At Penland School of Crafts' annual auction, you can't walk a foot without bumping into fabulous works of craft. (But try not to bump into the five-figure pieces.)

Here is a tiny sampling of work, some by artists in their 20s, that caught my eye this past weekend.

The design of Jack Mauch's adorable Coffee Table started with the legs, which are part hoofed animal and part tree branch. Mauch - articulate, young, personable - is a furniture maker to watch.

Posey Bacopoulos' Gold Oval Teapot is a charming, springtime take on a traditional form. But look more closely, and you'll see an unexpected gold decal pattern that adds texture and modernity.

The Chocolate Truffle Necklace by Alexander Miles Dreyer suggests: Life is short; wear dessert first. The piece looks delectable, but the material is glass.

Jeannine Marchand's Bittersweet is similarly deceptive. It looks like pristine fabric, framed in wood. But it's white earthenware bordered by steel.

Aran Galligan makes enamel jewelry that evokes science. The wonderfully asymmetrical Cellular Necklace is Exhibit A.

Can't get enough craft? Neither can we. Heck Yes Craft is a series of visual blog posts with a simple mission: to show off amazing work. Come back every Friday for more.

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