Washington Craft Show 2013

The Washington Craft Show is a wonderful place to shop for unique gifts and decorative items. This annual show at the Washington Convention Center features a wide variety of contemporary crafts including metal, leather, basketry, jewelry, ceramics, glass and more. It is one of the nation's leading events of contemporary craft, bringing together more than 190 accomplished craft artists, who create timeless works to use, wear and display all year. The show celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, which also happens to be the 50th anniversary of studio art glass in the USA. It's a juried show, drawing the best work from across the nation. See photos and get a glimpse of the show.

Craft Show Dates and Hours
November 1-3, 2013 - Highlights to Be Announced
Friday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

2012 Highlights

• A special exhibit by The Maurine Littleton Gallery of Washington, DC, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Studio Art Glass in America (a movement founded by Littleton’s father)
  
  
• Book signings: Friday, November 16 – 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, November 17 – noon-2 p.m. with professor and author Joan Falconer Byrd (Harvey K. Littleton: A Life in Glass) Rizzoli Publications)
  
  
• Lectures: Friday, November 16 – 11 a.m.: A curator from the Textile Museum, who will discuss contemporary fiber art; Saturday, November 17 – 11 a.m.: Professor and author Joan Falconer Byrd and Maurine Littleton will discuss the life and work of Harvey K. Littleton. Moderator: Elizabeth Blair, a Senior Producer on the Arts Desk of NPR News, (All things Considered, Morning Edition); Sunday, November 18 – 1 p.m.: Noted glass artist Josh Simpson.
  
  
• Fashion Show: Saturday, November 17 – 3 p.m. featuring the work of nearly 3 dozen designers and jewelry makers whose work will be in the show.
  
  
• Daily screenings of “A Not So Still Life: The Ginny Ruffner Story” a documentary about world-renowned artist Ginny Ruffner, who refuses to let a debilitating brain injury slow down her drive to create art. Friday & Saturday – 5 p.m.; Sunday – 10 a.m.

Location
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC
(800) 368-9000 and (202) 249-3000.
See a map and directions

Parking
The most convenient parking is at the Eagle Parking Lot at the corner of 9th and Massachusetts Ave. NW or the PMI Parking Lot close to the Convention Center.

Admission
Adults $15, seniors $14, children under 12 free. After 6 p.m. on Friday, tickets are $6.

Official Website
www.craftsamericashows.com