BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Toe River Arts - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Toe River Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://toeriverarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Toe River Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230301T013801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T013801Z UID:28222-1679133600-1679140800@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Amazing Animals Workshop DESCRIPTION: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+. \nWhen: Saturday\, March 18\, 2023\, 10 am – 12 pm\nWhere: High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee:: $55 per participant \nRegister here. URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/amazing-animals-workshop/ LOCATION:High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville.\, 552 E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass\, Burnsville\, North Carolina\, 28714 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Animals-Workshop-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230301T015951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T020048Z UID:28229-1679702400-1682812799@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:16th Annual Blacksmith Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Featuring the work of blacksmiths from the southeast and beyond\, this exhibition offers craftspeople the opportunity to show their work in a place known for its blacksmithing community. Historically\, the exhibition runs in conjunction with the Fire on the Mountain Blacksmithing Festival. Spruce Pine Main Street\, in collaboration with Penland School of Craft and Toe River Arts\, hosts the festival every year on the last weekend in April. The public can explore vendor tents for goods for sale\, observe live demonstrations\, or try their hand at blacksmithing at scheduled hands-on workshops. Every year\, the Fire on the Mountain Festival asks a renowned metalworker to join the festival as its Featured Artist Blacksmith. This year’s featured blacksmith is Rick Smith. \nFeatured demonstrators at Fire on the Mountain are Adam Atkinson\, Frankie Flood\, Glen Gardner\, Lisa Geertsen\, and Jason Knight. \nThere will be cash awards given for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place and an emerging artist award. Winners will be announced at the reception on Friday\, April 28. \nWhen: March 25 – April 29\, 2023\nWhere: Kokol Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/16th-annual-blacksmith-exhibition/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230125T010416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T010416Z UID:27955-1681236000-1681243200@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Second Tuesday Life Drawing - April DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here. \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 11\, 2023\, 6 pm – 8 pm\nWhere: Owen Gallery\, Spruce Pine\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee: \n$12 – Single class – General Public\n$10 – Single class- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$50 – 5 class punch card – General Public\n$40 – 5 class punch card- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$95 – 10 class punch card – General Public\n$75 – 10 class punch card – Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/second-tuesday-life-drawing-april/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Life-Drawing-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230315T012946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T012946Z UID:28353-1681552800-1681567200@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Lidded Treasure Jars with Bridget VanRemortel DESCRIPTION:Join Bridget for a half-day of learning about traditional Appalachian basketry while weaving your very own lidded treasure jar basket. \n“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 used every day and fill a need.” – Bridget VanRemortel \nWhen: April 15\, 2023\, 10 AM – 2 PM\nWhere: Toe River Arts Owen Gallery\, Spruce Pine\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee:: $55 general public; $45 artist members & donors* (*members & donors must be current at the promotional level) \nRegister here. URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/lidded-treasure-jars-with-bridget-vanremortel/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lidded-treasure-jar-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230315T013117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T013117Z UID:28355-1682157600-1682164800@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Planters DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Earth by making a textured planter for your home or garden. Students will hand-build clay pots and explore stamping and carving. Class includes materials and firing. Students will pick up fired work at a later date. Ages 5+. \nWhen: Saturday\, April 22\, 2023\, 10 am – 12 pm\nWhere: High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee:: $55 per participant \nRegister here. URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/earth-day-planters/ LOCATION:High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville.\, 552 E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass\, Burnsville\, North Carolina\, 28714 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Earth-Day-Planters-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230301T020808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T020808Z UID:28233-1682701200-1682708400@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:16th Annual Blacksmith Exhibition Reception DESCRIPTION:When: April 28\, 2023\, 5PM – 7PM\nWhere: Kokol Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/16th-annual-blacksmith-exhibition-reception/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_2268_Wide.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230125T010740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T010740Z UID:27957-1683655200-1683662400@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Second Tuesday Life Drawing - May DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here. \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 9\, 2023\, 6 pm – 8 pm\nWhere: Owen Gallery\, Spruce Pine\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee: \n$12 – Single class – General Public\n$10 – Single class- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$50 – 5 class punch card – General Public\n$40 – 5 class punch card- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$95 – 10 class punch card – General Public\n$75 – 10 class punch card – Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/second-tuesday-life-drawing-may/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Life-Drawing-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230301T021300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T021300Z UID:28236-1683936000-1685923199@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Spring Studio Tour Preview Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The Studio Tour Preview Exhibition is an exhibition of work from artists in Mitchell and Yancey Counties who are participating in the June Studio Tour. The exhibit is in conjunction with the Annual June Studio Tour which takes place annually on the first weekend of June. This year’s studio tour weekend is Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday\, June 2-4. The exhibition opens on May 13th in the Spruce Pine Kokol Gallery and will run through the tour weekend. It is an opportunity for visitors to get a preview of the artists that are on the tour and what they will be showing in their studios. We encourage visitors to come by the gallery and view this exhibition before they travel to the artists’ studios. There will be a reception on Friday\, June 2\, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM\, and is open to the public. \nWhen: May 13 – June 4\, 2023\nWhere: Kokol Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/spring-studio-tour-preview-exhibition-2/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_4044-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230524T001933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T001933Z UID:29067-1684195200-1685923199@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Exhibition of Work by Mitchell County High School Students DESCRIPTION:This show provides the opportunity for students to meet other artists during the opening/closing event. It gives them experience working on personal and narrative work to present to the community. They learn to make artists’ statements\, hang a show\, and design invitations. The experience is always positive and allows the community to support its young visual artists. \nWhen: May 16 – June 4\, 2023\nWhere: Owen Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/exhibition-of-work-by-mitchell-county-high-school-students/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/16CF2B71-5091-4B52-BDA3-38DF6B65C248_1_201_a-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230315T013242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T013242Z UID:28357-1684576800-1684584000@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Fun Clay Faces DESCRIPTION:We’ll work with clay slabs and drape them over molds to create fun faces and masks. Students will learn how to add facial features and decorations and paint with colorful underglaze. Class includes materials and firing. Students will pick up fired work at a later date. Ages 5+.\n*Kids ages 3-5 may join if accompanied by an adult. \nWhen: Saturday\, May 20\, 2023\, 10 am – 12 pm\nWhere: High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee:: $55 per participant \nRegister here. URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/fun-clay-faces/ LOCATION:High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville.\, 552 E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass\, Burnsville\, North Carolina\, 28714 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Fun-Clay-Faces-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230524T002515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T002615Z UID:29070-1685664000-1685923199@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:2023 Spring Studio Tour DESCRIPTION:This driving tour through Mitchell and Yancey Counties will take visitors along the meandering Toe River\, across its many bridges\, around barns\, acres of fields\, and miles of forests all while visiting the talented studio artists and galleries participating. \nWhen: June 2 – 4\, 2023\nWhere: Click to see the participating artists and galleries. URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/2023-spring-studio-tour/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Studio Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/studio-tour-baner-web36.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230524T003756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T003832Z UID:29076-1685725200-1685732400@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Exhibition of Work by Mitchell County High School Students Reception DESCRIPTION:When: June 2\, 2023\, 5 PM – 7 PM\nWhere: Owen Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/exhibition-of-work-by-mitchell-county-high-school-students-2/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/16CF2B71-5091-4B52-BDA3-38DF6B65C248_1_201_a-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230301T021447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T010313Z UID:28238-1685727000-1685732400@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Spring Studio Tour Exhibition Reception DESCRIPTION:When: June 2\, 2023\, 5:30PM – 7:00PM\nWhere: Kokol Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/spring-studio-tour-exhibition-reception/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_5581-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230716 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230524T004155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T004236Z UID:29079-1686355200-1689465599@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Floating Blue - Photography by Thomas Pickarski DESCRIPTION:“In this series of photographs\, I aim to portray both the ethereal beauty of icebergs\, as well as the otherworldliness of the landscapes in which they exist.” \nWhen: June 10 – July 15\, 2023\nWhere: Owen Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/floating-blue-photography-by-thomas-pickarski/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Icescape-images_Page_22.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230125T010948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T010948Z UID:27960-1686679200-1686686400@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Second Tuesday Life Drawing - June DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here. \nWhen: Tuesday\, June 13\, 2023\, 6 pm – 8 pm\nWhere: Owen Gallery\, Spruce Pine\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee: \n$12 – Single class – General Public\n$10 – Single class- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$50 – 5 class punch card – General Public\n$40 – 5 class punch card- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$95 – 10 class punch card – General Public\n$75 – 10 class punch card – Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/second-tuesday-life-drawing-june/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Life-Drawing-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230723 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230524T004753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T004753Z UID:29082-1686960000-1690070399@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Carmen Grier + Terry Gess: Together DESCRIPTION:Carmen’s Work:\nMy work for this exhibit has been made this past winter — the perfect time to go inward. \nWhen the leaves are down\, the stark bare branches create the most engaging shapes as they curve and bend over and under each other. I find these line drawings in nature to be an unending source of inspiration. The colors of the landscape are fairly neutral but the sudden peek of a green water tank\, an orange surveyor stick\, or a red vine is enough to get me started on a color palette. Once I start working\, the painting takes on a life of its own and I react to what’s before me\, making moment-to-moment decisions. Some paintings find their way to completion faster than others but often I rework a painting multiple times before it is resolved. A new series of smaller works that will be shown is entitled: “Listening with My Eyes”. \nTerry’s Work:\nI’ve long made work that fits in the hand and in the kitchen. But with the solitude provided by the Covid pandemic\, I’ve been exploring pottery making on a larger scale. This exhibit at Toe River Arts has given me the challenge of making work to adorn a large room\, to let the pots interplay and influence the space surrounding them. \nEverything changes when working large. Beyond the physical challenges of working with larger\, much heavier shapes\, my personal artistic goal has been to make new work that embodies a personality and character that is something of a departure from the forms I have made before. One of the treasures in this process is in seeing how glaze and surface can come into their own given ample space to move and interact with each other. \nWhen: June 17 – July 22\, 2023\nWhere: Kokol Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/carmen-grier-terry-gess-together/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Grier-Calypso-oil-on-panel-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230321T020039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T020754Z UID:28451-1687341600-1687521600@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Out of This World Clay Camp DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore Space with galactic clay creations. There are no limits to your imagination as you make aliens\, sun and moon sculptures\, and other space-inspired work! \nWhen: June 21 – 23\, 2023\, 10 am – 12 pm\nWhere: High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee:: $150 per participant \nRegister here. URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/out-of-this-world-clay-camp/ LOCATION:High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville.\, 552 E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass\, Burnsville\, North Carolina\, 28714 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Out-of-this-world.png ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230321T020314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T020314Z UID:28450-1687946400-1688126400@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:A Feast For the Eyes Clay Camp DESCRIPTION:Make your kitchen more colorful and creative with hand-built pottery! We’ll learn how to make bowls\, cups\, and plates. Students will decorate\, glaze\, and then enjoy eating from personalized pottery at home. \nWhen: June 28 – 30\, 2023\, 10 am – 12 pm\nWhere: High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee:: $150 per participant \nRegister here. URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/a-feast-for-the-eyes-clay-camp/ LOCATION:High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville.\, 552 E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass\, Burnsville\, North Carolina\, 28714 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/A-Feast-for-the-Eyes-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230524T005046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T005046Z UID:29085-1688749200-1688756400@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Carmen Grier + Terry Gess: Together Reception DESCRIPTION:When: July 7\, 2023\, 5 PM – 7 PM\nWhere: Kokol Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/carmen-grier-terry-gess-together-reception/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gess-terry-dec20-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230125T011310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T011310Z UID:27962-1689098400-1689105600@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Second Tuesday Life Drawing - July DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here. \nWhen: Tuesday\, July 13\, 2023\, 6 pm – 8 pm\nWhere: Owen Gallery\, Spruce Pine\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee: \n$12 – Single class – General Public\n$10 – Single class- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$50 – 5 class punch card – General Public\n$40 – 5 class punch card- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$95 – 10 class punch card – General Public\n$75 – 10 class punch card – Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/second-tuesday-life-drawing-july/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Life-Drawing-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230321T020438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T020438Z UID:28453-1689760800-1689940800@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Fabulous Faerie Houses Clay Camp DESCRIPTION:Sculpt a forest faerie home complete with doors\, windows\, and miniatures such as tiny tables and bowls. Students will experiment with a variety of sculptural techniques and then enjoy glazing on the last day. \nWhen: July 19 – 21\, 2023\, 10 am – 12 pm\nWhere: High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee:: $150 per participant \nRegister here. URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/fabulous-faerie-houses-clay-camp/ LOCATION:High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville.\, 552 E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass\, Burnsville\, North Carolina\, 28714 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Faerie-Houses-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230321T020553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T020553Z UID:28455-1690365600-1690545600@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Baskets and Candle Holders Clay Camp DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on pinched and coil-built work. Just using our hands for much of the work\, we’ll pinch the shapes and make baskets and candle holders. Students will learn to connect creative sculptural elements to pinched pots and create one-of-a-kind work! \nWhen: July 26 – 28\, 2023\, 10 am – 12 pm\nWhere: High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee:: $150 per participant \nRegister here. URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/baskets-and-candle-holders-clay-camp/ LOCATION:High Country Ceramic Arts\, Burnsville.\, 552 E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass\, Burnsville\, North Carolina\, 28714 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Baskets-and-Candle-Holders-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230524T005653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T005653Z UID:29088-1690588800-1694303999@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Entangled: Intersections of Thought & Reality by Stephanie Thomas Berry & Alena Applerose DESCRIPTION:Giving oneself the opportunity to work outside of usual constraints unlocks access to a deeper expression of the psyche. In conversation one day Alena and Stephanie\, longtime kindred creative spirits\, discovered they had embarked on a similar adventure in their studio practices that was exploring this very idea. Our exhibit consists of drawings and sculptures that we create in conversation with each other and that intersect with our inner life. In addition\, we offer our audience an opportunity to join us on the journey of surrendering expectations through an interactive undertaking of their own. Participants are invited to hang their own creations\, crafted within the space\, with the exhibit. \nWhen: July 29 – September 9\, 2023\nWhere: Owen Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/entangled-intersections-of-thought-reality-by-stephanie-thomas-berry-alena-applerose/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Puzzle-Shards-Stephanie-Thomas-Berry.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230602T002821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T003140Z UID:29112-1691107200-1694303999@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Resilience: The Heart of Ukraine – Photography by Michael Andrews DESCRIPTION:The photo exhibition\, “Resilience: The Heart of Ukraine” features work by American photographer Michael Andrews. As a volunteer with United States Peace Corps Ukraine in 2018–19\, Andrews augmented his service as a consultant to an HIV and AIDS service agency working as a photographer for Ukraine’s Baba Yelka Cultural Expedition. The group was formed in 2018 to preserve and share the unique cultural traditions of Ukraine’s Kirovoghad region — stories\, songs\, recipes\, and material culture\, including traditional embroidery. \n“Resilience” offers a unique window into remote village life before Russia’s invasion\, and focuses on the lives of Ukrainian “babusyas” (grandmothers) and their cultural roots. \nThe exhibition was a year in the making and required long-distance collaboration between Andrews and his Ukrainian colleagues. “Resilience” debuted in Charlotte\, NC in 2022\, and presently is on tour to a number of American venues. The exhibition invites discussion of a range of timely topics\, including the iconic role of grandmothers in Ukrainian culture\, the country’s history\, unique traditions\, and today’s war. \n“Resilience: The Heart of Ukraine” is a tribute to the babusyas and families who preserve Ukraine’s unique and beautiful culture and to the Baba Yelka Expedition’s race against time and unthinkable war to preserve Ukraine’s unique traditions for future generations to embrace. \nWhen: August 4 – September 9\nWhere: Kokol Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/resilience-the-heart-of-ukraine-photography-by-michael-andrews/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TRA1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230524T005923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T005934Z UID:29090-1691168400-1691175600@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Entangled: Intersections of Thought & Reality Reception DESCRIPTION:When: August 4\, 2023\, 5 PM – 7 PM\nWhere: Owen Gallery\n  URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/entangled-intersections-of-thought-reality/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Blue-Nest-2-Alena-Applerose.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230602T003417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T003417Z UID:29114-1691168400-1691175600@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Resilience: The Heart of Ukraine Reception DESCRIPTION:When: August 4\, 5PM – 7PM\nWhere: Kokol Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/resilience-the-heart-of-ukraine-reception/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TRA2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230125T011507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T011507Z UID:27964-1691517600-1691524800@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Second Tuesday Life Drawing - August DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here. \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 8\, 2023\, 6 pm – 8 pm\nWhere: Owen Gallery\, Spruce Pine\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee: \n$12 – Single class – General Public\n$10 – Single class- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$50 – 5 class punch card – General Public\n$40 – 5 class punch card- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$95 – 10 class punch card – General Public\n$75 – 10 class punch card – Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/second-tuesday-life-drawing-august/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Life-Drawing-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230719T001414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T001414Z UID:29269-1693648800-1693674000@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Countertop Catch-All Baskets with Bridget VanRemortel DESCRIPTION:Join Bridget for a day of learning about traditional Appalachian basketry while weaving your very own Countertop Catch-All basket. \n“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 used every day and fill a need.” – Bridget VanRemortel \nWhen: September 2\, 2023\, 10 am – 5 pm\nWhere: Toe River Arts Owen Gallery\, Spruce Pine\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee: $65 general public; $55 artist members & donors* (*members & donors must be current at the promotional level) \nRegister here. URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/countertop-catch-all-baskets-with-bridget-vanremortel/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Copy-of-Countertop-Catch-all-basket.png ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230125T012312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T012312Z UID:27966-1694541600-1694548800@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Second Tuesday Life Drawing - September DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here. \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 12\, 2023\, 6 pm – 8 pm\nWhere: Owen Gallery\, Spruce Pine\, NC\nWorkshop & materials fee: \n$12 – Single class – General Public\n$10 – Single class- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$50 – 5 class punch card – General Public\n$40 – 5 class punch card- Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors\n$95 – 10 class punch card – General Public\n$75 – 10 class punch card – Current Toe River Arts Members & Donors URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/second-tuesday-life-drawing-september/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Life-Drawing-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231022 DTSTAMP:20240328T121356 CREATED:20230602T003947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T003947Z UID:29117-1695427200-1697932799@toeriverarts.org SUMMARY:Waking Dream – Paintings and Jewelry by Allison Edge and Diana Alexander DESCRIPTION:In this dual exhibition featuring the works of Allison Edge and Diana Alexander\, “Waking Dream” refers to the experience of seeing the outside world in low-lit\, half-lit\, or fog-obscured scenarios\, evoking a dream-like quality and straddling the boundaries of familiarity and unknowns. Allison’s paintings\, hung on the walls in this exhibition\, set the stage and atmosphere for Diana’s neckpiece adornments\, presented on pedestals and armatures within the space. Allison Edge’s body of work titled “Waking Dream” includes oil paintings depicting landscapes and images of nature at night\, at twilight\, in fog or mist\, or a combination of these factors. She has been collecting photographic references as source imagery for these paintings\, including scenes from Western North Carolina\, the South Carolina coast\, Florida\, and Costa Rica. Some images are pinned with stars or artificial light sources\, often indistinguishable from one another. \nAdornment has been worn by humans for thousands of years\, and by virtually every culture ever known. It has played a symbolic role in every part of the world since then. In Diana Alexander’s “Waking Dream” series\, she endeavors to create adornments that mesh with the environment created by Allison’s paintings. Somewhere between reality and myth\, shadow and breaking light — How would you adorn yourself in an atmosphere evoked by these dream-like qualities\, darkened but glistening with muted color\, shadowed but alive with movement? \nWhen: September 23 – October 21\nWhere: Kokol Gallery URL:https://toeriverarts.org/event/waking-dream-paintings-and-jewelry-by-allison-edge-and-diana-alexander/ LOCATION:Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine\, 269 Oak Ave\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://toeriverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Waking-Dream-Wide.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Toe River Arts":MAILTO:info@toeriverarts.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR