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“Magic is in the Air” at the Folk Art Center

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

The Southern Highland Craft Guild will open its member-focused show “Magic is in the Air” on May 1st in the Focus Gallery. Located on the second level of the Folk Art Center, the exhibit will feature the work of five Guild Members: Cindy Billingsley, Sharon Gordon, Jane Cole, Jeanne Rhodes-Moen, and Lisa Besler. Disciplines represented […]

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National Quilting Day

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

National Quilting Day is March 20, 2021. Guild member, quilt-maker and quilt historian Connie Brown will be demonstrating in the lobby of the Folk Art Center March 18, 19, and 20, 2021. Between 10 and 4pm on Friday and Saturday (March 19 and 20) visitors are invited to bring in their antique or vintage quilts […]

Southern Highland Craft Guild – Craft Demonstrations

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Center from March through December 2021. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing medias will explain and demonstrate their craft with informative materials displayed at their booth. These free educational events are open to the public. Visitors will […]

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Southern Highland Craft Guild – Resilience Show

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

The Southern Highland Craft Guild bounces back from an unprecedented year with Resilience, its first Member-focused show of 2021. On the second level of the Folk Art Center in the Focus Gallery, the work of five Guild Members will be on display from February 6 through April 27. Disciplines include metalsmithing, quilting, hand-built & wheel […]

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New Focus Exhibition “My Happy Place”

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Located on the second level of the the Folk Art Center, the exhibit features more than 55 colorful pieces of six different media. Showcasing work by Sarah Tremaine, Marlow & Diana Gates, Zan Barnes, Michael Hatch, and Richard Flottemesch. The exhibition showcases a broad spectrum of tastes and styles—all with a happy disposition. The felted […]

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Folk Art Center: Holiday Makers Sale

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Looking for the perfect holiday gifts? Rather than heading to the crowded malls this season, shop inside the festive Folk Art Center at the Holiday Makers Sale. The auditorium will be filled with makers of the Guild liquidating overstocks and annual inventory of fine crafts 10-50% off. This is the best opportunity to find deals […]

Folk Art Center: Holiday Makers Sale

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Looking for the perfect holiday gifts? Rather than heading to the crowded malls this season, shop inside the festive Folk Art Center at the Holiday Makers Sale. The auditorium will be filled with makers of the Guild liquidating overstocks and annual inventory of fine crafts 10-50% off. This is the best opportunity to find deals […]

Southern Highland Craft Guild Glass & Metal Day

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Makers of the Southern Highland Craft Guild are preparing for the launch of their 2019 special event programming at the Folk Art Center with the fourth annual Glass and Metal Day. As a non-profit organization, the Guild provides experiential learning opportunities for the public to cultivate awareness of both handmade and craft. This is one […]

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