Market on Oak Offers Christmas Crafts and Holiday Gifts

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The Market on Oak is located at
262 Oak Avenue in historic Spruce Pine NC

Penland offers Holiday Gift Ideas

Here are some fun gift ideas for the Penland fans and craft lovers on your list:

To purchase items, call the school store at 828-765-2359 ext 18. Or you can visit in person - we'd love to see you! The store is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call for holiday hours.  North Carolina sales tax (6.75%) will be added to all purchases.   All purchases ship via Priority Mail in US, charges range from $4.95- $11.95.

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Introducing...

Penland gift packages for Christmas 2011!  Delightfully packaged in stylish Eco bags:

"The Penland Painter"

Bag includes: watercolor stack set, travel brush washer,

set of 3 brushes, Artist Survival kit, 9 well flower palette,

9x 12" water color pad, wooden art box, small faux leather sketch book,

4 itty bitty canvases (2.5x 3.5"), and a Penland logo pen

$47.38

"The Penland Drawer"

Bag includes: charcoal set, woodless graphite set,

3x 4" chamois cloth, magnetic moveable mannequin, pencil pod,

Kum pencil sharpener, Flip and Sketch book, Staedtler eraser,

4 itty bitty canvases (2.5x 3.5"), Sugarcane lined note book,

and a Penland logo pen

$47.38

 

Baseball Caps

(Port & Company, 100% cotton)

Stonewashed blue, olive, charcoal, maroon

$11.90

Military Caps

(District Threads, 100% distressed cotton)

Black, khaki, chocolate

$16.75

Large Messenger Bag

(District Threads, 100% cotton canvas)

Olive

$45.99

Small Messenger Bags (District Threads, 100% cotton canvas)

Stone, Charcoal, Olive   $32.20

Allie Tote   (Port Authority, 100% garment washed cotton)

Orange, sangria, shock lime, turquoise  $31.05

Penland Water Tower Apron

White, yellow, fuschia, teal New black apron w/silver Water Tower!

D ring adjustable neck, two pockets  $17.00

Water Bottles Stainless steel - 18oz
Red, turquoise, lime, rust  $13.30 

Dual Grip Travel Tumbler  Stainless steel lining

Blue, deep red, silver  $12.75

 



Penland School of Crafts Spiral Bound Sketchbook

5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 75 pages, letterpress-printed cover by John Horn at Possum Printin'

Cinnamon, green, purple, sienna, yellow  $6.50

Penland School of Crafts Spiral Bound Pocket Notebook

4-3/4" x 2-1/2", 35 pages, letterpress-printed cover by John Horn at Possum Printin'

Cinnamon, green, purple, sienna, yellow  $2.00

Penland "Clay" Vintage Photo T-shirt

S, M, L, 100% cotton, short sleeve   $16 

Penland "Iron" Vintage Photo T-shirt

S, M, L, 100% cotton, short sleeve   $16

Penland "Glass" Vintage Photo T-shirt

S, M, L, 100% cotton, short sleeve  $16

Penland "Textiles" Vintage Photo T-shirt

S, M, L, 100% cotton, short sleeve   $16

Penland "Travel Log" Vintage Photo T-shirt

S, M, L, 100% cotton, short sleeve   $16

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Penland Gift Certificates and Tender Cards

Gift Certificates are available for classes (covering tuition and/or other fees) or for gallery purchases. Electronic gift certificates can be delivered to your recipients by e-mail within one business day of your order. We can also send a paper certificate if you prefer. (Individuals redeeming gift certificates for the cost of classes must follow normal application and registration procedures including the lottery.) 

Click here to purchase Penland gift certificates, or you can order by phone at 828-765-2359 ext. 15.

Questions about purchasing or redeeming a Penland gift certificate? Contact the Registrar's office by phone at 828-765-2359 ext. 15, or by email at registrar@penland.org.

Penland Tender Cards are like paper credit cards (or gift cards)--students and instructors use them so they don't have to carry cash while they are at Penland. However, anyone can use them anytime at the supply store, the coffee house, and the Pines dining hall. They are available for $10, $15, $25, or $50.  It's a perfect gift for anyone who lives near Penland, visits Penland, or is planning to take an upcoming class. To purchase tender cards, call the supply store.    

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Penland Books  

Gift From the Hills  Lucy Morgan with LeGette Blythe

This memoir by Penland's founder, Lucy Morgan, tells the remarkable story of Penland's beginnings and early history.  Paperback, $13.95

The Nature of Craft and the Penland Experience

Produced in 2004 as part of the celebration of Penland's 75th anniversary, this book contains a short history of the school, nine essays on craft by scholars and writers from a variety of fields including poetry, anthropology, chemistry, folklore, and material culture. The writers are Galen Cranz, Ellen Denker, Ellen Dissanayake, Robin Dreyer, Roald Hoffmann, Lewis Hyde, Elieen Myles, Norris Brock Johnson, Michael Owen Jones, and Patricia C. Phillips.

Hardback, $34.95

The Lark Books Penland Series

Each of these books contains essays and intermediate level, hands-on techniques from ten artists affiliated with Penland School of Crafts. Each chapter is rounded out by examples of work by the artist/author and by other artists who use similar techniques. These books are inspiring, beautiful to look at, and filled with useful technical information.

The Penland Book of Handmade Books:  

Master Classes in Bookmaking Techniques

Hardback, $34.95

Paperback, $19.95

The Penland Book of Jewelry:  

Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques 

Hardback, $34.95

The Penland Book of Woodworking:  

Master Classes in Woodworking Techniques 

Hardback, $34.95

The Penland Book of Glass:  

Master Classes in Flameworking Techniques

Hardback, $34.95 

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The Studio Protector

This fun-to-use, indispensable wall guide and companion web site, www.studioprotector.org, is for artists who want to cover their A's (art, assets, and archives, that is) in the event of an emergency.

Paper engineer Carol Barton and a team of artists designed this disaster readiness kit for studio artists, photographers, and media artists. It features two spinning wheel charts that explain how artists can plan ahead for emergencies and reduce the impact of a fire, flood, hurricane, or tornado. In addition, five pocket protectors or pullout guides provide detailed information about what to do in the minutes before a disaster strikes, how to clean up after a calamitous event, and how to salvage fire and water damaged items.

$16.00

Hand Crafted Gifts at the John C Campbell Folk School

The John C Campbell Folk School  season of holiday celebration kicks off with Fireside Sale, Sunday, December 4 from 10 AM until 5 PM in Keith House and Davidson Hall.

Over 50 craftspeople will be selling one-of-a-kind pieces of pottery, woodwork, dolls, weaving, knitting, jewelry, natural soaps, blacksmithing, painting, quilting, and much more.


Give unique and thoughtful gifts this holiday season, while supporting our local artists and craftspeople. Enjoy the decked halls of Keith House and warm yourself with the crackling fire, hot beverages and treats, and the company of old friends. For more information, call 828-837-2775.

Lake Lure Artists present "Christmas at the Inn"

November 26, 10 AM - 4 PM, The "Gardens" Building at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn,   64-74A, across from the beach in Lake Lure NC.  The Lake Lure Artists present "Christmas at the Inn" 

Shop for Christmas by browsing through a selection of Original Paintings, Drawings, Photography, Prints, Fine Crafts, Jewelry, Pottery and Sculpture. Each artist is donating an item to be raffled."

Get additional information about Lake Lure HERE

Last Minute Christmas Gifts: Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree Store

There is still time to order that perfect gift from the Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree Store!   Order online 24 hours a day for beautiful handcrafted gifts from the mountains of North Carolina and enjoy free shipping on all orders over $25. Thank you for your continued support of the Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree!Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree Store is located at 262 Oak Street, Spruce Pine NC.

Annual Christmas in the Mountains Arts and Crafts Show in Robbinsville NC

Christmas in the Mountains Arts & Crafts Show is this Saturday, December 11 from 10am to 5pm. The Stecoah Artisans Guild and the Stecoah Gallery are hosting the second Annual Christmas in the Mountains Arts and Crafts Show. This indoor show will feature local artisan booths in a festive holiday atmosphere. A children's crafts room for ages 4 and up will be staffed beginning at 11am so the little ones can be entertained while you shop. Santa will be here too!

Shop the Gallery Monday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm and choose from hundreds of handcrafted items from over 125 local and regional artists. The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center is located at 121 Schoolhouse Road Stecoah (Robbinsville), NC.

Guild Artist Holiday SHow at The Folk Art Center

Dec 14 from 10 AM to 4PM the Folk Art Center hosts the Southern Highland's Craft Guild's Holiday Sale. Next weekend will be a great time to visit the Folk Art Center. Meet Guild members and do some serious Christmas shopping, receive awesome discounts, and support mountain artists and the local economy. Happy Holidays from the Southern Highland Craft Guild!


The Folk Art center is located at MP 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC.

The 12 Days of Christmas at The Echo Gallery

The Twelve Days of Christmas

submitted by The Echo Gallery,  8 Town Square Blvd, Suite 160  Asheville, NC

Echo Gallery at Biltmore Park invites you to join us for an Artist Reception to celebrate the holidays and our December exhibit of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, by Leo Monahan. The Artist Reception will take place on Friday, December 10 from 5 to 8pm. The exhibit consists of twelve original paper sculptures that were created as illustrations for the book "The Twelve Days of Christmas", which is also on display.

Leo will also give a talk and demonstration of his incredible work on Wednesday, December 15, from 6:00 - 7:00pm.

In addition, Echo Gallery proudly presents the work of fine artists and craftspeople from around the Asheville area. When you visit, you'll also find work that includes functional and decorative ceramics and tile, decorative and wearable textiles, jewelry, ornaments, furniture, sculpture, paintings, encaustics, pencil drawings, plush toys, accessories, and more.

Don't forget! Biltmore Park has it all: Dinner...movies... shopping... and art! Come and spend the evening with us. (Please help us spread the word - - invite your friends by forwarding this email!) Directions from Asheville:
• South on I-26 to Long Shoals Road Exit 37
• Turn left at end of ramp
• Left past McDonalds (second light) onto Schenck Parkway
• 3/4 around the traffic circle onto Town Square Blvd
• Echo Gallery is on the right: Suite 160

Holiday Art and Craft gifts:Blue Ridge Artisans Show and Sale

Dec 1 - 24  Send Santa to the  Blue Ridge Artisans Show and Sale  for special gifts from special people. The Show and Sale features crafts from local artisans, including woodwork, paintings, photography, and various Christmas ornaments.  The McDowell Arts Council Association is located at 50 S. Main Street in historic downtown Marion, NC