Guest artists from near and far will present at this weekend’s Texas Fine Craft Show

THE WOODLANDS, TX – For the second year in a row, The Woodlands Arts Council is hosting its Texas Fine Craft Show. After last year’s popular premiere, the three-day expo is moving to The Woodlands Waterway Marriott this Friday from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday night will be punctuated by Cheers! A Premier Evening of Shopping. This special opening event will offer exclusive preview shopping, sparkling wine, hors d’oeuvres, and more. Guests will enjoy luxury fine craft shopping with first access to an exquisite collection from 60 nationally juried fine craft artists. Proceeds from the Cheers! event and the entire show support The Woodlands Arts Council’s year-round programs, scholarships, microgrants, and outreach initiatives in The Woodlands and Montgomery County.

The show will feature world-class juried fine craft artists from around the nation, showcasing a variety of mediums, including ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, wearable art, and wood. Guests will be invited to immerse themselves in the diversity of fine craft and discover treasures that blend tradition, innovation, and artistry. From statement jewelry to functional design, there is something to inspire everyone at the show.

Several of these artists will be presenting signature Booth Talks. You can also gain insight into the creative process with Meet the Makers, where artists share their stories, techniques, and inspiration. Some of these artists include:

• Doni Langlois, a ceramic artist from Montgomery who will present Exploring Texture in Ceramics
• Mary Torres, a Houston-based fused glass artist who will present The Art & Chemistry of Fused Glass
• Poland native Ewa Kiełczewska, who will present Elegance & Spontaneity in Painted Suede
• Mona & Alex Szabados, who have been designing and creating jewelry together for 45 year, will present The Art of Enamel & Goldsmithing
• Texas fine craftsman Steve Chalson, who will present Zero-Waste Innovation in Woodwork
• Octavio Espinoza, the owner of Espinoza Saddlery in Clifton, Texas, will present Process & Tradition in Leather Carving
• Cathra-Anne Barker, from Santa Fe, New Mexico and with more than 50 years at the potter’s wheel, will present Glaze, Form & Imagination in Ceramics
• The Woodlands’ own Heather Wasaff will present From Photo to Fabric: Creating Wearable Patterns
• Randi Solin, visiting the area all the way from her studio in Brattleboro, Vermont, will present Sculptural Glass: A Journey of Inspiration

Get your tickets and learn more at https://www.woodlandsonline.com/evps/evitem.cfm?evid=190797.