Folk School offers Scholarships for locals

John C Campbell Folk School offers Local NC residents an opportunity to take classes in pottery, blacksmithing, woodworking and cooking at reduced tuition rates. Through Local Scholarships and 50% off stand-by rates locals have opportunities to learn craft skills at the acclaimed Folk School.

Newly posted Local Scholarships cab be found at the School's website. Click here to be directed to our website, where the scholarship list of classes will be most current.Scholarships currently available include classes in painting, paper arts, woodturning, enameling, weaving, quilting and clay.

To be considered local, you must be a full-time, permanent resident of the following counties:

North Carolina: Cherokee, Clay, Macon, Swain, Graham

Georgia: Union, Towns, Fannin

Tennessee: Polk

Get details online or by calling 828-837-2775 to check availability and to be placed on the Local Wait List.

Cloth Fiber Workshop March Events

Sewing Your Handwoven Fabric  March 10, 11and 12 with Liz Spear. Move past the bog jacket and shawl with your handwoven fabric, and learn to cut and successfully sew a jacket, shirt, or vest. Using pre-work shop suggestions/guidelines, you'll select a pattern appropriate for your fabric. Cutting, marking, seam finishes, pressing, buttons and linings will be demonstrated as you sew through the steps to your new handwoven garment. Intermediate sewing skills required; personal sewing machines preferred. Level of experience: intermediate. Fee: $225 + materials fee.

Getting Your Art/Craft Work Published on Wednesday evening, March 23 with Sunita Patterson. Learn from this former editor of Fiberarts magazine how to know when you're ready to approach a magazine, what to include in your submission packet, and how editors select what to publish. Discover four strategies for increasing your chances of getting published. Level of experience: all levels. Fee: $20

Cloth Fiber Workshop is located in the River Arts District at 122 Riverside Drive, Studio D in Asheville, NC

First Sale Ever at Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree Store

The Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree project will be celebrating its customers and community with a month long celebration and first ever sale beginning in March.

“Our product makers and our staff both wanted a way to thank the community and the shop's customers for all of their support. This project would never have reached the success that it has without them,” said Linn Hise, Project Fiber artist and spokesperson. During the month of March, a 20 percent off sale will begin on most of the products in the store. Other products will be offered at half off. “There has never been a sale on the handmade products at the store, however our product makers have generously offered to put their products on sale to show their appreciation to our customers,” said Hise.

“This sale, and the month long events, is a great time for our customers to come into the store and visit us online to enjoy the savings as well as to see the new products on display. Also, we will be sharing with customers the big plans and changes that will be coming to the project this summer,” said Hise.

March 4-11 Free Offer:  Come into the Store or call us toll-free March 4-11 and receive a free gift with purchase while supplies last!

WHat's new at Gallery Minerva

Michael Parkes:

Gallery Minerva announces the debut of work by "magical realist", Michael Parkes. His illustrations in stone lithography highlight the artist's eye for exquisite detail. We welcome your visit to the gallery to see this group of eight limited edition works on paper. Featured photograph, "Persepolis".


Shane Snider:
North Carolina sculptor, Shane Snider debuts his most recent collection of works which study the elegance of the female form. This group of 6 new pieces can be used indoors as well as in an exterior placement. Please visit or contact the gallery for details. Featured photograph, "Ternary", 14"h x28"w x10"d.

Gallery Minerva is located at 8 Biltmore Avenue,Asheville, NC