Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency — Public Open House
An open studio style meet and greet with the 2026 Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency cohort after eight weeks of focused studio time at the Center for Craft. Browse works in progress, talk process and materials, and connect with Western North Carolina’s craft community.
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