The woodworker talks new projects and the city’s crafts scene.
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The woodworker talks new projects and the city’s crafts scene.
Artist Luis Alvaro Sahagún Nuño, student Kerstan Nealy and professor Ameena Batada reflect on their experiences with the project.
The president of the nonprofit Western North Carolina Quilters Guild has been quilting since childhood.
The potter talks new projects and the city’s craft scene.
Area builders take different approaches to capture the past in building timber-framed houses and barns.
Christie Calaycay discusses her latest creative projects as well as upcoming arts shows that she’s excited to attend.
A doll show at The Odd. Plus, whirling dervishes at Warren Wilson; the return of Swannanoa Winterfest; and more.
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.
The nonprofit’s writing, craft and visual arts groups forge a strong sense of belonging among participants.
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.
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.
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.
Co-curator Julie J. Thomson discusses her four-year project and hopes for further research on the topic.
The potter talks new projects and the city’s craft scene.
Rare Bird Farm receives green light to hold events in Madison County. Plus, Blue Ridge Pride; a graffiti tour in the RAD; and more.
The blacksmith talks new projects and the area’s metal working scene.
The potter talks new projects and the city’s clay arts scene.
The puppeteer and toy maker talks new projects and the city’s fringe arts scene.
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 […]
The NCGC executive director talks the art nonprofit’s expansion and the local glass scene.
The Craft Matters plan is centered on activating resources, catalyzing craft communities and amplifying craft’s impact.