The first weekend of August makers of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will convene at the organization’s headquarters, the Folk Art Center, to showcase a variety of woodworking techniques at the annual Wood Day. Saturday, August 4 from 10am to 4pm, visitors are invited to join more than 15 fine masters of wood as they demonstrate their craft. This event is free to the public and includes opportunities to get hands-on with basic woodworking techniques.

This free event not only educates the public on the rigors and talent that goes into woodworking, but serves the mission of the Guild in preserving a longtime culture and heritage. The following members will be demonstrating their skill and mastery of wood; Ronnie McMahan in carving, Warren Carpenter in turning bowls, Tom Gow in carving, Valerie Berlage in assembly and surface design, Tim Nester in hand-hewn bowls, Brian Brace in arts & crafts style furniture, Jeff Neil in shaker boxes, John Dickens in carving, Lee Entrekin in flutemaking and many more carvers from the WNC Carvers.