CRAFTBOSTON Today and This Weeekend

If you are an artist, crafter, or a fan of the arts you will find yourself enthralled with all there is to see at this year's CRAFTBOSTON show.

Ellen Grenadier, ceramics, booth # 102

7th Annual CRAFTBOSTON - March 28 - 30, 2008

The Society of Arts and Crafts presents CRAFTBOSTON 2008 at Boston's Seaport World Trade Center. CRAFTBOSTON is the premiere New England exhibition and sale of contemporary craft. The show features more than 175 outstanding artists showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearables, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood.

Alex Brand, glass, booth #147

A complete list of participating artists is now available for viewing on-line at www.CRAFTBOSTON.org

NEW this year: CB to GO
Look for CB to GO signs and tags at CRAFTBOSTON identifying works in exhibitor booths that retail for $100 and under. CRAFTBOSTON exhibitors offer a wide range of items priced from $10 to $10,000 insuring that everyone can afford to bring craft home.

Tami Rodrig, jewelry, booth #119

With CB to GO all visitors to CRAFTBOSTON will be guaranteed to find a distinctive addition for their home, workspace, or wardrobe. This unique program highlights handmade work by independent artists, artisans, and craftspeople that can be purchased without breaking the bank.

In addition to shopping and exploring the booths of world-class exhibitors, visitors to CRAFTBOSTON can expect an in-depth and rewarding educational experience. The show features emerging artists from leading schools and universities, non-profit craft organizations, artist mentor program booths and a craft book vendor. Visitors may also attend the educational lecture series conducted by artists, curators, show jurors and other experts in contemporary craft.

Claudia Mills, fiber decorative, booth #419
LECTURE—Contemporary Rag Rug Weaving: Updating an Age Old Technique
Friday, March 28th, 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

WHEN is CRAFTCOSTON:
Friday, March 28, 2008 • 10am-6pm, Saturday, March 29, 2008 • 10am-6pm, Sunday, March 30, 2008 • 11am-5pm

WHERE:
Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts 02210

COST:
General Admission: $15, Senior Citizens & SAC Members: $12, Children 12 years & under: Free
Admission tickets valid for readmission throughout the weekend.

For more information call 617-266-1810 or visit www.CRAFTBOSTON.org

CRAFTBOSTON is presented by The Society of Arts and Crafts. Incorporated in 1897, The Society of Arts and Crafts, America's oldest nonprofit craft organization, has been at the forefront of the American craft movement, fostering the development, sales, recognition and education of crafts for over one hundred years. SAC programs promote public appreciation of craft and proceeds from CRAFTBOSTON benefit the outreach and educational programs of SAC and enable the continuation of a tradition of excellence. For more information about SAC, please visit www.societyofcrafts.org