By Karen House| April 2004
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Crafts in the Mountains
- 3: Crafts in the Piedmont
- 4: Crafts at the Coast
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| Core Sound Waterfowl Museum | |
Where |
17 miles east of Beaufort |
| What | Exhibits at this museum and educational complex feature antique working decoys, contemporary decoys by local carvers, decorative carvings and other forms of waterfowl art (from stained glass to original paintings). A gift shop offers carvings, books and waterfowl art. The museum will be celebrating its first anniversary in its new location in May. |
| Upcoming Events | April 8-30: “Junior
Duck Stamp,” exhibit. May 28-3: First Anniversary events. |
| Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum | |
| Where | Wilmington (910) 395-5999 www.cameronartmuseum.com |
| What | Dedicated to preserving, archiving and displaying North Carolina art, the museum features art from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Its collection includes Jugtown Pottery, hand-woven baskets, colorful ceramics and whimsical metal wire constructions of sea life. |
| Pocosin Arts | |
| Where | Columbia (252) 796-2787 www.pocosinarts.org |
| What | Pocosin Arts offers exhibits and interdisciplinary education programs, field studies, workshops, classes, studio concentrations, and interpretive gallery experiences that build understanding of home-grown craft traditions. Classes include blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, pottery and soap making. Pocosin Arts exhibits 120-plus original works by 60 folk artists and folk art interpreters. |
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