Highland County artists to showcase work at Cabin Fever Arts Festival
Folks interested in creative arts and crafts should mark their calendars for Saturday, March 19, when the Appalachian Artisans Guild will present its 13th annual Cabin Fever Arts Festival in the Patriot Center on the Hillsboro campus of Southern State Community College.
Admission is free and open to the public, and doors are open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The event showcases handcrafted traditional folk art and unique fine art by juried artists.
Over 60 booths will offer an array of quality work, including quilts, jewelry, pottery, clothing, paintings, metal and woodworking items, toys, foods and more.
Most items are for sale, giving an opportunity to obtain one-of-a-kind pieces of art not available in stores. Visitors can also watch some of the artisans create work in their booths, and all of the artists are happy to answer questions and discuss details of their particular craft.
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Come and visit with Highland County artists, including four Guild members.
Leesburg resident Brenda Armstrong turns vintage wallpapers, buttons and other treasures into bandboxes and wearable art. In her skillful hands, old coats find new life as adorable teddy bears.
Elaine Balsley of New Vienna enjoys painting a wide variety of subjects, including classic aircraft for the U.S. Air Force Academy Art Program. She also sews artwork from fabric, such as quilts, pillows and tote bags.
Diana and Hal Harvey reside in the Hillsboro area, where they use time-honored Appalachian techniques with wood and fabric to create sturdy, elegant items such as laundry racks, furniture, and traditional toys. They love demonstrating the toys and talking about their history.
Adding to the festivities will be live music, with Sandy Payne and Stanley McFarland, Steve Free and Guild member Sue Frump with Becky Semple scheduled to perform.
Delicious lunch items can be purchased from Steve’s Ridge Top BBQ food truck.
Shake off the last vestiges of Old Man Winter, get out of the house and enjoy Cabin Fever from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 19. For more information, visit www.appartguild.com.