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Washington Craft Show - Nov. 17-19

by Jon on November 3rd, 2006

Around 185 of the nation’s finest craft artists will be displaying and selling their hand-crafted products at the annual Washington Craft Show.

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For artists to participate in the show, they must both reside and work in the U.S. and exhibit masterful skills and artistic interpretation.  The high caliber of the artists is reflected in this years theme, Personal Style: Craft as Self Expression.

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Some of the noteworthy artists have had displays at museums and fine galleries such as Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts and the Renwick Gallery (American Art Museum) in DC, and the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY.

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It’s a great chance to get a one-of-a-kind holiday gift or the perfect accessory for your home.  Categories include: basketry, ceramics, fiber wearable and decorative, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood.

Washington Craft Show
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC  20001, between 7th and 9th Streets NW and Mt. Vernon Pl. and N St. NW.

Tickets
Adults: $14.00, ($1.00 less for seniors), kids under 12 are free. Cash only at the door.

Hours
Friday, November 17 - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 18  - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 19  -11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Nearest Metro Subway station
Mt. Vernon Square (Yellow line) Station is at the Convention Center

Parking
Public parking is available at numerous lots around the Convention Center.

Fan of arts & crafts?  Check out the b5media Arts & Crafts Channel blogs listed at the right.

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