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Pottery pocket planters by master ceramic artist Tamara Matthews Tamara creates handcrafts each of her ceramic pieces. Her artwork is primarily used for home decor and architectural accents. She says, ” Nature has always been, and continues to be a source of inspiration for my work. Each of my [pieces] are hand sculpted and invites […]
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Watch Live Glassblowing Fun Things to Do in Downtown Asheville Yes, there are only 3 weekends left and we invite you come by Mountain Made and watch live glassblowing and gift shopping in the safety and comfort of our store. Jason Probstein, a master scientific glassblower will be here on Fridays, Saturdays & Mondays until […]
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Artist Patricia Van West is best known here at Mountain Made for her unique, “firecracker” wall vases. She creates these one-of-a-kind ceramic vessels by molding clay around a live firecracker to get that explosive effects. But recently she has turned her attention to creating these festive fall tabletop candleholder in her trademark style. Check […]
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Porcelain Plates & Platters Annette Libby says, “I was born and raised in Germany, and moved to the United States more then 30 years ago. I am a self taught artist and my work is greatly influenced by my love for nature. I have been working as a clay artist for 20 plus years now. […]
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This week we just wanted to showcase for you some of the great local arts and crafts that you can discover here at Mountain Made. Did you know that Mountain Made is home to some 150 artists, craft persons and authors? Yes, if you are new to Asheville or the surrounding Western North Carolina hills, […]
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 »