The Mountain Made Handcrafted Gift Guide Shipping is available for (almost) anything (via USPS Mail) within the continental (contiguous) US until December 18, 2017! Discover unique handmade gifts for just about everyone on your gift list – handcrafted by local art and craft professionals. Now we know the big box stores want you to think you […]
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Hammered Dulcimer Music – New CD Release August 6, 2016 National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Joshua Messick will be holding a live music demo and playing pieces from his new CD, “Woodland Dance” on Saturday, August 6, 2016, 11am til 4pm at the MOUNTAIN MADE art gallery.
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National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, Joshua Messick demos Mountain Made is proud to welcome Asheville based National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, Joshua Messick to a live music demonstration and CD signing on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
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Couldn’t make it to our April gallery reception? Okay, you missed some delicious-tasting nibbles along with some nice wines, but here are some pictures and a short video to show some of what you missed out on.
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Wayne Erbsen – Musician & Appalachian Music Historian In 1973, Wayne moved from his home on the West Coast to North Carolina. His goal was to dig deep into the roots of Southern Appalachian music by learning from the masters.
Kumihimo or Japanese-Style Beaded Jewelry A lifelong arts and crafts enthusiast, Deborah “Debbie” Hummer moved to Western North Carolina several years ago looking for the inspiring mountain beauty and to join our thriving arts community … the two things that were …Read More »
Bio/Artist Statement Gayle is a fine painter who also designs beautiful gemstone jewelry. With an eye to unique color and texture combinations as well as …Read More »
“Fetch” – 1st Prize Winner – Best Children’s Book Local writer and Jerald Pope of Swannanoa (near Asheville NC) was awarded the first prize for Best Children’s Book for his wordless picture book, “Fetch” at the North Street Book Content (2020). The sixth annual North Street Book’s 2020 contest …Read More »
Gemstone Artwork by Gayle Ray Gayle is well known for her fine art jewelry designs created from beautiful gemstones. With an eye to unique color and texture combinations as well as the light within each stone, her handcrafted necklaces, and earrings are considered to be stylish wearable “art pieces”. Gayle …Read More »
“Are all your arts and crafts made here in Western North Carolina?” Due to the outstanding craftsmanship of the art and crafts available in our gallery, almost everyone secretly wonders, “How can something so beautiful be locally made, especially here in [the backwoods of] North Carolina?” The answer is yes! …Read More »
Kumihimo or Japanese-Style Beaded Jewelry A lifelong arts and crafts enthusiast, Deborah “Debbie” Hummer moved to Western North Carolina several years ago looking for the inspiring mountain beauty and to join our thriving arts community … the two things that were hard to find in the cold, sterile concrete jungles of …Read More »
Celebrate LOVE with these Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas February has always been a month of transitions and new beginnings. While seemly buried deep inside the stillness of winter, the earth slowly renews itself and prepares for the green growth and warmer weather of spring. And like the seasons, Valentine’s …Read More »