Authentic Bark vs. Manufactured Reed for Splint Chairs
I admit it was only recently that I wove my first authentic bark seat. I had a helluva time finding it when I first started out. Eventually, I met several chair makers through the Southern Highland Craft Guild and I literally begged them for years to let me come watch/help harvest bark (achcoughJim McGie & […]
Demos at the Folk Art Center
Hello! It’s been a while. Here’s just a little bit of what I’ve been up to lately: I had a lot of fun at the Folk Art Center this fall with fellow Southern Highland Craft Guild members Marlow Gates and Tommye Scanlin. Marlow is a 2nd generation broom maker and Tommye is a tapestry weaver.
December events and good times this fall
Oy vey. Fall in this town kicks my arse. It seems like Sept-Jan happens in the blink of an eye….though I can’t complain! It has been fun and I have fallen in love with Asheville all over again. First the upcoming events on Planet Art: Holiday Wine Tasting, Sale, & FOOD DRIVE for Manna Food Bank at Studio 375 Saturday […]
