West Edge Factory

Central Appalachia is a place of mountains and myth. Director Elaine McMillion Sheldon knows this well, calling those mountains home. Coal has had a profound influence on this community’s identity, but Sheldon dares to consider what future stories might look like out of the shadow of coal, now that relationships to coal are changing. She takes us […]

Leigh E McDonald is a fiber and mixed media artist living in Proctorville, Ohio. After retiring from teaching art quilting for 20 years she is continuing her art adventure in fibers and mixed media collage paintings. Leigh has always been known for her adventurous spirit and her willingness to try new techniques and processes in […]

One of our first events to look forward to in the new year will be a drive-through showing of our latest installation, the Alley Gallery, on January 27th. Thanks to the contributions of the Governor’s School of the Arts from the summer of 2023, this outdoor exhibit on the Northern exterior of West Edge will […]

All Ages $35 Presale $45 Day of Show Doors @ 5pm / Show @ 6pm Arlo McKinley Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle The Settlement Charlie Brown Superstar Jake Dunn & The Blackbirds Bek & The Starlight Revue Hunter Flynn More details to be announced soon!

This holiday season, does the idea of being trampled in a big box store at 4:00 am appeal to you? Of course not! West Edge Factory has an alternative. Join us November 24th-25th for Black FriYAY! and Tiny Business SaturYAY! But unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for all the people on your list from artists, authors, craftspersons, and musicians. […]

Join us and learn to make shibori, the ancient Japanese art of paper felting. Instructor: Leigh E McDonald, Mixed Media, Fiber Artist and Author   Instagram: @leighemcdonald   We will be painting 3 different types of papers for collage, scrapbooking, or art journaling. The popular term for these papers is Collage Fodder. We will paint […]

Come and weave a handy market basket to hold items while you shop. You will learn basic weaving skills such as creating rounded corners, continuous weave and shaping techniques. Purchase tickets here!

Explore the whimsical world of 2022 Tamarack Fellow Rachel Dennison at West Edge in Huntington, WV. In this exhibit, Rachel's fantasy inspired works provide a unique commentary on West Virginia and issues that resonate with its residents through ideological and physical states of decay and new growth. October is the perfect month to introduce yourself […]

Come enjoy good company and refreshments! If you never made it to the 100 Badass Women show at the Huntington Museum, this is a great opportunity to see these paintings in person. Hope to see you there! Part of the proceeds of this sale will benefit future community art programming at West Edge Factory

Create a story, a mood, a message and above all to express yourself with Fabric Collage! In this workshop you will learn the techniques and finish a simple fabric collage. Topics of discussion will include the step by step process, fabric selection (prints, patterns, color and value) and a variety of finishing techniques. Please feel […]

4 Week Website Design Course This is a 4 week course that meets every Tuesday in September. You only need to sign up once. Students will partake in a four-week website design journey through Code.org. At the end of this course students will have the ability to create and manage their own school appropriate website on the Code.org […]