Creative Heights
byIn 1875, Highlands began as a high-elevation haven for those seeking relief from heat and humidity. But the summer colony quickly transformed into a…
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News from the League
byThe Art League of Henderson County has a full calendar this spring, starting with the return of Fabulous Fakes. A seasonal favorite, this quirky…
Weaving Through Loss
byWhen Hurricane Helene barreled into Western North Carolina, weaver Emelie Weber Wade retreated from her first-floor apartment in Biltmore Village to a friend’s nearby…
From Wool to Woods
byBracket fungi are hearty mushrooms that grow in clusters on trees, often resembling little shelves. But don’t be fooled: These natural ledges aren’t meant…
Woven with Resilience
byNonprofit restores locally crafted blankets in the wake of Helene “Shocking and heartbreaking.” That’s how shepherdess Caroline Williford describes the state of Local Cloth,…
Bright Ideas in Dark Times
byWhen we spoke with Elizabeth Ivey in late August, nothing seemed to stop the acclaimed mixed-media artist from fashioning her bright and bold fabric…
Flocking Together
bySeveral weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall, Swannanoa resident Melanie Wilder was sitting outside when she noticed geese flying overhead. “I started to wonder…
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
byHenderson County painter Cynthia Wilson was out of town when Hurricane Helene unleashed her fury. Four days later, when she and her husband finally…
An Inside Look at How Fabric Feels
byEarly on, Elizabeth Ivey liked to doodle and draw, and was encouraged to do so. Unlike most kids, though, she made her debut early,…
Another Kind of Networking
byWhen Alyssa Sacora was growing up in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, nature was an ally and not something to be held at bay. At a…