Wow! Just looked at the calendar only to realize Christmas is next week. I'll have to admit working at the Folk Art Center can bring out the procrastinator in me because I know I can always go downstairs and do a lot of my shopping right after work. That said, the weeks leading up to the holiday I walk through Allanstand thinking of ideas about perfect gifts so I thought I would share ...
The Southern Highland Craft Guild is proud to be participating in American Craft Week which begins today and runs through October 10. One way we are celebrating is by sponsoring a raffle to raise money for CERF+ Craft Emergency Relief Fund Artists' Emergency Resource. We are selling $5 raffle tickets for the basket pictured above.The handle basket was made by Dolly Taylor. The material ...
In addition to nearly 200 fine craft exhibitors and educational demonstrations the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands also presents live regional music. Today local band Woody Pines graced the arena stage for the first time. “I pick and choose the best sounding stuff,” said Pines. “Everything from swing band to old country blues goes into our music, along with life’s influences.” ...
Maud Boleman, booth 225Tim Hall, booth 412Kathryn Faille, booth 218Ed Byers, booth 11Jason Green, booth 21The Guild is pleased to welcome the above members to the Craft Fair for the first time as exhibitors. It is always great to see new work and new faces at the show. We encourage you to go by and welcome them.Day 2 of the July Show enjoyed a steady stream of visitors. We also had several ...
The Summer Edition of the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands has begun! Featuring nearly 200 exhibitors, craft demonstrations and live regional music, the show takes place at the Asheville Civic Center and runs through Sunday. Here are a few images from the show's first day. Fair Director Janet Wiseman and Guild Member Billie Ruth SudduthBillie Ruth announced that this will be her last ...
On Saturday Janet Wiseman and I had the opportunity to take a class at Cloth Fiber Workshop at the Cotton Mill Studios in the River Arts District of Asheville. Cloth, which is owned and operated by Guild member Barbara Zaretsky, hosts a variety of textile art workshops. We took Fabric Brooches taught by Margaret Couch Cogswell.The class was appropriate for all skill levels. The participants ...
Janet Wiseman and Nancy Darrell in their farmer costumesRecently I went on a trip to Washington, D.C. with Nancy Darrell who had a sales booth and was scheduled to demonstrate wood block printmaking at the Claude Moore Memorial Farm. The site is a replica of a working farm circa 1771 and hosts three Fairs or "Market Days" a year as fundraisers. I thought it would be interesting to experience ...
Southern Highland Craft Guild Annual Meeting 2010 Blue Ridge Assembly Black Mountain, NCApril 17, 2010Thank you to everyone who was able to attend this year's SHCG Annual Meeting. In addition to taking care of Guild business we enjoyed a wonderful weekend of seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and sharing ideas.During the awards ceremony the following were recognized:Honorary MembershipTim ...
Quilt Block by Connie Brown depicting the tunnel at Craggy Pinnacleon the Blue Ridge ParkwayI'm pleased to share with you a sneak preview of what is sure to be an amazing work of art created by the Asheville Quilt Guild in honor of the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th Anniversary. Several members of the Guild will be creating their own "square" which will be incorporated into a wall size quilt. ...
Last Friday we had the pleasure of visiting with textile artist Bernie Rowell at her studio in Candler, NC. Bernie has been a member of the SHCG since 1975. She creates art quilts from painted canvas, building layers of highly textural collage. She will be demonstrating at the Folk Art Center during Fiber Weekend and exhibiting her work at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands in July and Octobe ...
This post is the first in a series called "Studio Conversations" which will give a brief artist profile of a SHCG member followed by a short video clip of them in their studio.Last week we visited with Jude Stuecker in her studio in west Asheville. She is a fiber artist who has been a member of the Guild since 2004. She creates quilts, clothing and accessories. She will be demonstrating ...
Display of Keepsake QuiltsConnie Brown aids visitors in learning more about their own quilts.Robin Brooks demonstrating how to make "string" quilts.Saturday was a lively day at the Folk Art Center. Not only were the Carolina Mountain Woodturners meeting in the auditorium (which always draws a great crowd), the SHCG was also celebrating National Quilting Day.Connie Brown and Robin Brooks, ...
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, with shows in July and October, may seem like a long way away, but it's never too early to begin planning for a great show.Yesterday we met with Anna Littman and Mary Timmer from Arts for Life. Anna is the organization's Executive Director and Mary serves on the Advisory Council. These talented women are also members of the Southern Highland ...
Usually on January mornings the Folk Art Center has a tendency to be on the quiet side. Last Tuesday morning was a welcome exception as four groups of kindergarten students from Isaac Dickson Elementary School made their way through the center. The children, along with faculty and parent volunteers, were participating in a program developed by the Southern Highland Craft Guild Education ...
