We’ve just uploaded our 2009 holiday video from all of us here at Carolina Crafting, Cutter Media and the folks at Brasstown, NC.
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We will be taking a break over the next few weeks to tape more shows and celebrate the season with friends and family. Hope you all are doing the same.
Happy Holidays!
Carolina Crafting, Frog and the Dragon and Silva Gallery are hosting a Christmas open house December 11, 12, and 13. Friday, Dec. 11, we will extend our hours until 8 pm for your shopping convenience. Complimentary wine and cheese will be offered on Friday evening. Saturday we will be open 11am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 to 5 pm.
The shops are located at the Shops of Brasstown Village, 10956 Old Highway 64 in Brasstown, NC.
Morning Song Studio’s open house is continuing until Christmas but will not be open late on this Friday.
Carolina Crafting
Silva Gallery
Frog and the Dragon
See you out there.
Just Jackie
I forgot to mention the Fireside Sale at the John C. Campbell Folk School. This is a wonderful place to do some serious Christmas shopping.
Warm yourself by the fire in the Keith House Community Room at the Folk School’s annual Fireside Sale on Sunday, December 6th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Approximately 50 artists will be selling great gift selections including ironwork, jewelry, pottery, fiber arts, woodworking items and much more.
All of these artists have donated to our benefit craft auctions earlier this year, and we are grateful to them for their contributions. We hope you’ll come out and support them – it’s a great opportunity to shop for locally and regionally produced items that make one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season.
After you’re done there, drop by the shops of Brasstown Village for even more great art.
Just Jackie
Even before I had my little shop in Brasstown, I shopped there. Shops have came and went but Morning Song Studio has been an anchor in the little town. Pam Parrish has done a wonderful job of gathering some really talented artists. My little shop is just across the sidewalk from her and I have learned a lot from her over the past year.
Pam usually has a fun Christmas Open House the first weekend in December but she has decided to celebrate all month long this year.
All of the Artists of Morning Song Studio have been busy creating beautiful items to help you fill your Christmas shopping gift list. Morning Song will be celebrating the entire month of December with weekly door prize drawings, gift certificates and surprise gifts from Santa. Morning Song Studios is located at 10950 Old Hwy 64 West in Brasstown.
Next weekend Silva Gallery, Frog and the Dragon and me ( Carolina Crafting) will have an open house. We kick off the weekend with extended hours on Friday, December 11, with wine and cheese from 4 PM until 8 PM. Hours on Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 12 to 5PM.
So, come on out to the Shops of Brasstown Village and do some Christmas shopping. We are an “artful destination”
Just Jackie
In this episode we learn how to make rustic furniture out of willow branches from craftsman Jo Kilmer. Jo also demonstrates how she makes jewelry from willow bark and stones at her workshop in Murphy, N.C. Jo is featured in the book called ”Making Willow Furniture; Three Women Share Their Art”. You can buy this book and other related books in our BOOK STORE.
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It’s not too late to craft something for Thanksgiving. Take a walk around your yard or neighborhood and find some naturals to make a centerpiece for the table. When I get to my son’s tomorrow, I’ll go out with my grand-daughter and find some cool things to make a centerpiece. They live in the woods so it should be great. I’ll post pictures later.
Last year I found some cheap Fall fabric and made napkins. I used the scraps to make coasters, too. Just hemming squares of fabric is such an easy way to brighten the table.
After all the dishes are done and you’all are planning the shopping plan for the next day, remember to visit a local craft show. Quality, handmade gifts are so much meaningful than items bought at the big box stores. You will be supporting your local crafter, you’ll keep your dollars local and in most cases, giving a one of a kind gift.
Brasstown Vally Resort and Spa in Hiwassee, GA is having a craft show. It’s from 11 am to 7 pm on the 27th and 28th. The second show is in Franklin. It’s Mistletoe Magic, at the community center on 441. This is a great show. I usually do this show but decided not to do it this year. It’s the 27th and 28th also.
Of course, be sure and drop by the shops of Brasstown Village (near the John C. Campbell Folk school) We have wonderful gifts for every shopping need. We will be having an open house December 11, 12 and 13. On Friday, Dec. 11, we will be staying open late (until 8 pm) Light refreshments will be served.
Happy Thanksgiving !!!!
Just Jackie
The craft show I did in Hayesville a couple of weeks ago had more that just crafters and artists. There were writers, too. (a word crafter) What a treat. The North Carolina Writer’s Network West was there and read some of their works. My booth was near the stage and I had the best seat in the house.
My favorite local writer is Glenda Beall and she was there with her new book of poetry “Now Might as Well Be Then” Glenda teaches writing at the John C. Campbell Folk school. She is teaching two classes in 2010. She is so inspiring.
You can buy her book at www.finishinglinepress.com, www.amazon.com and soon, I hope, in my little shop in Brasstown. It would make a wonderful Christmas gift. 
Just Jackie
Jackie visits with Mike Lalone who has been working in clay for over 20 years and is a member of the faculty at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. He shows us his unique ash drip glaze that keeps winning him top honors and awards year after year.
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Looking for something to do on Saturday??? Come on out to the Clay County Historical and Arts Council Arts Expo. It’s in downtown Hayesville at the Truitt Memorial Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall. (10 am to 4 pm)
Come see what Clay County has to offer.
Just Jackie
Jackie visits this years First Annual Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association’s Art Festival in Hiawassee, GA. The Festival is held at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds next to Lake Chatuge in August. She visits with some old friend of the show as well as making some new ones. Click on “Watch Videos” in the sidebar to see all of our shows.
