ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS

On-site artist demonstrations and presentations at our annual Carolina Artisan Craft Market in Raleigh, North Carolina are an entertaining view of the processes that artists use in creating their fine craft.  Check back for the announcement of artists who will be demonstrating at our November 11 -13, 2016 event at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Special thanks to the artists below who shared their time and talents with us in 2015.

Saturday, November

Artist demonstration by Melanie Walter on Saturday, November 7 at the Carolina Artisan Craft Market in the Raleigh Convention Center.11:30 am
Basketry and Mixed Media Artist Melanie Walter

The Beauty of the Longleaf Pine: Pine Needle Basketry

Melanie will demonstrate the centuries-old green craft of longleaf pine needle basketry and explore its beginnings in Native America.  She will also show images of her work and explain the various natural materials used and how each was created.

1:30 pm
Woodworker and Instrument Maker Archie Smith

The Making of Musical Instruments: A Unique Melding of ArtsArchie Smith demonstrates how he makes musical instruments on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at the Carolina Artisan Craft Market in downtown Raleigh, NC at the Raleigh Convention Center.

In the tradition and spirit of Old World Craftsmen, Archie scouts sources and acquires the varied and specific materials to make his well known bowed psalteries and dulcimers. Archie will share his techniques for making these “things of beauty,” a combination of his love of art and music that has fueled his passion for almost 40 years.

Artist Demonstration at the Carolina Artisan Craft Market by Jeweler Janet Harriman3:00 pm
Jeweler Janet Harriman

Hammered Sculptural Jewelry

Janet will take you on an intuitive journey folding and forming flat sheet metal into a hammered sculptural ring or bracelet. Her state-of-the-art techniques with Precious Metal Clay and BRONZclay have been nationally recognized. Janet has been making jewelry and winning awards for over 35 years.

4:30 pm
Fiber Artist Liz Spear

Working Collaboratively for Fun, Profit and Inspiration

Liz Spear Artist Demonstration at the Carolina Artisan Craft Market presented by the Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild, Nov. 6-8, 2015 at the Raleigh Convention Center.Since 2000, the incorporation of fiber artist friends’ fabrics and surface design techniques into her functional, one-of-a-kind, handwoven garments has provided Liz with inspiration and a deeper understanding of her craft.

Her presentation and discussion highlights how others’ choices in technique, color and texture opens up a section of the creative brain otherwise only lightly exercised.

Sunday, November

12:00 pm
Fiber Artist Liz Spear

Working Collaboratively for Fun, Profit and Inspiration

Since 2000, the incorporation of fiber artist friends’ fabrics and surface design techniques into her functional, one-of-a-kind, handwoven garments has provided Liz with inspiration and a deeper understanding of her craft.

Her presentation and discussion highlights how others’ choices in technique, color and texture opens up a section of the creative brain otherwise only lightly exercised.

Artist demonstration by fiber artist Lorin Fields on Sunday, November 8 at the Carolina Artisan Craft Market in the Raleigh Convention Center.1:30 pm
Fiber Artist Lorin Fields

Structure and Surface: A Convergence of Fiber

Have you ever wondered what the process of Nuno-felting really encompasses?  This demo will reveal the artistry, technique and craftsmanship of this centuries old art form that’s attracting new people into its vortex.  Be inspired by the process behind Lorin’s Art 2 Wear!

3:00 pm
Clay Artist Alan Bennett

Sculpting Clay FishAlan Bennett demonstrates his hand-building pottery skills on Sunday, November 8 at the Carolina Artisan Craft Market in downtown Raleigh, NC at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Experiences in and around water strongly influenced Alan’s clay fish designs; his work is about form, expression, color, texture and movement. During this demo, Alan will take requests from attendees and create beautiful clay fish right before your very eyes!

SCHEDULE OF DEMOS

Stay tuned for the Artists Announcement of Demonstrators at our 2016 Carolina Artisan Craft Market!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016
11:30 am
1:30 pm
3:00 pm
4:30 pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
3:00 pm