Pointing a Compass Toward the Sublime
byAfter high school, Los Angeles native Ben Miller trekked across the country to study ceramics at Alfred University in New York. But in 2010,…
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A Hole New World
byIn a world of unprecedented division, donuts seem to be the one thing we can all agree on. No matter your age, gender, race,…
Craft Chronicles
bySure, rhododendron leaves may look verdant and waxy. But when boiled in an iron kettle, the leaves dye wool a steely shade of gray….
Setting Fire to the Waiting Game
byPatience is a virtue. It’s also a smart business tactic. Asher Holman knows this first hand. Five years ago, the California transplant, who moved…
Hendersonville Glass Artist Leaves a Legacy “Purer Than the Sun”
byThe world lost a guiding light this past summer, when charismatic glass artist Chris Juedemann passed away two weeks before his 50th birthday. Jon…
Established Glass Artist Turns Over a Quirky New Leaf
byGrowing up on the outskirts of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Deb Williams found some curious sources of entertainment. While her friends may have been inside watching…
The Steadier the Hand, the Tastier the Wine
byAfter a long career as a project manager for GE, artist Jerry Spencer wanted to live closer to the natural world, so he moved…
Holding a 45-Year Glassmaking Career Up to the Light
byArtist Marty Mitchell has been teaching stained-glass techniques in classes at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College for a remarkable 45 years. “The classes are extremely…
Leading You Down the Fairy Path, Torch in Hand
byThe magical creatures in Marti Svoboda-Sidelnick’s intricately composed glass pieces are real. After all, you can see and touch them. As the artist views…
When the Bubble Won’t Burst, You Get Creative
byAccording to Zumper, an online rental platform, you can expect to fork out $1,453 per month for a one-bedroom apartment in Asheville. That’s a…