3-Day Whisked Away Weekend.

Friday-Sunday, December 4-6, 2020. 9am-5pm each day. 

Be prepared to get swept up in a new fiber weaving direction: historic Broom Making with Mark Hendry of Blue Ridge, GA. 

You’ll be whisked away for a wonderful 3-day weekend, learning to craft various styles of stunning handmade whisk brooms with Mark Hendry of Mountain Heritage Craft.

You will learn the historic handcraft of making brooms sans machinery, as it was done in the 18th century.

Each day students will explore fun, functional & highly decorative whisk designs, plaiting techniques, ways of adding color and at least 4 different construction methods and styles, culminating in a hearty cache of whisks to take home, along with the know-how to create more on your own.

These highly useful beautiful gems of the sweeper world make fantastic gifts, as well as being very fun and satisfying to make.

All levels welcome. Some hand strength required.

The Skyland Library will host J.R. the Therapy Dog on the 1st Friday of each month. Kids are invited to stop by between 2:30-3:30 pm to practice their reading skills with a gentle, patient and adorable canine friend. J.R. is a certified therapy dog and he can’t wait to meet you! 

3-Day Whisked Away Weekend.

Friday-Sunday, December 4-6, 2020. 9am-5pm each day. 

Be prepared to get swept up in a new fiber weaving direction: historic Broom Making with Mark Hendry of Blue Ridge, GA. 

You’ll be whisked away for a wonderful 3-day weekend, learning to craft various styles of stunning handmade whisk brooms with Mark Hendry of Mountain Heritage Craft.

You will learn the historic handcraft of making brooms sans machinery, as it was done in the 18th century.

Each day students will explore fun, functional & highly decorative whisk designs, plaiting techniques, ways of adding color and at least 4 different construction methods and styles, culminating in a hearty cache of whisks to take home, along with the know-how to create more on your own.

These highly useful beautiful gems of the sweeper world make fantastic gifts, as well as being very fun and satisfying to make.

All levels welcome. Some hand strength required.

Flat Rock Playhouse’s Studio 52 is excited to offer their first ever virtual workshop, Who Tells Your Story? A Song Study with Hamilton’s Fergie L. Philippe, on December 5 from 11 AM to 1 PM, EST for artists ages 12 – 18.

Learn about musical theatre song interpretation from Broadway’s Fergie L. Philippe, the actor who most recently starred as Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in Hamilton! In an engaging virtual master class that integrates acting, singing, and storytelling, Fergie will highlight the power of each actor’s unique perspective, outline his approach to song interpretation, provide feedback and coaching on a select number of student performances, and connect with young artists in an exclusive Q&A. Young artists should bring a notebook and a pencil, questions for Fergie, and enthusiasm for musical theatre.

“We’ve been bursting to share this news,” says Studio 52 Director of Education, Anna Kimmell. “The opportunity to work with Fergie is such a treat. Virtual education allows us to connect with industry professionals and students from all across the country. This workshop brings Broadway right to your home!”

The workshop is offered for a suggested donation of $25 but a minimum of a $5 donation is required to register. “We also recognize that 2020 has been a tough and uncertain year for many families,” remarks Kimmell about the suggested donation. “Our hope is that by inviting students to donate-what-they-can, we can increase access to arts education while also supporting the time and talents of each guest artist and the continued theatre education initiatives of Studio 52.”

This is the first in a series of Virtual Workshops that will allow young artists in North Carolina and beyond to connect with industry professionals from across the country. Since Flat Rock Playhouse is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit professional theatre, all donations above the suggested amount are tax-deductible. To learn more and sign up, please visit frpstudio52.org/virtualworkshops.

More about Fergie L. Philippe

Fergie (Born Ferginho Philippe-Auguste) originally hails from Miami, Florida. Fergie Philippe is currently playing the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in the musical Hamilton on Broadway. Other Credits include the National Tour of Hamilton (Mulligan/Madison, Philip Tour). Regional: Ragtime (Coalhouse, Playmaker’s Rep Theatre), Twelfth Night (Orsino, Arkansas Shakes), Parade (Conley, MGR Playhouse), Violet (Flick, Heritage Theatre Festival) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Muny). He attended Elon University, obtaining a BFA in Music Theatre. Fergie also is a puppeteer and writer, dabbling mostly in screenwriting and poetry and hopes to soon produce his own works with his newly created production company “Et Toi Productions”. He also takes an interest in photography and music.

Special thanks to Walnut Cove Members Association for their support of Studio 52. This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org.

Grab your tools and get ready to build! Using downtown Asheville’s architecture and Museum artworks as our inspiration, create a cityscape of three-dimensional buildings using Model Magic, cardboard, foam, paint, fabric, wire, and more. Held indoors in the Museum’s John & Robyn Horn Education Center during cold weather. Space is limited to small groups of up to eight students; face coverings and social distancing are required.

3-Day Whisked Away Weekend.

Friday-Sunday, December 4-6, 2020. 9am-5pm each day. 

Be prepared to get swept up in a new fiber weaving direction: historic Broom Making with Mark Hendry of Blue Ridge, GA. 

You’ll be whisked away for a wonderful 3-day weekend, learning to craft various styles of stunning handmade whisk brooms with Mark Hendry of Mountain Heritage Craft.

You will learn the historic handcraft of making brooms sans machinery, as it was done in the 18th century.

Each day students will explore fun, functional & highly decorative whisk designs, plaiting techniques, ways of adding color and at least 4 different construction methods and styles, culminating in a hearty cache of whisks to take home, along with the know-how to create more on your own.

These highly useful beautiful gems of the sweeper world make fantastic gifts, as well as being very fun and satisfying to make.

All levels welcome. Some hand strength required.

This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices you won’t find anywhere else, and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals. Repticon Asheville is one reptile and exotic animal expo that you can’t afford to miss!

Mondays, 10am – 12:30pm
October 12th – December 7th
No Class October 19th

Do you want to increase the scale of your work, but feel intimidated by large pieces of clay? The truth is, you don’t have to be a big, strong person to make big, strong pots! Join Anja and Gabriel as they demystify the techniques used to produce large scale pottery. Demos will include throwing wide diameter bowls, section building skyscraper pots, centering 50-100 lbs. of clay, and creative ways to make voluminous storage jars. These techniques are simple, fun, and easy to learn. You’ll be amazed at the pieces you create! The class will include plenty of studio and one-on-one time with the instructors.

Level: Intermediate and Advanced

Tuition: $310 + $75 Lab Fee*
*Includes 50lbs of clay and firing of large work

Tuesdays, 10am – 12:30pm
October 13th – December 8th
No Class November 3rd
Are you curious about expressing yourself through pottery but don’t know where to start? Let Anja take you on a surface design journey in this 8-week hands-on course. We will take a close look at forms and shapes that give us the best canvases to decorate before we dive deep into storytelling through illustrative Sgraffito and Mishima, adding texture with slip to create phantasmagorical creatures, and using lusters and decals to make your creations shine.

Level: Seasoned Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Tuition: $310 + $55 Lab Fee

Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9pm
October 13th – December 8th
No Class November 3rd
Get ready to fire your pottery in our newly built Salt and Soda Kiln! This class will focus on making pots for everyday use to fill your cabinets, dish rack, and dinner table. Hone your skills and artistic pursuits by learning to make more complex cups, plates, bowls, and pitchers. You’ll be astounded by the dynamic surfaces you can achieve by using a variety of slips and Cone 10 glazes. Students will participate in the unforgettable experience of firing our Salt and Soda kiln.

Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $310 plus $55 Lab Fee

Wednesdays, 10am – 12:30pm
October 14th – December 9th
No Class November 25th

This class will cover the basics of ceramic sculpture. We will use introductory hand-building techniques and sculpt using solid forms, coil, and slab methods. Each student will be encouraged to bring their own ideas and we will work to bring them to life in 3D. Everyone is welcome—from complete beginners to advanced potters who are interested in learning new techniques and methods.

Levels: All Levels
Tuition: $310 +$55 Lab Fee

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9pm
October 14th – December 9th
No Class November 25th

Join Allie for an exploration of design methods that can enhance your creative process. In this class we will use drawing as a means for pattern making, translating lines and shapes into 3-d ceramic forms. Drawing shapes provides a quick way to explore new ideas. Students will apply these methods to make sets, coils, slabs, tiles, or working reductively with clay.

Levels: All Levels
Tuition: $310 + $55 Lab Fee