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The Foothills Craft Guild, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization chartered in 1968 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to promote fine crafts by:
- setting high standards of creativity and excellence of execution for a variety of handcrafts;
- providing demonstrations, scholarships and education about fine craft for people of all ages; and
- promoting the sale of fine crafts. FCG is the oldest member craft guild in the State of Tennessee and has earned a reputation nation-wide as one of the best in the Southeast region.
The Foothills Craft Guild was created to:
- Encourage the development and appreciation of arts and handicrafts of all types.
- Promote high standards of workmanship in handicrafts.
- Conduct educational programs on handicrafts with all ages.
- Sponsor handicraft shows and demonstrations.
- Engage in activities which contribute to the advancement, development, and appreciate of arts and handicrafts of all kinds.
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Join the Hermitage Museum & Gardens on Friday June 12, 6-9pm, as we celebrate our special exhibition, Handwork at the Hermitage!
Enjoy a Tour with Lindsay Neal, Curator of Collections, 7 pm; Guitarist Joe McMurray of the Tidewater Guitar Orchestra; Artist Rick Nickel’s animated film Building a Legacy: Woodsend, the Sloanes, and the Hermitage; Artist activities inspired by the exhibition; bar with selections from Waters Edge Winery; Food from Creative Catering of Virginia and Mission BBQ.
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The Hermitage Museum & Gardens (Norfolk, Virginia) presents Handwork at the Hermitage, an exhibit to highlight the handwork that shaped the site.
Many woodcarvers, such as Charles J. Woodsend (1847–1927) and Karl von Rydingsvärd (1863–1941), contributed distinctive styles and features that continue to define the site a century later.
Handwork at the Hermitage honors their craftsmanship and their work within the scope of America’s rich woodcarving traditions.
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The Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to further the development and appreciation of art made from glass.
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Bizarre Bazaar, 802ARTsHouse!
Happening Saturday, May 16, 10 AM – 4 PM.
Not your typical craft fair. Think bold. Think funky. Think the unexpected.
From experimental mediums to whimsical creations, Bizarre Bazaar! is where artists break rules, push boundaries, and show work that doesn’t fit neatly in a box.
5 Vermont locations!
- Wild at Heart, Richmond
- Maple Street Arts Space, Essex Jct
- The Brick Store, Fairfield
- Central Vermont Marketplace, Berlin
- Rock Art Brewery, Morrisville
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The Workhouse Glasshouse presents the first invitational exhibit “Growing Glass: Instructor Honor Roll.” The focus of this exhibition is to honor artists who have generously shared their talents and knowledge through workshops and classes in the Glasshouse since it’s opening in 2008.
Reception: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 6-9pm
Curators: Sandi Martina and Candi Durusu, resident glass artists
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Join us for a FREE Artists Talk with members of the 2026 Fountain Project.
The Fountain Project 2026 is a collaboration between Belger Glass Annex and Powell Gardens.
Each member of the project will give a brief overview of their personal art practice before answering questions from the audience.
Learn more about this diverse group of visiting glass artists and how their experience in glass will shape the final piece that will be installed at Powell Gardens from May 2 through June 21.
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Saturday, April 25 & Monday, April 27 from 1:30 to 5pm
Get a sneak peek of the glass blowing production of the Fountain Project 2026!
Nine artists will work together to create a custom glass fountain that will be installed at Powell Gardens from May 2 to June 21, 2026. View these artists at work at the Belger Glass Annex while they create an ambitious piece inspired by Kansas City’s distinction as the “City of Fountains.”
Visit Belgerarts.org to learn more about upcoming events and projects.
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Every 2nd Friday of the month, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is open late, offering free activities, live music, art workshops, and open artist studios.
This month, we’re celebrating Handwork 2026, and featuring the diversity of the crafts that define America, bringing compelling stories and underrepresented art and artists into the spotlight.
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Bainbridge Arts & Crafts fosters creativity and connection through the transformative power of art by supporting diverse local and regional artists, providing arts education, and cultivating a community where art and artists thrive.
Established in 1948, BAC is the region’s oldest nonprofit gallery and arts organization and is dedicated to supporting local and regional artists; providing arts education, outreach, and scholarships; and sparking a love of art in our community.
We partner with Pacific Northwest artists and organizations to foster a vibrant arts culture on Bainbridge Island through exhibitions, arts education and programs, artist representation, and creative collaborations that foster a culture of diverse artistic expression.
BAC is a place where creative ideas are exchanged and artists are discovered, celebrated, and amplified.
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“Maine by Hand: Contemporary Craft in York County” is an exhibition series spanning five craft traditions — ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, glass and weaving and fiber arts — highlighting the skill and creativity found in the handmade.
From August 22 through October 4, the Maine by Hand: Glass exhibition will feature glass makers Karen Gola (Sanford) and Lee Gordon (Kittery).
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Join us for a week of Open Studio Residencies to celebrate Handwork 2026.
Get your craft on with a passionate cohort of fellow artists, makers, and craft enthusiasts and the support of Snow Farm housing and meals. Residencies include ample personal space in a shared studio with about half as many people per studio than our typical workshops.
All 8 of our studios are available: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Fibers, Flameworking, Flat Glass & Mosaics, Metals & Jewelry, or Woodworking.
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The Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons supports and elevates women thinkers and makers through educational initiatives, community programs, exhibitions and events for the enjoyment and enrichment of the human spirit with accessibility for all.
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Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program is a nonprofit residential craft school located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains at the edge of the Pioneer Valley.
We offer 2-5 day adult craft workshops across eight studios (2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Fibers, Flameworking, Flat Glass & Mosaics, Metalsmithing & Jewelry, and Woodworking) from May to October, a teen program in July, and various studio residency programs throughout the year.
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The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is a nationally recognized juried festival featuring over 200 artists from across the country.
Nearly half of participating artists work in fine craft disciplines, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, wood, and metal.
The festival creates meaningful opportunities for the community to connect with artists and gain insight into their materials, techniques, and creative inspiration.
Dates & Times
Friday, April 10: 1 PM – 5 PM
Saturday, April 11: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, April 12: 10 AM – 5 PM
Location
Along The Woodlands Waterway® and in Town Green Park
(2099 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380)
5 Gates!
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