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.
exhibitions Featured Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Grad Show Each year, Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program unveils the next wave of emerging artists—discover their work at this year’s showcase.
artsville newsletter July Roundup: Quilting With Wood, Lobsters and Lighthouses, WNC Craft Residencies In this month’s roundup, we chat with woodworker Valerie Berlage, nibble on lobster rolls in Nova Scotia, and learn about the Center for Craft’s new residency.
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.
featured artists Justin Breitzke: Crafting Wholeness Through Mixed Media Justin Breitzke's journey from carpentry to mixed media art reflects resilience, experimentation, and the transformative power of creativity.
