Tucked into the mountains near Spruce Pine is a school that’s earned an international reputation, not just for what it teaches, but for how it insists that craft matters. Here, art isn’t reserved for the elite—it’s made, studied, and shared by people who work with their hands and lead with intention. You can take a tour, sign up for a class, or simply wander through the galleries, which are always free and filled with the kind of work that reminds you: creativity is a skill, not a mystery. And in the right setting, it’s something anyone can claim.