Happy New Year!

As 2019 draws to it's close, American Craft Week wishes everyone a happy New Year and all the best for 2020. Let's all make the new decade a special time with great creativity. Be safe and have fun! See you in 2020 🌟🎆🎉.

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Happy Thanksgiving to all!

                                 Wishing you a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving
                                           from us all at American Craft Week!

Star Award..Best State Side Craft Event AND Outstanding Craft Community Event

 Congratulations to Tennessee...they put on an amazing show of Craft and talent during American Craft Week!!
Bravo/Brava to TN Craft Week! They hosted a great example of the wonderful celebration of craft... Check out their website and follow them on Facebook.
Tennessee also received the Outstanding Craft Community Event..... The McNairy County Quilt & Craft Trail in Selmer, TN. Who can resist a display of beautiful quilts...the stories, the color and the craftsmanship!
Congratulations to them all.

Star Awards! Best multi day event winner ...

Image courtesy of Firefly gallery website 

Big congratulations to Firefly Craft Gallery in Flat Rock, NC for the wonderful events during American Craft Week! Firefly Craft Gallery is a must visit. They carry the work of some of Western North Carolina's most accomplished Crafters and artist.
To get a taste to this marvellous gallery, follow this this link to their website and start planning your trip to visit them. You're assured of a warm welcome!

Star award nominations??

It was a great week to showcase American Craft. All the artists, galleries, studio tours and fun events were creative and you had fabulous time, right? And now we want to hear from you, just a few days left to nominate your favourite event, crafter, gallery for a Star Award. Quick...fill in the entry form and show support for your artists or gallery or studio tour,  or ...or..! So, check the list out and let us hear from you now! Enteries must be in by Saturday, October 20.
Thank you for supporting American Craft Week 2019 💗

Straw bales Studio open in Philo, California

William MacLeod at work in his studio. Image courtesy of artists website

You need to visit this home and studio in California during this American Craft Week! Artists William and Nancy MacLeod built their straw bales home and studio themselves. He is a carpenter, she is a painter and the magical result is Folk Art Fantasy Furniture in Philo, CA. They are hosting an open studio October 11-13 at 21921 Panorama Way. Don't miss a chance to visit this unique studio. Information on their website. Make your plans and have a fun day out. Enjoy American Craft Week!

Passport Trail in Pennsylvania! Oh yes!

American Craft Week is nearly here. You don't want to miss this cool event! Cumberland Valley Arts in PA has a special Passport Trail planned. There are 15 galleries, studios and shops on the trail and events include artists demonstratios and trunk shows. Enter for a gift certificate plus 10% discount on any item. Check out their website and Facebook page and events page for details and more information. It will be a great time...enjoy!