Craft

Craft
Feb 2024
“I am inspired by the desire to express beauty and hope through brokenness and flaws, integrated with imagery of value in healing and restoration.”

Feb 2024
Nineteen influential women who have had a positive impact on Western North Carolina

Nov 2023
“Nature provides endless paths to explore through art.”

Nov 2023
Handcrafted string instruments from a Boone rock musician & woodworker

Sep 2023
“I’m committed to accommodating every student and challenging each one appropriately.”

Sep 2023
Craft beers bag awards and global acclaim

Sep 2023
Guitar, vocals, lyrics—the Asheville-based musician does it all. Go behind the scenes to learn about Ramsey’s life on the road, the joys of playing music live, and his journey home.

Sep 2023
Sculptor Shae Bishop’s mixture of clay and textile reflects on gender, history, and culture

Sep 2023
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina

Sep 2023
Artists tap creative meaning of “Embellishments”

Jun 2023
Grab a bite from some of WNC's fabulous food trucks this summer

Jun 2023
Event sees new leader, festival format, and programming while promoting cultural cuisine

Mar 2023
Luxury jewelry from master local makers

Mar 2023
Three uniquely talented crafters begin residency at Olive’s Porch

Dec 2022
Devil’s Foot opens new ‘inclusive craft’ taproom and production facility in Asheville

Dec 2022
Local brewers and experts weigh in on the beer industry’s recent boom and its future

Dec 2022
A new glassblower at Penland is bringing ethereal emotions to her craft

Dec 2022
Environmental themes, materials, and visions on display in local exhibitions

Sep 2022
Following Hernando de Soto’s historic–and devastating–legacy through the South

Sep 2022
In partnership with The 400 Years Project, a local photographer showcases contemporary Cherokee artists and their work

Sep 2022
From the galleries of Asheville to the backroad studios of world-class artisans, amble along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails to discover the creative spirit of the North Carolina mountains

Aug 2022
Foraging for ancient ways in Rebecca Beyer’s Wild Witchcraft

Aug 2022
A partnership between local universities brings Appalachian history online

Jun 2022
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destination

Jun 2022
Old Fort’s Black community is creating outdoor recreational areas to rejuvenate their home

Jun 2022
Meet the first responders behind a new local leatherworks store

May 2022
Olive’s Porch inspires creativity, community, and connection

Mar 2022
“The labor-intensive process of basket making … interweaves ecology, culture, land, and identity.”

Mar 2022
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining and drinking destinations, from a Huli Sue’s BBQ and Grill in Asheville to Flat Rock’s ShareWell Coffee and Guy Fieri’s Cherokee Kitchen + Bar

Mar 2022
Raise a glass (or three) at these local wine and beer fests

Mar 2022
WNC’s boomtown has mighty good neighbors—meet 10 nearby communities prized for their own style of livability

Dec 2021
"I craft my treasure into narrative art quilts."

Dec 2021
Highland Brewing’s famed winter ale turns 25 with fitting fanfare

Dec 2021
At the new Mitford Museum, the world of Jan Karon’s bestselling books transcends the page

Aug 2021
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations, from a one-stop shop in downtown Asheville to Boone’s Beacon Butcher Bar and Black Mountain’s Bush Farmhouse

Aug 2021
In a fresh River Arts District location, Asheville’s Local Cloth weaves a new textile tradition

Aug 2021
A lifetime of cherished memories from the Campbell Folk School Fall Festival

Aug 2021
Backed by a hefty grant, Warren Wilson ramps up its craft programs

Aug 2021
After so many months of cancelled and postponed events, the urge to get together and celebrate is palpable. Here to satisfy is a season of great gatherings bursting with local culture: From woolly worms, elk, and Bigfoot to mountain arts, food, music, and more, these festivals truly have something for everyone.

Jun 2021
“The integration of craft and art—that is the foundation of my work. I call them ‘art-ful.’”