Original Artworks Fundraiser
Aren’t we all Friends of William Bartram?! We’re grateful to partner with Kim Keelor and her studio, Carolina Artworks for this fundraiser. Kim has crafted two beautiful works of art named Friends of Bartram I & II. These pieces comprise two multi-part original artworks depicting some of the animal and tree species identified by William Bartram or seen on the trails.
Both works of art, created by Kim Keelor, are available for viewing and purchase in the Carolina Artworks studio. Kim’s studio is located across the hall from the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy office in the Cowee School.
These wonderful felted artworks will be on display through the 2024 Bartram Trail Conference.
30% of the proceeds will benefit the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy!
More information and prices can be found following these links here and here on CarolinaArtworks.com
Also, feel free to stop by Studio 102 at Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center, Franklin, NC. Kim is always happy to chat with visitors and share her works.
Check them out!
Friends of William Bartram I features 12 individual portraits of woodland creatures we’re all familiar with and we’re likely to see while hiking on the Bartram Trail.
The Friends of William Bartram II is 8 individual pieces that can be mounted in a variety of patterns and features leaves from trees native to Western North Carolina.
Again, more information and prices can be found following these links here and here on CarolinaArtworks.com
Be sure to make time to see these great works from Kim while in the area for the 2024 Bartram Trail Conference.
Channel your inner Bartram by illustrating a Barred Owl with wool
Kim will also be hosting a workshop during the afternoon before the Conference kicks off on May 31st from 1-4pm.
Come early to the Bartram Trail 2024 conference and learn how to needle felt an illustration of a barred owl. Non-conference attendees are welcome too. No sewing involved.
$70, all supplies included. Beginners. Class limit 10
Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center, Franklin, NC.
Register by emailing CarolinaArtworks@gmail.com . Advanced payment required for reservations.
2024 Bartram Trail Conference Leaf Felting Drop-in
The again, Saturday June 1 from 1-4pm, during the break between the Conference sessions and the evening festivities, join Kim in her studio for more fun with felt for free.
Play a part in a large-scale artwork by making wet felted leaves to be included in the piece that will be exhibited in 2025 supporting action related to slowing the climate emergency. Making one leaf takes about 30 minutes. Make as many as you’d like.
This session is for registered conference attendees only at the Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center, Franklin, NC.
Free, in Carolina Artworks studio room 102
Be sure to check out the 2024 Bartram Trail Conference page for more details on how to register for the conference.