Holiday Festival of Crafts Set to Kick Off This Weekend
Friday, November 27, 2015
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See the Artists in the Slideshow Below
"This Festival follows the European tradition of focusing on craft and art for holiday shopping. We literally empty the Craft Center's 25 Sagamore Road building and transform it into a European-like Holiday Marketplace, filled to the brim with quality work at a range of prices. We like to say 'hand-made, heart-felt.' And this year we'll have bagpipes to boot!," said Candace Casey, the organizer of the show.
On Saturday, the Festival will feature entertainment from Greg Robertson of the Worcester Kiltie Band. The band was founded in 1916 and is one of the oldest pipe bands in the country.
The festival will also feature artists with a connection to the Worcester Center for Crafts such as Lauren Beaudoin who teaches classes in jewelry making at the Center and grew up in Worcester.
"It is a lively and colorful event that annually brings master artisans together with patrons in support of the arts, education and culture," said Tony Faith, a glass artist.
The Worcester Center for Crafts Gallery Store will also be open during the Festival, allowing attendees will be able to bring home the some of the artists work. Attendees will also be able to sign up for classes and workshops while at the Center.
The hours of the festival are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday with a $5 donation required for admission. Children under 12 get in for free.
See the List of Participating Artists in the Slideshow Below.
Worcester Center for Crafts
The Worcester Center for Crafts is one of the oldest non profit institutions for craft study in the United States. The center was founded in 1856 as the Worcester Employment Society to help immigrant women produce and sell hand crafted wares to support their families.
Related Slideshow: Holiday Festival of Crafts Participating Artists
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