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NC mountain crafts are, like the mountains themselves, a true natural resource.
From the centuries-old
functionality of a split oak basket to a whimsicalmixedmedia from Penland School of Crafts, the quality and variety of
arts and
crafts
of Western Carolina is among the best
in the country. NC mountain art offers a variety of media including pottery,
basketry, wood working,
painting, sculpture,
weaving, collage,
mixed media and more.
When you take home something
from an NC art gallery or
artist, you take home a little
piece of the mountains.
Ariel Craft
Gallery In a city
full of fine craft galleries and a
region brimming with artisans, Ariel
Gallery is a standout. Owned and
operated by the exhibiting artists
themselves, this unique gallery is a
showcase for original works of
handmade jewelry, sculpture, glass,
fiber, clay, mixed media, and
woodwork. Since 2002, Ariel Gallery has
represented some of Western North
Carolina's finest artisans and given
the public an opportunity to buy
directly from local makers. 46 Haywood Avenue, Asheville
The
Artists Theatre on East Main
is a stunning art and antique gallery
helping rejuvenate the area's small
but active art community. The mix of
old and new, traditional and funky,
past and unexpected artistic pleasures
has created a real buzz and excitement
in the high country. Owned and
operated by Steve and Lisa Willingham
the
gallery is an experience you will
remember and want to tell your friends
about.
Blue Spiral 1
Blue Spiral 1 presents work by
exceptional Southern artists and
object makers in a beautifully
renovated building in the heart of
downtown Asheville. The
light-filled, 15,000 square-foot
gallery spans three floors connected
by an open stairway. 38
Biltmore Avenue Asheville
Bringle Gallery
& Studio
160 Lucy Morgan Lane, Penland, NC
28765
Crimson
Laurel Gallery has the
largest selection of studio ceramics
in Western North Carolina, fine
jewelry, hand crafted furniture,
glass, sculpture, and paintings round
out the collection, culminating in an
aesthetic unique to
Bakersville and beyond. Owned and
operated by working artists
John Lara and
David Trophia the Gallery
represents artists who have been
recognized locally and nationally,
from Bakersville Creek Walk Best in
Show to the Smithsonian Collection.
The Folk Art
Center Home
base for the Southern Highland Craft
Guild, the Center is the hub of
traditional and contemporary mountain
art and crafts With changing exhibits
in both the focus gallery and the main
gallery and the permanent exhibit all
styles are displayed. Demonstrations
and educational opportunities are
scheduled regularly. The members shop
is visited by thousands of tourists
and locals annually.
ONLINE SHOP382 Blue
Ridge Parkway, Asheville NC.
Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree
More than a gallery, the Home of the
perfect Christmas Tree is an
entrepreneurial project to develop
industry in Spruce Pine and Mitchell
County. The project has created nearly
100 individual small businesses that
have produced quality, handmade
products as part of the Home of the
Perfect Christmas Tree collection. The
project also serves as a scholarship
tool, with a portion of royalties
received from product sales used to
fund a scholarship program at Mitchell
High School, the only high school in
the county. 262 Oak Street, Spruce
Pine North Carolina.
New Morning
Gallery
For over 30 years the gallery has
displayed ceramics, art glass, garden
art, fountains, wall hangings,
jewelry, wood, furniture, and much
more! Regional and National artists
and crafts. 7
Boston Way, Biltmore Village,
Asheville.
Penland Gallery
at the School
of Crafts
The Penland Gallery--featuring work by
artists affiliated with Penland School
of Crafts--is a stop worth adding to
your trip through Western North
Carolina. It is the perfect place to
choose a gift, add to your craft
collection, or learn about
contemporary craft. You can also visit
the dozens of working studios in the
area and the school's resident artists
studios.
River
District Artists.
Visit the River Arts District year
'round to meet artists in their
studios. More than 65
artists are regularly open on Fridays
& Saturdays!Get calendars,
maps and details for artists, studios
and tours. Asheville NC
The Scenic 276 South Fine Art & Craft
Corridor
encompasses a 13-mile stretch in
Transylvania County beginning just
south of Brevard and ending at the
NC/SC line. It meanders up the
mountain showcasing art galleries,
working and teaching studios, shops,
charming lodgings, home-style dining
and fresh local produce. Many of the
studios and galleries provide an
opportunity to meet the artists
creating pottery, glass art,
paintings, sculpture, photography,
metal work and more
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(click
to enlarge pictures) JC LANGEI am a
collage artist specializing in custom
photo collages. My portraits are
whimsical and unique. I work with
photos of your kids, pets, family, and
friends and create a unique
keepsake with my imagination and
whatever beautiful papers and collage
items I have at the moment. Each is a
one-of-a-kind, original piece of art.
Please visit my site for more examples
and ordering details.
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AUGUST:
14 ASHEVILLE
Wood DayThe Folk Art
Center in east Asheville will host its
annual celebration of wood crafts. The
festivities include live
demonstrations and the Tenth Annual
Carve-Off Competition from 1 to 3pm. 13 - 14
PENLAND The
Penland School of Crafts Annual
Benefit Auctionis a
gala weekend in the North Carolina
mountains featuring the sale of more
than 220 works in books, clay,
drawing, glass, iron, letterpress,
metals, painting, photography,
printmaking, textiles, and wood. The
Penland auction is one of the most
important craft collecting events in
the Southeast and a perfect
opportunity to support Penland's
educational programs, which have
helped thousands of people to live
creative lives. Reservations are required.
13 - 15
BLOWING ROCK
Live Craft Demonstration
Lee Entrekin (flute making) - Parkway
Craft Center at the Moses Cone Manor,
Milepost 294 Blue Ridge Parkway
19 - 20 FRANKLIN 2010
Quilt Show: "Quilting New Trails"
The Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild is
proud to present their 2010 quilt show
featuring local and national quilts,
judged by an NQA ( National Quilter's
Association ) accredited judge.
20 - 26 BLOWING ROCK
Live Craft Demonstration
Lynn Jenkins (clay, raku) - Parkway
Craft Center at the Moses Cone Manor,
Milepost 294 Blue Ridge Parkway 27 - 29 BLOWING ROCK
Live Craft Demonstration
Ellie Kirby (block printing and book
design) - Parkway Craft Center at the
Moses Cone Manor, Milepost 294 Blue
Ridge Parkway
SEPTEMBER: 3
- 5
BLOWING ROCK
Live Craft Demonstration
David Crandall (dove tail box making)
- Parkway Craft Center at the Moses
Cone Manor, Milepost 294 Blue Ridge
Parkway 10 - 12 BLOWING ROCK
Live Craft Demonstration
Jeff McKinley (glass blowing) -
Parkway Craft Center at the Moses Cone
Manor, Milepost 294 Blue Ridge Parkway 18
ASHEVILLE
Heritage WeekendThis free
festival sponsored by the Southern
Highland Craft Guild features
traditional music and dancing,
storytelling and heritage craft
demonstrations. A highlight of the
weekend is the 30th Annual World Gee
Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition 18 - 22
BLOWING
ROCK
Live Craft Demonstration
Judi Harwood (drum making) - Parkway
Craft Center at the Moses Cone Manor,
Milepost 294 Blue Ridge Parkway 24 - 30 BLOWING ROCK
Live Craft Demonstration
Lynn Jenkins (clay, raku) - Parkway
Craft Center at the Moses Cone Manor,
Milepost 294 Blue Ridge Parkway
OCTOBER: 1 -
3 BLOWING ROCK
Live Craft Demonstration
David Crandall (dove tail box making)
- Parkway Craft Center at the Moses
Cone Manor, Milepost 294 Blue Ridge
Parkway 4 - 6 BLOWING ROCK
Live Craft Demonstration
Lynn Froelich (print making) - Parkway
Craft Center at the Moses Cone Manor,
Milepost 294 Blue Ridge Parkway 7 - 10
