
WNC Pottery Festival
Browse handmade pottery across diverse styles from 46 juried artists, with live wheel-throwing and firing demonstrations bringing traditional ceramic techniques to life in a downtown craft fair.
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Freshly fired handmade ceramics, live pottery demonstrations, and holiday shopping bring Asheville clay artists, makers, students, and neighbors together for a free, all ages celebration of the local ceramics community.

Freshly fired handmade ceramics, live pottery demonstrations, and holiday shopping bring Asheville clay artists, makers, students, and neighbors together for a free, all ages celebration of the local ceramics community.
Freshly fired handmade ceramics, live pottery demonstrations, and holiday shopping bring Asheville clay artists, makers, students, and neighbors together for a free, all ages celebration of the local ceramics community.

Explore working studios and meet regional makers creating handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, fiber art, and metalwork in their creative environments on a self-guided tour.

Explore working studios and meet regional makers creating handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, fiber art, and metalwork in their creative environments on a self-guided tour.
Explore working studios and meet regional makers creating handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, fiber art, and metalwork in their creative environments on a self-guided tour.

RADFest
MoreA celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

Browse ceramic art in a gallery stroll with live music, clay demonstrations, and refreshments. Explore handmade pottery and visual art while connecting with local artists and neighbors at this monthly Asheville gathering.

Browse ceramic art in a gallery stroll with live music, clay demonstrations, and refreshments. Explore handmade pottery and visual art while connecting with local artists and neighbors at this monthly Asheville gathering.
Browse ceramic art in a gallery stroll with live music, clay demonstrations, and refreshments. Explore handmade pottery and visual art while connecting with local artists and neighbors at this monthly Asheville gathering.
Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, cozy candles, seasonal décor, self-care favorites, and autumn treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings creative shopping and fall vibes to Asheville.
Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, cozy candles, seasonal décor, self-care favorites, and autumn treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings creative shopping and fall vibes to Asheville.
Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, cozy candles, seasonal décor, self-care favorites, and autumn treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings creative shopping and fall vibes to Asheville.
The Big Crafty
MoreA lively celebration of Asheville creativity brings handmade art, crafts, and maker-made goods together for browsing and shopping. Expect an exuberant, community-centered marketplace spotlighting independent craft and visual artistry.
A lively celebration of Asheville creativity brings handmade art, crafts, and maker-made goods together for browsing and shopping. Expect an exuberant, community-centered marketplace spotlighting independent craft and visual artistry.
A lively celebration of Asheville creativity brings handmade art, crafts, and maker-made goods together for browsing and shopping. Expect an exuberant, community-centered marketplace spotlighting independent craft and visual artistry.
Browse a fall harvest craft market with vendor stalls and seasonal shopping. Discover handmade goods and gifts while connecting with local makers in a community market setting.
Browse a fall harvest craft market with vendor stalls and seasonal shopping. Discover handmade goods and gifts while connecting with local makers in a community market setting.
Browse a fall harvest craft market with vendor stalls and seasonal shopping. Discover handmade goods and gifts while connecting with local makers in a community market setting.

Artists paint and draw the historic Montford Neighborhood outdoors during a plein air festival, culminating in a wet paint sale with live music, food, and community festivities.

Artists paint and draw the historic Montford Neighborhood outdoors during a plein air festival, culminating in a wet paint sale with live music, food, and community festivities.
Artists paint and draw the historic Montford Neighborhood outdoors during a plein air festival, culminating in a wet paint sale with live music, food, and community festivities.

A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.

A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.

Hands-on pottery classes and ceramics workshops welcome adults and children in a spacious, state-of-the-art warehouse studio. Explore creative clay work’s historic River Arts District.

Hands-on pottery classes and ceramics workshops welcome adults and children in a spacious, state-of-the-art warehouse studio. Explore creative clay work’s historic River Arts District.
Hands-on pottery classes and ceramics workshops welcome adults and children in a spacious, state-of-the-art warehouse studio. Explore creative clay work’s historic River Arts District.

Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.

Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.
Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.

Browse rotating Guild artists’ one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts, from traditional Southern Appalachian folk art to distinctive holiday finds. A seasonal market brings regional makers and discounted craft shopping together.

Browse rotating Guild artists’ one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts, from traditional Southern Appalachian folk art to distinctive holiday finds. A seasonal market brings regional makers and discounted craft shopping together.
Browse rotating Guild artists’ one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts, from traditional Southern Appalachian folk art to distinctive holiday finds. A seasonal market brings regional makers and discounted craft shopping together.

Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.

Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.
Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.

Practice hand-built pottery and clay techniques across four weekly, three-hour independent-study sessions for adults. This free community program requires registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Practice hand-built pottery and clay techniques across four weekly, three-hour independent-study sessions for adults. This free community program requires registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Practice hand-built pottery and clay techniques across four weekly, three-hour independent-study sessions for adults. This free community program requires registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A winter themed craft and vendor market with local makers selling handmade goods and giftable finds. Browse booths in an outlet mall setting for seasonal shopping and community browsing.
A winter themed craft and vendor market with local makers selling handmade goods and giftable finds. Browse booths in an outlet mall setting for seasonal shopping and community browsing.
A winter themed craft and vendor market with local makers selling handmade goods and giftable finds. Browse booths in an outlet mall setting for seasonal shopping and community browsing.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.

A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.
A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.

Browse more than 100 local vendors for gourmet spice blends, handpoured candles, original artwork, vintage clothing, decor, beauty balms, and handmade gifts in a festive seasonal shopping experience.

Browse more than 100 local vendors for gourmet spice blends, handpoured candles, original artwork, vintage clothing, decor, beauty balms, and handmade gifts in a festive seasonal shopping experience.
Browse more than 100 local vendors for gourmet spice blends, handpoured candles, original artwork, vintage clothing, decor, beauty balms, and handmade gifts in a festive seasonal shopping experience.

Collectors and enthusiasts explore the American Arts and Crafts movement through a conference and show centered on period design, decorative arts, traditional craftsmanship, and collectible objects.

Collectors and enthusiasts explore the American Arts and Crafts movement through a conference and show centered on period design, decorative arts, traditional craftsmanship, and collectible objects.
Collectors and enthusiasts explore the American Arts and Crafts movement through a conference and show centered on period design, decorative arts, traditional craftsmanship, and collectible objects.

A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.

A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
