Pottery

An Asheville designer brings bold shapes and colors to home textiles

Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they were community epicenters and veritable second homes for thousands of students. Today, some are boarded up, while others await imminent demolition and replacement by new state-of-the-art facilities. But there are also a handful of old schoolhouses tucked away in various corners of the mountains that have found new purpose as community centers, concert venues, historical beacons, and artists’ studios. Here’s a look at the past and present of eight of them.

A Cullowhee artist creates narrative jewelry that touches the spaces within

While remaining true to its past, the world-renowned Penland School of Crafts never stops exploring the reaches of contemporary art

The Carson House in Marion preserves the full spectrum of antebellum mountain life

Kim Ellington keeps the Catawba Valley pottery tradition alive

You can never foresee how the life you choose—or the one that chooses you—can ultimately impact someone in extraordinary ways. Meet seven inspirational locals whose personal journeys are making a big difference in the lives of others.

Embodying the spirit of tradition, John C. Campbell Folk School invites students to engage their hands in craft, voices and instruments in song, and hearts in community

Forager Alan Muskat leads a group into the woods to harvest the ingredients of a wild dinner

Prints and pottery fuse in the hands of ceramist Keith Phillips

Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.

Appalachian State University students envision, design, and build a self-sufficient home in hopes of earning top honors.

Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic collection of antiques purveyors

Brew a party with one of these hot numbers

The shopping season has officially arrived, and we’ve searched stores across the region to help minimize the gift-giving guesswork. Here, you’ll find ideas for the jewelry lover, gentleman, gardener, gourmand, host, and outdoors enthusiast in your life.

A Cashiers home tells the tale of a love affair with primitive art

Feast for the Eyes: Putting the fun in functional pottery