Weaverville
Art Safari returns with
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The free bi-annual tour of North their mirrors, mosaics, sculptures
JOYCE BOYETT
Buncombe art studios fires up and Menorahs. “We go to stone,
again Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 7 marble, and granite suppliers and
(828) 645 4822
and 8) with an emphasis on green ask for the material that they can’t 174 WEAVERVILLE
practices. use. They usually give us the scraps
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The Weaverville Art Safari is that are piling up on the floor. “We
highlighting the commitment are selective in choosing the pieces ASHEVILLE
from local artists to environmental that will fit our work,” said Alicia.
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friendly practices in its ninth year. “It’s worth the effort when we find
Handcrafted jeweler Q Evon a beautiful stone that inspires a new
has a new collection out entitled design.”
“D.I.G.” that is built on the con- Phil Atwood uses at least 50 per-
cept that jewelry doesn’t have to be cent - 60 percent recycled and used
made from materials unethically materials, and sometimes more, in
and harmfully extracted from the making his metal birdhouses. “In
earth. Socially responsible jewelry fact my biggest source for supplies
has been the foundation of her are thrift shops,” said Atwood. He
work for a decade. shares his recycling philosophy
Alicia and Beatriz Kelemen of K4 with buyers who love to find out his
Glassart use reclaimed travertine, work is made of recycled materials.
granite, slate and marble in creating The Weaverville Art Safari was
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Phil Atwood mines thrift
stores for supplies.
founded nine years ago with the
goal of drawing attention to the
artisans & craft workers of Weav-
erville and surrounding areas. Over
the years the event has drawn thou-
sands of visitors from the southeast-
ern United States and beyond. For
more information and for a com-
plete list of participating artists, go
to weavervilleartsafari.com.
This special to the Tribune.
Art Safari
We invite you to
schedule share the warmth...
Friday (Nov. 6) - Preview
party at Reems Creek Golf
Q Evon uses renewable materials in her jewelry.
Club. Meet the artists and
participate in a silent auction.
Snacks are provided and a cash
(828) 689-7970
bar will be available. Tickets are
available at the door for $10.
Saturday (Nov. 7) and
Sunday (Nov. 8) - Tour the
studios from 10 am to 6 pm.
Studios are scattered through-
out Weaverville, Barnardsville
and Reems Creek. For a map,
go to weavervilleartsafari.com
or visit the booth in downtown
Weaverville this weekend.
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