State crafts show coming to Gardens
Basketry, glass, metal, clay, gourds, wood, fiber, jewelry and printmaking will be on display Nov. 9-10 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for the 41st annual Alabama Designer Craftsmen’s (ADC) Annual Fine Crafts Show. More than 45 artists will participate this year.
Past and present ADC members include Tena Payne, owner of Earthborn Studios, whose custom-made dishes are not only featured locally at Hot and Hot Fish Club but are also used in restaurants nationwide. ADC member Billy Ray Sims’ handcrafted baskets were recently acquired for the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. Other notable ADC members include potter Guadalupe Robinson and metalsmith Robert Taylor.
This year’s show will offer several new elements such as a special Preview Event held Friday, Nov. 8, from 6-9 p.m., which will feature RUSH Wines and offer complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Attendees can also participate in a Fine Art Raffle throughout the weekend, where more than 40 works of art will be given away during the drawing to be held on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Also new this year is a Children’s Craft Classroom on Saturday and Sunday, where children can create Native American art projects. Artists will also provide demonstrations in their booths or show patrons educational materials.
The event runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $3. For a full list of participating artists and more information, visit alabamadesignercraftsmen.com.