Press release from Haywood Community College:
The graduating class of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts program will exhibit their best work at the 2017 Graduate Show. The show is going on May 27 through September 24 at the Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville. The Folk Art Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Admission and parking are both free. The opening reception will be Saturday, May 27, from 3-5:00 p.m.
This year’s show has work in clay, jewelry, fiber and wood. This exhibit marks the professional debut for many exhibiting craftspeople. The College makes involvement in the installation, organization, and publicity of this exhibit part of the coursework for the professional crafts students.
The Professional Crafts program is a two-year commitment, focusing on all aspects of becoming an independent craft professional. In addition to sharpening their technical and artistic skill in their chosen medium, students also create a marketable line of production work, plan a studio, and become familiar with the craft market. Mandatory coursework includes photography of finished pieces for gaining entrance into craft shows, creating a business plan, and designing and building a studio tailored to fit production needs.
For more information, please call (828)627-4673 or visit haywood.edu.
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