Foothills Craft Guild: Fine Crafts
October 3-31, 2021
Foothills Craft Guild: Fine Crafts
Opening reception: Friday, October 1, 5:00-9:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 1 PM.
Closed Saturday, October 30 and open Sunday, October 31, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Foothills Craft Guild is pleased to showcase the work of eighteen artists working in a variety of media such as fiber, wood, stained glass, hand stitched bead art jewelry, clay, leather, glass, and more. The artists include Jo Marie Brotherton, Pat Clapsaddle, Janet Edkins, Lynn Fisher, Amelia Galvas, Pam Harris, Renee Mathies, Sonja Oswalt, Janet Petrell, Melanie Richards, Phil Savage, Kathy Seely, Ladonna Sy, Judi Talley, Lynnda Tenpenny, and Barbara Webster.
The Foothills Craft Guild, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization chartered in 1968 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to promote fine crafts by 1) setting high standards of creativity and excellence of execution for a variety of handcrafts; 2) providing demonstrations, scholarships, and education about fine craft for people of all ages; and 3) promoting the sale of fine crafts. FCG is the oldest member craft guild in the State of Tennessee and has earned a reputation nationwide as one of the best in the Southeast region. Their vision is to continue to set standards that encourage artisans to take advantage of new technologies and techniques to design and create works of beauty. They are dedicated to expanding their educational activities about fine crafts and creating strategic partnerships to encourage the continuation of fine craft. Upcoming shows include their Tennessee Showcase of Fine Artisans, November 5-7 at the Knoxville Expo Center and their Artisan Market, March 18-19, 2022 at The Venue @ Lenoir City.