The Blue Ridge Craft Trails hosted a networking event at 3oak Handcrafted gallery in Brevard, NC. Mike Burns, the owner and artist of 3oak Handcrafted, and special guests led a discussion on creative business development and sustainability. Afterward, guests were invited to share their business challenges and success stories. The conversation continued throughout the evening, with everyone grabbing food and drinks and mingling throughout the gallery.
Special guests included Courtney and Spencer Terault from Axe and Awl Leatherworks, Libby O’Bryan from Rites of Passage and Sew Co, and Randy Hintz from Salvaterra Pottery.
A very special thank you to Becky Anderson (BRNHA Board of Directors) for beginning the event with the history and mission of the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. The staff at 3oak Handmade were so welcoming and helpful! BHBRNHA would also like to thank the Appalachian Regional Commission and Dogwood Health Trust for providing the grants that help make networking events like this possible.
