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Oral History Feature | Debbie Bauer
Debbie Bauer is a master gardener who was instrumental in establishing the Watauga County Seed Library located at the Boone branch of the Watauga County Library. We sat down and asked her what she likes about canning her own food.
Demystifying Mushrooms with Julie Mullis
Naturalist Julie Mullis took us on a walk searching for mushrooms near Goshen Creek in the summer of 2020.
Art Lesson w/ Ms. Jennifer: Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.”
Let’s express ourselves by painting a winter landscape inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.”
Oral History Feature | Navila Castro
Navila Castro is a language arts professor. She received her Masters of Arts in Spanish from Appalachian State University then taught at App State for two years. We asked her what the transition from student to teacher was like.
Art Lesson w/ Ms. Jennifer: Edvard Munch
This week we will review a past lesson based on art by the late Edvard Munch.
Oral History Feature | Keith Shockley
Keith Shockley is a banker with Wells Fargo, while things can be all 1's and 0's Keith knows the important part are the people behind the account numbers.
Art Lesson w/ Ms. Jennifer: Snowy Watercolor
Let’s express ourselves by creating a snowy watercolor.
Oral History Feature | Renee Boughman
Renee Boughman is the executive chef of F.A.R.M. Cafe in Boone, NC. A restaurant where community is on the menu.
Foundations of American Fly Fishing
Throwback Thursday to September 24th when we hosted fly fisherman and fishing historian, Fred Klein for "The Art & History of Fly Fishing." We hope you enjoy this recording of that lecture.
Art Lesson w/ Ms. Maggie: Found Objects
Let’s express ourselves by creating art using found objects.
Oral History Feature | Maria Lourdes Rivera
Maria Lourdes Rivera is the owner of Tres Reyes Tienda in Boone. We asked her to take us through her day:
Haints & Haunts: Near and Far
Trent Margrif, Senior Lecturer at Appalachian State University, provides a presentation on phenomena generally described as ghosts, the supernatural, and more simply the unexplained.
Curator’s Corner
We had a surprise visit from our two exhibiting artists last week: Ben Long and Tony Griffin!
Art Lesson w/ Ms. Jennifer: Wassily Kandinsky Part 2
Let’s express ourselves by creating improvisational art inspired by music in the style of Wassily Kandinsky. This is part two of a two week exploration of Kandinsky’s art.
Oral History Feature | Bill Moretz
Bill Moretz is the owner and operator of Moretz Mountain Orchard, a third generation apple orchard located in Boone, NC. You can purchase Moretz Mountain Orchard Apples at the Watauga Farmers Market or the High Country Food Hub!
Digital Watauga | Wild & Wonderful story of Robert O. Colt
Join us today at 11 am for Digital Watauga's lecture on the WIld and Wonderful Tales of Robert O. Colt in Blowing Rock.
Art Lesson w/ Ms. Jennifer: Wassily Kandinsky
Let’s express ourselves by creating a color study in the style of Wassily Kandinsky. Next week for part 2 of our Kandinsky artist study, we will focus on music inspired art creation.
Oral History Feature | Lisa Cooper
Lisa Cooper is the president of Mast General Stores, we sat down with her to talk about what makes Mast special.
Branching Out Artist Interview - Bob Trotman
Bob Trotman is a sculptor working in western North Carolina. He has received fellowship support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council and was recently named to the College of Fellows of the American Craft Council.
Curator’s Corner: Drawing from Life
We're excited that our latest exhibition, "Drawing from Life: Ben Long & Tony Griffin," has opened at the museum!