Find NC crafts for Holiday gift-giving this weekend at The Folk Art Center's Guild Artist Holiday Sale

December 8     Guild Artist Holiday Sale   The Southern Highland Craft Guild presents the annual Holiday crafts sale at the Folk Art Center from 10 AM - 4 PM, milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Choose from a variety of gift items - at special prices -  including ceramics, jewelry, fiber, paper, glass and wood.  Buying from artists supports the local economy and promotes the mission of the Guild which is bringing together the crafts and craftspeople of the Southern Highlands for the benefit of shared resources, education, marketing and conservation.

Update from Cottage Craftman

As the holidays quickly arrive in the mountains of North Carolina new products are also arriving  each week at The Cottage Craftsman. From pottery - Stunning and highly functional stoneware by Palm Tree Pottery - to scrumptious new jewelry - Copper Wire Tree of Life Pendants by Raquel Moore -  to food - back by popular demand a favorite holiday treat -White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch.

On Tuesday December 7th, The Cottage Craftsman and Choo Choo Coffee Company are hosting an evening open house with food and music.  Everyone is welcome!

Christmas Wines are now in stock! 'Tis the season for festive beverages and good times with family and friends.Celebrate over a meal, or give a special gift of these unique seasonal wines:

• Hinnant Holiday Wine
• Biltmore Christmas Wine
• Duplin Naughty and Nice
• Duplin Christmas Eve
• Chateau Morrisette
• Our Dog Blue Christmas
• Childress Holiday White
• Childress Holiday Red

The Cottage Craftsman is located at 44 Fry St, Bryson City NC

http://thecottagecraftsman.com/

The Art of Pumpkin Carving

Fisrt Annual Penland Ornament

Begin your collection with the first. The 2009 Penland ornament, a claw or ball peen hammer with the Penland logo on end of the handle, is now available in limited addition. Created by Penland School instructor Janis Miltenberger. Flameworked glass, 5 - 5-1/2 inches long, gift boxed, $48 each, shipping additional. To purchase, call the gallery at 828-765-6211 or send email to gallery@penland.org. Website: http://www.penland.org/