Guild Application Workshop
Step-by-step guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, including portfolio preparation, photographing work, and application tips for craft artists seeking admission to the Folk Art Center.
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A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.
A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.
A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Create one of a kind botanical monotype prints using real leaves and flowers, then turn your pulls into handmade greeting cards. A hands on, beginner friendly printmaking workshop with take home art.
Create one of a kind botanical monotype prints using real leaves and flowers, then turn your pulls into handmade greeting cards. A hands on, beginner friendly printmaking workshop with take home art.
Create one of a kind botanical monotype prints using real leaves and flowers, then turn your pulls into handmade greeting cards. A hands on, beginner friendly printmaking workshop with take home art.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Hands-on pottery workshop with a playful mushroom theme, focused on shaping and detailing clay pieces step by step. A relaxed studio setting geared toward beginners and anyone wanting a creative afternoon learning ceramic techniques.
Hands-on pottery workshop with a playful mushroom theme, focused on shaping and detailing clay pieces step by step. A relaxed studio setting geared toward beginners and anyone wanting a creative afternoon learning ceramic techniques.
Hands-on pottery workshop with a playful mushroom theme, focused on shaping and detailing clay pieces step by step. A relaxed studio setting geared toward beginners and anyone wanting a creative afternoon learning ceramic techniques.
Hands-on basket weaving using strong, flexible kudzu vines, with guidance on identifying, responsibly harvesting, and preparing the plant. Skill-building day at the arboretum focused on turning an invasive wild vine into a functional handmade basket.
Hands-on basket weaving using strong, flexible kudzu vines, with guidance on identifying, responsibly harvesting, and preparing the plant. Skill-building day at the arboretum focused on turning an invasive wild vine into a functional handmade basket.
Hands-on basket weaving using strong, flexible kudzu vines, with guidance on identifying, responsibly harvesting, and preparing the plant. Skill-building day at the arboretum focused on turning an invasive wild vine into a functional handmade basket.
Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.
Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.
Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.
Hands-on sun-printing workshop teaching cyanotype techniques to produce Prussian blue prints on paper and fabric using light sensitive emulsions and found objects; beginner friendly instruction, material demos, and safe outdoor exposure practice.
Hands-on sun-printing workshop teaching cyanotype techniques to produce Prussian blue prints on paper and fabric using light sensitive emulsions and found objects; beginner friendly instruction, material demos, and safe outdoor exposure practice.
Hands-on sun-printing workshop teaching cyanotype techniques to produce Prussian blue prints on paper and fabric using light sensitive emulsions and found objects; beginner friendly instruction, material demos, and safe outdoor exposure practice.
Layered gel plate monoprints exploring texture, serendipity, and a wabi sabi embrace of imperfection. Hands on printmaking techniques, collage and color exploration for beginners and makers at Trackside Studios.
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Layered gel plate monoprints exploring texture, serendipity, and a wabi sabi embrace of imperfection. Hands on printmaking techniques, collage and color exploration for beginners and makers at Trackside Studios.
Hands-on watercolor painting focused on floral motifs, turning washes and brushwork into handmade Mother’s Day greeting cards. A relaxed, studio-style afternoon with step-by-step instruction and take-home artwork.
Hands-on watercolor painting focused on floral motifs, turning washes and brushwork into handmade Mother’s Day greeting cards. A relaxed, studio-style afternoon with step-by-step instruction and take-home artwork.
Hands-on watercolor painting focused on floral motifs, turning washes and brushwork into handmade Mother’s Day greeting cards. A relaxed, studio-style afternoon with step-by-step instruction and take-home artwork.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
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Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Beginner-friendly, hands-on filmmaking basics covering story structure, shooting techniques, and simple editing workflows. A community-centered workshop in a public library setting geared toward first-time creators and curious film fans.
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Beginner-friendly, hands-on filmmaking basics covering story structure, shooting techniques, and simple editing workflows. A community-centered workshop in a public library setting geared toward first-time creators and curious film fans.
Interactive SoulCollage® reading circle using personal decks as a tool for inner wisdom and intuitive self inquiry. Bring your journal and cards to practice multiple self reading methods in a supportive small group setting.
Interactive SoulCollage® reading circle using personal decks as a tool for inner wisdom and intuitive self inquiry. Bring your journal and cards to practice multiple self reading methods in a supportive small group setting.
Interactive SoulCollage® reading circle using personal decks as a tool for inner wisdom and intuitive self inquiry. Bring your journal and cards to practice multiple self reading methods in a supportive small group setting.
Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.
Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.
Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.
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A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.
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Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.
Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.
Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.
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