Forge Appalachia

06/20/2026

Forge Appalachia is Artisan of the Day here in Wytheville for Chautauqua Festival in the Park in Elizabeth Brown Park from 10AM-4PM.
Come see us for some live demonstrations, crafts, and information on upcoming events!

06/15/2026

Pay it no mind

This is an Appalachian way to say "Don't worry about that at all."

The phrase comes from older English patterns where “pay” didn’t just mean money, but also meant to give or devote something (like attention, respect, or effort).

The wording shows up in various forms in 18th–19th century English, but it became especially common in Southern American and Appalachian speech, where that older grammatical style stuck around longer.

Standard English today would say “don’t pay it any mind,” but Appalachian and Southern dialects often use double negatives for emphasis, not confusion.

06/06/2026

Join us and Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Network tomorrow June 7th from 4-6pm Seven Sisters Brewery

06/03/2026

Come check out Art on Tap this Sunday June 7th from 4-6pm at Seven Sisters Brewery who is also collaborating with Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Network for Crafted Conversations from 5-6pm.

Both activities are an opportunity for creatives of all types to ask questions, share ideas, and connect.

06/02/2026

Cut a Shine

In the 18th and 19th centuries "shine" could refer to something flashy or spirited, not just literal light, and "cut" meant to perform or carry out.

When you put the words together, the phrase simply means to put on a lively show and draw attention to yourself, usually by acting playful or dancing.

Example:

"He likes to cut a shine when company comes over."

"You should've seen her cuttin' a shine at the party last night.

06/02/2026

Our favorite basket maker

05/29/2026

This is being added to the regular Art on Tap at Seven Sisters Brewery

Join us!

Join us for a Crafted Conversation on Sunday, June 7 from 5–6 PM at Seven Sisters Brewery in Wytheville, VA.

Crafted Conversations are informal gatherings where artists connect, share ideas, and learn together through facilitator-led peer conversations. Bring your questions, ideas, or challenges and join fellow creatives for an evening of meaningful conversation and community.

Topics may include marketing, pricing, grant writing, skill sharing, and more based on what the group needs that day.

No pressure, just real conversations with fellow artists.

Sunday, June 7
5–6 PM
Seven Sisters Brewery | Wytheville, VA