The Southern Highland Craft Guild Offers Daily Craft Demonstrations at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville
Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story
Mountain Heritage Center Hunter Library, 176 Central Drive, WCU, Cullowhee
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee
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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 […]
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 […]
Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story
The Cowee 19 were nineteen men who drowned near Dillsboro NC in 1882. They were building the Cowee train tunnel on the Murphy Branch of the Western North Carolina Railroad. The state considered their death an accident, but their placement in the convict lease system was intentional. Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story is an […]
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 […]
Fall Pottery Show at The Bascomb
The Fall installment of our 13th annual pottery show will be held on Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th from 10am - 4pm. Enjoy beautiful handmade pottery while supporting local artists in our community!
Fall Pottery Show at The Bascomb
The Fall installment of our 13th annual pottery show will be held on Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th from 10am - 4pm. Enjoy beautiful handmade pottery while supporting local artists in our community!
ᏥᎩᎵ Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village
ᏥᎩᎵ Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village
Experience Oconaluftee Indian Village after dark. Hear traditional Cherokee stories by fire light then take a guided tour through the Village and adjacent botanical garden trail. Your tour guide will tell you all about Sgili that have been spotted and experienced inside the Village over the years. You’re welcome to take photos, videos, and […]
ᏥᎩᎵ Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village
ᏥᎩᎵ Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Oconaluftee Indian Village
Experience Oconaluftee Indian Village after dark. Hear traditional Cherokee stories by fire light then take a guided tour through the Village and adjacent botanical garden trail. Your tour guide will tell you all about Sgili that have been spotted and experienced inside the Village over the years. You’re welcome to take photos, videos, and […]
Rock for Relief: A WNC Flood Benefit Festival
Rock for Relief: A WNC Flood Benefit Festival
Rock For Relief WNC is a group of WNC citizens volunteering our time and efforts to coordinate a Flood Relief Benefit Festival in Haywood County and surrounding areas in North Carolina on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. All Organizers, Venues, & Artists are donating their time, efforts, and spaces to maximize donations to those affected by Hurricane Helene. […]
WNC Pottery Festival
WNC Pottery Festival
The festival is hosted at the Sylva Bridge Park and will go on rain or shine. No dogs are allowed inside the festival. This juried event showcases more than 40 master potters, with many demonstrations in a variety of techniques. Come see why it's become a top arts event in the mountains, attended annually by […]
Woven Cobweb Broom & Turkey Wing Whisk
Woven Cobweb Broom & Turkey Wing Whisk
In this beginner-level class, students will have an opportunity to craft a woven cobweb broom and a turkey wing whisk broom with a woven handle. Visit Olive's Porch for more details.
Dia de Muertos Festival
Dia de Muertos Festival
Join the McDowell Arts Council Association for the annual Dia De Muertos (Day of the Dead) on November 6 from 1-7 pm in on Main Street in Downtown Marion. Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday. Honor those loved and lost with this bright and glowing festival! 1-7 pm Food, art, and cultural events! 2-6 pm Performances […]
Forks of the River – Fly Fishing Festival
Forks of the River – Fly Fishing Festival
SATURDAY—WILL NOW BE FREE ENTRY, which includes music, seminars, and a limited number of fishing-focused vendors. Limited tickets will be available, so be sure to register. Our focus will be to support these fly shops and guide services and help them recover from damages and losses. We will be hosting information booths for all area […]
