Events
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Glass, Metal, and Clay Day
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesOn Saturday, April 4, from 10am–4pm, more than a dozen Guild members will demonstrate their skills and techniques in glass, metal, and clay inside the Folk Art Center auditorium. Visitors can watch master craftspeople at work and learn about the many processes involved in handmade craft. Demonstrations will include blacksmithing, glass blowing, metal piercing and […]
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Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Gathering
A-B Tech Community College 340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC, United StatesFriends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s mission is to bring together communities and volunteers to build, maintain, and advocate for an enduring footpath connecting North Carolina’s natural, historic, and cultural treasures and to ensure that all people feel welcome on the trail. The 2026 gathering weekend in Asheville will include: Early bird meet-up on Thursday evening […]
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Fiber Club at The Bascom
The Bascom 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC, United StatesThe Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together monthly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace. In inclement weather, the group moves inside to the Library, but their enthusiasm is never dampened. 2026 Meeting Dates: January 10th February 14th […]
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Grand Opening of The Village Potters
The Village Potters Clay Center 44 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesAfter Hurricane Helene washed us out of Riverview Station, there was a tremendous amount of work to do to rebuild, and this community really showed up to support that effort! Due to the generosity of our supporters, donors, and volunteers, we’ve spent the past year rebuilding the Village, wheel by wheel and wall by wall. Now […]
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Art Off the Wall
Haywood Handmade Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesGet ready for one of the most exciting nights of the season! Art Off the Wall is not your typical fundraiser — it’s an unforgettable live drawing event where every ticket holder goes home with an original work of art. 📍 Location: Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery, Haywood Handmade 86 North Main Street, Waynesville 📅 Thursday, April 16 ⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM […]
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Appalachian True Heritage Festival
Main Street, Waynesville 16 S Main Street , Waynesville, NC, United StatesCelebrate the traditions of Appalachia with a weekend full of culture, crafts, and music! Main Street will be closed to traffic, creating a festival atmosphere featuring: Award-Winning Appalachian Music Concert: Kick off the weekend with a Friday night concert on Main Street showcasing the region’s finest musicians. Hands-on demonstrations: basketry, spinning, quilt block painting, blacksmithing, […]
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Drop-In Artmaking at Turchin Center
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 W King St Rivers St, Boone, North Carolina, United StatesLet your creativity flow during Downtown Boone Art Crawls! In addition to Fridays and Saturdays throughout the semester, the Turchin Center offers additional hours during Art Crawl evenings in Spring 2026. Workshops are led by Appalachian State University student instructor Zoe Efthymiou. Drop-in Artmaking will be a time to create and play with art making […]
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First Friday Art Crawls
Downtown Boone Boone, NC, United StatesBoone’s monthly First Friday Art Crawls! Brought to you by WAC and the Downtown Boone Development Association. Experience the arts firsthand through art vending, gallery receptions, art exhibits, live music, and more! *Special Art Crawl Dates include April 17 and December 4 to coincide with other events and/or holidays.
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Quilt Trails Haywood County Bus Tour
Haywood County Arts Council 86 N. Main Street PO Box 306, Waynesville, North Carolina, United StatesAs part of our Appalachian Heritage Weekend, immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Haywood County with the Quilt Trails Bus Tour! This engaging 1.5-hour journey is perfect for quilt enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone curious about the vibrant stories woven into our community’s landscape. Departure times: 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm. Tour Highlights Relaxing […]
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Quilt Trails Haywood County WalkingTour
Haywood County Arts Council 86 N. Main Street PO Box 306, Waynesville, North Carolina, United StatesAs the headquarters for the Quilt Trails of WNC, the Haywood County Arts Council is the perfect place to begin exploring the colorful quilt blocks that brighten Main Street Waynesville. New this year, we’re offering a guided Quilt Trails Walking Tour through our charming downtown on April 18th at 10 am. This easy, 45-minute tour takes […]
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Spring Sew and Grow
Center for Pioneer Life 134 joe young road , Burnsville, North Carolina, United StatesExperience live music, historic demonstrations, local vendors, delicious food, and hands-on activities as our Pioneer farm comes to life and prepares for spring! Tickets and info here.
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Quilt Collection Exhibition
First Baptist Church, Weaverville 63 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, United StatesThe Shelton House Museum of North Carolina Craft and History will present a special exhibition of quilts and coverlets during the Appalachian True Heritage Festival on April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission to the festival is free. This featured display will complement the numerous historic and contemporary textile examples currently on view […]
