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Meet the Artisans Open House -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- August 30, 2005

Posted by johndilbeck on Thursday, August 25 2005 at 5:16 AM

(Context Tag: Murphy NC, Appalachian Heritage Crafters, artisans, painting, floral arrangements)

Appalachian Heritage Crafters is initiating a series of "after hours open houses" for customers starting at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at our crafts shop located at 2016 US Hwy 64 West, Murphy, NC 28906.

Four of AHC's member artisans will be showing their work and will be available to chat with customers regarding their art forms.

The following artisans will be featured:

  • Betty Kaufman - painting in oil on canvas, wood, and agate

  • Jean Hajek - decorative painting and baskets

  • Linda Duty - dried floral arrangements

  • Lee Stasierowski - porcelain painting


Everyone is invited to attend this open house, and it is an excellent opportunity to meet these gifted artists.

Refreshments will be served.

Appalachian Heritage Crafters is a nonprofit (501c3) craft cooperative and is composed of about 50 artisans from the Murphy, NC, area. AHC's mission is to preserve and promote the Appalachian heritage of quality handmade crafts and art. This goal is achieved through training programs, educational programs in schools and senior centers, and by providing a sales outlet for the members' hand-made crafts.

New artists and crafters are always welcome.

For more information, please stop at our crafts shop or call 828-835-3500.

Our store hours are 10:00 to 5:00 pm on Monday through Saturday, except for Wednesday, when we are closed. Sunday hours are 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm.