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Janet Plentl of JaVibe Barn Quilts works with students Pamela Williams of Smithwick, Ladonna Crow of Burnet County, Jenny McCoy of Lampasas and Joy Frear of Marble Falls; they are representative the wide collection of local talents supporting the Kingsland House of Arts and Crafts. Beverly Walker/The Highlander -
An ancient oak tree shelters the latest home of the Kingsland House of Arts and Crafts. Contributed photo -
The Kingsland House of Arts and Crafts is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Contributed photo -
Beverly Walker/ The Highlander Carol Turner had just opened up shop for the day at the Kingsland House of Arts and Crafts, now located right behind the Wells Fargo Bank on 112 Chamberlain Street. -
The Kingsland House of Arts and Crafts has been in the local news since the late '60s as well as statewide publications. Contributed photo
Way back in the last century, the Highland Lakes Tourist Association started a Bluebonnet Craft Trail to encourage more tourism in the Hill Country. The first show was in August of 1968.Early DaysBack when your grandparents or great-grandparents were going to college, handmade items were the rage of the day.So – a group of local crafters and artists formed a committee to hold a show and they…