, Western North Carolina, NC • Visit website
Western NC is proud to host several special events for American Craft Week. Individually, participants all over the region have events planned. There are also many reginal events.
2024 New Hope Church Road Laurel Springs , Alleghany County, NC • Visit website
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Award winning artists and craftspeople creating in Alleghany County offer an adventurous art journey twice annually for 3 consecutive days on the third weekend of Jun and in Oct during ACW. Bird carving, glass lampworking, wood art, pottery turning, basketry and jewelry are part of this studio tour
197 Locust Court, Arden, NC • Visit website
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The Mountain Metalsmiths School of Jewelry and Lapidary provides a location to teach those who wish to develop jewelry and lapidary skills in a non-competitive, supportive environment.
In support of ACW in Western North Carolina, the school is offering a 2-day weekend workshop at a reduced price.
Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave Suite 142, Asheville, NC • Visit website
10 North Spruce Street, Asheville, NC • Visit website
WE ARE A RETAIL CRAFT SHOP THA THAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 31 YEARS IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE, NC. WE CARRY POTTERY, QUILTS, WOOD CARVINGS, FURNITURE, RUGS, JAMS AND JELLIES.
19 Biltmore Ave., Suite 101, Asheville, NC • Visit website
We are a cooperative craft gallery in downtown Asheville, NC. We'll be participating in the downtown Gallery Art Walk on October 7 with members present to answer questions about our work.
Pack Square, Asheville , NC • Visit website
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Asheville Art in the Park will once again be providing access to some of the finest artists in the region with it’s market series now in its third year. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October.
2 So. Pack Place, Asheville, NC • Visit website
The Asheville Art Museum showcases the very best of 20th and 21st century American art and the cultural heritage and contemporary art of Western North Carolina. During American Craft Week the Museum will highlight regional basket making traditions through the exhibition A Tisket A Tasket: Appalachian, Cherokee and Low Country Baskets, and will also feature a keynote address by Carol Sauvion, creator of the PBS series Craft in America.
8 Town Square, Suite 160, Asheville, NC • Visit website
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On Saturday, October 15th, join Biltmore Park® Town Square and Grovewood Gallery as they host artist and bronze sculptor Roger Martin. Roger will demonstrate his techniques between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. he will presents a slide show and discusses the process of lost way casting.
38 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC • Visit website
Blue Spiral 1 is a stunning 15,000 square foot gallery specializing in Southeastern fine art and craft. For ACW > "Clay as Canvas" national group show; Shane Fero & Justin Turcotte, glass; Jeff Oestreich & Sang Roberson, clay; Brent Skidmore, furniture; Paige Davis, metal + MUCH MORE. Artist demos.
6,9 & 12 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC • Visit website
CURVE studios & garden is home to 12 working studios of artists working in mediums ranging from ceramics, glass, wood, textiles, jewelry & painting. We are open to the public everyday, helping to educate our visitors in the intricate processes employed in making our fine crafts.
One Page Avenue , Asheville , NC • Visit website
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Boutique shopping, galleries, and exciting dining in a downtown architectural wonder. Open daily.
111 Grovewood Road, Asheville, NC • Visit website
Open Studio Tour
October 8, 2011 (10am - 4pm)
Free, self-guided tour of the artists’ studios on the Grovewood grounds. The tour presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with professional artists, see artwork at the source, and expose them to the rich talent that Asheville has to offer.
The Art of Making Music – Instruments Made in WNC Past & Present
Opens October 8 (Reception 3 - 6pm) | Showing through December 31, 2011
This exhibition will feature strings, woodwinds, keyboards, drums and more by several talented WNC artists.
125 S. Lexington Ave Ste 101, Asheville, NC • Visit website
HandMade will host lectures, a workshop, and curate a Western North Carolina Craft exhibition at the Ashevile Area Arts Council new exhibition space in the River Arts District, the Artery.
64 Houston Street, Asheville, NC • Visit website
weaving studio creating functional and decorative items for home and family
1 Page Ave Suite 123, Asheville, NC • Visit website
WNC Marquetry Group will be displaying and demonstrating every day. Will also have Dan Fredericks local wood carver demonstrating his skills.
P.O. Box 9545, Asheville, NC • Visit website
The Southern Highland Craft Guild is a non-profit organization founded in 1930 for the purpose of creating a network and market for mountain craftspeople. We are excited about participating in American Craft Week, sharing with the nation our events and programming,as well as our talented artists.
149 Starnes Cove Road, Asheville, NC • Visit website
Our church hosts an art & craft fair every year on the second Saturday in October. The vendors rent a booth / table for $25 and all of the proceeds go back into our community through our local school. There is also a silent auction at the end of the day.
171 Weaverville Rd., Asheville, NC • Visit website
Studio B is a fine art and fine craft gallery established in Ohio in 1990 and relocated to North Carolina in 2006. During American Craft Week Studio B will showcase fiber landscapes made from hand-painted natural fibers created by Andrea Knott Brewer.
PO Box 1382, Asheville, NC • Visit website
Providing career development services to visual artists and helping galleries and arts organizations function more effectively.
Workshop: MON, Oct 10, 11am-1pm
Consignment Issues & Contract Negotiations
Riverside Studios, 174 W. Haywood Street, Asheville, NC
Refreshments served.
Fee: $35
23 Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville, NC • Visit website
Crimson Laurel Gallery, specializing in studio ceramics, represents over 150 different artists both locally in Western NC and nationally.
410 Front Street, Beaufort, NC • Visit website
We are a retailer of American Craft. Last year I focused on the history of pottery in NC. This year I plan to focus on another aspect of art in NC... still working on it.
225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC • Visit website
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The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is a community arts center located in the beautifully renovated Old City Hall, offering year round classes in visual and performing arts. On Oct. 8th, we will be hosting a variety of craft demonstrations along with a gallery show of woodturnings.
203-A W. State St, Black Mountain, NC • Visit website
Locally owned yarn shop located in historic Black Mountain, NC specializing in local fibers for knitting, crochet, spinning, and weaving.
128 Broadway Street, Black Mountain, NC • Visit website
Our gallery will have craft demonstrations on the porch of the gallery during the craft week in October.
100 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC • Visit website
A gallery of contemporary fine jewelry by noted designer, Roberto Vengoechea, specializing in One-of-a-Kind fine jewelry using colored gemstones and diamonds.
Creating awareness of ACW in Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley through special events
One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC • Visit website
John C. Campbell Folk School provides experiences in non-competitive learning and community life that are joyful and enlivening. Located in Brasstown, North Carolina, the Folk School offers year-round weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, and more.
12 East Main St., Brevard, NC • Visit website
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The craft artists of Number 7 Fine Arts & Crafts Cooperative will be featured during the month of October. Featuring fiber, wood, clay, jewelry, paper mache, metal, basketry, printmaking, mixed media, enameling, felting and more! Hours are Mon-Sat 10-5pm & Sun 1-4pm.
PO Box 146, Burnsville, NC • Visit website
See our dyed and printed silk wall hangings in "Fall Celebration of the Arts" at the TRAC (Toe River Arts Council) Gallery in Spruce Pine. Look for us in Booth 215 at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands in the Asheville Civic Center from October 20-23rd.
123 Gordon Lane, Burnsville, NC • Visit website
For the visitor, a walk through the Spruce Pine Potters Market is to enjoy the astounding singularity and diversity of objects made from clay. Talk to the artists and you step into a rich variety of backgrounds and interests. Thirty potters, each with a unique story told through their work in clay. Enjoy wonderful food and beautiful handmade pottery on a colorful autumn weekend at the historic Cross Street Building in Spruce Pine North Carolina.
Admission is free and lunches will be available.
269 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine 28777 and 102 West Main St, Burnsville, NC • Visit website
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TRAC promotes arts and crafts through educational and community-wide programs with information on area arts, studio tours, exhibits, performances, workshops, residencies, arts support services and more. Over 400 artists and craftsmen that live there are featured in many of its programs.
1530 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC • Visit website
Friday, Oct. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. RON PHILBECK POTTERY SHOW
To celebrate American Craft Week, Maddi’s is hosting an evening with North Carolina potter, Ron Philbeck. Ron will be premiering two pieces of “Charlotte” pottery commissioned by Maddi’s and available exclusively at the gallery.
431 Main St., Chimney Rock, NC • Visit website
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Chimney Rock works with WNC mountain crafters to showcase larger-than-life animals on the Great Woodland Adventure trail & offers handmade crafts in Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop. Among the SE's most iconic, popular travel destinations, the Park offers 75-mile views of Lake Lure & Blue Ridge Foothills
185 Freedlander Dr, Clyde, NC • Visit website
HCC's Professional Craft Program offers ground –breaking, innovative studio programs in clay, fiber, jewelry and wood. Students explore the creative spirit, develop sound technical expertise, & sharpen marketing / business skills through a unique blend of studio, classroom, and business education.
19818 North Cove Rd suite C, Jetton Village, Cornelius, NC • Visit website
Our gallery is home to 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional artists. To celebrate American Craft Week we will feature our jewelry with a sale from October 4 - 22. Glass show entitled "Glass and Its Supporting Elements" begins on Saturday, October 15 with an artists reception from 4 - 6 PM.
1150 Fleming Rd. , Creedmoor, NC • Visit website
Since 1968, Cedar Creek Gallery has featured American handmade crafts. Join our celebration of craftCedar Creek's 44th Fall Pottery and Glass Festival opening Friday Night, September 30, Saturdays & Sundays, October 1, 2 and 8 & 9 10am - 6pm Pottery, Glassblowing, Wood-turning, & Silver-smith Demos.
626B Ninth Street, Durham, NC • Visit website
Zola Craft Gallery is proud to feature work by American craftspeople from across the country, but we feel especially fortunate to have so many talented artists right here in North Carolina. To celebrate North Carolina's history of craftsmanship and promote our local artists, we will spotlight a different artist each day this week on our website and facebook page. And... if you purchase something by an NC artist you will receive a coupon for 20% off an additional item of your choice.
1181 Broyles Road , Hendersonville, NC • Visit website
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design advances the understanding of craft by encouraging and supporting research, scholarship and professional development. The Center curates for an onsite gallery and offers a retreat setting with the Rudnick Public Art Trail and the Kellogg Conference Center.
48 High Ridge Rd., Leicester, NC • Visit website
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Sue will be participating in several events for American Craft Week. They are listed prominently on the Events page at suegrierpottery.com. including Conversations With Teapots at the Toe River Arts Council Gallery/Burnsville, NC and the crafts artists of Number 7 Arts & Craft Co-Op in Brevard, NC.
14 S Main St, Marshall, NC • Visit website
Come over to Madison County on Sat., Oct. 15 to get an eyeful of autumn color not just on the trees, but from the dyepot as well. Two of the fiber artists from the craft collective Flow~handmade adornment: Body & Home will be dyeing yarn all day with native plants in season, in a palette ranging from the pale yellow of goldenrod to the deep rich browns of black walnut. The demonstration will take place right across from Flow's storefront at 14 S. Main Street in the restored downtown area of Marshall right on the French Broad River. Flow sells only the work of local craft artists, many of whom have studios just a short walk across the river. Come see how the old dye recipes are turning out new creations and contributing to a thriving art and craft community in this part of Madison County.
299 Boyd Ridge Drive, Murphy, NC • Visit website
I am a cloth doll maker and member of Southern Highland Craft Guild. I make my living creating dolls and teaching the craft of doll making. My work is whimsical and happy my goal is to spread this sense of joy.
317 Pollock St, New Bern, NC • Visit website
Ten days of events celebrating American Craft.
2782 Bat Cave Rd , Old Fort, NC • Visit website
Showroom in Old Fort, NC. handmade decorative and functional stoneware pottery and sculpture.
PO Box 37, Penland , NC • Visit website
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Penland School of Crafts is a national center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Located in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, Penland offers workshops, artist residencies, and a gallery.
443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC • Visit website
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The Collectors Gallery is a unique and distinctive shopping destination (and online store) focusing exclusively on North Carolina fine craft including pottery, glass, wood, sculpture and jewelry.
The Collectors Gallery seeks to celebrate and promote the rich heritage of North Carolina craft.
1610 Jordan Dr, Saxapahaw, NC • Visit website
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Event- Friday October7th, 1st Friday @ Saxapahaw Art Gallery featuring Art-to-Wear by Artists Nancy Raasch and Suzanne Connors. Artist Reception 6-9 PM.
Other events are scheduled throughout the following week with artist talks and demonstrations.
2199 S. NC Hwy 705, Seagrove, NC • Visit website
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Ben Owen Pottery is a third generation pottery studio making decorative and functional work, A special wood kiln opening along with wheel demonstrations by Ben and refreshments will take place on October 7th- 8th weekend from 10am-5pm each day to celebrate American Craft Week.
4823 Busbee Rd, Seagrove, NC • Visit website
Multi-generational Seagrove Potter, Chris Luther, will celebrate ACW with extended hours both weekends featuring kiln building on Fridays, demonstrations on Saturdays, and having a variety of contemporary works available in the showroom. Wine tasting from several NC vineyards 4-7 first Fri. & Sat.
330 Jugtown Rd, Seagrove, NC • Visit website
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Turning Mud into Gemstones, handmade pottery cabochons set in sterling silver. Hand fabricated jewelry designs are accented with copper, gold and semi-precious stones that compliment the pottery cabs JLK Jewelry is located at, and will be celebrating with Jugtown Pottery. Jugtown, a working pottery and American Craft Shop since 1922, will celebrate American Craft Week beginning with extended hours until 8 pm on Friday, October 7.
33o Jugtown Road, Seagrove, NC • Visit website
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Jugtown Pottery is a working pottery and American Craft Shop, with the development of the Jugtown stamp that is impressed on each pot in 1922. In 1917 Juliana Busbee created a southern Tea Room and American Craft shop in Greenwich Village, NYC, as she and husband Jacques began to develop Jugtown Pottery. Early pots and craft items such as rugs, feather fans, tables and chairs from the Moore County area of Seagrove were made for the Tea Room and a menu with southern dishes was served. This began the story of Jugtown.
In celebration of American Craft Week Jugtown Pottery will have extended hours from 8:30am - 8 pm on Friday, October 7.
Festivities will include a wide selection of pots including pieces from the Groundhog kiln; pots will be out first thing in the morning. Refreshments including homemade persimmon pudding, pimento cheese and crackers, and cider will be served in the evening, beginning at 4pm and, as always, new American Craft items will be on the shelves.
Westmoore Community, 4622 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC • Visit website
On Saturday, October 8th Westmoore Pottery will support American Craft Week by demonstrating the making of unusual shapes from past clay traditions – flasks, ring bottles, candlesticks, double-chambered inkwells, and more -- drawing on the research and hands-on experience of our potters since 1977.
121 Schoolhouse Rd., Stecoah, NC • Visit website
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Stecoah Harvest Festival, Saturday October 15, 11am - 5 pm. Featuring mountain music and dance; more than 60 local artists offering their handmade crafts and foods for sale; a Country Fair; and more. Shop the Stecoah Gallery, representing over 135 local and regional artisans as well.
626 Old Lytle Cove Rd., Swannanoa, NC • Visit website
Workshops to include:
Raku, altering the thrown pot, and handbuilding
626 Old Lytle Cove Rd., Swannanoa, NC • Visit website
30+ artists open their studios to the public
6372 Peniel Rd., Tryon, NC • Visit website
Little Mountain Pottery is the studio of Claude and Elaine Graves, "Traditional Artists" of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
The 35th Annual Kiln Opening Festival will be held on Oct. 8 and 9. The two day festival features kiln openings, guest artists and mountain music.
250 Depot St, Waynesville, NC • Visit website
Art on Depot is a pottery studio and gallery owned by ceramic artist Cathey Bolton. Cathey creates and fires her pottery on-site where customers and visitors can view her working process. Many unique artists and fine craft artists are also shown in her gallery. The gallery is open Tues-Sat 10-5.
136 Depot St , Waynesville , NC • Visit website
Grace Cathey steel sculptor will be demonstrating her tecniques at her Sculpture Garden and gallery every Friday and Saturday.
142 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC • Visit website
We are a fine craft gallery in Western North Carolina, featuring the handmade furniture and contemporary art textiles of the owners, John and Suzanne Gernandt.
332 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC • Visit website
I am a member of CRAFT and I'm co-chairing a city - wide Celebration of Craft Week with another gallery with the hopes of have all our galleries and craft shops participating with events, shows and hands-on classes.
1125-H Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC • Visit website
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Find a new collection of Kristin Gibson hand designed & painted silk scarves and join SPECTRUM ART & JEWELRY in Wilmington NC for special events and openings during ACW.
Interactive soy wax batik demo October 8, 11 am-3 pm. All ages welcome to try various tools & dyes, with donation given to DREAMS of Wilmington.
307 North Front Street in the Cotton Exchange, Wilmington, NC • Visit website
Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts is a Gallery of 19 local Artists, who are dedicated to the finest expression of heart and hand through the many disciplines of craft. We will have an artist demoing every day from October 7 to October 16 in the Gallery.