podcast THRIVE Appalachia: Turning Craft Heritage Into Career Opportunities for Rural Youth Through mentorship with local artisans, THRIVE Appalachia equips Western North Carolina teens with practical skills rooted in the region’s rich craft legacy.
podcast How a Small College in the Blue Ridge Mountains Became a Launchpad for Craft Professionals Faculty from the Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Program pull back the curtain on a little-known but beloved training ground for career crafters.
q+art interview Carving Out a Career: Meet Haywood Community College’s Next Wave of Professional Craft Artists Three new alumnae fresh from Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program discuss what it takes to transition from student to working artist.
