And the Beat Goes On with Vance Gilbert
Muddy Creek Cafe and Music Hall South Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might have been something close to the great Vance Gilbert.” As the above quote from Richmond magazine suggests, Vance Gilbert defies stereotypes. It’s little wonder then that he also exceeds expectations. In this case, those two qualities […]
Fine Tuned Concert Series: Benjamin Barker with David LaMotte, The Allen Boys with DaShawn Hickman and Kelley Breiding
Reeves Theater 129 West Main Street, Elkin, NC, United StatesThe Allen Boys Benjamin Barker Dave LaMottte Kelley Breiding Be one of the first to hear and experience the next wave of emerging artists in Western North Carolina. This spring, the Blue Ridge Music Trails’ trailblazing musical project, Fine Tuned, supports the next generation as they take to the […]
Easter Egg Hunt
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesThe Easter Bunny has been extra busy this winter, storing up eggs and candy for this year's hunt! So, grab your baskets and hop on over to the Folk School for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! An annual springtime favorite for kids, this year's Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 8th at 1 p.m. Join us […]
Madison County Potters Market
Marshall High Studios 115 Blannahassett Island Road, Marshall, NC, United StatesIn the last decade, the quiet mountain towns and townships of Madison County, North Carolina have attracted an ever growing community of artists and craftspeople. Madison County’s rich rural and agricultural history and its inhabitants’ collective respect for tradition and craft make a natural setting for the production of handmade functional and sculptural ceramics. The […]
WNC Farmers Market Spring Festival & Growing in the Mountains Plant Sale
WNC Farmers Market 570 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesWNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Rd., Asheville | Free | Celebrate and shop from local farmers, growers + makers while you enjoy local food trucks that highlight ramps and strawberries. 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Greening Up The Mountains Festival
Historic Downtown Sylva Landis Street, Sylva, NC, United StatesThe Greening Up the Mountains Festival, now in its 25th year, is a heritage arts festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring through both traditional and contemporary forms of Appalachian art, music, food, and beverage which honor our community and local artisans. The festival is sponsored by both the Town of Sylva and the Main […]
Weaverville Art Safari
Weaverviiille Art Safari Studio Tour Weaverville, NC, United StatesCome join this self guided Studio Tour in and around the greater Weaverville area this Spring! Over 60 Artists participating in 29 locations! Glass, Metal, Pottery, Fine Art , Fiber and more!!
May Day Parade and Maypole Dance
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesCelebrate May Day with us! Our annual May Day Parade & Maypole Dance takes place Saturday, April 29th. This event is free and open to all, with the procession beginning at 11:45 a.m. If you’d like to join in the short parade, meet at Festival Barn at 11:30 a.m. The procession will move from the […]
Cowee Valley Quilt & Fiber Celebration
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesThe first annual Cowee Valley Quilt & Fiber Celebration will be held at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center May 5 & 6, 2023. This two-day festival will celebrate all aspects of textiles & quilting! Friday, May 5th will be workshop day, with exciting programming in felting, knitting and sewing taught by award-winning fiber artists. […]
Get Weaving with Sarah Howard
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesWorkshop topics will include: Planning your weaving - yarns, setts, pattern fitting Weaving your fabric - threading a mixed warp, warp separators, tension Sewing your garment - cutting out, sewing tips, finishes, fastenings She will also try to help participants with questions about weaving problems. This is going to be a very special opportunity to learn from & […]
Embellished Knitting with Charles Gandy
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesA workshop exploring creativity in yarn for Advanced Beginner or Intermediate level knitters! Here's a chance to learn numerous ways to enhance your knitted creations through applied embellishments. From frilly ruffles to bobbles to twists and ripples, I-Cords, special "finger" cords and even beading, we will explore, through a hands-on sampler, how these techniques can […]
Whimsical Felted Flowers with Ruth Duckworth
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesCome join us as we explore the art of wet felting with multicolored dyed wool. Learn how to create felted flower masterpieces inspired by your favorite blooms. You can make a flower into a pin or use it to embellish a hat or scarf or bag. We will start off getting a feel for the […]
