q+art interview ‘I Don’t Know if the World Needs More Vases’: The Unconventional Life and Art of Glassblower Robert Burch Jackson County glass artist Robert Burch talks tiny houses, sustainability, and why authenticity sometimes matters more than technical perfection.
q+art interview Breaking Into The Big Crafty: Insider Tips From the Founders As The Big Crafty turns 17, founders Brandy Bourne and Justin Rabuck reveal what artists need to know to earn a spot at Asheville’s favorite art festival.
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.
q+art interview Out of Darkness: How an Artist’s Menorah Brought Light After the Storm In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Mitchell County ceramicist Gertrude Graham Smith’s light-bearing pieces emerged as beacons of hope and fortitude.
q+art interview High Tide: Libba Tracy’s Sculptures Highlight the Urgent Plight of Endangered Animals Black Mountain ceramist Libba Tracy creates whimsical sculptures that address pressing climate issues while celebrating the wonders of the natural world.
q+art interview Layers of Hot Wax: How Erin Keane Blends Encaustic With Photography and Bookbinding Asheville artist and educator Erin Keane specializes in encaustic, an ancient hot wax painting technique that adds texture and luminous color to her work.
q+art interview Stitching Seasons: How Fiber Artist Deb Herman Captures the Cycles of Life in Western North Carolina Weaverville artist Deb Herman explains how her connection to nature shapes her work and reflects the rhythm of the seasons in Western North Carolina.
q+art interview Ceramist Michael Sherrill Reflects on Life in Post-Hurricane Bat Cave, NC Sculptor Michael Sherrill shares the challenges of rebuilding his business after Hurricane Helene and highlights the community spirit that fuels recovery.
q+art interview Jewelry Artist Mary Timmer: Uncovering the ‘Softness’ in Metal Located just north of Asheville in quaint Weaverville, NC, Mary Timmer’s studio is one of four spaces occupying the back of Miya Gallery on Main Street.
q+art interview Woodworker Valerie Berlage Uses Every Color in the Box Leicester artist Valerie Berlage creates whimsical wooden decor deeply rooted in familial relationships and the craft traditions of Western North Carolina.
q+art interview Mixed-Media Artist Kenn Kotara Charts Hidden Terrain in His Asheville Studio Kenn Kotara’s ample studio is one of many workspaces in Asheville, NC, where visitors can learn about contemporary craft from their favorite artists.
q+art interview Amy Medford and Leonid Siveriver: A Shared Studio Space Near Asheville Amy Medford and Leonid Siveriver’s eclectic studio is one of many workspaces near Asheville, NC, where visitors can meet their favorite artists and crafters.
q+art interview Asheville Artist Hayden Wilson Opens His Glass Studio to the Public Hayden Wilson’s studio is one of many stops along Glass +1, an exclusive studio tour experience that gives visitors a peek into the art and artists of Asheville, NC.
