Foothills Craft Guild to present 46th annual Craft Fair in Knoxville

By Jeaneane Payne

Over 140 artisans will exhibit original works at the Foothills Craft Guild's 46th annual Craft Fair. From Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18 art lovers can view woodwork, pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber arts, metalwork, sculpture, basketry, quilts, and paintings.

The event will be held at the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

The Craft Guild is made up of artisans who have been juried into the Guild according to the highest standards of excellence in quality workmanship.

The Fair will feature an Authors' Corner with special guest and best-selling author Dr. Bill Bass who will be autographing books on Sunday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Other featured authors are Bill Landry, Sam Venable, and Jim Johnston, who will autograph their books on all three days.

Visit the Make It & Take It Booth on Saturday and Sunday where all ages can explore the fun of doing small crafts projects like straw weaving or stamping greeting cards. There will also be daily Craft Demonstrations such as basket making, woodworking, marbling, and spinning.

Admission is adults $6, seniors $5, and children 6 and under free.

Published November 10, 2012