Education
Naturalist Niche: Fall Ridge Hike
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesThe trails of Chimney Rock in the fall are amazing, but a guided hike off-the-beaten-path can lead you to places you never knew existed. Join a naturalist and learn what […]
Root Diggers and Herb Gatherers: How Appalachia Helped Launch the Pharmaceutical Industry
Mars Hill University: Ferguson Health Sciences Center 211 Cascade Street, Mars Hill, NC, United StatesJoin author Luke Manget as he discusses his book, Ginseng Diggers: A History of Root and Herb Gathering in Appalachia (University of Kentucky Press, 2022). The book investigates how and why the Appalachian region […]
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s CSA Fair
YWCA of Asheville South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesASAP’s CSA Fair is a chance to meet local farmers and learn about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) in our area. By joining a CSA, you get a weekly box of […]
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 […]
Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds and Agricultural Center 1375 US-21, Sparta, NC, United StatesThe event is held at the Higgins Fairgrounds in Sparta, NC. Admission is free! Hours are 9:00 am-5:00 pm each day. We will have classes, demonstrations and events galore! Plus lots […]
Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Animals in Art – Wildlife Drawing
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGrandfather Mountain is a great source of inspiration for the wildlife artist. The long-range views, unique flora and abundance of animal life on the mountain helps lay out a canvas […]
America’s First Kaolin Clay: The Cherokee Wedgewood Connection
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 176 Riceville Road, Asheville, North Carolina
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
