Asheville Artists Have Discovered a New Planet…

…in the River Arts District

Magazine Mosaics by Shelley Schenker and chairs by Hobie's Porch Chair Caning

NEW HOURS FOR 2013:  Monday-Friday 12-5 or by appt.

Saturday and Sunday:  Sometimes!

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WE WILL BE OUT OF TOWN MAY 12-20,  at the Island Farm in Manteo, NC demonstrating caning at their visitors center.

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Welcome to Planet Art.  A new world of art and framing that won’t break the bank.

We’re here for YOU:

  • artists with projects that need to look good but not eat up profit
  • families with lots of kids’ art to frame (cheap!)
  • artaholics who have souveniers from 5 years ago still in plastic
  • music junkies with show posters crammed in a closet

RESIDENT ARTIST:

Hobie’s Porch Chair Caning:  providing exceptional craftsmanship and care in restoring woven chair seats. A family tradition since 1890. Laced & woven cane, rush weaving, Hickory splint, Danish cord and more.  Visit www.gochairrepair.com to learn more about repairs and other interesting stuff.  Stop by the studio to see our restored chairs for sale and all of the exciting things happening in the River Arts District.

WE ARE NOW OFFERING CHAIR CANING CLASSES! Visit http://gochairrepair.com/workshops/ to learn more. 

Mule Ear chair with dyed reed

Mule Ear chair with dyed reed

Shaker-tape on a Woody's Chair

Shaker-tape on a Woody's Chair