Summer Guild Fair
Bee Global will have a booth at the Southern Highland Craft Fair taking place July, 15th-18th in Asheville, North Carolina. There will be 200 artisan booths to stroll through where one can simply meet the artists or take home a piece of art that speaks to the soul. All of this taking place in the eclectic but thriving Asheville downtown. Please refer to their website for more information. www.southernhighlandguild.org
Hope to see some of you there.
Summer Artisan Drive About: June 25th and 26th, 2010
The Stecoah Artisans are having the 9th Annual Artisan Drive About, a self guided driving tour of 9 artist studios and shops in Graham County, NC. The idea came about many years ago to provide a brochure and artisan tour and map for the Graham County artisans. Started by Karen Mickler of Yellow Branch Pottery and Cheese, and Crim and Jeff Bassett of Bee Global Studio Gallery, people now come from all over to experience the beautiful mountains and meet many creative and talented artists living and working in the area.
On the Drive About one can find Bee Global’s blooming wildflower gardens and unique beeswax lighting to Yellow Branch’s stoneware pottery and fresh cheese, made from their jersey cows. There are hand turned wooden bowls made and sold in a 75 year old tobacco barn that brings a sense of Appalachian curiosity. Visit the Stecoah Valley Art Center, the hub of this small mountain community, and one can find traditional and contemporary art and crafts; weavings, pottery, photography, Cherokee crafts and more.
A silent auction will be taking place in conjunction with the Artisan Drive About. The auction items consist of local and regional art donated by artists themselves. The money raised will go towards the arts program at the Stecoah Valley Center, SVC. The auction will be held both days, June 25 and 26th, and taking place at the SVC. The final bid will be Saturday night after the evening music performance. It’s a lot of fun!
For more information, please visit: www.stecoahvalleycenter.com
Or click here to download a printable map of all the participating artisans.
We’re Headin’ To LEAF
Bee Global will have a booth at the Lake Eden Arts Festival or popularly called LEAF, taking place in Black Mountain, NC May 6-9th. Bring your sense of adventure and dancing shoes and come visit us. You can check out the LEAF website www.theleaf.com for more information or you can email us. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Winters Renewal
Winter is an introspective time. It’s a time of resting the creative mind but also preparing for the work that lies ahead.
We usually spend our winter month’s tidying the flower garden, which requires moving numerous tractor loads, to the delight of my boys, of aged plant material to the compost. Going through the endless seed catalogs and deciding what new and exciting seeds we will plant takes time. Inside the studio the worktables are filled with beeswax, tools and clay for candle making, sculpting and mold-making. As we work, our wood stove glows from within. During this time we also update our website and product information as well as clean and assess inventory. Staying on top of orders is a priority as well.
In these cold winter months we huddle together like the bees of our hives knowing that with winter’s renewal we will be ready for a busy and prosperous new year.
Thanksgiving Artisan Drive about
It is time once again to make a picnic, gas up the car and grab your sense of adventure for the 9th annual Graham Co., NC Thanksgiving Artisan Drive About. Situated in the beautiful area of Western North Carolina, this event is becoming a happening where folks mark their calendars to attend. Taking place the weekend of Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27th and Sat. the 28th. From 10-5. There are about 8 locations in which one can experience meeting the artist with the art. Pottery, farmstead cheeses, candles, hand dipped ornaments, wood turnings, paintings, jewelry and more can be found along this tour. Bring along your festive spirit and holiday wish list for many unique gifts.
For more info go to: www.stecoahartisans.com
Fall Craft Guild Fair Report
Asheville, NC was busy with folks lining up at the doors to see what new art each exhibitor had for the Southern Highland Craft Fair, held Oct. 15-18. We had a great show and came home with very little product. Our booth was visited by many patrons of years past as well as some new faces. We really appreciate everyone’s support over the years and would like to continue to create lots more unusal beeswax art. Check back with us on the dates for next year’s Southern Highland Craft Shows.
Southern Highlands Fall Craft Fair
It is time once again for the Fall Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands taking place Oct 15th-18th, Thurs-Sat, 10-6 , Sunday 10-5. This event will be held at the Civic Center in the unique mountain town of Asheville, NC. This show coincides with our peak leaf season. Take a drive, see the beautiful fall color of the mountains and then make a stop at the Fair. The fair showcases the rich diversity of the arts and crafts made by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Bee Global will be downstairs in booth #104. We can’t wait to see you.
Additional information about this event is available at 828-298-7928
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Summer Craft Fair Report
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands took place July 16-19th in the eclectic mountain city of Asheville NC. It was a beautiful weekend, providing a wonderful backdrop for all the folks that came out and supported the fair. Seeing old faces and meeting new faces, whether an artist or a customer, is one of the great things this show provides. We took the opportunity to display our newly scented beeswax pillars, which were very well received. Many of our customers commented on the excellent quality of the show. Everything at this show is unique and the artists are passionate about what they make. The work really is a reflection of each artist, offering a glimpse into their lives. If you get to Asheville in October, it is a really amazing time to see the leaf season and feel the cool fall air, come see us for the Fall Fair, Oct. 15-18th.
62nd Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
It’s the 62nd season of the bi-annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, Thursday, July 16th, 2009 – Sunday, July 19th, 2009. The Craft Fair is an event where connoisseurs and novices alike come to craft a collection, connect with tradition, and invest in regional culture. The Craft Fair takes place in beautiful downtown Asheville at the Civic Center, 10am-6pm Thursday through Saturday, and 10am -5pm Sunday. Over two hundred craftspeople fill two floors with fine handcrafted items, while local musicians play live on the arena stage, and craft educators share their knowledge with children in hands-on projects.
Additional information about this event is available at 828-298-7928
Summer Artisan Drive About: June 26th & 27th, 2009
Get the downloadable map of the Drive About locations.
For more information please go to www.stecoahvalleycenter.com.
The Stecoah Artisans are having the 8th Annual Artisan Drive About, a self guided driving tour of 9 artist studios and shops in Graham County, NC. The idea came about many years ago to provide a brochure and artisan tour and map for the Graham County artisans. Started by Karen Mickler of Yellow Branch Pottery and Cheese, and Crim and Jeff Bassett of Bee Global Studio Gallery, people now come from all over to experience the beautiful mountains and meet many creative and talented artists living and working in the area.
On the Drive About one can find Bee Global’s blooming wildflower gardens and unique beeswax lighting to Yellow Branch’s stoneware pottery and fresh cheese, made from their jersey cows. There are hand turned wooden bowls made and sold in a 75 year old tobacco barn that brings a sense of Appalachian curiosity. Visit the Stecoah Valley Art Center, the hub of this small mountain community, and one can find traditional and contemporary art and crafts; weavings, pottery, photography, Cherokee crafts and more.
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