Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Fiber students and recent graduates recently won awards in the national juried student fiber exhibition Spotlight on Student Fiber Trends 2014 at the Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries at the University of Georgia in Athens.

Student Clara Schulte and 2014 graduates Dana Claire and Deanna Lynch were each recipients of awards. Entrants included students in leading four-year universities and private art schools. 

Schulte was the recipient of the Edwina Bringle Award for her work titled “Wrapped in Smiles.” Schulte was also awarded Merit Prize for her piece called “Winter Trail.” “Spring Kimono” by Lynch was also awarded Merit Prize. The prize sponsor for both Merit Prizes was Georgia Yarn Company.