The Fall Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

October 17 - 20, 2013; Thurs - Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM; Sun: 10 AM - 5PM
U.S. Cellular Center, (the Civic Center) inDowntown Asheville
Admission: $8; children under 12 free

Setting the standard for fine craft shows since 1948, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands takes the stage at the U.S. Cellular Center October 17 - 20.

Over 200 mountain artists who have been juried into the Southern Highland Craft Guild will fill the center selling their works of clay, glass, leather, metal, fiber, mixed media, natural materials, paper, wood, and jewelry. Styles range from contemporary to traditional.

The Fair also features craft demonstrations and, beginning on Friday, local musicians share their love of old time and bluegrass music on the arena stage.

Visit the website to view the list of juried artists by media, craft demonstrations, and the entertainment schedule.

Get a link for the Craft Fair and other local Fall events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

Asheville's Folk Art Center Clay Day

June 1   From 10 Am - 4 PM  Clay Day at The Folk Art Center.   The the Southern Highland Craft Guild  celebrates ceramic arts with craft demonstrations and hands-on activities including the Annual "Make and Take" Raku Firing. Buy a $10 pot, glaze it and watch expert potters raku fire it for you.  Raku is a ceramic firing process which uses fire and smoke to create unique patterns and designs.

Other demonstrations include clay sculpture, hand building, surface design and throwing on the potter's wheel. Volunteers from Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Department will be demonstrating and assisting visitors with a try at the potter’s wheel.  Southern Highland Craft Guild member Cindy Billingsley will lead a collaborative sculpture project.  Members Becky & Steve Lloyd will demonstrate sgraffito on porcelain and wheel throwing.

The Folk Art Center is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 382 in Asheville NC.