![]() ![]() More than anything, serving on committees has helped me understand just how important it is to participate and volunteer for the guild. I also want to see an influx of new members who bring new vision and enthusiasm to our guild.įinally, I would like to see our presence grown in the areas outside of Asheville with member gatherings, events, and the possibility of retail opportunities. I see it more of an all-encompassing craft center that houses our extensive collection, curates shows for higher-end craft, offers retail space for our members to sell their work, hosts classes and workshops for tourists (or locals) to take a three hour workshop, is a place where people can grab lunch and listen to some local “mountain” music, hosts special events, and provides educational experiences. The addition of a craft museum would be amazing. I think offering workshops and classes could also be a great way to connect with a younger crowd, and a continued focus on growing our social media presence. We need to be more connected to area organizations like the center for craft, regional craft schools and area colleges, and also to enhance member benefits to appeal to a younger audience. There are so many talented young crafters in this area, and we definitely need to find a way to bring them into the guild. I think that the more people learn about our history and our connection to the craft schools and to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the more people will want to interact and participate. We have such an inspiring history! I think we’re at a point in time where people are really interested in learning how this area developed as a crafts center, where tourists want to learn about that history and even take a class to experience it, and to buy something beautiful to take home. I see us connecting to the community through workshops, educational opportunities, a new museum, successful retail shops, and bustling craft fairs. I see us as leaders of the crafts movement - recognized and honored for our strong heritage, rich with knowledge and experience. The Guild of the future should have a robust membership that inspires and mentors young makers and plays an active role in our region’s prolific crafts scene. I have also participated in Fiber Day and have demonstrated at the Folk Art Center. I have been a guild member since 2004 and have participated in every fair since joining. I have served on Fair Committee and Membership Committee.ĥ year volunteer with Read to Succeed, a literacy program in Asheville city schools.
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