Holiday Sip & Shop at Grovewood Gallery

This holiday season, give the gift of handmade! Grovewood Gallery will host its annual Holiday Sip & Shop on December 8 & 9, from 11 am to 4 pm each day. In addition to 10 percent off select merchandise in the gallery, visitors can enjoy artist demonstrations and complimentary wine and warm cider.

“This Holiday Sip & Shop offers a refreshing alternative to big-box retail chains, as every item in our shop is American-made,” says the gallery’s marketing manager Ashley Van Matre.

Discover beauty in small batches while shopping for unique gift items handmade by Asheville artists and beyond. Grovewood Gallery showcases over 9,000 square feet of finely crafted jewelry, wooden bowls and utensils, ceramic tableware, blown glass, fiber art, and much more.

Local makers will demonstrate their craft each day. Participating artists include Eddie Aaronson of Windthrow, Lisa Gluckin, Deanna Lynch, and Janna Mattson.

 Demo Descriptions:

 Eddie Aaronson of Windthrow – Dec. 8 + 9

Black and white sketch etchings of Western North Carolina landscapes.

 Lisa Gluckin – Dec. 8 + 9

Hand-building clay vessels and surface design.

 Deanna Lynch Textiles – Dec. 8 + 9

Mending antique quilts.

 Janna Mattson – Dec. 9

Needle felting wool landscapes.

About Grovewood Gallery

 Established in 1992, Grovewood Gallery is noted for its charming, old-world setting and rich craft heritage. The gallery is located in the historic Grovewood Village complex, which once housed the weaving and woodworking operations of Biltmore Industries, a force in American craft and textiles that grew to become one of the largest producers of handwoven wool in the country. Today, the gallery offers two expansive floors of fine American-made art and crafts contributed by more than 350 makers.

Hours are Monday through Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm. Free parking is available on-site. For more information on Grovewood Gallery, visit www.grovewood.com or call (828) 253-7651