The Craft Trails were formed to promote cultural tourism and inspire road trips. For travelers, they’re an invitation to see glassblowers, weavers, and wood carvers at work
on the Blue Ridge Parkway, where Goodrich’s shop still sells hand-carved wooden bowls, blown-glass cups, and statement necklaces in intricately worked silver.The same cadre of philanthropic women also founded two highly respected craft schools in western North Carolina, where newbies and seasoned artists still come to take classes or shop for wares in campus galleries.offers hundreds of weekend and weeklong classes.
“This craft movement that happened between the 1890s until about 1945 has shaped Western North Carolina historically,” says Fariello. “It’s certainly one key reason why we have so much activity today.”Those craft schools fuel the region’s creative ecosystem. They don’t just help makers learn and hone skills, they also cultivate a supportive community of thousands of artists living in western North Carolina.
This all attracts an audience of residents and visitors who appreciate the handmade. And having an economy around art attracts more artists. Asheville, which sees over 11 million annual visitors, offers a glimpse of the impact across the 25 counties represented on the Crafts Trails. According to aPlease be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.: Shae Bishop created this ceramic cowboy hat sculpture.
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