Participants & Events

1744 15th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL • Visit website

Alabama Designer Craftsmen will be having a group exhibition during the entire month of October 2011 at The Birmingham Botanical Gardens Library Gallery in Birmingham Alabama. ADC has been an active fine craft organization since 1972.

6234 N Cattle Track Rd, Scottsdale, AZ • Visit website

I've been a full time studio potter for 30 years. I promote American Craft 7 days a week.
My studio is open daily, year round for students, collectors and the curious.

P.O. Box 871, 607 Mena St. , Mena, AR • Visit website

Ouachita Art Trails is one of 6 artist studio tours in Arkansas. This tour is scheduled for Oct. 7,8 and 9. As Board Chair of Southwest Artists and a professional craft artist I have worked to develop this self guided open studio tour working with other successful tours in the state.

8415 W. Third Street , Los Angeles, CA • Visit website • Jump to events page

We are organizing a lecture series that will feature artists such as Steven Portigal, Beverly Maloof and Mike Johnson as well as other advocates for the crafts. These lectures will be in conjunction with "The Eighties," an exhibition of California-based art school graduates of the decade.

6350 San Gabriel Rd, Atascadero, CA • Visit website

We display ACW signage and information during our Open Studios events (two weekends in October).

1334 Mangrove Avenue, Chico, CA • Visit website • Jump to events page

Our gallery specialty is locally handcrafted eco-friendly fine jewlery. Geralyn Sheridan's studio will be open here during ACW, where she will work directly with customers to create a new piece from re-purposed family heirlooms, eco-metals & ethical gems. Oct.14th -Meet all gallery artists!

55 trumpet vine, irvine, CA

Handmade sterling silver and semi precious cab pendants, earrings and collars.

8413 W. Third St.reet, Los Angeles, CA • Visit website

During America Craft Week, Freehand Gallery in collaboration with Craft in America Study Center will be hosting an exhibition of vintage and contemporary craft objects, called “The Eighties”. The show will be held September 17 - October 29, with the opening reception Saturday, September 17 from 6-8pm. Please visit our website for more information.

300 Bowling Green Lane, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA • Visit website

For over 40 years, the Sharon Art Studio has provided the public with affordable art classes and activities. Artists working in various media will demonstrate techniques while exhibiting their work. To see some of last year's event, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTeQiGnHdWQ&feature=email

1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA • Visit website

Our art museum store showcases American craft. As a participant of the ACW, we will feature American handmade in our windows and advertising during the week. We will also have trunks shows of Californian cafts on both weekends of the American Craft Week. TBA

71 Main, Sutter Creek, CA • Visit website

309 East Perkins Street, Ukiah, CA • Visit website • Jump to events page

The Arts Council of Mendocino County and its members arts organizations and artists will be celebrating ACW with events throughout the county. Please visit our website and enter "American Craft Week" into the search field for a complete list of events.

1421 Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, CO • Visit website • Jump to events page

In 2011, Boulder Arts & Crafts celebrates 40 years in business as local entrepreneurs selling handmade American crafts. We are a group of 38 artist owners running our gallery with a paid professional staff. We are a cornerstone of creativity on the downtown Boulder mall offering kid's events & more.

210 Clayton Street, Denver, CO • Visit website

For American Craft Week the gallery is having a show called "All About Color" . we are bringing in several new artists as well as several "old faithfuls" to represent Amercian Craft in all its glorious color.

All over Town, tour map available., Loveland, CO • Visit website • Jump to events page

50 Artists from around Loveland will be opening their studios for demonstrations, tours and sales. Come join this Arts Community, nestled against the inspiring, mesmerizing Rocky Mountains as it celebrates its local Arts and Artists.

304 West Main Street, Avon, CT • Visit website

47 Main Street, Essex, CT • Visit website

Find a mix of books, gifts & games inspired by the Inn, and early American / Maritime Heritage to Connecticut lifestyle today. American Craft and CT-made products by 40+ artisans: metal, wood, glass, jewelry, textiles, and edibles.We are traditional, whimsical,contemporary - Goods & Curiosities!

28 Sherwood Place, Greenwich, CT • Visit website

Founded in 1901 this non-profit volunteer organization's aim and purpose is "To Help Others to Help Themselves". We sell consigned and purchased hand crafts, antiques and collectibles in our shop. We are a charter member of the Federation of Woman's Exchanges of which there are 19 in the U. S.

1046 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT • Visit website

86 Halls Road, Old Lyme, CT • Visit website

We are a not for profit shop run by volunteers and dealing mostly in hand crafts on consignment. After expenses, proceeds are shared with other 501c3 organizations in our shoreline area of Connecticut.

Check out our window display featuring many of our handcrafters' items. Artisans will be identified by state. You'll find us easily; just look for the large banner, proclaiming "Handmade in the USA." Information will be available about the essay and photo contests, too. Use your skills to win a gift certificate to The Lyme Tree!

P.O. Box 144, 12 Putnam Road, Pomfret, CT • Visit website

Shops @ 30, 435 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT • Visit website

We are a gift shop featuring an eclectic mix of American and Canadian artists. Our shop is 90 - 95% handmade. We are moving our store from Somers, CT, to Vernon, CT. Our "Grand Opening" will be held the week of American Craft Week. The above address is our new location after September 1.

Union Station, East Hall - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC • Visit website • Jump to events page

This celebration of American Craft highlights works in jewelry, glass, wood and ceramics and showcases relationships from our 43 year history. During the month of October each of our 5 stores will showcase a select group of Master Craftspeople represented by Appalachian Spring for over 20 years.

Georgetown, 1415 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC • Visit website • Jump to events page

This celebration of American Craft highlights works in jewelry, glass, wood and ceramics and showcases relationships from our 43 year history. During the month of October each of our 5 stores will showcase a select group of Master Craftspeople represented by Appalachian Spring for over 20 years.

4427 SW 91 Drive, Gainesvile, FL • Visit website

I’m constantly experimenting with new materials and approaches when creating my one-of-a-kind art jewelry designs. I work primarily with silver and gold combining traditional jewelry fabrication techniques with twisting, braiding, weaving, coiling, and wrapping metals.

4122 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL • Visit website

2441 NW 43rd Street, Suite 6D, Gainesville, FL • Visit website

We have been an Art and Craft Gallery in Gainesville since 1981 dealing in American artist's work in all media.

81611 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL • Visit website

18822 Rue Loire, Lutz, FL • Visit website

Studio art jewelry, all handmade. Hosting an open artist's studio and sale.
Sunday October 9, 2011
1pm-5pm
5% of all sales will go to CERF

652 Madeira Beach Causeway, Madeira Beach, FL • Visit website

We will have special events in the gallery all week
From 4 to 6 PM we will feature our "Grape Escape" (Complimentary Wine)

1089 N Collier Blvd #417, Marco Island, FL • Visit website

To celebrate American Craft Week October 7-16th we will offer 20% off a different Fine Handcraft Category each day for the 10 days.

360 12th Avenue South, Naples, FL • Visit website

Wheel Thrown Pottery Demonstration Sunday October 9th 12pm-3pm
Lost Wax Casting Demonstration Saturday October 15th 1pm-3pm

810 12th Ave. , Naples, FL • Visit website

"Focus on Fine Craft in Batik And Slab Built Pottery". During the month of October, we will feature fine art batik and rozome, as well as batik jewelry wearables and slab built pottery by Natalie Guess. She is an artist working in both batik and clay for more than 32 years.

505 Fifth Avenue S, Suite E, Naples, FL • Visit website • Jump to events page

"Craft for Clunkers"
Trade in an old, Made in China serving piece for a 20% discount on a comparable (vase for a vase, mug for a mug, etc.) new, beautiful, Made in America piece of functional art (up to a $250 retail value). The "clunker" must be in good condition as they will be donated to the Avow Hospice Thrift Store.

1600 Edgewater dr, Orlando, FL • Visit website

Artistree Co-op is a one-of-a-kind gift boutique and art gallery. All of our merchandise is handcrafted and locally made by our roster of talented Central Florida artists, artisans, and designers.

3112 Pass A Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FL • Visit website

NANCY MARKOE GALLERY is about to celebrate its 26th year offering the works of over 500 American Artisans. During AMERICAN CRAFT WEEK we are excited to present a TRUNK SHOW featuring the work of ED LEVIN JEWELRY from Oct 9-15.

300 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL • Visit website

“RING IT ON”

SHAPIRO'S will feature select American Artists who make fun and unique rings. “RING IT ON” will feature over 200 rings at all price points and will include the always popular stretch rings, as well as rings made from sterling silver, mixed metals, glass and semi precious stones. “RING IT ON” will open Friday, October 28th at 7:00pm and conclude on November 13th.

207 S. Nokomis Avenue, Venice, FL • Visit website

ErlenBach Jewelry Studio is a retail/wholesale jewelry showroom showcasing the copyrighted works of Melissa Erlenbach. The 1000 square foot space houses the working studio as well as the store. In business since 1995, her enamel assemblages are featured in Best of America, Jewelry Artists, Vol II.

236 Park Avenue North, Winter Park, FL • Visit website

Timothy's Gallery has been representing American Craft artists for 21 years.

420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA • Visit website • Jump to events page

Events Planned by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association & Others:
September 10-October 9 Blue Ridge Mountain Photographers National Juried Nature
And Fine Art photography Exhibit
October 1 thru Jan 6 Artist in Residence Carolyn Molder
October 6-9, 2011 Blue Ridge Community Theater: Grace and Glorie
October 8, 2011 Youth Art Festival
October 8,9, 2011 Fall Arts in the Park
October 8, 2011 Blue Ridge Storytellers: Stories at The Art Center 1 p.m.
October 9, 2011 Concert: Blue Ridge Grass
October 15, 2011 Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Show

October 15, 16, 2011 Homebuilders Showcase

October 15, 16, 22, 23 Mountain Harvest Arts and Crafts Sale

2090 Shadow Lake Drive, Buckhead, GA • Visit website

112 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA • Visit website

Wild Oats & Billy Goats Gallery is partnering with Decatur City School’s K-5 classes from 5 local elementary schools. During an evening event on Thursday, October 13th, the gallery will be displaying over 200 pieces of specially selected work created by the children. The artwork will remain up in the gallery through the end of October. Stop by the gallery to see our blossoming young local artists From October 13th through the end of the month.

2614 Sunny Lane, Marietta, GA • Visit website • Jump to events page

We will be hosting an event at Art on the Rocks in Conyers GA - date tbd More info to come.

303 N. Green Street, Swainsboro, GA • Visit website

In Downtown Swainsboro, an Art Stroll on October 7 from 6-8pm begins the celebration. "Handmade" the juried craft show at the Kalmanson Gallery in the Emanuel Arts Center will have an opening reception. The Emanuel Artists Guild & Live Oak Artisans will exhibit and demonstrate their work in the Main Street Market at the Boneyard, along with an opening reception there. Swainsboro Antiques & Unique Gifts will be open with a display of vintage crafts. The downtown Farmers Market will feature handmade crafts along with fresh produce at Patriots Square. This event concludes with a DAYFALL concert on the Boneyard. Various activities will take place during the week including craft workshops inside the Main Street Market. Arts Emanuel on Saturday October 15 completes the event.

1011B Industrial Blvd., Watkinsville, GA • Visit website

We are a small, yet diverse gallery that features works by artists that have a passion for the handmade, but also have or have had other full time jobs. Our gallery gives them an opportunity to show and sell their work. We also have a fused glass studio that creates pieces from dishware to lighting

2411 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA • Visit website

Land Arts is a fast growing hot spot for local artist to dispaly and sell their work. In conjunction with Wild Child Arts, classses are offered in a wide variety of mediums. October 14th & 15th, Land Arts will be holding an Open House. Select works will be highlighted in our Annual Fall Art Sale.

1210 Carson Grave Rd., Watkinsville, GA • Visit website

Loretta Eby's Hot Glass Studio is located 9 miles south of Watkinsville, GA @ Happy Valley Pottery.. 1210 Carson Graves Rd......She will be demonstrating hot glass techniques daily from 10am till 2pm Oct 7th thru 16th.

34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA • Visit website

The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation is a non-profit, grassroots arts organization that has supported the arts in NE Georgia for nearly 20 years. During American Craft Week, OCAF will hold it's second annual SMALL Works Exhibition featuring handmade artwork from regional artists of all kinds.

4253 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL • Visit website • Jump to events page

Learn to knit! Make a hat! You’re invited to be part of Lindsay Obermeyer’s Red Thread Project® -- community art made by the community, for the community. Everyone is invited to join. Celebrate the textile arts! The Red Thread Project® is a featured program of the 2011 Chicago Artists Month.

7314 W. Madison Street, Forest Park, IL • Visit website

We are a co-op artist's gallery that is located in a western suburb of Chicago. Our 40 artists are all local and work in the gallery to help cover the hours we are open. Our artists represent painting, sculpting, jewelry, beading, photography, mosaics and clothing.

120 W. Main St., Urbana, IL • Visit website • Jump to events page

Cinema Gallery presents "A Toast to American Craft!" October 8, 2-4pm. Buy a beautiful blown glass goblet by Matthew Urban and enjoy champagne and desserts from Mirabelle Fine Pastries. $25 of each purchase will be donated to our Champaign County arts council--40 North 88 West.

161 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL • Visit website

Wind Water & Light Gallery represents around 200 local and national artisans. this year we will be featuring 3 different artists for the ACW.
Mary Tangora: Upcylcled Jewelry.
Larry Steinbauer: Sconces and table lamps
and Lindsey E,Tull Paintings filled with light and imagination

207 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA • Visit website • Jump to events page

Iowa Artisans Gallery focuses on Contemporary American Craft by 200 artists, and is artist-owned & operated since 1984. We will be highlighting local craft artists, with daily features. In addition to providing a retail outlet, our mission is to educate the public about the nature of craft.

4 East 7th Street, Lawrence, KS • Visit website

210 North Broadway St., Ste.# 3, Berea, KY • Visit website

Our organization is celebrating its' 50th Anniversary and having the 2011 Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Fair at the historic Indian Fort Theatre in Berea, Kentucky.
This is a yearly fall event, with another one in May of each year.

72 Wright's Landing, Auburn, ME • Visit website

We invite you to join us at each of our showrooms across the country as we celebrate the wonders of American Craft! Cabinetmakers from our workshop in Maine will be on hand to give demonstrations, answer questions, and join in a celebration of all things craft.

375 Ripley Rd, Cambridge, ME • Visit website

2344 Calvin Circle, Ellicott City, ME

162 Main Street, Annapolis, MD • Visit website

333 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, MD • Visit website • Jump to events page

Since 1880, we have provided opportunities for local craft artists to refine, market, and sell their handmade good to supplement their income. We are a member of the Federation of Woman's Industrial Exchange,s that is a sponsor of ACW.

328 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD • Visit website

Trunk shows will be held throughout American Craft Week., and many in-store specials will be offered. Raffle will be held to benefit C.E.R.F.+ with winner being chosen on October 15.

Congressional Plaza, 1641 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD • Visit website • Jump to events page

This celebration of American Craft highlights works in jewelry, glass, wood and ceramics and showcases relationships from our 43 year history. During the month of October each of our 5 stores will showcase a select group of Master Craftspeople represented by Appalachian Spring for over 20 years.

927 Buckhorn Road, Sykesville, MD • Visit website

We are makers of museum quality american craft. We have been making a living with our hands for over 20 years. We are self taught and believe the world is a better place if you have hand made things around you and you know the artists that made said things.

161 Great Rd, Acton, MA • Visit website • Jump to events page

39 North Bennet Street, Boston, MA • Visit website

Workshops for adults and children and a gallery/store featuring work by students, faculty and alumni and high-quality professional hand tools.

South End Branch, Boston Public Library, Tremont St., Boston, MA

Tuesday, October 4, 6-8pm
Working with neighborhood children to make carry bags from recycled plastic bags.

25 Lincoln Road, p o box 6044, Lincoln, MA

Non profit hand craft shop established in 1963. Member of Federation of Woman's Exchanges.

12 Market St., Mashpee Commons, Mashpee, MA • Visit website • Jump to events page

The largest collection of kaleidoscopes in New England, from toys/kits to limited-edition, collectable "interactive art" kaleidoscopes in all price ranges, & created from wood, glass, metal, etc. by 25+ professional U.S. artists. Come see Cape Cod's most unique gift store. Come and play!

ACW TDD

Three County Fairgrounds, 54 Old Ferry Road at Route 9, Northampton, MA • Visit website • Jump to events page

October 8-10. Make the Paradise City Arts Festival your New England travel destination during American Craft Week and the peak of fall foliage. Ranked #3 among all art and craft fairs nationwide, it's beautiful, unique, festive and fun! Featuring 275 of America's top artists and master craft makers.

584 Ada Drive, Ada, MI • Visit website

Special event for American Craft Week
Raku Party with Mary Doezema
Saturday October 15 10 am-3pm
Select a bisqued piece made by Mary. An assistant will help you glaze it.
Watch the firing for 30 minutes or explore the gallery, have refreshement and return to pick up piece. Average price $35

211 M.A.C. Avenue, East Lansing, MI • Visit website

We will be featuring a Trunk Show of Chris Triola Knitwear and a special showing of Tudor Rose one of a kind handbags by Deborah Pysh, as well as our regular assortment of wonderful fine crafts.

106 Mason St, Saugatuck, MI • Visit website

I thought this year I would really work on getting a number of artists in our area to pull together to make a great event happen. We have a gallery stroll event already scheduled and will work to publish more info on American Craft week.

1500 Jackson St. NE Suite 295, Minneapolis, MN • Visit website

1500 Jackson St. N.E. , suite# 370, Minneapolis, MN • Visit website

fused glass artist

1500 Jackson Street NE #436, Minneapolis, MN • Visit website

Emily Johnson of EC Design will be presenting a gallery talk and demo at The Grand Hand Gallery on October 13th from 5-7pm. Please join her at her own studio throughout the weekend for an Open House and Sale. Visit her website for details.

681 17th Avenue NE #125 Casket Arts Building, Minneapolis, MN • Visit website

Our jewelry studio and gallery are always open by appointment. Please call to arrange a tour or appointment during this week or at any time.

708 West 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN • Visit website

Judith Kinghorn, jewelry artist and Susan Bradley, wearable artist will be showing at Judith's
studio - 708 West 26th Street, Minneapolis MN 55405 on October 13th from 4pm to 9pm

3020 West 50th Street, Minneapolis, MN • Visit website • Jump to events page

NEW WORK 2011 ― Please join us at XYLOS for our annual new work exhibition, October 7 – 31. We're excited to have this year's event coincide with American Craft Week. The highlight of the nearly month-long exhibition will be an Artist Reception on Friday, October 14, from 7 – 10 pm.

619 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN • Visit website

Missisippi Craft Center, 950 Rice Road, Ridgeland, MS • Visit website

The Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi operates the Mississippi Craft Center and is a membership of more than 400 members. The members represent 19 different states and are talented artisans creating fine craft.

During American Craft Week, live demonstrations will take place at the Craft Center.

, Saint Louis, MO • Visit website

Trunk Show, October 15, 11am-4pm
At American Visions Contemporary Craft, Saint Louis, MO

9999 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO • Visit website

Trunk Show, October 15, 11am-4pm with two local artists, Wendy Walsh, and Randi Chervitz of Uncommon Threads Jewelry.

P.O. Box 31314, St. Louis, MO • Visit website

We are a not for profit organization established to promote and educate individuals who are interested in metalsmithing. The organization provides a newsletter, workshops, lectures, and juried exhibitions that draw in metalsmiths worldwide. We would like to plan an event for ACW in 2012.

8102 Teasdale Ave, St. Louis, MO • Visit website • Jump to events page

Exquisite jewelry in silver and gold - couture & limited editions.

222 Central Ave., Whitefish, MT • Visit website

We sell handcrafted work from artists throughout the US and Canada. We have supported American artists for 13 years.

375 Ripley Road, Cambridge, NH • Visit website

2801 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ • Visit website

513 Carpenter's Lane, Cape May, NJ • Visit website

Splash is the sister store of Whale's Tale, known for 38 years as Cape May's eclectic emporium.. Splash specializes in handcrafts and jewelry,and for ACW, we'll have demonstrations and showcase work by Cape May artisans.

12 Galaxy Court, Hillsborough, NJ • Visit website

Rose Squared is celebrating its 30th anniversary presenting fine art and crafts shows in New Jersey. On October 15-16, the Fine Art and Crafts at Brookdale Park, Montclair, NJ will feature 150 juried professional artists and craftspeople in beautiful Brookdale Park celebrating American Craft Week.

PO Box 507, Hopewell, NJ • Visit website

October 8, 10-5 and October 9, 11-4. Self guided open studio tour in and around Hopewell, NJ. Tour consists of approx 20 artists. Artists will open up their studios for people to tour, view and/or purchase work directly from the artists. Download maps from www.hopewellarts.com.

170 Maplewood Ave., Maplewood, NJ • Visit website

22 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ

This is the 2nd year that we will be participating. We will be highliting several crafters whose mdse. we display for sale , in our gift shop, from Oct, 7-17. The Depot is member of the Federation of Woman's Exchanges and is the largest all-volunteer exchange in the U.S.A.

725 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ • Visit website

Soul Made, an Art Gallery and Artisan Shop located in Point Pleasant Beach, offers work by noted painters and sculptors. The artisan shop is a mix of media; glass, pottery, wood, textile, metal and jewelry. Visit our website for American Craft Week events.

21 Pompton Plains Crossroad, Wayne, NJ • Visit website

We are an art and woodcarving school in NJ with over 125 students per week. I plan to have an indoor/outdoor open house that week to promote my school and ART.

1703 Sudderth Dr #121, Ruidoso, NM • Visit website

studio artist

652 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, NM • Visit website

Jane Sauer Gallery located in Santa Fe, NM features material based art by nationally and internationally renown artists. We celebrate the creative spirit and the skills to make meaningful and memorable works of art.

PO Box 1360, Taos, NM • Visit website

The TAOS FALL ARTS FESTIVAL is a lead-in event for ACW this year. The TAOS FALL ARTS FESTIVAL will run from Sep 23 - Oct 2 at the Taos Convention Center. In addition to exhibiting at the festival, Taos artist Robert Rickard invites visitors to Taos to see new work at his studio.

55 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY • Visit website

The Brooklyn Women's Exchange, founded in 1854 is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run shop supporting independent craftspeople from Brooklyn and beyond.

689 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY • Visit website

We are two ceramic artists.
Beth Bolgla, www.bethbolgla.com
May Luk , www.takemehomeware.com
As participants in The Annual Gowanus Artists Tour 2011, our studio will be open to the public on October 15 and 16, from 12 noon - 6pm.

29 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY • Visit website

Cazenovia Artisans is an artists' cooperative gallery & shop founded in 2002--owned and run by its 30 member artists. The collection of fine, functional & wearable art is all handmade.
For ACW we have challenged each other to create special work on the theme "For the Birds." Reception Oct 15 2-5pm

2417 Jericho TPKE, #186, Garden City Park, NY • Visit website • Jump to events page

New York based wearable/fiber artist specialized in double-faced, reversible knit. Please check our website for event updates.

17 Laight Street #21 2nd Floor, New York, NY • Visit website

Mary Jaeger designs sculpted and dyed accessories for women and for the home, focusing on quality and hand-made details. She creates timeless, well-constructed designs in unorthodox colors, patterns and striking textures. Her signature work includes shibori dyed tees and tucked wool Mountain wraps.

1000 N. Division Street, Peekskill, NY • Visit website

The Peekskill Clay Studios will have an exhibition of ceramic work made by a range of area artists. There will be an artist's reception on October 15 at 4:00 p.m. The work will remain on view in the gallery space for the remainder of the month.

2646 New Prospect Road, Pine Bush, NY • Visit website

New Prospect Pottery focuses on functional stoneware and porcelain pottery. The pottery exhibits work from three different kilns to add variety to the functional choices available. A line of functional pots shown with hand woven place mats, napkins and table runners is going to be exhibited.

4 Washington Ave, Pleasantville, NY

We will hold a trunk show for GK Designs (Jewelry) on Saturday, October 8th 2011

142 Jessup Ave, Quogue, NY • Visit website

We will have longer evening hours and more artists in the shop than before! Each evening will be different- from textiles to ceramics to glass to mixed media to jewelry,stationery and furniture!

79 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, NY • Visit website

The Beekman Artists Studios houses over 20 professional artists studios, including 4 retail/studio spaces, and a sculpture garden. We are painters, clayworkers and sculptors. Oct. 8, 10-5, talks, demonstrations and several invited guests. Our regular hours are Wed-Sun 11-4.

143 Grand Ave at Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, NY • Visit website

We will be hosting visiting artists displaying their work and demonstrating their craft on our porches and yards on Sat Oct 8th. On Tues and Weds, Oct 11,12 a local school is bringing their 4th grade classes to see our craft artists at work as part of their studies on colonial days.

70c Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, NY • Visit website

Mimosa will be co-hosting an American Craft Week event on Saturday Oct 8th. Fine craft and fine artists will be exhibiting their work in this quaint Arts District from 10-5pm. From 5-8 pm Mimosa will host an Opening Reception for our newest show-works by NYC artists
Jarrod Beck and Gaetano LaRoch

10 Lacouette Lane, Wallkill, NY • Visit website

I'm a craft artist specializing in wood and metal clocks.

Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY • Visit website

The Westchester Fine Craft Show, presented by Crafts America LLC, is a juried show of more than 110 of America's top craft artists who exhibit and sell their work at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY, October 14-16, 2011. Wearable fiber art, jewelry and unique home furnishings.

200 Valentine Ln 2B, Yonkers, NY • Visit website

, Western North Carolina, NC • Visit website

Western NC is proud to host several special events for American Craft Week. Individually, participants all over the region have events planned. There are also many reginal events.

2024 New Hope Church Road Laurel Springs , Alleghany County, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Award winning artists and craftspeople creating in Alleghany County offer an adventurous art journey twice annually for 3 consecutive days on the third weekend of Jun and in Oct during ACW. Bird carving, glass lampworking, wood art, pottery turning, basketry and jewelry are part of this studio tour

197 Locust Court, Arden, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

The Mountain Metalsmiths School of Jewelry and Lapidary provides a location to teach those who wish to develop jewelry and lapidary skills in a non-competitive, supportive environment.

In support of ACW in Western North Carolina, the school is offering a 2-day weekend workshop at a reduced price.

Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave Suite 142, Asheville, NC • Visit website

10 North Spruce Street, Asheville, NC • Visit website

WE ARE A RETAIL CRAFT SHOP THA THAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 31 YEARS IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE, NC. WE CARRY POTTERY, QUILTS, WOOD CARVINGS, FURNITURE, RUGS, JAMS AND JELLIES.

19 Biltmore Ave., Suite 101, Asheville, NC • Visit website

We are a cooperative craft gallery in downtown Asheville, NC. We'll be participating in the downtown Gallery Art Walk on October 7 with members present to answer questions about our work.

Pack Square, Asheville , NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Asheville Art in the Park will once again be providing access to some of the finest artists in the region with it’s market series now in its third year. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October.

2 So. Pack Place, Asheville, NC • Visit website

The Asheville Art Museum showcases the very best of 20th and 21st century American art and the cultural heritage and contemporary art of Western North Carolina. During American Craft Week the Museum will highlight regional basket making traditions through the exhibition A Tisket A Tasket: Appalachian, Cherokee and Low Country Baskets, and will also feature a keynote address by Carol Sauvion, creator of the PBS series Craft in America.

8 Town Square, Suite 160, Asheville, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

On Saturday, October 15th, join Biltmore Park® Town Square and Grovewood Gallery as they host artist and bronze sculptor Roger Martin. Roger will demonstrate his techniques between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. he will presents a slide show and discusses the process of lost way casting.

38 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC • Visit website

Blue Spiral 1 is a stunning 15,000 square foot gallery specializing in Southeastern fine art and craft. For ACW > "Clay as Canvas" national group show; Shane Fero & Justin Turcotte, glass; Jeff Oestreich & Sang Roberson, clay; Brent Skidmore, furniture; Paige Davis, metal + MUCH MORE. Artist demos.

6,9 & 12 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC • Visit website

CURVE studios & garden is home to 12 working studios of artists working in mediums ranging from ceramics, glass, wood, textiles, jewelry & painting. We are open to the public everyday, helping to educate our visitors in the intricate processes employed in making our fine crafts.

One Page Avenue , Asheville , NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Boutique shopping, galleries, and exciting dining in a downtown architectural wonder. Open daily.

111 Grovewood Road, Asheville, NC • Visit website

Open Studio Tour
October 8, 2011 (10am - 4pm)
Free, self-guided tour of the artists’ studios on the Grovewood grounds. The tour presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with professional artists, see artwork at the source, and expose them to the rich talent that Asheville has to offer.

The Art of Making Music – Instruments Made in WNC Past & Present
Opens October 8 (Reception 3 - 6pm) | Showing through December 31, 2011
This exhibition will feature strings, woodwinds, keyboards, drums and more by several talented WNC artists.

125 S. Lexington Ave Ste 101, Asheville, NC • Visit website

HandMade will host lectures, a workshop, and curate a Western North Carolina Craft exhibition at the Ashevile Area Arts Council new exhibition space in the River Arts District, the Artery.

64 Houston Street, Asheville, NC • Visit website

weaving studio creating functional and decorative items for home and family

1 Page Ave Suite 123, Asheville, NC • Visit website

WNC Marquetry Group will be displaying and demonstrating every day. Will also have Dan Fredericks local wood carver demonstrating his skills.

P.O. Box 9545, Asheville, NC • Visit website

The Southern Highland Craft Guild is a non-profit organization founded in 1930 for the purpose of creating a network and market for mountain craftspeople. We are excited about participating in American Craft Week, sharing with the nation our events and programming,as well as our talented artists.

149 Starnes Cove Road, Asheville, NC • Visit website

Our church hosts an art & craft fair every year on the second Saturday in October. The vendors rent a booth / table for $25 and all of the proceeds go back into our community through our local school. There is also a silent auction at the end of the day.

171 Weaverville Rd., Asheville, NC • Visit website

Studio B is a fine art and fine craft gallery established in Ohio in 1990 and relocated to North Carolina in 2006. During American Craft Week Studio B will showcase fiber landscapes made from hand-painted natural fibers created by Andrea Knott Brewer.

29 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC • Visit website

PO Box 1382, Asheville, NC • Visit website

Providing career development services to visual artists and helping galleries and arts organizations function more effectively.

Workshop: MON, Oct 10, 11am-1pm
Consignment Issues & Contract Negotiations
Riverside Studios, 174 W. Haywood Street, Asheville, NC
Refreshments served.
Fee: $35

23 Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville, NC • Visit website

Crimson Laurel Gallery, specializing in studio ceramics, represents over 150 different artists both locally in Western NC and nationally.

410 Front Street, Beaufort, NC • Visit website

We are a retailer of American Craft. Last year I focused on the history of pottery in NC. This year I plan to focus on another aspect of art in NC... still working on it.

225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is a community arts center located in the beautifully renovated Old City Hall, offering year round classes in visual and performing arts. On Oct. 8th, we will be hosting a variety of craft demonstrations along with a gallery show of woodturnings.

203-A W. State St, Black Mountain, NC • Visit website

Locally owned yarn shop located in historic Black Mountain, NC specializing in local fibers for knitting, crochet, spinning, and weaving.

128 Broadway Street, Black Mountain, NC • Visit website

Our gallery will have craft demonstrations on the porch of the gallery during the craft week in October.

100 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC • Visit website

A gallery of contemporary fine jewelry by noted designer, Roberto Vengoechea, specializing in One-of-a-Kind fine jewelry using colored gemstones and diamonds.
Creating awareness of ACW in Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley through special events

One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC • Visit website

John C. Campbell Folk School provides experiences in non-competitive learning and community life that are joyful and enlivening. Located in Brasstown, North Carolina, the Folk School offers year-round weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, and more.

12 East Main St., Brevard, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

The craft artists of Number 7 Fine Arts & Crafts Cooperative will be featured during the month of October. Featuring fiber, wood, clay, jewelry, paper mache, metal, basketry, printmaking, mixed media, enameling, felting and more! Hours are Mon-Sat 10-5pm & Sun 1-4pm.

PO Box 146, Burnsville, NC • Visit website

See our dyed and printed silk wall hangings in "Fall Celebration of the Arts" at the TRAC (Toe River Arts Council) Gallery in Spruce Pine. Look for us in Booth 215 at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands in the Asheville Civic Center from October 20-23rd.

123 Gordon Lane, Burnsville, NC • Visit website

For the visitor, a walk through the Spruce Pine Potters Market is to enjoy the astounding singularity and diversity of objects made from clay. Talk to the artists and you step into a rich variety of backgrounds and interests. Thirty potters, each with a unique story told through their work in clay. Enjoy wonderful food and beautiful handmade pottery on a colorful autumn weekend at the historic Cross Street Building in Spruce Pine North Carolina.
Admission is free and lunches will be available.

269 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine 28777 and 102 West Main St, Burnsville, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

TRAC promotes arts and crafts through educational and community-wide programs with information on area arts, studio tours, exhibits, performances, workshops, residencies, arts support services and more. Over 400 artists and craftsmen that live there are featured in many of its programs.

264 Clear View Lane, Burnsville, NC • Visit website

1530 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC • Visit website

Friday, Oct. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. RON PHILBECK POTTERY SHOW

To celebrate American Craft Week, Maddi’s is hosting an evening with North Carolina potter, Ron Philbeck. Ron will be premiering two pieces of “Charlotte” pottery commissioned by Maddi’s and available exclusively at the gallery.

431 Main St., Chimney Rock, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Chimney Rock works with WNC mountain crafters to showcase larger-than-life animals on the Great Woodland Adventure trail & offers handmade crafts in Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop. Among the SE's most iconic, popular travel destinations, the Park offers 75-mile views of Lake Lure & Blue Ridge Foothills

185 Freedlander Dr, Clyde, NC • Visit website

HCC's Professional Craft Program offers ground –breaking, innovative studio programs in clay, fiber, jewelry and wood. Students explore the creative spirit, develop sound technical expertise, & sharpen marketing / business skills through a unique blend of studio, classroom, and business education.

19818 North Cove Rd suite C, Jetton Village, Cornelius, NC • Visit website

Our gallery is home to 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional artists. To celebrate American Craft Week we will feature our jewelry with a sale from October 4 - 22. Glass show entitled "Glass and Its Supporting Elements" begins on Saturday, October 15 with an artists reception from 4 - 6 PM.

1150 Fleming Rd. , Creedmoor, NC • Visit website

Since 1968, Cedar Creek Gallery has featured American handmade crafts. Join our celebration of craftCedar Creek's 44th Fall Pottery and Glass Festival opening Friday Night, September 30, Saturdays & Sundays, October 1, 2 and 8 & 9 10am - 6pm Pottery, Glassblowing, Wood-turning, & Silver-smith Demos.

626B Ninth Street, Durham, NC • Visit website

Zola Craft Gallery is proud to feature work by American craftspeople from across the country, but we feel especially fortunate to have so many talented artists right here in North Carolina. To celebrate North Carolina's history of craftsmanship and promote our local artists, we will spotlight a different artist each day this week on our website and facebook page. And... if you purchase something by an NC artist you will receive a coupon for 20% off an additional item of your choice.

57762 NC Hwy 12, Hatteras, NC • Visit website

1181 Broyles Road , Hendersonville, NC • Visit website

The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design advances the understanding of craft by encouraging and supporting research, scholarship and professional development. The Center curates for an onsite gallery and offers a retreat setting with the Rudnick Public Art Trail and the Kellogg Conference Center.

330 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC • Visit website

48 High Ridge Rd., Leicester, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Sue will be participating in several events for American Craft Week. They are listed prominently on the Events page at suegrierpottery.com. including Conversations With Teapots at the Toe River Arts Council Gallery/Burnsville, NC and the crafts artists of Number 7 Arts & Craft Co-Op in Brevard, NC.

14 S Main St, Marshall, NC • Visit website

Come over to Madison County on Sat., Oct. 15 to get an eyeful of autumn color not just on the trees, but from the dyepot as well. Two of the fiber artists from the craft collective Flow~handmade adornment: Body & Home will be dyeing yarn all day with native plants in season, in a palette ranging from the pale yellow of goldenrod to the deep rich browns of black walnut. The demonstration will take place right across from Flow's storefront at 14 S. Main Street in the restored downtown area of Marshall right on the French Broad River. Flow sells only the work of local craft artists, many of whom have studios just a short walk across the river. Come see how the old dye recipes are turning out new creations and contributing to a thriving art and craft community in this part of Madison County.

100 W. Union St., Morganton, NC • Visit website

299 Boyd Ridge Drive, Murphy, NC • Visit website

I am a cloth doll maker and member of Southern Highland Craft Guild. I make my living creating dolls and teaching the craft of doll making. My work is whimsical and happy my goal is to spread this sense of joy.

317 Pollock St, New Bern, NC • Visit website

Ten days of events celebrating American Craft.

2782 Bat Cave Rd , Old Fort, NC • Visit website

Showroom in Old Fort, NC. handmade decorative and functional stoneware pottery and sculpture.

PO Box 37, Penland , NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Penland School of Crafts is a national center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Located in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, Penland offers workshops, artist residencies, and a gallery.

443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

The Collectors Gallery is a unique and distinctive shopping destination (and online store) focusing exclusively on North Carolina fine craft including pottery, glass, wood, sculpture and jewelry.
The Collectors Gallery seeks to celebrate and promote the rich heritage of North Carolina craft.

1610 Jordan Dr, Saxapahaw, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Event- Friday October7th, 1st Friday @ Saxapahaw Art Gallery featuring Art-to-Wear by Artists Nancy Raasch and Suzanne Connors. Artist Reception 6-9 PM.
Other events are scheduled throughout the following week with artist talks and demonstrations.

2199 S. NC Hwy 705, Seagrove, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Ben Owen Pottery is a third generation pottery studio making decorative and functional work, A special wood kiln opening along with wheel demonstrations by Ben and refreshments will take place on October 7th- 8th weekend from 10am-5pm each day to celebrate American Craft Week.

4823 Busbee Rd, Seagrove, NC • Visit website

Multi-generational Seagrove Potter, Chris Luther, will celebrate ACW with extended hours both weekends featuring kiln building on Fridays, demonstrations on Saturdays, and having a variety of contemporary works available in the showroom. Wine tasting from several NC vineyards 4-7 first Fri. & Sat.

330 Jugtown Rd, Seagrove, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Turning Mud into Gemstones, handmade pottery cabochons set in sterling silver. Hand fabricated jewelry designs are accented with copper, gold and semi-precious stones that compliment the pottery cabs JLK Jewelry is located at, and will be celebrating with Jugtown Pottery. Jugtown, a working pottery and American Craft Shop since 1922, will celebrate American Craft Week beginning with extended hours until 8 pm on Friday, October 7.

33o Jugtown Road, Seagrove, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Jugtown Pottery is a working pottery and American Craft Shop, with the development of the Jugtown stamp that is impressed on each pot in 1922. In 1917 Juliana Busbee created a southern Tea Room and American Craft shop in Greenwich Village, NYC, as she and husband Jacques began to develop Jugtown Pottery. Early pots and craft items such as rugs, feather fans, tables and chairs from the Moore County area of Seagrove were made for the Tea Room and a menu with southern dishes was served. This began the story of Jugtown.

In celebration of American Craft Week Jugtown Pottery will have extended hours from 8:30am - 8 pm on Friday, October 7.

Festivities will include a wide selection of pots including pieces from the Groundhog kiln; pots will be out first thing in the morning. Refreshments including homemade persimmon pudding, pimento cheese and crackers, and cider will be served in the evening, beginning at 4pm and, as always, new American Craft items will be on the shelves.

Westmoore Community, 4622 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC • Visit website

On Saturday, October 8th Westmoore Pottery will support American Craft Week by demonstrating the making of unusual shapes from past clay traditions – flasks, ring bottles, candlesticks, double-chambered inkwells, and more -- drawing on the research and hands-on experience of our potters since 1977.

121 Schoolhouse Rd., Stecoah, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Stecoah Harvest Festival, Saturday October 15, 11am - 5 pm. Featuring mountain music and dance; more than 60 local artists offering their handmade crafts and foods for sale; a Country Fair; and more. Shop the Stecoah Gallery, representing over 135 local and regional artisans as well.

626 Old Lytle Cove Rd., Swannanoa, NC • Visit website

Workshops to include:
Raku, altering the thrown pot, and handbuilding

626 Old Lytle Cove Rd., Swannanoa, NC • Visit website

30+ artists open their studios to the public

6372 Peniel Rd., Tryon, NC • Visit website

Little Mountain Pottery is the studio of Claude and Elaine Graves, "Traditional Artists" of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
The 35th Annual Kiln Opening Festival will be held on Oct. 8 and 9. The two day festival features kiln openings, guest artists and mountain music.

250 Depot St, Waynesville, NC • Visit website

Art on Depot is a pottery studio and gallery owned by ceramic artist Cathey Bolton. Cathey creates and fires her pottery on-site where customers and visitors can view her working process. Many unique artists and fine craft artists are also shown in her gallery. The gallery is open Tues-Sat 10-5.

136 Depot St , Waynesville , NC • Visit website

Grace Cathey steel sculptor will be demonstrating her tecniques at her Sculpture Garden and gallery every Friday and Saturday.

142 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC • Visit website

We are a fine craft gallery in Western North Carolina, featuring the handmade furniture and contemporary art textiles of the owners, John and Suzanne Gernandt.

332 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC • Visit website

I am a member of CRAFT and I'm co-chairing a city - wide Celebration of Craft Week with another gallery with the hopes of have all our galleries and craft shops participating with events, shows and hands-on classes.

1125-H Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Find a new collection of Kristin Gibson hand designed & painted silk scarves and join SPECTRUM ART & JEWELRY in Wilmington NC for special events and openings during ACW.
Interactive soy wax batik demo October 8, 11 am-3 pm. All ages welcome to try various tools & dyes, with donation given to DREAMS of Wilmington.

307 North Front Street in the Cotton Exchange, Wilmington, NC • Visit website

Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts is a Gallery of 19 local Artists, who are dedicated to the finest expression of heart and hand through the many disciplines of craft. We will have an artist demoing every day from October 7 to October 16 in the Gallery.

1125-H Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC • Visit website

437 Crouse Street, Akron, OH • Visit website

Demonstrations by Crafts people. Workshops. Opening the week with "The Lantern Festival" a celebration of arts and lights, taking place on the Gallery property and the surrounding streets. Organized by Leandra Drumm, Creative Director for the University Park Alliance Business Association.

2010 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH • Visit website • Jump to events page

indigenous, a handcrafted gallery features 100% American fine craft and jewelry by 150 local and regional artists. Artist demonstrations, a “clay throw-down”, fundraisers, and other artful events planned for the entire celebration. See our website and facebook page for details TBA

101 E. Alex Bell Rd., #172, Dayton, OH • Visit website • Jump to events page

Contemporary American craft featuring jewelry, pottery, creative clothing & gifts. ACW events include: Soup for CERF (annual empty bowls event for Craft Emergency Relief Fund), trunk show with Phoenix jeweler Rebecca McNerney, featured local artists & demonstrations. Details on our facebook page.

1000 Symmes Rd, Fairfield, OH • Visit website

local artists on site doing demo and showing newest work

321 Walnut Street, Boiling Springs, PA • Visit website

The Village Artisans Gallery will be open every day of American Craft Week!
Monday - Saturday 10 - 6 and Sunday 12 - 5

Friday evening October 7, 6:30pm - 8pm American Craft Week Opening Day Artist and Public Meet & Mingle Reception. The public is invited to meet artists from the gallery and the area while sipping wine and enjoying light refreshments. 10% of the proceeds that evening will be donated to CERF+, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund. Come join us in celebrating the way handmade objects enrich our lives and contribute to our economy.

Saturday October 8, 1pm - 4pm, Artist in Action: Weaver Pat Beard
Trunk show & traditional scarf weaving demonstration.
Combining interesting colors with textures and an occasional touch of shiny yarn, Pat weaves her fabric panels on old-fashioned looms. After weaving the fabric is washed and then sewn into timeless apparel that goes from the schoolroom to the boardroom, from everyday shopping to a night at the opera.

Saturday October 15, 1pm - 4pm, Artist in Action: Collage Artist Deborah Hershey
Often provocative, sometimes whimsical, always timely—Deborah Hershey’s unique style of collage work draws on her reverence for the written word. Incorporating layers of painted papers, vintage graphics and gold leaf with a sprinkling of Swarovski crystals she gives her own twist to some select words of wisdom. Deborah's work is available in a variety of formats, from framed original art to matted prints and personally signed greeting cards.

338 S. Ironstone Drive, Boyertown, PA • Visit website

During American Craft Week 2011 Dancing Tree Creations will celebrate our 1st Anniversary. We plan to offer many activities for the community to participate and enjoy. We’ll kick-off American Craft Week with an afternoon/evening of snacks, beverages and live music. Over the course of the week, we have already scheduled a tile making session as well as cooking, basket weaving, and painting demonstrations where our customers can meet the artists and see how they work their magic. Keep checking our FACEBOOK page and Website for updates as they become available.

150 S Washington St. @ 2nd St., Boyertown, PA • Visit website

Taylor Backes , one of the oldest continually operating studios in Eastern Pennsylvania, will be offering glass blowing demonstrations and studio tours. We have 3 rooms full of beautiful hand made glass and fine American craft. Please call for times and information.

19 N. Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA • Visit website

The Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC) serves and enriches the community by encouraging creativity and self-esteem through exploration and appreciation of the visual arts. The Sales Gallery sells artwork from over 150 members.

10 N. Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA • Visit website • Jump to events page

Established in May of 1976, and owned by Charles and Susie Andrews, it is the oldest fine arts/crafts gallery in Central Pa. Charles and Susie are also both artists, and their work is shown at the gallery along with outstanding Pennsylvania and nationally known artists and craftspeople.

617 West Avenue, Jenkintown, PA • Visit website

Since 1989, This Little Gallery has promoted American crafts, representing over 250 artists. During American Craft Week 2011 we will celebrate our 22nd Anniversary with a challenge to our customers to show us something they own which was made in America. Their reward will be a $10 gift certificate.

541 N Mulberry St, Lancaster , PA • Visit website

Gallery of our contemporary candle designs and candleholders in a variety of materials. Candleholders include wrought iron, welded steel, kiln formed glass and cast-recycled glass.

252 N. Prince St, Lancaster, PA • Visit website • Jump to events page

We're celebrating craft week with our 29th annual Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Festival on October 15 & 16. We will also be holding special events at our Guild Store all week long.

2359 Lincoln Highway, Lancaster, PA • Visit website • Jump to events page

Meet jewelry artisans during Veleska Jewelry's Designer Weekend, October 15 and 16. Central Pennsylvania metalsmith Wendy Edsall-Kerwin brings her collection of hammered and fold-formed pendants, necklaces, rings, earring, brooches and bracelets. Saturday also features Lisa Gallagher and her handcrafted jewelry in filigree and highly detailed work with semi-precious stones. New York designer Rina Young presents her contemporary, geometric jewelry on Saturday and Sunday. Giveaway drawings, gifts and sweet treats are also in store. Tues-Thurs. 10-5, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4

138 E Main St, Ligonier, PA • Visit website

Running concurrently with American Craft Week, Ligonier, Pennsylvania's "Fort Ligonier Days" is a weekend long celebration of the arts and culture of this western Pennsylvania village. There are three large areas of artist booths and G Squared Gallery hosts its local artists with demonstrations.

18 Artcraft Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA • Visit website

The Art Center School and Galleries is an educational center, gallery and resource center for artists and the community at large. Our mission is to encourage excellence in the creation and appreciation of visual arts in South Central Pennsylvania.

312 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA • Visit website

128 S Main Street, New Hope, PA • Visit website • Jump to events page

Celebrating our 30th year, A Mano continues to represent craftspeople chosen with a commitment to quality and craftsmanship. American Craft Week welcomes Carla Riley who will exhibit lost/found blended jewelry, and Michael Stevens, Jeweler, Best in Show of New Hope Arts Festival 2011.

28 S. Main St, New Hope, PA • Visit website

Heart of the Home is a wonderful shop located on Main Street in New Hope Pennsylvania. It is our mission to bring the best of American Craft to our customer.
We will be celebrating craft week with several trunk shows, including potter Jason Silverman and fiber artist Robin Originals.

35 & 15 North Main St, New Hope, PA • Visit website

Topeo Galleries was established in 1980 and always brings you the most talented artists doing their finest work. Specializing in art glass, jewelry, women's and men's accessories, pottery, wood, lighting and wall art for the home. Many new artists work will be on display during the week.

145 Prout Lane, New Milford, PA • Visit website • Jump to events page

My studio on TIngley Lake is featured on the annual Artists' Open House Weekend Tour, a self-guided tour of 22 different artists' studios, all located in Susquehanna County, PA, October 8,9,10.

2007 Broad Street, Cranston, RI • Visit website

To be determined - We will probably host an artist' reception, a craft demonstration, and perhaps a silent auction to benefit a charitable organization related to the arts.

24G Dorset Mill Rd, Exeter, RI • Visit website

212 Butler St., Clemson, SC • Visit website

Presenting the Inaugural 20x20 Invitational Clay Show - featuring 20 ceramic artists x 20 works apiece. The artists are drawn from across the Carolinas. We have set Sept. 5 – Oct. 15 for the PreView Exhibition and Oct. 14 -15 for the extended 20x20 Show & Sale. Check www.explorearts.org for updates.

3105 Devine Street, Columbia, SC • Visit website

October 6 - Reception for Cardinal Newman High School Ceramics Exhibit
October 7 - Reception for 'we are here...' Leanne Pizio & Paige Cox...a clay & fiber collaboration
October 7 - 'Made in China' mug swap
October 14 - 'Made in China' mug swap
October 14 - Artist demonstrations - Tuula Ihamaki-Widdifield & Susan Tondreau-Dwyer ..social time & refreshments
October 15 - Artist demonstrations - Diane Gilbert & Paul Moore...social time & light lunch

1000 William Hilton Parkway, J11, Hilton Head Island, SC • Visit website • Jump to events page

Friday, October 7 is Clay Day
Saturday, October 8 is Jewelry Day
Monday, October 10 is Kaleidoscope Day
Tuesday, October 11 is Metal Day
Wednesday, October 12 is Glass Day
Thursday, October 13 is Sticks Day
Friday, October 14 is Ladies Accessories Day (everything but jewelry)
Saturday, Octobe

401 E 8th Street #118, Sioux Falls, SD • Visit website

Sticks and Steel carries the collections of contemporary American craft artists featuring art, gifts and décor from local, regional and national artists. All made in America! Join us for a Sticks trunk show on Friday and Saturday 10/7 and 10/8 along with guest jewelry artist Diane Howey. Thursday the13th brings Suzanne Williams of Willi Nilli and her fabulous leather handbags and clothing fomr 6-8pm.

149 East Main Street, Dandridge, TN • Visit website • Jump to events page

Dandridge Arts Excursion on October 15 from 10-4. Go to Dandridge Arts Excursion on Facebook for more details. We have craftsman and artisans either at their studios or on porch shops downtown demonstrating their work. Weavers, jewelry designers, native American artisan, gourd designers, painters, blacksmith, chair caners and others are participating. If you would like a brochure, please email dgeneralstore@gmail.com.

12912 Hill Country Blvd Suite F-157, Bee Cave, TX • Visit website

We are a contemporary art and fine craft gallery in the beautiful Hill Country just outside of Austin, Texas. We represent about 200 artists of which half are local. I am a member of CRAFT and use Wholesale Craft all the time. I love knowing this organization is here!

323 Ridgerock Dr, Canyon Lake, TX • Visit website

I am an artist that hand paints silk scarves, clothing and accessories and sells to stores, galleries and catalogs as well as showing in a few select retail art fairs. Check out my website or find me on facebook at www.facebook.com/napsandnitesstudio.

5100 Beltline Rd #820, Dallas, TX • Visit website • Jump to events page

October 1st – November 5th
One of A Kind, our 21st Anniversary Celebration, featuring one-of-a-kind works from 50 of our all-time favorite artists. Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, October 1st, 10 – 5:30. Register during the month of October to win drawings of $100 or $300 gift certificates. Drawings will be held between 1 – 4pm on Saturdays, October 8th, 15th & 22nd. Win an extra 10% if you’re present at the drawing! Festivities will continue throughout the month and with studio demonstrations, drawings, door prizes… and who knows what!

October 7th – October 16th
Celebrating American Craft Week! Join us on Friday, October 7th as we welcome Jay Massey to our studio from 1 - 7:30pm, and watch him demonstrate marble making techniques in the studio.

851 Foch Street, Fort Worth, TX • Visit website

1101-10 Uptown Park Blvd, (also in Memorial City Mall), Houston, TX • Visit website

#1 Gallery of American Craft, Niche Magazine 2010 with two locations in Houston, Tx. Thirty-four years in business and founding members of Craft Retailers and Artists for Tomorrow which spearheaded American Craft Week.

145 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT • Visit website

Retail gallery of visionary and folk art,fine craft,handmade lighting, and designer-made jewelry. Featuring the Clay sculpture of Valerie Bunnell in September 2011, with and more then 100 craft artists in all media in our showrooms encompassing three floors.

106 Main St., Brattleboro, VT • Visit website

Vermont Artisan Designs will be hosting a Gallery Walk stop on Oct. 7 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. featuring a number of craftspeople and their works as part of ACW.

25 Main Street, Bristol, VT • Visit website

We are a non-profit, artist-cooperative retail gallery exhibiting over 100 artists and craftspeople from Vermont. We participated in ACW last year offering 5 artist demonstrations and an Exhibit Reception.

Friday October 7, 5-7pm, we celebrate our newest exhibit, Ice Effect, featuring still-life floral photography (in ice) by Krista Cheney and pottery (inspired by ice) by Judith Bryant. Exhibit on display through November 15.

Saturday October 8, 1-3pm, visit us to see Burlington printmaker Lyna Lou Nordstrom at work. She creates unique original prints—both exuberantly abstract and subtly natural—using a variety of methods. Meet the artist and watch as her creations take shape.

Monday October 10, 1-3pm, come down to watch as Maura Clancy of Salisbury takes simple, natural materials and creates beautiful and functional hand woven baskets in a variety of shapes, sizes and purposes.

Wednesday October 12, 5-9pm: Celebrate our 10th Birthday with us at a Benefit Dinner at the Bobcat Café. 10% of your dinner will be donated to Art on Main. Party clothes encouraged!

Saturday October 15, 11am-1pm, come on down to see Mary Hill of Underhill make her “everyday art for joyful people.” Her original, brightly playful paintings on canvas are embellished with fabrics and yarns and rigged for banner-style hanging.

842 Grassy Brook Rd., Brookline, VT • Visit website

Kent Museum, Calais, VT • Visit website

In collaboration with Vermont Open Studio Weekend and American Craft Week, CERF+ (craft emergency relief fund and artists' emergency resources) joins the Kent Museum in Calais, VT, in presenting "Make Yourself at Home," an exhibition of craftsman made fine furnishings in wood, metal, clay, glass and fiber. A silent auction of American craft will accompany the show as a fundraiser for artists experiencing career threatening emergencies.
October 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9 from 10 - 5. For more information, contact CERF+ at 802-229-2306 or visit our website.

PO Box 938, Montpelier, VT • Visit website • Jump to events page

The Vermont Crafts Council is dedicated to the advancement of Vermont crafts within Vermont and nationally, through education of the public, and the visual arts and crafts community.

We have 390 members and produce two Open Studio Weekends, one in May and one in October.

55 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT • Visit website • Jump to events page

We are an online craft gallery plus two art and craft galleries in Stowe, Vermont. Inside our Vermont store & here online shoppers find handcrafted selections from over 300 American artists, craftsmen and jewelers.

1138 Sunset Lake Road, West Brattleboro, VT 05301, west Brattleboro, VT • Visit website

BWA is a local group of artists and craftsmen working in diverse media.

Our event is a public forum with a panel on "Craftsmanship in the 21st Century" October 11 at our regional library.

210 North Lee Street, Suite 201, Alexandria, VA • Visit website

Elinor Coleman's Vintage Mirage will be showcasing special trunk shows of one of a kind jewelry, purses, belts and clothing at the store on Thursday and Friday evenings during the month of October 2011. Space is limited so please call to attend these wonderful events.

302 Court Street, Bedford, VA • Visit website

Goose Creek Studio offers quality custom framing and gallery space featuring fine art and crafts by local and regional artists. On October 14, we will open an exhibit of works by the Seven Hills Art Club - 5-8pm. In addition, visit the resident artists of Old Jail Hill Art Space in our upstairs.

1337 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA • Visit website

Oxide Pottery is a working studio with a small shop in the front. We make functional pottery and take custom orders. Our shop also carries other crafts such as metal, jewelry, and wood. For ACW, we plan to have an ongoing sale, a kiln opening, and a shop hop with the other craft shops in Lynchburg.

16430 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta, VA • Visit website • Jump to events page

We have been in business for 25 years. We sell original art and quality american made crafts.

Reston Town Center, 11877 Market Street, Reston, VA • Visit website • Jump to events page

This celebration of American Craft highlights works in jewelry, glass, wood and ceramics and showcases relationships from our 43 year history. During the month of October each of our 5 stores will showcase a select group of Master Craftspeople represented by Appalachian Spring for over 20 years.

Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA • Visit website • Jump to events page

This celebration of American Craft highlights works in jewelry, glass, wood and ceramics and showcases relationships from our 43 year history. During the month of October each of our 5 stores will showcase a select group of Master Craftspeople represented by Appalachian Spring for over 20 years.

118 Wilderness Lane, Williamsburg, VA • Visit website

1430 High Street #709, Williamsburg, VA • Visit website

1815 N. 45th Street, #212, Seattle, WA • Visit website

Spanning the elegant to the whimsical, Crackerjack opened in 1986 at historic Wallingford Center. The first in Seattle to showcase exclusively the work of American craftsmen working in a broad range of media including jewelry, fiber, glass and more, Crackerjack now celebrates over 200 artists!

13717 N. Minihdoka, Spokane, WA • Visit website

Studio tour set in small river valley near Spokane, WA.. Five host studios, 25+ artists include ACC exhibitors, craft media plus some 2D. Garden settings of studios, all with natural creeks, are a bonus. Fourth year.

2522 N Proctor #477, Tacoma, WA • Visit website • Jump to events page

Vinosus Jewelry celebrates art in America through the continued creativity of locally hand crafted jewelry designs by Martin James Kneeland from Tacoma, WA. Found in over 250 galleries, jewelry, museum and accessory stores nationwide, Vinosus delivers fashionable art made from the heart.

One Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV • Visit website

1 North Washington Street, Berkeley Springs, WV • Visit website

209 W. Washington Street, Lewisburg , WV • Visit website

American Art & Craft Gallery. Our event is yet to be decided.

130 W. Washington St., Lewisburg, WV • Visit website

We are an American craft gallery in the heart of Lewisburg, WV, Budget Travel's "America's Coolest Small Town" for 2011. We will have one of our wearables artists do a trunk show and will also have a sale to benefit CERF+.

401 Second Street, Hudson, WI • Visit website

SEASONS on St. Croix Gallery will be hosting Sticks Furniture, Inc. on Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th. It will be a great opportunity for craft lovers to embrace the whimsical qualities of Sticks Furniture and to order a custom piece with one of the Sticks artists.

227 State Street, Madison, WI • Visit website

The Museum Store of MMoCA will be hosting an Urban Accessories Trunk Show to celebrate Gallery Night and American Crafts Week. Friday, October 14th 5pm-9pm and Saturday, October 15th 10am-2pm. Featured artists are: Renee Roeder Early (Hats), Linda Marcus (Chic Purses), and Susan Skove (Hand-painted silk scarves)
The Museum Store was voted Best Museum Store in the Nation by Niche Magazine for 2011

2322 Atwood Ave., Madson, WI • Visit website • Jump to events page

We will be hosting an artists opening reception on Oct. 14th from 5p-9p in partnership with the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art's Gallery Night. We will also be planning other art related activities. Last year we received a Mayoral Proclamation for American Craft Week.

441 Main Street, Racine, WI • Visit website

The Racine Art Museum celebrates American Craft Week with free RAM admission and extended hours from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday, October 7. View Michael Peterson: Evolution | Revolution. This show traces the evolution from wood sculptor Peterson's early lathe turned bowls to his current, revolutionary sculptures skillfully created with a chainsaw.

PO Box 127, Spring Green, WI • Visit website

Join some of the finest artists in southwest Wisconsin, October 14-16, as they open their private studios on this self-guided driving tour through rolling hills and small towns. Enjoy the fall colors while you meet the artists, see their work spaces, and watch as they create unique works of art.

302 East 1st Avenue, Cheyenne, WY • Visit website • Jump to events page

Artful Hand is an alternative space gallery featuring the works of local and regional artists in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. During ACW the gallery will be showing the works of two talented Wyoming artisans, Curt Theobald and Terry Kreuzer. Artist reception on Oct 13th from 5:00 till 8:00pm