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Introduction to Needle Felting through Doll Making with Jess Self

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

During this workshop students learn many needle felting techniques and the possibilities of wool through doll and creature making.  Participants will walk away from the class with many ideas for […]

$375 – $405

Between Slavery and the Want of Railroads: Reconstruction in WNC

ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUAL

The Western Office of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will host a virtual program entitled, “Between Slavery and the Want of Railroads: Reconstruction in WNC”. To register and […]

Western Piedmont Symphony Link Up: The Orchestra Sings

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Drive, Boone, NC, United States

Part of the APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts Series Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program introduces elementary age students to the orchestra by helping them to become a part of it. Concert […]

Winter Lecture Series: Cultural Preservation

ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUAL

MEET THE PANELIST: Tonya E. Carroll was born and raised in Cherokee, North Carolina. She studied American History and Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina University, where she also earned her […]

Beginning / Intermediate Copper & Textured Bronze Workshop with Joe Cooper

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

This 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 […]

$145 – $175

Critter Check-Up at the WNC Nature Center

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC, United States

Your child can bring their favorite stuffed animal to the Nature Center for a check up with a veterinarian! Our veterinarians and vet assistants will be on hand to give […]

First Time Enameling Workshop with Ashley Gilreath

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

Enameling is a process in which vitreous glass is fused to precious metals; and is easier to achieve than it may seem.  The layering of vibrant color upon the surface […]

$185 – $215

Exhibition Celebration: Unearthing Our Forgotten Past, Fort San Juan

Mars Hill University: Rural Heritage Museum 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, NC, United States

The new exhibition on display in MHU’s Rural Heritage Museum (on loan from the Exploring Joara Foundation) chronicles the Spanish incursion into the area of present-day Burke County. Archaeologists have […]

Beginning Wood Turning with Madison Geer

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

This 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 […]

$175 – $205

Cherokee Art and Storytelling

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for an artful afternoon! In conjunction with A Living Language: Cherokee Syllabary and Contemporary Art, we welcome Sarah Thompson, Jarrett Wildcatt, and exhibition artists Tara McCoy and Mary Thompson. […]

Build a Tenor Ukulele with Michael Burger

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

Students will learn how to construct a tenor ukulele. Instructor will provide a kit that includes pre-formed raw materials, tuners, fret wire, and strings. Students will learn wood bending, precise […]

Carolinas Veterans Museum Reopens with World War II Jeep Exhibit

Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas 21 East Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas reopens for 2022 on March 2, and new this year is an exhibit featuring a World War II Willys Jeep. The exhibit places […]

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