David Finck Tom Gow Ed Lampert Marlow Gates showing a visitor hands on broom making techniques. Carolina Mountain Woodturners hands on demo Wood Day 2014 which took place on August 9 was one of those perfect days at the Folk Art Center. There were hundreds of people - making their way through Allanstand Craft Shop, the exhibitions on the second level and, of course, ...
One of the perks of working at the Folk Art Center is having the opportunity to meet and learn from a variety of artists as they demonstrate. Last week we had the pleasure of getting to know new member Zan Barnes. She may be a new member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild but she is certainly not new to the world of fine crafts. You can learn more about Zan from her artist ...
Thomas Case (1929 - 2014) With the passing of Thomas Case April 29, 2014 the world has lost a 110 year potting legacy and tradition. Tom was the son of the late Roy and Katherine Case of Arden, NC. Born November 12, 1929, Tom lived his entire life in the house where he was born. Luckily for pottery enthusiasts and historians, this was on the property of his grandfather Walter B. ...
Celebrating the Class of 2014 Brian Wurst and Robert Blanton, HCC instructors Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the Class of 2014 of Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Department. The Graduate Show is on display now in the Folk Art Center Main Gallery and a reception was held Saturday afternoon. Friends, family, staff, alumni, and many other ...
Robin Ford, batik printing The View from Dede Styles' Spinning Wheel Operation Colorstorm Yarn Bombing Installation Thanks to everyone who came out to the Folk Art Center during Fiber Weekend to celebrate textile arts. The fiber community is an amazing group of talented folks who love to make art and share what they love whether it be knitting, spinning, embroidery or ...
