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{span}Reading Set — Bookcase by Annah Bible-Sullivan.{/span}
{span}Apothecary Cabinet by Patrick Allison.{/span}
Statement Piece — hanging woven tote bags by Mitchell Burleson.
LIGHTING — Pendant lamp by Leslie Jill Howell.
{span}Hanging woven tapestry by Kelly Riek.{/span}
JEWELRY — Sterling silver and fabricated bezel garnet crown atop three faces ring by Julianna Englander.
{span}Sterling silver and holographic Spring Breeze Ring by Evan Dent.{/span}
{span}Chair by Daniel Robinson.{/span}
Reading Set — lounge chair by Annah Bible Sullivan.
{span}Reading Set — Bookcase by Annah Bible-Sullivan.{/span}
{span}Apothecary Cabinet by Patrick Allison.{/span}
Statement Piece — hanging woven tote bags by Mitchell Burleson.
LIGHTING — Pendant lamp by Leslie Jill Howell.
{span}Hanging woven tapestry by Kelly Riek.{/span}
JEWELRY — Sterling silver and fabricated bezel garnet crown atop three faces ring by Julianna Englander.
{span}Sterling silver and holographic Spring Breeze Ring by Evan Dent.{/span}
{span}Chair by Daniel Robinson.{/span}
Reading Set — lounge chair by Annah Bible Sullivan.
Crafts from Haywood graduates are on display for a special showing on the second floor of the Folk Art Center until Sept. 7.
This year’s graduates from Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program created works of wood, metal and fiber, including jewelry, tapestries, woven totes, furniture, pottery and more to display at the showcase.
Students included in the showcase include {span}Evan Dent, Julianna Englander, Leslie Jill Howell, Mitchell Burleson, Kelly Riek, Patrick Allison, Daniel Robinson and Annah Bible-Sullivan.
The show, which opened May 21, continues the historical relationship between the Southern Highland Craft Guild and HCC, an educational center of the Guild.
This new generation of craft is led by instructors Amy Putansu in fiber, Brian Wurst in wood, Emily Reason in clay, and Robert Blanton in metals and jewelry.
“Our programs have thrived for nearly five decades, and our relationship with the craft guild has been a key part of that. We’re always thrilled to have work showcased at the Folk Art Center, and in turn scores of our alumni have gone on to become active Guild members. The Graduate Show is the capstone of two hard years by these students, and it’s a delight to share it in this beautiful space,” Wurst said.
Students of the Haywood program come from many places, some with and some without prior experience of their chosen craft. For some students, the craft is a second or third career. The course of study combines craft concentrations with supplemental classes in design, drawing, craft history, business, marketing and photography.
Many HCC graduates have become individual members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and have served the guild in various capacities.
The Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Program, Graduate Show, Class of 2022 is a free exhibit at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in East Asheville. For more information, visit www.craftguild.org or call 828-298-7928. For more information about the Professional Crafts Program, call 828-627-4674 or visit creativearts.haywood.edu.
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