Category Archives: artists and craftspeople

Discovering and meeting craftspeople in the Southern Appalachians Mountains.

Mountain Art – Studio Tour

It’s that time again. Time for the Toe River Arts Council Studio Tour. Nestled in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains are Yancey and Mitchell Counties.  There be artists there! Two plus days of meeting artists and seeing their … Continue reading

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Mountain Art – Blacksmithing Festival

“Fire on the Mountain” this Saturday! This is one of my favorite town festivals. Small town in the mountains of North Carolina = Spruce Pine Manly Arts = blacksmithing. (Not horseshoeing! That is a farrier. Blacksmithing uses real imagination.) Family … Continue reading

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Mountain Artists and Craftspeople – Studio Tour December 5 – 6

The wonderful Southern Appalachian Mountains have been the source of inspiration for many artists and craftspeople for generations.   This weekend, December 4 -5 -6, 2009 you can meet the artists and see where they do their thing. Learn more … Continue reading

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A Great Weekend to be in the Mountainsc

This is a great weekend to spend in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.  It is cooler here. This weekend, June 14 & 15, Saturday and Sunday, is the Toe River Arts Council open studio tour.  http://www.toeriverarts.org  Check it out. I really enjoy meeting the artists … Continue reading

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