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Man pulling molten glass from a furnace at Hearth Glass and Gallery in Burnsville

Things to Do

Craft Heritage

From hand-loomed textiles to wheel-thrown pottery and intricate woodwork, craft in North Carolina is more than a skill, it’s a story woven through time. In studios, galleries and tucked-away towns, generations of makers have passed down techniques that share a unique perspective of place, tradition and purpose.

Made the NC Way

Follow winding mountain trails to tucked-away pottery studios, visit coastal workshops where heritage weaving thrives or join a class and learn from artisans who’ve been perfecting their craft for generations.

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Your Curated Arts and Crafts Guide to North Carolina

From homemade musical instruments to knitted koozies to a folk school, the arts and crafts scene in North Carolina is one you shouldn't miss.
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Mountain Crafts Destinations Reflect Time-Honored Traditions

Artisans have found inspiration in the patchwork light of forest canopies and stunning vistas of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountains for more than a century. The deep and abiding tradition of hand-wrought mountain craftsmanship is reflected in hundreds of beautiful pieces that can be found at galleries throughout the region.

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Elia Bizzarri at work, crafting a chair on a lathe at his shop in Hillsborough

Points of Interest

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Step into a living history experience where Cherokee culture, traditions and craftsmanship come to life through demonstrations and storytelling.
John C. Campbell Folk School

This mountain retreat offers immersive classes in folk arts and crafts, fostering creativity, community and cultural preservation since 1925.
Seagrove Potters

Home to the largest concentration of working potters in the U.S., Seagrove blends centuries-old pottery traditions with modern artistic expression.
Jugtown Pottery

A historic pottery studio near Seagrove, Jugtown has been crafting iconic, wood-fired pieces since 1917, honoring NC’s clay-rich heritage.