Nov 28, 2014 | Art and Craft
For my fourth annual holiday gift guide, I decided to expand my search beyond the Carolinas to include the whole US of A. I scoured Etsy to come up with a curated list of unique, finely crafted pieces made by American artisans. My criteria were loosely based on a...
Feb 2, 2013 | Art and Craft
Today it’s my pleasure to share an interview with Mark Warren, co-founder of North Carolina ceramics studio, Haand. Working at their farmhouse studio outside of Chapel Hill, Mark and his partner Chris Pence produce a line of contemporary dinnerware and serving...
Nov 30, 2012 | Art and Craft
Last year my Carolina-made gift guide was so popular I’ve decided to do it again. This time with an even bigger selection of hand-crafted goodies made right here by artists and artisans of the Carolinas. I’ve put my curatorial skills to the test, sifting...
Nov 23, 2012 | Art and Craft
It was a crisp fall evening – open studio night in the artsy NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte, and I’d found my way to the home of artist and printmaker Liz Saintsing. The studio tour map indicated textiles and pillows here (a major weakness of mine), so my...
Oct 19, 2012 | Art and Craft
Combine the editing eye of an art curator, the local talent of North Carolina artists and artisans, and exclusive deals on handmade goods, and what do you get? The great idea behind The Makery! I had the chance to interview The Makery co-founder Krista Anne...
Oct 6, 2012 | Art and Craft
In a region best known for traditional mountain craft and folk art, JJ Jucick’s contemporary pottery stands out from the crowd. I happened upon his booth at last summer’s Biltmore Village Annual craft fair, and was immediately attracted to the strong,...
