Here's what's up at Organic Armor - Saturday, July 23, 2016:
New website in process! That means this (old) site has missing pictures and navigation issues. We are also having email delays. But it's going to be super beautiful SOON so if you can't find something, please check back in a day or two!

Asheville area

Studio Transformation

It's been a heck of a winter but we got through it. Creating and releasing a new online course (Horned Headdresses), moving out of our old studio and building a new one, being unable to [...]

May 3rd, 2018|Categories: Asheville area, courses|Tags: , , |

Ornament Yourself

It's snowing like crazy here in the Blue Ridge Mountains which is unusual for this early in the season. I took avantage of the quiet beauty to shoot this little video of the new circlets [...]

December 9th, 2017|Categories: Asheville area, Gift ideas, new shop listing, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

Accentuate the Positive

We had the fun of a creative collaboration with Accentuates Clothing last month and, thanks to Diane's beautiful designs, the talents of Tempus Fugit Design and the three beautiful models, we got some great results. [...]

Terry Tempest Hat

Our pal Rodney Smith of Tempus Fugit Design has regularly collaborated with us on photoshoots, event costuming and other creative endeavors. It's a working relationship that has enriched our lives for many years. The latest [...]

Weekend Workshop Wonderful

Step 4 - constructing the design We had another wonderful weekend sharing the Organic Armor Arts with new artists. There were five students, including the winner of the contest - Rachel. She was [...]

Win a Weekend Workshop!

Contest runs from 9/19 to 9/26 at noon EST Do you want to learn to use the techniques of Organic Armor to make your own awesome costumes? Can you come to Asheville on [...]

September 19th, 2016|Categories: Asheville area, courses, DIY halloween, teaching, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Feasting with Game of Thrones

Some friends of ours have a wonderful supper club and moonshine bar in Asheville called Lex18. They serve artisan cocktails and delicious food. They've been hosting themed dinners for the last few years and their [...]

April 21st, 2016|Categories: Asheville area, Events|Tags: , , |

Faerie Fashion Show

Le Ann in Frigga (from Thor) breastplate, photo by Tommy Propest Last weekend we loaned some pieces to be a part of a Faerie themed benefit event in Asheville. It's always fun to [...]

November 21st, 2015|Categories: Asheville area, Cosplay|Tags: , , , |

Bee Headdresses Show the Possibilities

FaerieKin at LEAF Our part-time studio assistant Nara Hari Dasi is a talented performer and costumer who also works with the wonderful FaerieKin. Imagine a band of singing, stiltwalking fairies wandering through woodland [...]

Tarocco: A Soldier’s Tale

We have been involved for a couple of years with a local circus arts/theater company called Fox and Beggar Theater, helping out with costume elements and giant puppets. We want to let you know about [...]