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The Southern Highland Craft Guild Offers Daily Craft Demonstrations at the Folk Art Center
The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Center from March through December. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing media will explain and demonstrate their craft with informative materials displayed at their booth. These free educational events are open to the public. Visitors will have […]
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
The Museum of the Cherokee People is pleased to announce the opening of sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, an exhibition that illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ continuing legacy of resilience. Featuring objects sourced from the Museum of the Cherokee People’s own […]
Farm Tours at Rare Bird Farm
Every Friday at 3pm April - October we host farm tours for pre-paid registrants. Someone will show you around the farm, introduce you to the animals, give you a history and update on the farm, it’s buildings and structures, what we’re growing and what grows here naturally. We orient you with a map, have fresh […]
Murphy First Friday Art Walk
Murphy First Friday Art Walk, every month May through December, downtown Murphy, NC, 5-8pm. Arts and crafts vendors along the sidewalks, live music on the Square and in many shops and restaurants, crafts for kids, and tons of fun for the whole family! Rain or shine, free to attend and free for vendors. See our […]
Drafting Foundation Patterns
This class will provide an opportunity for students to create foundation blocks/slopers for a front and back bodice with darts, a basic sleeve, and a skirt. The blocks will serve as a foundation for creating new garments. Students will also learn basic patternmaking techniques, such as dart manipulation, drafting princess lines and learn how to […]
Simple Garment Construction
Join 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 an understanding of sewing patterns, and learn the ins and outs of how a garment is made. Throughout the class we will create a comprehensive […]
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Glaze Days II with Mayco Colors
Glaze Days II with Mayco Colors
Tryon 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 […]
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Willow Basket Weaving
*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 the quality and integrity of our cultural functions. This weaving tradition is one of the oldest and historically important materials to all of Europe. Willow […]
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Friday Night Live Concert Series: The Foxfire Boys
Friday Night Live Concert Series: The Foxfire Boys
Formed in the early 1980s, The Foxfire Boys grew out of its members' participation in The Foxfire Fund's Appalachain culture and music program in Northeast Georgia. Performing bluegrass blends, the band has since graced the stage at the Grand Ole Opry.
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2024 Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival
The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated lineup for the 2024 Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival, which takes place October 12, 2024 at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds. This year's event promises to be a captivating showcase of exceptional musical talent. Kicking off the show is the sensational Brew Davis, a […]
Highlands Heritage Jamboree
Highlands Heritage Jamboree
Highlands Heritage Jamboree celebrates and honors the town’s history with traditional music, dancing, moonshine and more in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
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Beaverdam Studio Tour
Twenty-seven artists and craftspeople—19 who live in Beaverdam Valley plus 8 invited guest artists—are excited to welcome visitors to view their handmade artwork. They create work in ceramics, painting, jewelry, sculpture, book art, textiles, photography, glass, wood, and more. This year we have multiple artists in several locations—all 27 artists can be found in only […]
