Artisan Saturdays
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 8, 2019
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
June 8, 2019 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Location
Explore Park
56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd
Roanoke, VA 24014
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Wendi Schultz
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Description
Roanoke County's Explore Park will host. Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, at mile post 115, the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center and Gift Shop will have local artisans on hand to demonstrate a numbe of different crafts. Gourd work, jewelry making, plein air painting, fiber art, and woodworking are just a few. The day includes book signings, live music, food, vendors and informative fun presentations. Artisans from Southwest Virginia who work reflects both creativity and quality craftmanship will be available for questions during the demonstrations. Their original pieces of work will be for sale.
Educational and fun craft activities for children will be available along with the amenities that the park has to offer. Make a whole day of it and take advantage of hiking and biking trails. Bring your fishing gear and license to spend an hour or two on the Roanoke River or visit the museum in the Visitor Center. The Gift Shop is open from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.