Main Street Proprietor Leaves the Light on for Dozens of Local Makers
by“Opening a gallery was not on my radar,” admits lamp designer Leah Baker, who founded Artisans on Main in January 2017. “In the end,…
Behind the Scenes
Chair Maker Doesn’t Take the “Life as Art” Idea Sitting Down
by“Art isn’t just the stuff we make,” declares Pedro Esqueda. “It’s our whole life.” He’s proof positive of that, as his work expands into…
Woodturner Lathed On Through to the Other Side
byDavid Ellsworth, a turner of delicate, thin-walled wood sculptures, is always aware that his tools might puncture the surface of his works and ruin…
New Morning Gallery Predicted the Modern Maker Movement When Mick Jagger Was Only 30 Years Old
by“This must be the day that all of my dreams come true,” penned Bob Dylan. “So happy just to be alive underneath the sky…
What the Weaving World Lost, Weaverville Gained in Miya Gallery
byThe year was 1980. Jennifer Jenkins had decided to preview the weaving program offered at Haywood Community College, but she didn’t stay for the…
It’s Tough Work Making Simple Look Simple
byFatie Atkinson has turned his hand to many skills over the years, from house painter to electrician, but it was in wood that he…
How to Fill Three Floors of a Gallery — and the Shoes of an Asheville Visionary
byMichael Manes was born to multitask. Last year, he squeezed two milestones into one month: in May, he was named Gallery Director of Blue…
Artisan-Career Venue Spins Beer City Into Craft City
byOn a lazy Tuesday afternoon, a casual visitor to The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design might find its polished-industrial headquarters a quiet space…