Artists of the Southern Highland Craft Guild are selling their 2021 inventory in the Folk Art Center's auditorium from 10am-4pm. Choose from a variety of gift items including ceramics, jewelry, fiber, apparel, paper, glass & wood with discounts of 10-50% off retail price!
This sale is an opportunity for our member artisans to cycle out their remaining designs of the year at this market, so they can begin 2022 with a fresh start.
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For nearly 90 years, the Southern Highland Craft Guild has been showcasing the finest traditional and contemporary Appalachian crafts. Representing over 800 juried artisans from nine states, they offer handmade pottery, jewelry, wood, fiber, metalworks, and more. 

Their shops and galleries across Asheville, including the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway and locations in Biltmore Village and Tunnel Road, celebrate the rich craft heritage and vibrant maker community of the Southern Highlands.

Locals dig the Guild’s strong commitment to quality craftsmanship and community support. With regular craft fairs, live demonstrations, and educational events, it’s a go-to for anyone wanting to connect directly with makers and shop authentic Appalachian art.

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