Mike McKinney Woodturning

08/30/2026

🪵✨ SPINNING WOOD INTO ART: COME MEET MIKE MCKINNEY✨🪵

Ever watch a rough piece of local timber turn into a sleek, smooth, jaw-dropping piece of art right before your eyes? Now’s your chance!

As part of the **Haywood County Arts Council Studio Tour**, local woodturner **Mike McKinney** is opening up his workspace for live demonstrations, behind-the-scenes magic, and incredible one-of-a-kind handcrafted wooden pieces! 🪵🔨

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🛠️ **TOUR DATES & TIMES:**

🗓️ **Saturday, September 19th** | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🗓️ **Sunday, September 20th** | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ **Cost:** FREE & self-guided!

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💡 **WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:**

🪚 **Live Woodturning Demos:** Watch sawdust fly and raw wood transform on the lathe!
🗣️ **Meet the Artist:** Talk shop, ask questions, and learn about the craftsmanship behind every piece.
🛍️ **Shop Local:** Take home a gorgeous, original hand-turned bowl, vase, or keepsake directly from the maker!

Whether you’re a woodcraft enthusiast, a supporter of local WNC artists, or just looking for a fun, creative weekend outing, come stop by and say hello to Mike! 🤝✨

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🗺️ **Plan your studio route & grab tour maps here:**

👉 https://haywoodarts.org/studio-tour

📍 **HCAC Gallery Headquarters:** 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC

06/12/2026

This will be a large cherry Salad Bowl.

06/12/2026

From small to large and everything in between, we have them all. Just in time for graduation,
Father’s Day and wedding season, the bowls make excellent gifts for these occasions and many more.

06/03/2026

05/02/2026

Mike McKinney has been selected as one of only 20 artists featured in Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026 — a highly respected juried exhibition celebrating the finest craft makers across Western North Carolina.

Presented by The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, and curated by renowned American craft scholar and Smithsonian Renwick Fellow M. Anna Fariello, this invitational brings together exceptional artists working across ceramics, glass, wood, fiber, metals, printmaking, and Cherokee traditional arts. Artists were selected from communities throughout the region, making the invitation to participate a true mark of distinction.

Being chosen for this exhibition is a remarkable honor — a recognition of Mike's mastery of woodturning and his contribution to the living craft traditions that define the cultural identity of Western North Carolina. We couldn't be more proud to see his work celebrated alongside some of the region's most talented and respected makers.

The exhibition is free and open to the public, so we encourage you to make the trip to Highlands and see Mike's work in person!

📅 On view May 16 – July 25, 2026
🥂 Reception: June 11 at 5 PM
📍 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC
🌐 TheBascom.org | Free Admission

https://mikemckinneywoodturning.com/gallery-availability/

03/01/2026

**Mike McKinney: Southern Highland Craft Guild Member**

We are thrilled to announce that **Mike McKinney** is a proud member of the **Southern Highland Craft Guild**—one of the most prestigious craft organizations in the Southeast and a distinguished honor for any artisan.

Membership in the Southern Highland Craft Guild is highly selective and represents a commitment to excellence in craftsmanship, artistry, and tradition. Being accepted into the Guild is a testament to Mike's exceptional skill and dedication to the art of woodturning.

**Where to Find Mike's Work:**

Mike has placed his work at **The Highland Craft Guild** in both:

- **Grove Arcade** (Asheville, NC)
- **The Folk Art Center** (Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC)

Each piece reflects Mike's mastery of his craft and his passion for creating functional art that celebrates the natural beauty of wood.

To learn more about Mike McKinney Woodturning and view his work, visit www.mikemckinneywoodturning.com or stop by one of the Southern Highland Craft Guild locations.

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**About the Southern Highland Craft Guild:**

The Southern Highland Craft Guild is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes the work of traditional and contemporary craft artists across nine Southeast states. Membership is by juried selection only, making it one of the highest honors in the craft community.