Archives in Action: 2025 Craft Archive Fellows Virtual Program
Virtual talks and presentations from the 2025 Craft Archive Fellows, sharing behind the scenes research and discoveries from craft archives. Expect deep dives into craft history, archival methods, and the stories objects and documents reveal.
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Virtual panel spotlighting Craft Archive Fellows’ newly published Hyperallergic research, from Korean hanji papermaking to natural dye pigments linked to George Washington Carver and other formerly enslaved makers. Expect deep dives into Gullah Geechee fannuh basketry, Sankofa ironwork, and Mexican migrant craft histories.
Virtual panel spotlighting Craft Archive Fellows’ newly published Hyperallergic research, from Korean hanji papermaking to natural dye pigments linked to George Washington Carver and other formerly enslaved makers. Expect deep dives into Gullah Geechee fannuh basketry, Sankofa ironwork, and Mexican migrant craft histories.
Virtual panel spotlighting Craft Archive Fellows’ newly published Hyperallergic research, from Korean hanji papermaking to natural dye pigments linked to George Washington Carver and other formerly enslaved makers. Expect deep dives into Gullah Geechee fannuh basketry, Sankofa ironwork, and Mexican migrant craft histories.
A research-forward talk on how craft archives can function as creative infrastructure, linking collections, documentation, and contemporary making. Expect practical insights for artists and organizers in a museum gallery setting focused on preserving and activating craft history.
A research-forward talk on how craft archives can function as creative infrastructure, linking collections, documentation, and contemporary making. Expect practical insights for artists and organizers in a museum gallery setting focused on preserving and activating craft history.
A research-forward talk on how craft archives can function as creative infrastructure, linking collections, documentation, and contemporary making. Expect practical insights for artists and organizers in a museum gallery setting focused on preserving and activating craft history.
An evening artist talk with Maggie Thompson at the Center for Craft, pairing slide-driven storytelling with close-up discussion of process, materials, and contemporary craft ideas. Expect an informal Q and A and a conversation-forward gallery setting.
An evening artist talk with Maggie Thompson at the Center for Craft, pairing slide-driven storytelling with close-up discussion of process, materials, and contemporary craft ideas. Expect an informal Q and A and a conversation-forward gallery setting.
An evening artist talk with Maggie Thompson at the Center for Craft, pairing slide-driven storytelling with close-up discussion of process, materials, and contemporary craft ideas. Expect an informal Q and A and a conversation-forward gallery setting.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
Hands-on logistics training for planning, budgeting, and producing creative workshops, from timelines and supplies to run of show and participant flow. Expect practical templates, real-world scenarios, and peer discussion geared toward makers and teaching artists.
Hands-on logistics training for planning, budgeting, and producing creative workshops, from timelines and supplies to run of show and participant flow. Expect practical templates, real-world scenarios, and peer discussion geared toward makers and teaching artists.
Hands-on logistics training for planning, budgeting, and producing creative workshops, from timelines and supplies to run of show and participant flow. Expect practical templates, real-world scenarios, and peer discussion geared toward makers and teaching artists.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.
Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.
Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.
A four-week creative-practice series centered on staying grounded and human through reflection, making, and gentle structure. Expect guided prompts, supportive group discussion, and practical tools for sustaining creativity and resilience in daily life.
A four-week creative-practice series centered on staying grounded and human through reflection, making, and gentle structure. Expect guided prompts, supportive group discussion, and practical tools for sustaining creativity and resilience in daily life.
A four-week creative-practice series centered on staying grounded and human through reflection, making, and gentle structure. Expect guided prompts, supportive group discussion, and practical tools for sustaining creativity and resilience in daily life.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.
Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.
Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.
Hands-on porcelain workshop centered on the art of pouring, using form, function, and gesture to build expressive, well-balanced functional vessels. Technique-forward instruction emphasizes thoughtful ergonomics, flow, and refined finishing details.
Hands-on porcelain workshop centered on the art of pouring, using form, function, and gesture to build expressive, well-balanced functional vessels. Technique-forward instruction emphasizes thoughtful ergonomics, flow, and refined finishing details.
Hands-on porcelain workshop centered on the art of pouring, using form, function, and gesture to build expressive, well-balanced functional vessels. Technique-forward instruction emphasizes thoughtful ergonomics, flow, and refined finishing details.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
Art history talk exploring Georgia O’Keeffe through an architectural lens, tracing how built forms and structural lines shaped her compositions. A focused afternoon lecture in a center-for-the-arts setting for curious learners and art lovers.
Art history talk exploring Georgia O’Keeffe through an architectural lens, tracing how built forms and structural lines shaped her compositions. A focused afternoon lecture in a center-for-the-arts setting for curious learners and art lovers.
Art history talk exploring Georgia O’Keeffe through an architectural lens, tracing how built forms and structural lines shaped her compositions. A focused afternoon lecture in a center-for-the-arts setting for curious learners and art lovers.
Hands-on upcycling session where you transform thrifted finds into refreshed, wearable pieces using your own sewing machine. Expect practical guidance on alterations and creative overhauls in a supportive maker-focused setting.
Hands-on upcycling session where you transform thrifted finds into refreshed, wearable pieces using your own sewing machine. Expect practical guidance on alterations and creative overhauls in a supportive maker-focused setting.
Hands-on upcycling session where you transform thrifted finds into refreshed, wearable pieces using your own sewing machine. Expect practical guidance on alterations and creative overhauls in a supportive maker-focused setting.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
Hands-on basket weaving class focused on building a sturdy square basket, with step-by-step instruction and materials guidance. A cozy creative workshop geared toward beginners and curious crafters looking to learn practical weaving techniques.
Hands-on basket weaving class focused on building a sturdy square basket, with step-by-step instruction and materials guidance. A cozy creative workshop geared toward beginners and curious crafters looking to learn practical weaving techniques.
Hands-on basket weaving class focused on building a sturdy square basket, with step-by-step instruction and materials guidance. A cozy creative workshop geared toward beginners and curious crafters looking to learn practical weaving techniques.
Hands on studio sessions focused on clay technique, with guided instruction in wheel throwing and handbuilding. A relaxed, skill building environment for beginners and returning makers to practice forms, trimming, and glazing.
Hands on studio sessions focused on clay technique, with guided instruction in wheel throwing and handbuilding. A relaxed, skill building environment for beginners and returning makers to practice forms, trimming, and glazing.
Hands on studio sessions focused on clay technique, with guided instruction in wheel throwing and handbuilding. A relaxed, skill building environment for beginners and returning makers to practice forms, trimming, and glazing.
Art history talk unpacking Marcel Duchamp’s role at MoMA in New York, tracing key works and ideas that reshaped modern art. Expect a slide driven lecture with discussion in a gallery style community arts setting.
Art history talk unpacking Marcel Duchamp’s role at MoMA in New York, tracing key works and ideas that reshaped modern art. Expect a slide driven lecture with discussion in a gallery style community arts setting.
Art history talk unpacking Marcel Duchamp’s role at MoMA in New York, tracing key works and ideas that reshaped modern art. Expect a slide driven lecture with discussion in a gallery style community arts setting.