Economic & Community Development:Current Programs
Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs
HandMade in America developed the Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program to support rural Western North Carolina women interested in creating or growing their small business.
Craft Across the Curriculum
The Craft Across the Curriculum program is a collaborative effort that brings teachers and local craft artists together in schools and communities.
Small Town Revitalization Program
The Small Towns program applies community-driven methods for rejuvenating the physical and civic infrastructure of a community by utilizing an asset-based planning approach in WNC's small towns.
Craft, Architecture and Design
The Craft, Architecture and Design program connects craft artists who produce custom architectural elements and home furnishings with design and building professionals.
The HandMade Institute
HandMade in America offers consultations to other non-profits, community organizations, schools, tourism groups, artists, and more!
Our consulting program, The HandMade Institute, offers custom consultations, conferences, and instructional programs on the HandMade Model of creative community development. We offer the expertise of those involved in agricultural tourism, craft development and marketing, cultural heritage tourism, small town revitalization, creative economic development practices, and more.
We can help you discover community solutions for creative economies!
We can help you discover community solutions for creative economies!