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Made Right Here

Deborah Holt Noel, host of "NC Weekend"

NC Weekend: Made Right Here

NC Weekend explores the craft scene around the state with visits to Tryon Arts and Crafts School, Bolick Pottery in Blowing Rock, and Hunting Boy Carving in Robbinsville.

Tryon Arts and Crafts School
Tryon, NC

Since 1960, the Tryon Arts and Crafts School has been a creative hub that provides a wide range of artistic opportunities to individuals of all experience levels. They offer various classes and workshops in metalwork, woodworking, jewelry making and weaving, allowing participants to explore their creativity. The school prides itself on giving the community a place to stretch its creative wings. 

Website: tryonartsandcrafts.org

Barksdale Art
Burlington, NC

Artie Barksdale is an artist fueled by a deep appreciation for colors, and channels his passion into creating lively paintings that brighten a Burlington neighborhood. Barksdale dreams of filling the streets of Burlington with his captivating murals and uniting the community through his love for art.

Website: facebook.com/artie.barksdale.56

STARworks Creative
Star, NC

Join Deborah Holt Noel on a journey into the world of artistic possibilities as she ventures into the captivating STARworks arts incubator. STARworks offers high-quality ceramic art to the community as well as educational glassblowing courses for people of all experience levels. Join us as we explore the delicate art of glassblowing, guided by expert artisans.

Website: starworksnc.org

Bolick and Traditions Pottery
Lenoir, NC

Meet the eight generations of potters that make up the Bolick family and see how their traditional styles of pottery come to life.

Website: bolickandtraditionspottery.com 

Hunting Boy Wood Carving
Robbinsville, NC

Meet masterful Cherokee wood carver, Billy J. Welch, who creates masks and other carvings that reflect his Native American heritage and love of the land. 

Website: facebook.com/HuntingBoyWoodCarving

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