Piedmont Craftsmen

10/13/2026

We're spying something new coming to Trade St and we have the perfect front row view! We can't wait to see the new mural finished.

10/12/2026

Please join us in celebrating Tomi’s remarkable life and legacy at A Celebration of Life in Memory of Tomi Melson, October 15, 2026, at 7 PM at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts.

Tomi Melson (1948–2026) — a beloved fiber artist, accomplished weaver, teacher, and longtime member of the Piedmont Craftsmen community.

A member since 1973 and a Life Member since 2022, Tomi’s contributions extended far beyond her beautiful handwoven wool and mohair work. She served as Piedmont Craftsmen’s Executive Director from 1999–2005 and was honored with a PCI Sherpa Award for her dedication to the organization and the craft community.

Her work has been exhibited and collected nationally, with her wall pieces held in collections including Wachovia Bank, R.J. Reynolds, and Bowman Gray School of Medicine. Her pillows have also been featured in House Beautiful and Home magazines.

Written or video tributes are welcomed at [email protected].

10/09/2026

Planning your weekend? 🗓️ Make sure a trip to the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History is on the itinerary! This Is the Way: A Study in Maps is officially open and running through October 12th. It is the perfect opportunity to experience these powerful works in a spectacular new setting. 🚗🎨

10/08/2026

The fair is coming! The fair is coming!

10/08/2026

There’s always something new to discover at Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery. Shop handmade work created by talented artists and craftspeople, from jewelry and ceramics to wood, fiber, glass, and more.

Stop by the gallery in downtown Winston-Salem, or shop online and choose in-store pickup or fine craft delivery right to your door.

Support handmade. Feed artists, not billionaires.

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

We’re pleased to feature Exhibiting Artists Jason Green (Wood) and Paul Spainhour (Metal) in our latest exhibition, on view through November 28.

Discover the natural warmth of wood alongside the strength and character of forged iron and metal. Together, their work showcases thoughtful design and exceptional craftsmanship.

10/05/2026

In Memoriam: Larry Favorite

Piedmont Craftsmen remembers and honors wood artist Larry Favorite, a member of our organization since 2011, who passed away peacefully at his home in Mebane, NC, on August 1, 2026, at the age of 87.

For more than 50 years, Larry worked with desert ironwood, developing a remarkable mastery of the material. His connection to the wood was deeply personal and spiritual. In his own words:

“I derive my greatest satisfaction as an artist from the sheer joy of doing, of being at one with the wood and releasing the beauty that is within.”

Larry believed that each piece of wood had something to reveal, and his role was to listen, respond, and bring that beauty forward. He hoped that those who encountered his work could feel the peace he found in the process of creating it.

His work, kindness, humor, and spirit touched many lives, and his legacy will continue through the beautiful work he created and the people who had the privilege of knowing him.

We are grateful to have called Larry a member of the Piedmont Craftsmen community. He will be deeply missed.

10/05/2026

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT! Have you seen This Is the Way: A Study in Maps yet? On view now at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History through October 12th.

Come for the art, stay for the stories, and experience this collection in a whole new environment. Tell us if you're planning to go!