Hi! I’m Craig Carpenter

I’m an artist, designer, inventor, and advocate for play who turns curious ideas into objects, games, events, and interactive experiences that make people stop, smile, wonder, or connect. My work spans hands-on creations, creative gatherings, animation, photography, and whatever else seems worth making. A lifetime of curiosity has taught me that the best ideas don’t have to be complicated. I make imaginative, unexpected things designed to spark curiosity, invite participation, and bring people together.

Where’s Craig? – 2026 Events

• Permanent Retail Shop @ Asheville Marquee
• Sun, Dec 5-6 – Uncommon Holiday Market @ Battery Park Hall
• Sat, Oct 17 – Asheville Art In The Park
• Sat, Oct 3 – Asheville Art In The Park
• Wed, Sept 30 – Chonkit Party @ Tabletop Inn
• Sun, Sept 27 – Uncommon Market
• Sat, Sept 12 – Trinket Jam @ ReMix It
• Fri, Sept 11 – PechaKucha – “Little Things” Presentation
• Aug 7-31 – Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland
• Aug 5-7 – Serious Play Conference @ Duke University
• July 31, – Aug 2 – Southern Fried Gaming Expo
• Thurs, Jul 23 – Chonkit Party @ The Mule
• July 11-12 – Uncommon Market Summer Extravaganza
• Sat, Jun 27 – New Belgium Brewing 35th Anniversary Party
• Sat, June 20 – Asheville Art In The Park
• Sat, June 13 – Asheville Art In The Park
• Sat, June 6 – Asheville Pickle Festival
• Sat, Apr 18 – Asheville Maker Faire
• Feb 7-8 – Assembly Required – Designer Art-Toy Expo
• Jan 13 – 19 – Atlanta Winter Market