Southern Highland Craft Guild Kicks Off Spring with Glass and Metal Day at The Folk Center

April 2, 2016, 10 AM - 4 PM at The Folk Art Center, Milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville NC:   Glass and Metal Day.  With Spring around the corner, things are starting to heat upat the Folk Center.

Kicking off the season of educational events is the first Glass & Metal Day at the Folk Art Center. Several of the newest Guild members will be participating, both on the anvil and blowing glass. Earlier this month The Center hosted New Member Orientation for their growing family of artists, and will be sharing more about them with you.

The auditorium will be full of talented craftsmen and women skilled in metalsmithing and jewelry, alongside glass blowers and their kiln. With two of the five original media of craft, nearly 20 Guild members will be bringing the heat.

Through the course of the year, The Folk Art Center hosts a range of events. From Spinning Circles to Dulcimer players, The "Center" is aptly named as a central place of sharing the best of mountain craft and art. To keep up with these happenings, they have created a new online calendar -  CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE EVENTS. 

Southern Highland Craft Guild Announces the First Annual Auction: Handcrafted & Heartfelt

May 4, 5 PM to 8 PM at the Folk Art Center - The Southern Highland Craft Guild's First Annual Auction, Handcrafted & Heartfelt. The evening will include heavy hors d'oeuvres, live music, and a silent auction followed by a live auction.  Tickets: $75 each / $150 couple.  To purchase call the Folk Art Center (828-298-7928) or contact Shereen Franklin, 423-337-7803,  shereensfibers@gmail.com.

Bid on one of a kind artwork made by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, with proceeds going to benefit educational programs and the Guild’s Permanent Collection.  Visit the website for updates and previews of auction items. 

Ceramic Sculpture by
Christine Kosiba, Member of the Southern Highlands Crafts Guild

Holiday Crafts Sale at the Folk Art Center in Asheville

December 1   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. An additional date is Dec 8 with different artists participating,
The Guild Artists’ Holiday Sale is held on December 1 and again on December 8. 70+ Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be on hand in the center’s auditorium on these two Saturdays, with different artists each day,  to sell select work 10-50% off regular retail. 

While at the Folk Art Center, be sure to visit all three galleries showcasing the work of current Guild members and collections from the Guild’s history.  Member work is also available at Allanstand Craft Shop, the nation’s oldest craft gallery, located within the Folk Center.

Learn more about NC mountain crafts and artists on the NC Mountain Crafts Guide.