Quilting
Quilting is a time honored tradition, both here and Appalachia, and around the world. Patterns, prints, and stitches often tell the stories of their sewists - whether overtly or metaphorically. Students learn the tradition of quilting and it's capacity for storytelling.
Honoring their Stories:
History and Craft
Remembering the Historic Anderson-Rosenwald School
This quilting project connects the history of the historic two-room Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School and the artistic tradition of quilting. Formed around storytelling and led by Teaching Artist Jenny Pickens, this collection became a lens to engage girls in learning and honoring the stories of the school’s alumni and former teachers.
Stories from the Storm:
A Community Quilting Project
Processing Helene through
Craft and Connection
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastating assault on western North Carolina in the Fall of 2024, PAGE imagined a community quilting project that could bring people together to connect and heal through art, as well as memorialize their experiences with the Storm.