Education
The Way We Speak With the World: Cherokee Language Film & Concert
Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center 86 Elk Crossing Lane, Cherokee, NC, United StatesOn August 4 and 5, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) will present The Way We Speak with the World, a film and concert event celebrating the Cherokee language. Held at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center at Cherokee Central Schools, the community-centered event is open to the public and free of charge; […]
Adult Field Course: Appalachian Woodcraft
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThe hardy settlers who made these mountains home were resourceful and made what they needed from what was at hand, and what was at hand was wood. We will examine the types of things Appalachian people have made for themselves from the forests around them, and well as the tools they used to make them. […]
Wood Day at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for a celebration of wooden crafts – one of the first mediums of handicraft. From branches, trunks, roots, and bark, watch as they’re used in both functional and decorative pieces. During Wood Day, Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will showcase this evolution of skills and mastery of crafted wood by demonstrating […]
Carolina Mountains Literary Festival
There will be something for everyone at the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival on September 7-9, 2023 in Burnsville, NC. Experience Appalachia through an artist’s gaze or chef’s palate. Hear poetry, true stories, and imaginative tales. All day on Friday and Saturday, 30 authors writing in fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry, children, and young adult fiction will […]
GetLit! Literary Weekend
The Mitford Museum 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, NC, United StatesThe Mitford Museum's second annual literary weekend will focus on inspiring, encouraging, and empowering writers as we work to increase interest in reading, storytelling, and the literary arts in North Carolina. We’re offering presentations for readers and writers alike with readings, book signings, and classes. Participating authors include: -Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling […]
Rivercane Flutes & Pouch with Billy Welch
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd , Robbinsville, NC, United StatesCome learn about the history and preservation of rivercane while making a flute and leather pouch from renowned Cherokee artist, Billy (B.J.) Welch. Simple instruction in playing the flute is a part of the class. All tools and materials provided – perfect for beginners and youth. Welch is a treasured Snowbird artist well known for […]
The Art of Braided Rugs
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd , Robbinsville, NC, United StatesLearn the craft of braided rugs from local artist, Dianne Ellis. This course is two classes one week apart. During the first class students will be provided with all the tools and enough materials to braid either a hot pad or chair cushion. During the second class students will take all of their completed braided […]
The Search for Elisha Mitchell
Mountain Heritage High School 333 Mountain Heritage High School Road, Burnsville, NC, United StatesFor two weeks in the summer of 1857, the whole country focused their attention on the mountains of western North Carolina. Professor Elisha Mitchell had disappeared somewhere on the highest mountain in eastern America. Out of hundreds of searchers, a group of five mountain men from the Pensacola section of Yancey County found him on […]
The Search for Elisha Mitchell
Mountain Heritage High School 333 Mountain Heritage High School Road, Burnsville, NC, United StatesFor two weeks in the summer of 1857, the whole country focused their attention on the mountains of western North Carolina. Professor Elisha Mitchell had disappeared somewhere on the highest mountain in eastern America. Out of hundreds of searchers, a group of five mountain men from the Pensacola section of Yancey County found him on […]
Where We Live: History, Nature and Culture Speaker Series
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesOn Monday, January 15 at 6:30pm, the “Where We Live: History, Nature, and Culture Speaker Series” will present a program on “Bird Talk: An Exploration of Avian Communication” by Dr. Barbara Ballentine. Birds use acoustic, visual, and olfactory signals in social contexts allowing for the transmission of information that is important for successful reproduction and […]
Fiber Expo 2024
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United StatesThis is a great opportunity for people to come to the Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists' Boarding House and see demonstrations of most of the heritage fiber arts that will be taught during 2024. Including Weaving, Spinning, Rug Hooking, Knitting, Needle Felting, Basket Weaving, Rug Punch, Punch Needle, Crochet and Fiber Dyeing.
Exploring the Arts! – Children
Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United StatesStudents will enjoy creative exploration of elements and principles of design. Students will be introduced to the foundations of art in an imaginative and fun atmosphere. Students will learn techniques involving various media while exploring art history through individual and group activities. Students will create projects inspired by different art movements while discovering personal ways to […]
