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Local artists and craftspeople bring their unique creations to the 29th  Annual  Summertime Arts &  Crafts Show in Cullowhee, June 30-July 1. Tom Livingston is a true Mountain Artisan in wood. He paints his pictures with Oak, Maple and Walnut. Each variety  brings a rich color to his designs. He’ll be joined with dozens of other regional artisans displaying their creations at the Mountain Artisan’s Summertime Arts and Crafts Show at Western Carolina University’s Ramsey Center in Cullowhee. Hours are 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. each day .

Some craftsmen will be demonstrating their handiwork. Southern Highlands Guild  member Sam R. Johnson, maker of bamboo fly fishing rods, will be  showing us  why his craftsmanship rods  will  perform flawlessly  for a  lifetime. The heritage category will include an old-timey Quilting Bee by Cowee Quilters, goat milk soap, corn-shuck dolls and wood-chopped bowls. We have the finest potters, master jewelers and yard artists around, too.

Ronnie Evans will be entertaining us with his Chet Atkins-style guitar specials. He will have CDs to take home and enjoy. The Ramsey Center offers 18,000 square-feet of cool, shopping  comfort for such unique crafts. Admission is $4.50 for adults and children under 12 are free. There’s free, convenient parking. Concessions will be available. For more information, contact show director Doris Hunter at djhunter155@gmail.com  or mountainArtisans.net.

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