Meet Your Maker: Open
Studios + Craft Demonstrations
American Craft Week
Saturday, October 8 (11am - 4pm) at Grovewood Gallery
In celebration of American Craft
Week (October 1 – 16), Grovewood Gallery in Asheville will connect local makers
with the public on Saturday, October 8 from 11am – 4pm.
Visitors will have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and tour the
artist studios on the Grovewood grounds, meet makers who work in a variety of
media, and browse original works of art ranging from jewelry to pottery to
sculpture. Tours are free and self-guided. The following artists will have
their studios open to the public: Kathleen Doyle & Thomas Reardon (shared
studio – master metalsmiths), Lisa Gluckin (ceramic art), Carl Powell (glass
art), Helen Purdum (ceramic art), Graeme Priddle & Melissa Engler (shared
studio – wood sculpture).
Grovewood will also host demonstrations by contemporary basketry artist
Matt Tommey, who has a studio in Asheville’s River Arts District, and by Josh
Cote’, known for his intricately woven wire sculptures. Learn about their
creative process and gain insight into the range of techniques these artists
use as well as the skill and commitment required to make something by hand.
About
American Craft Week:
American Craft Week is a project of Craft Retailers and Artists for
Tomorrow (CRAFT), a trade association dedicated to the growth and vitality of
American craft. Now in its 7th year, American Craft Week has become
the country’s largest celebration of the craft industry. Every October,
hundreds of artists, galleries, museums and arts organizations across the
nation present a huge spectrum of craft-based events designed to show the
general public the wonders of handmade American products. For more information
on American Craft Week participants and events in Western North Carolina, visit
americancraftweek.com/wnc.
About
Grovewood Gallery:
Grovewood Gallery, which will mark its 25th anniversary in 2017, is
a nationally recognized gallery that showcases fine American art and craft. The
gallery is housed in the historic weaving and woodworking complex of Biltmore Industries, located adjacent to The Omni Grove Park Inn in north
Asheville. Free parking is available on-site.
Grovewood is also home to Asheville’s only Antique Car Museum, the
North Carolina Homespun Museum, Golden Fleece Restaurant, 9 working artist
studios, and an outdoor sculpture garden. The property, with its six cottages
built from 1917 - 1924, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
To learn
more, visit grovewood.com or call 828.253.7651.
No comments:
Post a Comment