Bookspots - North Carolina

        Asheville BookWorks                                  
        428 1/2 Haywood Road
        West Asheville, NC
        www.ashevillebookworks.com

Book arts studio owned by Laurie Corral. They give workshops in book binding and book arts and also have a gallery space with interesting exhibitions. "An incubator for creative breakthrough, fundamentally focused on the artists' book and print arts."

        Penland School of Crafts                                  
        67 Doras Trail
        Bakersville, NC 28705
        www.penland.org

Magical place in the Blue Ridge mountains. Penland is an international center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Penland offers workshops in books & paper and many other disciplines. They also have a gallery, shop and artists in residence. A week in Penland will give you an unforgettable experience.