November 10-11 River Arts District Studio Stroll The largest and most walkable tour of working artists' studios in the region, the River Arts District Studio Stroll takes place in 19 historic buildings along the French Broad River. There will be artists' demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout the weekend.
The Stroll is easily accessible by car from Downtown, West Asheville and Biltmore Village, and there is plenty of parking. Catch the trolley at Riverview Station or any of the stops listed on the map. An Information Booth is located at the 5-points intersection of Depot St. across from the Clingman Café.
Find more Asheville events and attractions on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.
Showing posts with label craft demonstrations. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
NC Arboretum hosts Heritage Crafts Celebration
Sept 24-25 Heritage Crafts Weekend The North Carolina Arboretum celebrates Southern Appalachian traditions during Heritage Crafts Weekend. The event, now in its fifth year, features craft demonstrations, plant sales and musical performances in the Heritage Garden, Baker Exhibit Center and Education Center.
Vitally important to the region’s craft heritage is the close relationship between crafts and the plants used in their production. Much of the fiber, color and artistic expression of mountain craft arises from the character and nature of plants.
The Arboretum's Heritage Garden showcases plants used in the multi-million-dollar craft industry of Western North Carolina, including those used for handmade paper and brooms, baskets and dyes. Visitors can explore the many plants that support crafts, understand how they are grown, prepared and used, and appreciate their value to the industry.
Vitally important to the region’s craft heritage is the close relationship between crafts and the plants used in their production. Much of the fiber, color and artistic expression of mountain craft arises from the character and nature of plants. The Arboretum's Heritage Garden showcases plants used in the multi-million-dollar craft industry of Western North Carolina, including those used for handmade paper and brooms, baskets and dyes. Visitors can explore the many plants that support crafts, understand how they are grown, prepared and used, and appreciate their value to the industry.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Blue Parkway's Folk Art Center Annual Wood Day in Asheville
August 13 - Wood Day at the Folk Art Center in Asheville is an annual celebration of wood crafts including live demonstrations. One of the highlights of the event is the Eleventh Annual Carve-Off Competition from 1 PM - 3 PM. The Folk Art Center's auditorium will be filled with lathes, sawhorses, wood tools and the master craftspeople who know how to use them.
Wood Day demonstrations include flute making, wood turning, broom making and furniture design and construction. There will be activities specifically for children conducted by Southern Highland Craft Guild members Sandra Rowland and Jan Morris.
Wood Day Participants include:Will Hines - coopering
Lyle Wheeler - chair making
Derek Hennigar - furniture
Bill Henry - whittling
Don Duncan - treenware
Jim McPhail - wood turning
WNC Woodcarvers include:
Walt Cottingham - birdhouses
Friendswood - Brooms
Alan Hollar - wood turning
Helen Gibson - carving
Carolyn Anderson - carving
Dana Hatheway - chair making
Eddie Howard - carving
Lee Entrekin - flute making
David Crandall - boxes
Sandra Rowland and Jan Morris - kids activities
The Folk Art Center is located at Milepost 382 on The Blue ridge Parkway
in Asheville North Carolina.
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