The Western North Carolina Pottery Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2 features a juried show with 40 master potters from 16 states. Find more information at wncpotteryfestival.com.
Artisans exhibiting contemporary and traditional works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media and jewelry will gather at the US Cellular Center for the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Oct. 17-20. General admission is $8; children under 12 get in free. southernhighlandguild.org.
The Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair, Oct. 25-27 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher, will host workshops and classes in crafting with fibers, live-animal demos, and more. Admission cost is $5 per person per day, or $10 for a three-day pass. Youth 13 and under get in free. For a full event schedule and to register for classes, visit saffsite.org.
On Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, 12-6pm, The Big Crafty, a display of the region’s trendiest makers in all mediums, gets the shopping season going inside the US Cellular Center. thebigcrafty.com.
More Events…
The 36th Annual Church Street Art and Craft Show, Waynesville, Oct. 12, 10am-5pm. www.visitnc.com.
Spruce Pine Potters Market, Oct. 12 and 13, 10am-5pm. www.sprucepinepottersmarket.com.
Maggie Valley Arts and Crafts Show, Oct. 19 and 20. www.maggievalleyfestivalgrounds.com.
Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Autumn Festival, Oct. 19 and 20, 10am-6pm, Lake Lure in Hickory Nut Gorge. www.lakelureartsandcraftsfestivals.com.
The 27th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition at the Omni Grove Park inn opens Nov. 18 and runs through the season (omnihotels.com).
The Holiday Makers Sale, sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild inside the Folk Art Center, Dec. 7 & 14, 10am-4pm. www.southernhighlandguild.org.