Carolina Crafting

Get out your comfy shoes, a shopping bag and some cash, small bills, please. It’s craft show season. Between now and the second week in December there will be at least one, maybe more, shows in your area every week.

This weekend is a great show in Young Harris, Ga. It’s at the Mayor’s Park tomorrow, 10-5. I’m going early, before it gets too hot !!!

Next weekend is the Heritage Walk and Festival in Murphy NC. The craft show will be at the L&N Station, the farmer’s market will be in town and there will be tours of the historic sites in the city. This show is always great. Lots of food and good music, too.

Be sure and mark your calenders for the first weekend in October for the Fall Festival at the John C. Campbell Folk School.

I’ll be posting more dates for shows in the coming weeks so check this site often.

Monday is a new episode of Carolina Crafting.

Just Jackie

Two great shows this weekend. The first one is in Franklin NC. at the Macon Co. Fairgrounds. It’s a Kansas City Sanctioned BBQ cook off. It’s open today and tomorrow from 10 am to 10 pm. Long hours for a craft show but with the aroma of slow, smoked meat, who would care. Not me. When you go, check out Pat Siler’s booth, Back Creek Pottery. She has got the cutest dip bowls.

The second show is the 2nd Annual Moonshine Cruiz In at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee GA. This show has something for everyone. Crafts for the ladies, cars for the guys and food for all.

If you are in the Brasstown NC area, come by the Shops of Brasstown Village for a visit. We’re open Wed. Thur. Fri and Sat. 11-5

Check the paper for shows in your area. Support your local carfter. It’s never too early to start your Christmas shopping.

New craft show will be up on Monday. Jed Green shows us how he makes hand hewn bowls.

Just Jackie

I ran into award winning artist, Jo Kilmer, at a craft show in Hayesville several weeks ago. (If you haven’t checked out her video here, please take time to do so.) Jo has her studio up and running. It’s open Saturday’s 10-6. Also, by appointment any day. She lives in Murphy NC.  Her little studio is chocked full of really neat pieces of art.

Jo is now offering workshops at her studio. For $95 you can build a miniature chair and a trellis. All materials are provided. (you will need to bring a few tools) The size of your trellis will depend on the size of you vehicle. Opps…almost forgot, lunch is included.

Contact Jo at Spirit Tall: 828.837.4866  or wovenbark@yahoo.com

You can see her work at the Fall Festival at the John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown NC  Oct. 3 & 4.

Just Jackie

Summer time is not for just sitting around sipping lemonade. For most of us it’s tending the garden, putting up food for the coming year, doing craft shows, making more product for up coming Fall shows.

Try as I might, I could not find a craft show to talk about in our area this weekend.  BUT….there are Farmer’s Markets in almost every little town and village. Murphy, NC has a great one, Bryson City, NC just started a new one. I heard it was great. If you are in the Asheville,NC area, there are MANY. Even in Anchorage, Alaska there is an awesome one in the downtown. (if you go back in my old shows you will find a video from that one)

Remember there are small craft shops in lots of little towns or in restored downtowns. Check them out.

Sipping lemonade is good but doing while looking at neat crafts is even more fun.

New episode is due up Monday morning. Linda Metcalf, a local blacksmith will showcase her skills.

You can now follow me on facebook (Carolina Crafting) and twitter (carolinacraft)

Just Jackie

I love the 4th of July. It’s the one holiday that we all just relax, eat and enjoy the freedoms that we are so lucky to have.

There is a craft show in almost every town in the country, check your local paper. We are bless with so many you can probably visit 2 or 3 in one day. Most of the celebrations will be held on Saturday, the 3rd. (at least where I am) Murphy, NC will have their Hometown Celebration in Kontehate Park, don’t forget the great farmer’s market downtown before heading to the park.

Brasstown,NC  is have a mini celebration Saturday and Sunday. A little food, some music, antique cars and LOTS of art and crafts.

Saturday is Freedom Fest in downtown Bryson City. A day of fun featuring music, food, crafters, kids’ area and lots more. Last year there were lots of good crafters and the music was awesome! The day is concluded with one of the largest fireworks shows in the Smokies! The shops and restaurants will be open, too. Come …by and see one of my favorite, Back Creek Pottery. They will be located on Main Street on the bridge.

Hope your day is filled with good food, lots of friends and tons of fun.

Just Jackie

I can hardly wait. I love when new shows are up. When we tape we do a whole season of www.carolinacrafting.com, www.greenasyoucanbe.org, and www.gityerqontheroad.com. Two weeks of intense work. Love every second of it. This season I threw in a visit to the hospital just to make things exciting.

So if you are interested in art, living green or eating BBQ check out the new shows.

Just Jackie

Where does time go???  The weeks are flying by. Lots of folks from out of state are visiting. Great to see new faces and a few “old” friends.

Craft shows are lined up all summer, just drive to any small town (or large, for that matter) and you will find something going on. The Farmer’s Market in Murphy, NC is a happening place. Lots of good produce and crafts. This weekend is a good craft show in Dillsboro, NC.  Not only is the show a good one but the little shops are so cute, too.

Traffic has picked up in Brasstown. It’s so nice to see new people and chat with some “old” friends.  I love being in the larger shop. I can get more than 2 people in it at once. If you haven’t been by for awhile, come on by. I have so many new artists.

You can check me out now on Facebook and twitter.  Facebook is Carolina Crafting and twitter is carolinacraft.

Just Jackie

Two things I love most is a craft show and good BBQ. This weekend there is a chance for both within 15 miles of each other. The first is the annual Arts in the Park in Blue Ridge, GA. It’s a great show. If you’re coming to Arts in the Park this weekend, remember to go to the Art Center (old Fannin County Court House) to see the Southern Appalachian Artists Guild member show! Lots of neat art!

North Georgia Mountain’s Horsin’ Around BBQ Showdown in Young Harris, GA.  (www.brasstownvalley.com ) If you check this one out be sure to stop by Blind Pig and the Acorn and say hi to my friend Tipper. Next to her is another friend Pat Siler. She has some neat and unique pottery. (have you ever seen a salt pig?)

My shop in Brasstown has two new artist. One does excellent gourd art and the other lady paints on rocks.  Come on by !!!

Have a crafty weekend.

Just Jackie

I’ve taken a little time off from the craft world to recover from some simple surgery.  Thought I would bounce back faster but this getting old “thing” slowed me down. I tried to go back to work at my little shop yesterday but only lasted half of the day. Next week I should be back up to speed.

Tomorrow night in Andrews NC is a class about using social media to grow your business. You can contact mwilliams@handmadeinamerica.org to sign up. Hope to see you there.

Overlook Martinscreek is still looking for craft vendors, I have applications if you need one. Cost is $25 or donation of equal value.

Mountain Morning in Andrews, NC is looking for a bowl turner. Their shop is really nice. Lots of talented people there.

Craft season is in full swing, check you local paper, chamber of commerce, etc. Get out and shop local. Even local farmers markets have some great crafters.

Just Jackie