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Paper Anniversary Gift Ideas A 1st wedding anniversary is referred to as a Paper Anniversary. This tradition seems to date back to the Victorian Era (1837-1901), when married couples would celebrated the end of their first year of living together (we hope wedded bliss) by offering each other gifts made from paper. In the Victorian era, wallpapers became the […]
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 combines semi-precious stones, sterling silver, […]
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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 the northeast. Debbie had previously […]
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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, […]
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Japanese Braiding by Debbie Hummer Debbie Hummer has been creating Kumihimo jewelry for several years, inspired by all the local flavor that she has come to love. Her work has been praised by experts, she has sold numerous pieces to private collectors and through local art galleries like Mountain Made.
“You don’t just take a photograph, you make it.” – Ansel Adams. It is no secret that the South has long provided nature photographers with a rich palette of colors and stunning scenic vistas. Most take ordinary shots of this …Read More »
Bio/Artist Statement Asheville painter, photographer and poet Tebbe Davis says, “We are all Artists! You should want to place your signature on every day and …Read More »
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Hand Blown Glass Pumpkins By Terri Sigler Traditional Glassblowing It is always interesting to us, to learn how an artist gets started. But of all the stories we have heard over the years, Terri Sigler’s is one of the most unique: according to Terri she started her journey into traditional glassblowing …Read More »
“Fun Things to Do in Asheville” Is this you… You are on a weekend get-away with the family but your kids are getting bored? You came to Asheville to check out the Smoky Mountains, visit the Biltmore and maybe get some early Christmas shopping done. But the kids are driving …Read More »
“Metal Jack O Lanterns by Edwin Knies are Back!” Is it time to get your “Halloween Boo” on? Never fear, we got some lovely, creepy Jack O Lanterns ready for you this year… Yes, we just got these wonderfully spooky Halloween lanterns just a week ago but we are already …Read More »
Say farewell to flip-flops, and hello to Asheville’s Autumn Art! Check out our autumn art selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade arts and crafts pieces from some of the best local Western North Carolina artists. We invite you to come by Mountain Made and check out …Read More »
We have gone through our basement store room, searched under all our cabinet “hidey holes” for any “secret” treasures that might be slightly scratched, dented, chipped, or even cracked. We’ll have all of our “Scratch & Dent” sale items set up on special tables inside the gallery – everything on …Read More »
