known as Fiber Farmers Day) takes place on the Saturday of the Spring Festival & Growing in the Mountains Plant Show […]
Free Community Art Day
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesHaywood Made: Carolina Heritage Weekend
The Scotsman 37 Church Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) is excited to announce their upcoming spring event on April 20th from 5-8 pm at The 37 Venue on Church St in Waynesville. Celebrate local art, music and dance at the Haywood Made, a part of the Carolina Heritage Weekend, a four day Haywood County art and culture experience. […]
Pioneer Day
Mountain Gateway Museum 24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC, United StatesFeaturing Southern Appalachian crafters, live music, food trucks, inflatables, antique tools and equipment, special exhibits, and much more. Craft demonstrations will include blacksmithing, woodworking, quilting, crocheting, pottery, basket making, chair caning, spinning, weaving, dyeing, jewelry making and others. Many crafters also will have items for sale. A variety of food trucks will be available. Admission […]