Event Title: Craft Making & Thinking: Appalachian Heritage and Culture
Date: May 24-25, 2025
Time: 10AM–5PM
Location: Folk Art Center, Asheville, NC
Description: The Southern Highland Craft Guild presents an immersive conference celebrating Appalachian heritage and culture. This event features master craftspeople, emerging artists, musicians, and storytellers exploring craft as a tool for understanding Appalachian identity. Highlights include panel discussions, live demonstrations, and musical performances. Featured speakers include Jim McDowell, Marie Cochran, Davy Arch, and Lyle Wheeler. Sponsored in part by a grant from NC Humanities.
For more details, visit www.craftguild.org.
Contact: Folk Art Center, 828-298-7928, info@craftguild.org
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