Western NC is proud to host many special events for American Craft Week. Individually, participants all over the region have events planned and they are listed under the links below. Collectively, we are hosting the following:
~Anna Fariello, Director - The Craft Revival Project, Western Carolina University,
Topic - “Objects and Meaning”.
Director of the Craft Revival Project, Anna Fariello, will examine how academic disciplines and cultural institutions have assigned meaning to expressive objects over time. The talk is derived from the speaker's written chapter, "Regarding the History of Objects" in Objects and Meaning, a book she co-edited. The talk challenges today's art world vision of the arts and is sure to spark a lively debate.
Thursday, October 13, 4-6 p.m. Location – Haywood Community College, Charles Beall Auditorium, 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC.
~ACW in WNC Kick-Off with Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy.
Friday, October 7, 5:30-6:00 p.m. Location - Grove Arcade Building, One Page Avenue, downtown Asheville. Will include live music with Don Pedi and refreshments. Coinciding with the Downtown Asheville Gallery Stroll.
~ Carol Sauvion, Founder/Producer - Craft in America, visiting speaker, Topic - "Craft in America and Beyond".
note the 2 different times and venues
Craft in America “Family” Screening
See a sneak preview of the PBS Craft in America’s next episode, Family. This episode explores the creative home environments and personal dynamics of four families of craft artists and asks: Is talent inherited? What’s it like to live in a household where objects are made by hand?
Sunday, October 9, 2-4 p.m.
Folk Art Center auditorium Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville 828-298-7928 / www.craftguild.org
Continue the Craft in America experience downtown at Blue Spiral 1 and Fine Arts Theater. Joining Carol in the evening conversation will be the Owens family from Jugtown Pottery located in Seagrove, NC and featured in the episode Origins. This Peabody Award-winning series explores the history and significance of the craft movement in the United States.
Sunday, October 9, Reception – Blue Spiral 1 Gallery 6-7 p.m. Talk & film - Fine Arts Theater 7-9 p.m., 36 Biltmore Ave., Asheville.
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WNC Participants and Events:
NC Mountain Arts Adventure Alleghany County
2024 New Hope Church Road Laurel Springs , Alleghany County, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page
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 June and in October during ACW. Bird carving, glass lampworking, wood art, pottery turning, basketry and jewelry are part of this studio tour.
The Mountain Metalsmiths School of Jewelry & Lapidary Arden
197 Locust Court, Arden, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page
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.
Alexander & Lehnert Fine Jewelry Asheville
Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave Suite 142, Asheville, NC • Visit website
Appalachian Craft Center Asheville
10 North Spruce St., Asheville, NC • Visit website
We are a retail craft shop that has been in business for 31 years in downtown Asheville, NC. We carry pottery, quilts, wood carvings, furniture, rugs, jams and jellies.
Ariel Craft Gallery Asheville
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.
Asheville Art in the Park Asheville
Pack Square, Asheville , NC • Visit website
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.
Asheville Art Museum Asheville
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.
Biltmore Park Town Square Asheville
8 Town Square, Suite 160, Asheville, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page
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.
Blue Spiral 1 Asheville
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.
CURVE studios & garden Asheville
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.
Grove Arcade Asheville
One Page Avenue , Asheville , NC • Visit website • Jump to events page
Boutique shopping, galleries, and exciting dining in a downtown architectural wonder. Open daily.
Grovewood Gallery Asheville
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.
HandMade in America Asheville
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.
KMR Handwoven Asheville
64 Houston Street, Asheville, NC • Visit website
weaving studio creating functional and decorative items for home and family
Mountain Made Asheville
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.
Southern Highland Craft Guild Asheville
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.
Starnes Cove Baptist Church Asheville
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.
Studio B Custom Framing & Fine Art Asheville
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.
Van Dyke Fine Jewelry and Crafts Asheville
29 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC • Visit website
Full service fine jewelry, art, and craft gallery. Custom designed jewelry and repairs by Chris Van Dyke. Featured local artists include Susan Hutchinson,Lee Davis, Laura Sims, Jay Pfeil, Joan Bazzel, Jonas Gerard, and James Cornell.
WHO KNOWS ART Asheville
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
Crimson Laurel Gallery Bakersville
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.
Town of Black Mountain collaborative events:
Mayoral Proclamation, Gallery Walk and Reception Friday October 7th, 6pm
Location: Monte Vista Hotel
Craft Demonstration Day Saturday October 8th, 10am- 4pm
Locations Include: Monte Vista Hotel, White Horse Music Venue, Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Participating Galleries: Visions of Creation Gallery, AnTHm Gallery, Seven Sisters Gallery, Ginko Tree Gallery, Black Mountain Ironworks, C.W. Moose Gallery
Meet the Artists, 5pm to 7pm, The Madison Inn (Ridgecrest), light hors d'oeuvres and wine.
(contact Visions of Creation Gallery for further information)
Black Mountain Center for the Arts Black Mountain
225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page
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.
Black Mountain Yarn Shop Inc Black Mountain
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.
Gingko Tree Gallery Black Mountain
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.
Visions of Creation Black Mountain
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
John C. Campbell Folk School Brasstown
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.
Number 7 Fine Arts & Crafts Cooperative Brevard
12 East Main St., Brevard, NC • Visit website
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.
Fabric Sense Burnsville
PO Box 146, Burnsville, NC
Spruce Pine Potters Market Burnsville
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.
Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) Burnsville & Spruce Pine
269 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine 28777 and 102 West Main St, Burnsville, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page
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.
Yummy Mud Puddle Burnsville
264 Clear View Lane, Burnsville, NC • Visit website
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park Chimney Rock
431 Main St., Chimney Rock, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page
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
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts program Clyde
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.
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design Hendersonville
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.
WICKWIRE fine art / folk art Hendersonville
330 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC • Visit website
WICKWIRE fine art / folk art in Historic Downtown Hendersonville will celebrate American Craft Week with an opening reception on Friday, October 7 from 5:30-8pm. Four local and regional artists will demonstrate their talent: creating jewelry are Susie & Mick Mamola; glass creations by Fred Mead; and corn "shuck" flowers by Lori Anderson. There will be music by local singer/songwriter, guitarist, Lynn Goldsmith. Refreshments will be served.
C.E.R.F.(Craft Emergency Relief Fund) will be remembered with a raffle of an American Craft work of art. Join us for an exciting evening!
At the Henderson County Arts Council's ART ON MAIN [10/1-10/2] Opening Reception event WICKWIRE fine art / folk art will present an award to a craft artist in the show. This award will be given annually in honor of American Craft Week. There will also be a Mayoral Proclamation read at the event to emphasize the significance of American Craft Week.
Sue Grier Pottery Leicester
48 High Ridge Rd., Leicester, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page
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.
Flow ~ handmade adornment, Body + Home Marshall
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.
Kala Gallery Morganton
100 W. Union St., Morganton, NC • Visit website
Charlie Patricolo Murphy
299 Boyd Ridge Drive, Murphy, NC
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.
Turtle Island Pottery Old Fort
2782 Bat Cave Rd , Old Fort, NC • Visit website
Showroom in Old Fort, NC. handmade decorative and functional stoneware pottery and sculpture.
Penland School of Crafts Penland
PO Box 37, Penland , NC • Visit website • Jump to events page
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.
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center Stecoah
121 Schoolhouse Rd., Stecoah, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page
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.
Black Mountain Studios Swannanoa
626 Old Lytle Cove Rd., Swannanoa, NC • Visit website
Workshops to include:
Raku, altering the thrown pot, and handbuilding
East of Asheville Studio Tour Swannanoa
626 Old Lytle Cove Rd., Swannanoa, NC • Visit website
30+ artists open their studios to the public
Little Mountain Pottery Tryon
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.
Art on Depot - A Studio & Gallery Waynesville
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
Sculpture Garden and Gallery Waynesville
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.
Textures Waynesville
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.
Come join us....We will be celebrating ACW during the whole month of October!