Folk Art Ctr

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We always stop here when we are in the area. Because it is all hand crafted, you never know what you will find - only that it will be high quality. This visit was no different. And it … We always stop here when we are in the area. Because it is all hand crafted, you never know what you will find - only that it will be high quality. This visit was no different. And it is such a beautiful setting.

Posted by Tracy31748 on March 08, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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Worth the stop and perusal to find using objects of art unlike anywhere else-such creative energy in these folks-and reasonable prices for what it is.

Posted by Megan T on March 03, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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The folk art museum is located on the beautiful blue ridge parkway, and which is worth driving, no matter what. It's small and somewhat underwhelming, with a very pedestrian selection of … The folk art museum is located on the beautiful blue ridge parkway, and which is worth driving, no matter what. It's small and somewhat underwhelming, with a very pedestrian selection of goods in the shop and...

Posted by artsiren on March 03, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Very interesting displays, exhibitions and gifts

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Every time we visit Asheville we stop in to the Southern Highland Craft center, located on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This very modern building features artists demonstrating their craft and you can ask them questions while they work. The upstairs features some of the beautiful crafts produced by these artists from paintings to quilts, wood carvings and more. The main...

Posted by StevoinMinnesoto on December 03, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Some of The Finest Crafts

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we go here whenever we are in the area and it's always a treat.
The Guild now has about 1000 juried members and the level of craft is stellar. Whether it's pottery, jewelry, weaving or quilts, you're in for a treat.
They normally have a few artists working and demonstrating- we had a potter and a jewelry artist and they...

Posted by FutureFun on November 25, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

The Folk Art Center is a showcase for the traditional arts and crafts of the Southern Appalachians. The traditional craft techniques are displayed daily as local craftspeople provide demonstrations. Three fine art galleries, a craft shop, the Eastern National Bookstore and more. Open daily except for New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.

Posted on June 13, 2014. Brought to you by worldweb.

Traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including century-old pieces, are displayed in this folk art center, which also houses the first craft shop in the U.S.

Posted on May 19, 2014. Brought to you by binglocal.

Headquarters of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, featuring Allanstand Craft Shop, three exhibition galleries, a library, and Blue Ridge Parkway information desk and bookstore.

Posted on March 30, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.