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
Week of Events
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 […]
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 […]
Handcrafted Holiday Market Reception
Our annual Handcrafted Holiday Market is a one-stop shopping trip for all your holiday gift-giving needs! The Market will be open from November 9 - December 19, and includes a rotating inventory of original works by area artists. *Reception: Come sip, stroll, shop, mingle, and be merry at TACS! Our annual Holiday Market will […]
Marshall Handmade Market – UPDATED LOCATION
Marshall Handmade Market: Nov 23, 24th 2024 10 am to 5 pm. It’s our deep gladness to celebrate and care for our neighbors and this gorgeous county. The Marshall Handmade Market will absolutely be back at the beautiful Marshall High Studios on Blannahassatt Island, and while we all recover from Hurricane Helene, we are honored […]
A special Market for Western North Carolina makers will take place Saturday, November 23 from 10am–3pm, and will feature seventy+ artists and their handmade goods. This Indie Craft Parade market is being held in support of artist-owned businesses affected by Hurricane Helene. Please come out and support the WNC artist community and shop handmade for […]
“How do we mark the flood?” – A one-day happening on the historic grounds of Warren Wilson College
“How do we mark the flood?” – A one-day happening on the historic grounds of Warren Wilson College
Join us for a day of collective healing and a celebration of community resilience, presented in conjunction with The Farm at Black Mountain College exhibition at the Warren Wilson College Farm and Garden. The event will include Live music, multimedia land art installations, odd dancing, mutual aid raffles, plein air painting, the Farm’s annual meat sale, […]
Community Corn Shucking
Community Corn Shucking
🌽 Join us for a timeless tradition! 🌽 On November 23rd at 5 PM, head to the Center for Pioneer Life for a Community Corn Shucking event. 🎶 Enjoy live music, learn about the rich history of corn shucking, and connect with your community. We will have pulled pork, baked beans and hushpuppies made by Johnny Hughes! Plates are just $5! 🍽️ Historically, […]
