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On Saturday, August 5, 10 – 4pm, master woodworkers of all techniques will convene at the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s headquarters at the Folk Art Center. Demonstrating and sharing their processes with one of the first original craft mediums, visitors will be able to experience a range of interactive activities withContinue Reading

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Glass & Metal Day at the Folk Art Center Gearing up for the season’s educational series of events, the Southern Highland Craft Guild is excited to showcase two new media on their calendar. Representing 11 media within the nearly 900-member organization, the Guild will introduce the public to elements ofContinue Reading

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A Worldwide Storytelling Event Asheville Storytelling Circle, founded in 1995, celebrates 20 years with a cornucopia of tellers and tales! It’s Time for Tellabration! when thousands of people around the world gather in small towns and big cities to celebrate storytelling during the week before Thanksgiving. The international celebration ofContinue Reading

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The 35th Annual Heritage Weekend will be held September 19-20, 2015 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. This free festival sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild features traditional music, dancing and heritage craft demonstrations. A highlight of the weekend is the 35th Annual World Gee Haw WhimmyContinue Reading

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Master craftspeople from the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be celebrating the medium of wood on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Folk Art Center. The annual event, held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., showcases a variety of tools and processes for creating bowls, brooms, flutes, chairs, carvings, treenware, asContinue Reading

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Clay Day features craft demonstrations and hands-on activities for children and adults. Celebrate Clay Day at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clay Day has been a favorite happening at the Folk Art Center for more than 20Continue Reading