100 of East Tennessee’s finest Craft artists in one location. Foothills Craft Guild Show is celebrating 60 years with one-of-a-kind unique craftworks designed and made by well-known artists who are masters of their craft as well as emerging artists that will inspire and amaze!

We have several artists that do demonstrations too. Come and discover them all!

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Our 2026 Exhibition: Disciplines Across Decades shines a light on the origins of our nine career training programs and how our students are trained today.

The exhibition will feature the best work of our student and graduate community, their connections to techniques used at the start of their program, a timeline of NBSS history, and artifacts from the early years of each program.

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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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M&S Schmalberg is a fourth-generation, family-owned fabric flower studio located in New York City’s historic Garment District.

Founded in 1916, the company preserves a rare American craft tradition as the last remaining domestic manufacturer of handcrafted fabric flowers. Using vintage dies and time-honored techniques, skilled artisans create custom flowers for fashion, theater, film, and special events.

M&S Schmalberg welcomes visitors for guided studio tours and hands-on flower-making experiences, offering a unique opportunity to witness and participate in this enduring craft.

The studio was featured in the EAST episode of the Peabody Award-winning PBS series Craft in America.

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Drawn from the American Folk Art Museum’s collection, Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States examines how Americans have defined themselves through the creation, collection, and transmission of vernacular objects.

Emelie Gevalt, Deborah Davenport and Stewart Stender Deputy Director & Chief Curatorial and Program Officer, discusses the variety and artistry of works on view, including oil paintings, drawings, needlework, and sculpture.

Online event
Monday, April 27 • 10 AM – 11:15 AM PDT

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Join the American Folk Art Museum for a conversation on folk art, history, and nation-building.

From weathervanes and trade signs to quilts, carvings, and painted portraiture, American folk art encompasses a wide range of handicraft practices dating back to the 17th century that symbolize ingenuity, independence, and pride, key values of American identity.

Online Event:
Tue, Aug 4 • 10 am PDT

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Despite his legacy as a trailblazer, Leo Twiggs has never had a full retrospective in his home state of South Carolina.

The Gibbes aims to remedy that by celebrating his visionary career, showcasing his Batik technique and reflections on the American experience across six decades.

Guest-curated by art historian Dr. Frank Martin, the exhibition—accompanied by a full-color catalogue—will mark the 50th anniversary of Twiggs’ first solo show at the Gibbes in 1976.

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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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What if “America” is not one project, but many? 

On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, FWM presents Some American Dreams, exploring the complexity of American-ness through lenses of history, memory, and mythology.

Made by past Artists-in-Residence in collaboration with the FWM Studio, the projects reimagine symbols of nationhood and belonging, critique ongoing legacies of inequity, and offer expanded visions of kinship and community. 

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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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The Gallery Space is an independent gallery housed in two retail spaces, Nest and Francis Jewelers.

It was designed to place high quality artwork in a public and accessible space open to everyday folks as well as art enthusiast.

Most exhibitions feature the work of a single artist allowing them to show the depth and breadth of their work.  The artists and works are curated by Priscilla Roggenkamp, a working visual artist and former art professor.

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Open and free to the public since 1974

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to the nation’s largest collection of working artists’ open studios under one roof.

An Alexandria landmark for over 50 years, it’s the highlight of the Potomac Riverfront.

Find artists actively creating work in a wide variety of media–including painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, stained glass, fiber, printmaking, and sculpture–in over 70 artists’ studios and 10 art galleries. Observe the creative process and ask questions.

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The Alabama Craft Guild exists to inspire connection, cooperation, and the exchange of knowledge among Alabama artisans and all who value hand-made craft, working together to preserve and promote fine and traditional craft in Alabama.

We seeks to foster a broad appreciation for both historic and contemporary craft practices while supporting their continued preservation. Through our efforts, ACG encourages artisans to explore creative, personally expressive design using both traditional and modern craft media.

We emphasize the importance of recognizing craft not only for its functional use but also for its aesthetic significance. By promoting high standards of design and craftsmanship, ACG supports ongoing growth, skill development, and artistic excellence within the craft community.

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