Wayne Henderson’s passion and skill for building acoustic guitars reached from Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains to the eyes and ears of Eric Clapton. Between jam sessions, concert dates at Carnegie Hall and delivering mail, Henderson built Clapton’s guitar – and the legend was born.
A host of artisans, whether musical or visual, call Virginia home. From the luthiers and musicians of southwest Virginia to the painters, photographers and other creators at artisan centers, a Virginia treasure can easily be yours to take home.