Join us on September 17, 2022, as we come together to celebrate the 36th annual Music in the Mountains Folk Festival. Since 1985, the Music in the Mountains Folk Festival has showcased local and regional traditional music. With your support in the way of donations and the purchase of limited-edition t-shirts, we can continue to […]
Join Bridget for a day of learning about traditional Appalachian basketry while weaving your very own fall basket. “I have always loved creating with my hands in one way or another. I love to create with color and make something that is functional and useful. I enjoy being able to make something that can be […]
Since 1992, the Toe River Arts Studio Tour has showcased the talent and studios of North Carolina’s Yancey and Mitchell County artists. These world-renowned, well-traveled, and skilled artists bring beauty to the world by sharing their craft. All of the artists featured have a fascinating story, interesting background, and their own “Journey of the Arts.” […]
Toe River Arts and BIG INK present a workshop printing large woodblocks for all levels of skills and interests. Participants will produce woodblock prints that are 24” x 46” and up to 40" x 96”. BIG INK's specialty is printing woodblocks carved at a monumental scale. Participants will include local artists tasked with carving woodblocks […]
Since 1992, the Toe River Arts Studio Tour has showcased the talent and studios of North Carolina’s Yancey and Mitchell County artists. These world-renowned, well-traveled, and skilled artists bring beauty to the world by sharing their craft. All of the artists featured have a fascinating story, interesting background, and their own “Journey of the Arts.” […]
The Arts in Education Showcase features the artwork of kindergarten through 12th-grade students from public, private, and home schools in Mitchell County. The showcase celebrates the creative achievements of our students and honors the dedication shown by the art educators who nurture creativity and artistic growth. When: February 11 – March 11, 2023Where: Kokol Gallery
High Country Ceramic Arts member Anna Early is offering a Clay Valentine Workshop for kids ages 6 and older. Students will learn new techniques for hand-building these small sculptures which will then be fired and returned for use. Ages 6+. About the teacher: Anna Early enjoys working with kids of all ages as a teaching […]
When: March 4, 2023, 11AM – 1PM Where: Kokol Gallery
Let's draw together! Bring your favorite drawing implements and surfaces, or use ours, and let's spend the evening in the Toe River Arts Owen Gallery in Spruce Pine, sharing tips and tricks and improving our drawing skills. We'll work with live-clothed models and still-life setups. Register here. When: Tuesday, March 13, 2023, 6 pm - […]
Welcome Spring with this fun workshop focused on animals. Whether feathered, furry, or finned - we’ll explore ways to make the animals you love! Class includes all materials and firing. Ages 5+. When: Saturday, March 18, 2023, 10 am - 12 pm Where: High Country Ceramic Arts, Burnsville, NC Workshop & materials fee:: $55 per […]