Art + Craft

Grounded in Southern Hospitality

Grounded in Southern Hospitality

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Potter’s charming vessels are based on rag rugs Stephen Biggerstaff is not a person wary of getting his hands dirty. In fact, he built…

Hot Take

Hot Take

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Encaustics artist declares devotion to one medium  Mchelle Hamilton doesn’t remember the first time she encountered encaustics — just that the meeting seemed long…

The Art of Commencement

The Art of Commencement

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Haywood Community College crafts graduates debut at Folk Art Center Learning how to make a Mid Century Modern lounge chair from wormy maple is…

Whimsy is Hard Work

Whimsy is Hard Work

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Innovative paper-collage artist elevates simplicity Nearly two decades ago, Grant Penny arrived in Asheville in the midst of a successful career as a graphic…

The Art of Small Talk

The Art of Small Talk

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Online bonsai course promotes the power of miniature   In April 1990, after a “series of uninspired jobs,” Arthur Joura was hired by the…

Containing Tradition

Containing Tradition

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Asheville artist weaves time-honored techniques with contemporary sentiments   If necessity is the mother of invention, then boredom is a second cousin. Just ask Heather…

The Cat’s Enduring Meow

The Cat’s Enduring Meow

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Fair posters symbolize event’s unique staying power For half a century, New Morning Gallery in Biltmore Village has sponsored the Village Art & Craft…

Elegance in the Absurd 

Elegance in the Absurd 

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Navy Veteran is Living her Best Pop-art Life in Biltmore Village By: Niko Gonzalez A giant felted Pop Tart and Moon Pie hang behind the…

Lights in the Storm

Lights in the Storm

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How one Etowah collector keeps the home fires burning There is a glow and inner steadfastness about Laura Hyman. She and her musician husband,…