Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Frances Goodrich, a Yale graduate, moved to Buncombe County in 1890 to do missionary work for the Presbyterian Church. She met women who were still weaving traditional coverlets and had the idea to create a cottage industry to get money into the community and help the mountain families. Allanstand Cottage Industries, which she founded in 1897, in Madison County, NC, would ultimately become Allanstand Craft Shop. Goodrich moved the business to College St. in downtown Asheville in 1908 and began networking with other leaders of the Southern Arts and Crafts movement. A few years later, the idea of the Southern Highland Craft Guild was formed.Chartered in 1930, The Southern Highland Craft Guild grew to become one of the strongest craft organizations in the country. The Guild now represents over 900 craftspeople in 293 counties of 9 southeastern states. They have also partnered with the National Park Service for more than fifty years and can be visited at the Blue Ridge Parkway's Folk Art Center. Twice a year, these craftspeople come together and bring their wares to the Civic Center for the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands! With exhibitors, demonstrations and entertainment, this is a don't miss event.When: July 21 - 24, 2011, Thursday - Saturday: 10am to 6pm; Sunday: 10am to 5pmWhere: Asheville Civic Center 87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC Price: $8 for adults, children under 12 free Info: 828-298-7928 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 828-298-7928 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Learn more and shop online at www.SouthernHighlandGuild.com |
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