Showing posts with label Asheville Galleries and craft shops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asheville Galleries and craft shops. Show all posts

Thursday, June 7, 2012

NC Art and Crafts Events this Weekend

June 7-10
NC City: CULLOWHEE
Event: 2012 Quilt Symposium
3 days of workshops and lectures by well-known quilt instructors. Attendees may stay on campus or attend as a day student. The Quilt Show, in Hinds University
Center will have over 300 quilts, 24 vendors, a silent auction, a raffle quilt, and other events. The admission price is $5 per day. You may also purchase tickets for Linda Cantrell's humorous lecture, “Applique—I did it my way.” The lecture will be Saturday night at... Read More

Date: June 8-9
NC City: TRYON
Event: The Foothills Craft Fair at the 19th Annual Blue Ridge Barbeque and Music Festival
The Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival is one of the area's biggest annual events with fantastic Barbecue, phenomenal music and incredible arts and crafts. Bring the kids, friends, family and more. Held at ... Read More

Date: June 9
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event: Appalachian Lifestlye Celebration
A full day celebration of mountain heritage, music, dance, craft, and Appalachian life skills. Educational and entertaining, the event features craft demonstrations such as basketry, wood carving, quilting, along with storytelling,... Read More

Date: June 9
NC City: DILLSBORO
Event: Dillsboro Art and Music Festival  Rafters and Crafters - Celebrate traditional mountain crafts and enjoy lively regional musicians, dancers and storytellers at this historic Dillsboro’s Annual event. In addition to Dillsboro’s unique shops and studios, Front Street is lined with tents featuring all kinds of art and fine crafts including basketry, pottery, weaving, quilting, woodworking, jewelry, stained glass, painting,... Read More

Date: June 9
NC City: BRASSTOWN
Event: Annual John C Campbell Folk School Gala
Held at the John C. Campbell Folk School from 5 PM till 8 PM at the Kieth House. Heavy hors d' oeuvres, drinks and wonderful live music. During this time bidders can socialize and enjoy the Folk School atmosphere while they peruse the wide array of silent auction items. This event is not only ... Read More

Date: June 9
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Ooh La La Curiosity Market
An outdoor market in Pritchard Park featuring works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters ,up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas. In addition to the artists, the market will also feature live local music with ... Read More

Date: June 9-10
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Studio Stroll at the River Arts District The first, 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. There is ... Read More

Date: June 9-10
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: West Asheville Studio Stroll
A behind-the-scenes look at the vibrant arts community in West Asheville which is quickly becoming one of the city's most vibrant arts centers. The tour begins at the east end of Haywood Road ... Read More

    

Monday, April 2, 2012

Easter Weekend Events: Art Walk in Downtown Asheville

April 6     Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk   Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association and see one  of the many reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine 2 years running.

23 downtown Asheville venues participate with a complete  Downtown Gallery Guide and a map available at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place.

Find a link for the Asheville Art Walk and other Asheville Events on the

Asheville Visitor Guide

Friday, March 9, 2012

Second Saturday Tomorrow in Asheville's River Arts District

March 10    Second Saturday in the River Arts District   Artists open their doors and host openings, events classes and workshops on the second weekend of each month. Spend an entire day visiting dozens of working studios in a variety of media.


The River Arts District  is open year around  with the opportunity to meet artists in their studios. Schedules are available online.
This unique area along the French Broad River is home to more than 165 artists with working studios located in 18 turn-of-the-century industrial buildings.The  artists of the River Arts District welcome you into their studios to talk with them, see their latest artwork, watch demonstrations, and experience for yourself the magic hidden inside the time-worn factories and warehouses along the French Broad River.

The District includes restaurants and cafes, a brewery, performing arts venue and free parking. Get a link for the River Arts District and other Asheville NC Attractions HERE.