Heartwood Gallery Spring News

Spring has arrived at Heartwood Gallery, 21 East Min Street in downtown Saluda NC, as new work is arriving daily. There are many new artists joining the Gallery this year, as well as new work from favorite veteran artists. Saluda Fridays will return this spring and summer throughout the Tailgate Market season. The Saluda Tailgate market opens this Friday, May 3 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Heartwood, along with other retailers, will extend Friday hours to 8 PM, so you can dine and shop after the market.

Just in time for spring gardening, Heartwood has a new selection of unique, handcrafted garden art. Gardening, like art, feeds the soul and nourishes our love for beauty. 


Francis Metal Works is the collaboration of  Charles Adams and Thomas Windhalm. They have married their love of gardening and metal work to create these unique sculptures inspired by the world's greatest water sanctuaries. Handcrafted from iron and Minnesota field stones, these sculptures will add a touch of serenity to any environment.

Artist Stephen Fabrico constructs birdhouses, bird feeders and outdoor mobiles in porcelain clay with nature inspired etchings and glazes. Each piece is reinforced with a steel cable hanger, making them functional and beautiful.

 
Husband & wife team John and Heather Zondervan work together in their metal studio on the family farm in rural Ontario, Canada.. Since 1996 they have developed a broad range of artistic work, from indoor home decor to garden art. This collection of botanical metal work is all made of rusted steel. They are designed for year round outdoor use. 

Learn more about Saluda NC HERE.

HandMade in America Craft Labs

Craft Labs this Month sponsored by HandMade in America:

May 4, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Location: Surry County Arts Council, 218 Rockford St., Mt. Airy, NC 
Topic: The Artist Portfolio/Digital and Print
Come find out what should be in every artist’s portfolio, what your portfolio is judged on, and how to approach galleries. You will also learn how to think outside the box about exhibitions, and get some insider tips of how to get your work seen. You will also learn the difference between an artist’s bio and statement.

May 4,  2013, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
Location: Surry County Arts Council, 218 Rockford St., Mt. Airy, NC 
Topic: Finding Your Target Market
The majority of businesses spend 6-8 months targeting the wrong market. By the time they realize it, they have wasted a good deal of time and money. We will do several activities in this class which will help you find your target market and how learn to reach them. Together, we will discover who your target buyer is and why.

May 6,  2013, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
Location: Ashe County Arts Council, 303 School Ave., West Jefferson, NC 
Topic: The Artist Portfolio/Digital and Print
Come find out what should be in every artist’s portfolio, what your portfolio is judged on, and how to approach galleries. You will also learn how to think outside the box about exhibitions, and get some insider tips of how to get your work seen. You will also learn the difference between an artist’s bio and statement.

May 6,2013, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
Location: Ashe County Arts Council, 303 School Ave., West Jefferson, NC 
Topic: Social Media For Beginners 
Do you know what Facebook is or how to pin a photo on Pinterest? If you are just starting out with Social Media, come find out the basic tricks to make it work for your creative business. Please bring a laptop if you have one.
May 6, 2013, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 
Location: Burke County Arts Council, 115 East Meeting St., Morganton, NC 
Topic: Learning to Love Your Digital Camera 
Come find out how to use your digital camera to take great photos of your work. This is one of the most important things you can do to grow your craft business.

May 14, 2013, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
Location: HandMade in America, 125 S. Lexington Ave., Suite 101, Asheville, NC 
Topic: Artists' Critique 
Artists often don't get together to formally critique each other's work, but it can be one of the best learning experiences. Hearing what someone else sees when they look at your work gives you important and constructive feedback. Come participate in a formal critique of your work. Everyone who wishes to participate must bring one piece for critique.
May 16, 2013, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 
Location: Caldwell County Arts Council, 601 College Ave., SW. Lenoir, NC 
Topic: How to Get Your Work Seen 
Come find out what goes in a portfolio, how to think outside the box about exhibitions, and get some insider tips of how to get your work seen. Learn how to approach galleries, create a portfolio, and what the difference is between an artist’s bio and statement.
 
Reservations are required. To register contact 828.252.0121 or info@handmadeinamerica.org Cost:  Members (Artist level or above) - Free; Members (Basic level) - $10; Non-members - $20

Haywood Graduate Exhibition at the Folk Art Center

April 21,  3 - 5 PM the Opening Reception for the Haywood Community College's Professional Crafts Department Graduate Exhibition will be held at the Folk Art Center in the Main Gallery.  Light refreshments will be served.  The exhibition will continue through June 23, 2013.

Graduates of Haywood’s Professional Crafts Program will showcase their talents in wood, clay, fiber, metal and jewelry. Haywood Community College is located in Clyde, NC, just west of Asheville.  This exhibition continues the historical relationship between the Folk Art Center and Haywood, an Educational Center Member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. 

The Folk Art Center is located at Milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville NC. 

NC Crafts this weekend at the Asheville City Market

April 27   The Asheville City Market  will be open at the Public Works Building, 161 S. Charlotte Street in downtown Asheville NC and Town Square Blvd in Biltmore Park Town Square this Saturday . Find the the freshest, best-tasting food around and local artisan products in two locations for your convenience, downtown and South Asheville.EBT, credit, and debit cards are accepted.

Additional activities include live music, cooking demonstrations and food tastings from local chefs. The little ones will enjoy the Kids Corner Market activities, and more.

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum Summer Camps and Workshops

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum has announced that registrations forms and descriptions are now available for their summer camps and workshops.

Workshops and camps offer  a variety of subjects including: Shape Note Singing, Southern Appalachian Dance, Grand Club, Mountain Life, Brilliant at BRAHM, Fun-Damentals of Painting, Illustrate Your World, Appalachian Art AdventuresAppalachian Documentary Film Series and Oil Painting.

Penland Gets a New Kiln

These are the hardworking folks who have built Penland's fantastic new wood kiln as part of Building Fire, Feeding Flame, the spring clay concentration taught by Kevin Crowe and Dan Finnegan. This picture was taken during the first firing of the kiln, which was a big success.

Get a schedule of Penland School of Crafts exhibits or summer classes HERE.

Weaverville Art Safari this Weekend includes Mountain Crafts and Open Studios

Erin Janow Pottery

April 27 - 28   Weaverville Art Safari  A free, self-guided tour of artists' home studios in the scenic area surrounding the villages of Weaverville and Barnardsville. Weaverville is located just 10 minutes north of Asheville.

Visitors are granted direct access during Safari weekends to the home studios of a wide variety of local artists and a few visiting artists. The Art Safari will be preceded, as usual, by a gala preview party and silent auction on Friday night.

Kathy_Lightcap jewelry

NC art and crafts can be viewed and are available for purchase during this tour and include many fine art mediums such as Jewelry, Glass Art, Paintings, Garden Art, Sculpture, Pottery, Furniture, Fiber Arts, woodworking and more. As experienced art collectors have noted, a major benefit of studio tours is direct-from-the-source pricing, enabling visitors to benefit from the Art Safari as a way to find unique and beautiful art treasures at reasonable prices.

John C Campbell Folk School hosts The Grace Adele Duo this Weekend

April 26   The Grace Adele Duo Performs at John C Campbell Folk School   Grace Adele performs traditional American roots music drawn from classic country, western swing, bluegrass,and folk.With well over 100 tour dates a year, she charms audiences from Columbus to Jacksonville, Nashville to Asheville and many points between and beyond. Her original tunes and instrumental talent converge with comedic grace as she's a master kazoo player, and blends percussive tap dance into her live show.

Weaverville Art Safari Preview Party and Art Auction

April 26   Preview Party and Auction for the Weaverville Art Safari  This year’s party will take place at a completely new location – Weaverville’s Town Hall on South Main Street, 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is $10. The evening includes a silent auction of beautiful artworks donated by each of the participating artists, with all proceeds benefiting the Art Safari. Enjoy tasty hors d’ouevres, desserts, fine fiddle music and more. There will also be door prizes.

Get more information about local lodging, attractions and restaurants on the Weaverville NC Visitor Guide

An Afternoon of Poetry at City Lights Bookstore

April 20, 4 PM - City Lights Bookstore hosts the opportunity to hear about William Everett's new collection of poetry, Turnings: Poems of Transformation. "They range from poems of love and delight to poems of despair and hope for transformation. Some are expressions of humor and and irony, others of questioning and gratitude" says the Everett. 

Everett taught Christian ethics for over thirty years both in the United States and abroad before turning full time to writing, woodworking and occasional teaching activities. He has also written the novel Red Clay, Blood River. Everett resides in Waynesville, NC and this is his first publication of poetry. To reserve a copy call City Lights Bookstore at 828-586-9499.

City Lights Bookstore is located at 3 East Jackson Street in historic downtown Sylva NC.

Find NC arts and Crats at Asheville City Market - now in Two Locations

April 20   The Asheville City Market  will be open at the Public Works Building, 161 S. Charlotte Street in downtown Asheville NC and Town Square Blvd in Biltmore Park Town Square . Find the the freshest, best-tasting food around and local artisan products in two locations for your convenience, downtown and South Asheville.

EBT, credit, and debit cards are accepted. Additional activities include live music, cooking demonstrations and food tastings from local chefs. The little ones will enjoy the Kids Corner Market activities, and more.

Art Walks: 4th Friday in Brevard Begins 2013 Season

April 26   Brevard 4th Friday Art Walk     Explore downtown Brevard art galleries, art stores, retail stores and restaurants that stay open late from 5-9 PM on the 4th Friday from April through December. Experience art, music and wine. Be sure to look for the 19 animal sculptures and five murals located in the downtown area. A brochure for the gallery walks can be found at any of the participating galleries or at the Chamber of Commerce.

Get more information about Brevard lodging, restaurants and attractions HERE. 

Arts and Crafts at this Weekend's Hendersonville BBQ Expo

April 20   4th Annual Henderson County BBQ Expo   A family festival with vendors, BBQ cooking competitions, children's activities, arts and crafts, and entertainment.

The Henderson County Boyd BBQ Expo allows BBQ teams compete in one of two divisions: Professional (Restaurants, Caterers and those that compete on the Professional BBQ circuit) and Back Yard (all others).

John C Campbell Folk School Hosts Mountain Fling

April 19   Mountain Fling Performs at John C Campbell Folk School  Mountain Fling is a four-piece band based in Southwest Virginia that plays traditional old-time material but delves into the recent past for variety. They sing and play autoharp, guitar, banjo, hammered dulcimer, harmonica and bass. John Hollandsworth from Christiansburg, Virginia has played autoharp since childhood and has won many awards for his playing including "Best All-Around Performer" at the famous Galax Fiddlers' Convention.

Wilkesboro Open Air Market next Friday

April 19   Wilkesboro Open Air Market   The Regular Friday markets will happen every Friday and will feature the freshest produce and handmade crafts of the surrounding area. Third Friday Markets also include downtown merchants, food vendors, local wineries, musicians, regional farms and produce, arts and crafts, demonstrators, as well as non-profit and civic organizations are open from 4 PM - 9 PM. 

Each Third Friday Open Air Market will be themed with live music, children's activities, contests, and more. The Regular Friday markets will happen every Friday and will feature the freshest produce and handmade crafts of the surrounding area.

Learn more about Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro HERE.

Random Arts Anniversary Celebration this Weekend

April 13-14   Random Arts is celebrating 18 years of inspiring and creating.  Refreshments will be served from noon until 4 PM on both days.  Register to win fabulous, artsy door prizes from Golden Paints, Derwent, Copic and more.

While you're there take advantage of the 20% off many lines of womens' clothing and accessories.

Random Arts is located at 481 Louisiana Avenue in Slauda NC.

John C Campbell Folk School Welcomes Spring

The beautiful pastoral setting at John C Campbell Folk School has always inspired many outdoor activities. The rapidly greening landscape and blooming flowers are joyously brightening the campus. Come enjoy the spring sunshine and fresh mountain air during a springtime Folk School class.

Be inspired by spring flowers in Illustrating Spring Blooms with Redenta Soprano.  What sight is more welcoming than the first bright flowers of spring? Celebrate this season of rebirth in beautiful mountain surroundings while gaining an introduction to the fundamentals of traditional botanical illustration. After careful observation of plant anatomy, subjects will be drawn in pencil first, then painted in layers of watercolor in a foolproof application. Basic drawing and watercolor experience helpful, but not necessary.

Embrace the Appalachian Spring in Watercolor with Annie Pais. Watercolor has a magical life and spirit all its own. Come enjoy springtime on a lovely campus, sketching and painting in watercolor while realizing your own creative process. Immerse yourselves in the creative energy of the season and look to the surrounding environs for our subject matter and inspiration. Open to students of all experience levels.

Tryon Gallery Trot This Weekend

April 13, 5 PM - 8 PM:  During the Tryon Gallery Trot downtown Tryon NC comes to life with galleries hosting opening receptions, late hours or special events. The Tryon Gallery Trots exciting evenings during which the arts are the primary focus with all invited to attend and enjoy. Everyone has the opportunity to view new art exhibits and meet and talk with artists a nd craftspeople, or authors and illustrators during the Trots. Enjoy light refreshments,  view art demonstrations and listen to live performances.

Participating Tryon businesses include:
The Bookshelf
Bravo interior Design
The Depot Room
Green River Gallery
New View Realty
1906 Pine Crest Inn
Saluda Forge
Skyuka Fine Art
Thompson Garden Gallery and Outdoor Living
Tryon Painters and Sculptors
Tryon Fine Arts Center
Upstairs Artspace
Vines & Stuff

Arts and Crafts this Weekend at the Annual Herb Festival

April 13-14  9th Annual Herb Festival  Savor the smell and taste of fresh-grown herbs with a selection including several unique medicinal, cooking and ornamental herbs. The herbal combination planters include the Scarborough Fair Combo, the Indoor Herbs Combo, and several other attractive and useful assortments. 

More than 25 craftsmen, vendors and musicians will exhibit and entertain both days. The event is held at Painters Greenhouse, approximately 5 miles south of I-40 at exit 73 in Old Fort NC.

John C Campbell Folk Concert this Weekend

April 11   Mary Cox Performs at John C Campbell Folk School   Mary Cox is a third generation Floridian who received her first banjo when she was twelve. Her grandfather was a professional banjo player and his father was an old time fiddler. 

Mary Cox grew up in Palm Bay, Florida, playing and singing with her brother and in local bands. Mary is best known for her old time banjo playing featured on half a dozen CD’s including her latest. “Girl with the Banjo Tatoo.”. She has won contests in Florida (two time state champion), Georgia, North Carolina and Alabama, playing banjo, mountain dulcimer, and old time string band music.

Skyuka Fine Art Opening Reception for "Paintings from Afar"

April 13    Opening Reception for "Paintings from Afar" at Skyuka Fine Art   This is a group show including the works of Richard Christian Nelson, Michael McNamara, Keith Spencer, Jim Carson, William and Anne Jameson, Gary Cooley, Richard Oversmith, Linda Cheek, Dawn Whitelaw and Bill Lovett. The opening reception will be from 5-8 PM.

Skyuka Fine Art is located at 133 N Trade Street in  Tryon NC. 

 

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum First Lecture of the Season

April 18, 4:30 PM at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM)  Third Thursday returns.  BRAHM hosts Ralph E. Lentz II and Julia Taylor Ebel who will present "The Picture Man". Lentz wrote the book that was used as the basis for W.R. Trivett: Imaging the Mountains exhibit and Ebel authored a children's book about a traveling photographer using Trivett's photographs as inspiration.

This special Third Thursday is for everyone including children. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children. A book signing and reception will follow the lecture.  

River Arts Studios open this Weekend

Stop by the River Arts District in Asheville this weekend and visit open studios and craft shops and galleries in a fun and festive atmosphere.

Saturday, April 6

All day

10AM-4PM :: Cloth Fiber Workshop & BZDesign@Cotton Mill Studios

All day

10AM-4PM :: Hofman Studios @ The Wedge

All day

10AM-4PM :: Potter's Mark @ Cotton Mill Studios

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10AM-5PM :: whiteSpace @ The Wedge

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10AM-6PM :: Jonas Gerard Fine Art

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10AM-6PM :: Village Potters@Riverview Station

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11AM-3PM :: Barbara Perez Fine Art

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11AM-4PM :: CURVE studios and garden

All day

11AM-4PM :: Dyed in the Wool Designs @ The Wedge

All day

11AM-4PM :: Riverside Studios

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11AM-4PM :: Sassafras Studios @ Riverview Station

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11AM-5PM :: Desert Moon Designs Studios-Gallery @372 Depot Street

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11AM-5PM :: Richard Christian Nelson @352 Depot Street

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11AM-6PM :: Daniel McLendon @ The Lift Studios

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12PM-4PM :: 310 ART Gallery @ Riverview Station

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12PM-4PM :: Barbara Fisher @ Warehouse Studios

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12PM-5PM :: Barbara Perez Fine Art @ The Wedge

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9AM-5PM :: Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts

9:00am

John Mac Kah - Painting in Oils -Studio Classes

10:00am

Nia Class at Nourish & Flourish at 10:15 am

1:00pm

John Mac Kah- Open Air Painting - Landscape Classes

 

Sunday, April 7

All day

10AM-5PM :: whiteSpace @ The Wedge

All day

10AM-6PM :: Jonas Gerard Fine Art

All day

11AM-4PM :: CURVE studios and garden

All day

1PM-4PM :: Riverside Studios

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1PM-5PM :: Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts

ArtsMart this Weekend in Old Fort

April 6  ArtsMart Locally created arts and crafts displayed inside the historic Old Fort Depot. Stop by to chat with the creators of these one-of-a-kind items while you shop for yourself, family or friends. Something for everyone including baskets, paintings, woodwork, wreaths, candles and live demonstrations. Sponsored by Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League.

Grovewood Gallery Annual Charity Sale this Weekend

April 5 -7   Grovewood Gallery's 14th Annual Charity Sale   10% of all proceeds from this 3 day event will go to benefit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville. During the sale, customers will be able to save 10% on all regular priced crafts, including studio furniture and outdoor sculptures, and up to 75% on sale items. Everything in the gallery will be marked down.

Grovewood Gallery is located at 111 Grovewood Road in Asheville NC.

HandMade in America Crafting Studio Tours Seminar

April 22 -  Join HandMade in America for an exciting workshop centered on developing studio tours. Whether your community is tackling a studio tour for the first time or looking to refine your current tour, you will find this workshop packed full of insight.  HandMade has lined up great speakers with successful studio tours to give you an insider’s look at this great economic and community development opportunity.

Click here for more details.

First Asheville Art Walk of the Year

April 5   Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk    Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association and see on of the reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine 2 years running. 26 downtown 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 more NC Art Events, Crafts and Galleries on the NC Crafts and Gallery Guide.