Area builders take different approaches to capture the past in building timber-framed houses and barns.
Four of a Kind: Christie Calaycay discusses jewelry-making
Christie Calaycay discusses her latest creative projects as well as upcoming arts shows that she’s excited to attend.
Around town: The Odd Doll Exhibit
A doll show at The Odd. Plus, whirling dervishes at Warren Wilson; the return of Swannanoa Winterfest; and more.
Around town: Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam returns for 32nd year
Christmas Jam returns for its 32nd year. Plus, SART offers “pay-what-you-wish” tickets for its annual Christmas revue; 250 nativity sets on display; and more.
12 Baskets Café’s arts programs build community
The nonprofit’s writing, craft and visual arts groups forge a strong sense of belonging among participants.
Around town: A psychedelic circus comes to town
A local rock band’s musical circus at Asheville Music Hall. Plus, Asheville’s annual holiday parade; a new album from Blue Ridge Music Trails; and more.
Around town: Day of the Dead
Asheville Sister Cities brings a Day of the Dead celebration to Weaverville. Plus, a moonlit paddle down the French Broad River; the return of Surreal Sirkus; and more.
Around town: The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival returns
The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival returns for a second year. Plus, former Kentucky poet laureate speaks at UNCA; a new book of poems from local author; and more.
Weaving exhibition celebrates long-ignored history at Black Mountain College
Co-curator Julie J. Thomson discusses her four-year project and hopes for further research on the topic.
Four of a Kind: Olivia Nesnow discusses the local pottery scene
The potter talks new projects and the city’s craft scene.
Around town: Making things happen at Rare Bird Farm
Rare Bird Farm receives green light to hold events in Madison County. Plus, Blue Ridge Pride; a graffiti tour in the RAD; and more.
Four of a Kind: Elizabeth Brim talks local blacksmithing scene
The blacksmith talks new projects and the area’s metal working scene.
Four of a Kind: Katie Messersmith shares insights on the local pottery scene
The potter talks new projects and the city’s clay arts scene.
Four of a Kind: Keith Shubert on the local puppetry scene
The puppeteer and toy maker talks new projects and the city’s fringe arts scene.
Local youths learn sewing, upcycling skills
Olivia Slosiarek was struggling to sew a collar on the bodice of a dress. “Why did you choose a supercomplicated dress?” Stina Andersen asked her young student with a smile. Slosiarek’s answer was thoughtful: She explained that something about the below-the-knee dress, depicted on a 1980s McCall’s pattern she found in Andersen’s classroom, appealed to […]
Four of a Kind: Janice Gouldthorpe talks local glass arts scene
The NCGC executive director talks the art nonprofit’s expansion and the local glass scene.
Center for Craft broadens impact with new five-year plan
The Craft Matters plan is centered on activating resources, catalyzing craft communities and amplifying craft’s impact.
Four of a Kind: Audrey Laine Sawyer discusses local crafts
The jeweler and metalworker talks new projects and the city’s craft scene.
Asheville’s newest exhibit spaces provide fresh opportunities
The owners of Czart Gallery, Modern Muse and Origins Makerspace discuss their journeys as business owners.
Arts nonprofits share insights on finding success
Leaders for the two local arts nonprofits discuss their recent doings and tips on getting started in a challenging environment.
Great Scott!: A Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands odyssey
Our reporter tags along with Black Mountain-based woodworker David Scott at the 75th Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands.