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.
January 12 - April 21: Exhibition by the Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts at The Folk Art Center.
Both sculpture and functional ceramics made by teachers and students at
the Odyssey Center will be showcased in the Folk Art Center Main
Gallery.
Odyssey, located in the River Arts District of Asheville, is an educational center and member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Under the stewardship of Highwater Clays,
The
Odyssey Center "is a school and studio which promotes
understanding, appreciation and professional development in the ceramic
arts". The
Center includes a Gallery which exhibits new work by instructors,
residents, members and student assistants. The Gallery serves to inspire
and educate the community and ceramic students about the nature of clay
and the variety of ways clay can be used, enjoyed and valued. Exhibits
are continually changing and include five unique shows throughout the
year.
The Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts is located at 236 Clingman Avenue in the River Arts District of Asheville NC.
Learn more about Asheville arts and crafts on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.