artsville newsletter April 2026 Roundup: The Abundance Around Us In this issue: A new art supply thrift shop in West Asheville, practical tips for a more sustainable wardrobe, and stories from the crafters shaping a greener WNC.
feature story Sustainable Craft in WNC: Preserving Tradition, Protecting the Earth Artists in WNC use local river cane, plentiful clay, and discarded chairs to create sustainable craft, preserve Cherokee traditions, and protect the land.
stories West Asheville’s New Art Supply Thrift Shop Wants Your Forgotten Materials Opening on Earth Day with a mountain of donated supplies, ReMix It invites Asheville’s makers to gather, create, and give new life to overlooked art materials.
stories How to Give Your Closet a Second Life: Inside WAXON Studio Want a more sustainable closet? Jessica Kaufman of WAXON Studio shows how upcycling and creative dyeing can transform your wardrobe and reduce waste.
feature story The Kitagawa School: A New Vision of Craft, Ecology, and Community in Western North Carolina Founded by Asheville sculptors Melissa Engler and Graeme Priddle, The Kitagawa School nurtures the relationship between craft, creativity, and the land.
