CARRBORO – You’re invited to 300 East Main Street in Carrboro this Monday, February 10, to help celebrate the grand opening of WomanCraft at its new location.

“We’re really looking forward to it,” says WomanCraft member Brenda Baldwin Scott, “and we hope that everybody who’s been a longtime fan of WomanCraft–and everybody who’s new and wants to see what we have to offer–(will) come and join us.”

Find WomanCraft on Facebook.

WomanCraft is an artists’ cooperative, run entirely by volunteers, that’s been in the area for nearly 40 years, most recently at Eastgate in Chapel Hill. It’s moving to Carrboro after losing its lease at Eastgate, just a few months after last June’s floods forced the store to close for an entire month.

But WomanCraft member Dale Morgan says the co-op’s 70-plus artists are all excited about the new location—which will put WomanCraft in a center of arts and entertainment that also includes Cameron’s, the ArtsCenter and Cat’s Cradle.

“We’re really happy to be a part of that community,” says Morgan. “They’ve been so welcoming to us, and we feel like we’ve finally landed where we should have been all along.”

Listen to Aaron Keck’s conversation with Scott and Morgan.

Click here to listen.

The grand opening will take place on Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m., featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:00 with Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle.

Related Stories
‹
This is Tourism: WomanCrafters Catherine & Sue
At one time we had a map of the world, we used to put pins or little dots, where gifts were going or where people were from and it was very interesting!”
Carrboro Police Seeking Suspect in Attempted Rape on Public Bikeway
The Carrboro Police Department is seeking the suspect in an attempted rape that occurred on the Frances Shetley Bikeway, located between North Greensboro Street and Shelton Street, early Thursday morning. Police shared a release Thursday morning saying a woman was walking her dog between 1 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. when she was attacked. The suspect […]
Carrboro: Weaver Street Pedestrian Mall, Loyd Farm Development, West End Poetry
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 10, discussing town news and events.  She discussed the business of Tuesday’s town council meeting, which included further discussion of potentially turning Weaver Street into a pedestrian and bike mall. She also talked about council’s decision to extend the approval of […]
Police: Missing Carrboro Man Found Dead in Chapel Hill
A week after Carrboro Police issued a call for help locating him, law enforcement confirmed Kent Kurosawa was located dead on Oct. 3.
Community Home Trust Recognized with Statewide Innovative Affordable Housing Award
An Orange County nonprofit recently took home a statewide award for helping make homes permanently affordable for a group facing eviction.
Carrboro: Day in Court vs. Duke Energy, Carrboro Music Fest, All-America City
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee Spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 26. She discussed Thursday's court proceedings, in which Duke Energy is attempting to have the case Carrboro brought against them dismissed. She also previewed a busy weekend coming up in Carrboro, featuring the Carrboro Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, as well as the celebration of Carrboro's designation as an All-America City on Sunday.
Town of Carrboro Argues Case in Duke Energy, Climate Change Lawsuit's Initial Hearing
The Town of Carrboro presented its legal rationale for continuing a 2024 climate change-focused lawsuit against Duke Energy on Thursday.
'Meant A Lot To Me': A Familiar Face in Carrboro Is Now in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame
Debbie May of Durham was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame earlier this month after a three-decade career in the industry.
Carrboro: Tropical Storm Recovery, Budget Impacts, Upcoming Town Events
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 19, discussing town news and events. She talked about this week's Carroboro Town Council meeting, which saw various updates from town staff on the aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal. She gave updates from the fire department, public works, and how the storm will impact the budget. She also previewed a busy end of the month for town events with both the Carrboro Music Festival and the celebration for All-America City coming soon.
Carrboro: Remembering Hilliard Caldwell, Council Meetings Resume, CARE Team in Carrboro
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed the passing of local Civil Rights leader and former Carrboro Alderman Hilliard Caldwell, who died last week at the age of 88. She discussed his legacy and importance in the community. She also discussed the expansion of the CARE (Crisis Assistance, Response, & Engagement) Team to Carrboro, and what that means for the community going forward. She previewed next week's town council meeting, and more.
›