I attended the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands at the Asheville Civic Center this past Friday. Not only did I see and experience beautiful works of fine art and craft, but I was also able to meet many of the artists in person. My photos can’t possibly do the works justice, but here are some of the highlights:
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Textiles & blankets by Kathrin Weber from Clyde, NC. www.blazingshuttles.com:
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Cabinets and bentwood table by Derek Hennigar from Columbus, NC. www.ordinaryfurniture.com:
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Stools & chair by Woody’s Chair Shop of Spruce Pine, NC. www.woodyschairshop.com:
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Copper candelabra by Robert Taylor from Birmingham, AL. Contact: [email protected]:
Metalwork (candle holders, mirror frames, tables) by Susan Hutchinson. Contact: [email protected].
Woven blankets by Bob & Cely Harman from Hiwassee, VA. Contact: [email protected].
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Chairs by Tim Hintz of Fresh Chairs from Smithville, TN. Contact: [email protected].
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Table & chairs by Brian Boggs of the Boggs Collective from Asheville, NC. www.boggscollective.com:
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End table and cabinet by Gary Rawlins from Mars Hill, NC. www.garyrawlinswoodworker.com:
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Chairs (below left and below right in foreground) by Lyle Wheeler of Millers Creek, NC. www.LyleWheelerChairmaker.com. Butter carriers (below right in background) by Will Hines from Greene Cty, TN. www.WTHines.com:
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The works I have pictured here only represent a fraction of those shown at the craft fair. My focus was on furniture and home furnishings, but there was also fine art, sculpture, jewelry, and leather crafts on display. A huge thanks to all of the amazing and talented artists who took the time to speak with me, and who allowed me to photograph their work.
In case you missed the Southern Highlands Craft Fair this time around, it will be back at the Asheville Civic Center October 20-23, 2011.