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2010 Programs and Events
FESTIVAL OF FINE CRAFT
October 2 & 3, 2010
October 2 & 3, 2010
10am to 5pm both days Rain or Shine!
Artist Demonstrations ~ Family Activities
Entertainment ~ Food ~ Glass Pumpkin Patch
Over 145 juried artists from across the country present studio art glass, stained glass, creative jewelry designs, unusual metal sculptures, innovative wearables and accessories, intricate baskets, sculptural and functional clay pieces, woodcarvings and turned vessels, handcrafted furniture, and two-dimensional art and photography.
Entertainment ~ Food ~ Glass Pumpkin Patch
Over 145 juried artists from across the country present studio art glass, stained glass, creative jewelry designs, unusual metal sculptures, innovative wearables and accessories, intricate baskets, sculptural and functional clay pieces, woodcarvings and turned vessels, handcrafted furniture, and two-dimensional art and photography.
ADMISSION
Saturday: Adults $10, Senior Adults $9 and Students $7. Children five and under are free.
Sunday: Adults $10 and Senior Adults $9. All children 17 and under are admitted FREE.
FESTIVAL SPECIAL! Ticket good for both days with a Tomorrow Pass which is available upon request.
Please note: Only service animals are allowed on the grounds.
DEMONSTRATING ARTISTS
Alessi & Verrastro - Hand Painted Silk
Allan Feinberg - Art in Coin
Bob Broschart - Woodturning
David Field - Dulcimer and Harp Maker
Doug Starry - Chair Caning
Jim Sharpless - Mold Making
Mary May - Basket Making
Pauletta Berger - Weaving
Seth Barchowsky - Blacksmith
The Jersey Jerry “Broomsquire”-Brooms
Third Star Fiber Artists-Spinning & Weaving Silk
WheatonArts Volunteer Glassblowers
"The Pumpkin Blow": There will be continuous pumpkin blowing in the Glass Studio on Saturday and Sunday with narrated demonstrations at 11AM, 1:30 PM and 3:30PM.
“The Pumpkin Patch”: Glass pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors will be available for purchase outside the Glass Studio in a special pumpkin patch. The patch was a big success last year. This year we will have even more pumpkin variety and definitely more orange!
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Our creative activities begin at 11 AM both days and run until 4PM.
Creativity Tent with clay, paper, beads, mosaics and much more
Build a Family Scarecrow – Noon to 4pm both days
Blow a Glass Bubble - Glass Studio – 10am to 11am, 3pm to 4pm
FOOD VENDORS
D & D Funnel Cakes
Everything About Crepes
Granny’s Kettle Korn - Sat.only
Ike’s Famous Crab Cakes
La Gelato Cafe
The Looking Glass
Lumpys BBQ 1
MYRO Dogs
Pappy's Kettle Korn - Sun. only
Rosies Twisted Lemonade
The Sweet Tooth
We need volunteers to help with the Festival!>>
For more information call 856-825-6800, extension 100. Or e-mail mail@wheatonarts.org
