WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

Curator’s Talk and Book Signing with Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box
Saturday, November 7, 3:30 p.m.
Diplomatic and personal history come to life through the brooches prominently worn by Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. David Revere McFadden, chief curator of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, reveals how the Secretary’s accessories signaled her moods and views on the diplomatic situation at hand. Special guest Madeleine Albright will have a conversation with the curator of the first major exhibition of her brooches, David Revere McFadden, and sign copies of her new book, Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box.

Artisan Craft / Artisan Foods: Tasteful Entertaining highlights connections between hands-on quality craft, created in artists studios, and traditionally grown foods, full of flavor. In a series of demonstrations and tastings, independent local producers of artisan cheeses, breads, flowers and more show how to display these complementary arts effectively together. Schedule below.

Artist Talks / Demonstrations
Throughout the weekend, artists discuss their eco-friendly and other original works in ceramics, wood, jewelry, paper and mixed media. Schedule below.

FRIDAY

12:30 p.m. The Treasure Within Booth 108

From solid blocks of wood, Cindy Drozda turns graceful vessel forms. Her pieces often conceal a gem beneath the vessel’s lid, symbolizing the hidden treasure that comes to those who search. Hear about turns in her own craft journey and the development of her woodturning art.

Ongoing New Life for U.S. Currency/Demonstrations Booth 201

Bringing sparkling dimension to dollars, metal smith/fiber artist Joan Dulla demonstrates her inventive process for creating teapots, jewelry, and purses of gold wire hand crocheted with U.S. currency. See her novel, nimble approach to repurposing bills federally pre-shredded for disposal.

2:30 p.m. Formed of Earth and Fire/Inspired by Nature & Music Booth 304

Potter Akira Satake’s earthy ceramics are hand built of clay he mixes himself in kilns he built himself. His process reflects universal influences from nature and music, following his three-decade career as a musician. Find out how the raw energy of creating both ceramics and music infuse his organic work.

3:30 p.m. Aged Cheese from Happy Farmstead Sheep Center

Discover the distinguishing flavors of aged, artisanal sheep’s milk cheese made at Everona Dairy, winner of sheep’s milk cheese awards across the country. Owner Pat Elliott will display, on beautifully made craft, cheeses from sheep grazing among lush grasses in the foothills of Virginia’s Piedmont; tastings follow.

6:00 p.m. Handmade Paper Wall Wonders Booth 432

Emerging artist Crystal McCann redefines the boundaries of handmade paper as a textured canvas for her airy, abstract landscapes. Her engineering marvels measure up to18 feet in one dimension—three times the typical size for a single sheet. Hear about her inventive process.

SATURDAY

11:30 a.m. Renewal: New Life for Your Estate Jewels Mezzanine

Recycling takes an elegant turn when Marianne Hunter incorporates family gems, pieces of estate jewelry, even feathers from a beloved pet in exquisite new jewelry designs. Find out how she combines favorite elements and the ancient art of enameling to create fresh classics.

1:30 p.m. Fine Floral Arts & Craft Center

Andrea Gagnon, formerly an architect now co-owner of LynnvVale Studios, a floral design studio and premium cut flower farm in Gainesville, VA, shows secrets of arranging flowers and branches in harmony with the seasons and with the shape and spirit of the container. Using artful pieces from the show, she’ll also discuss ways to protect heirloom vases.

3:30 p.m. Curator’s Talk and Book Signing with Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box Mezzanine

Diplomatic and personal history comes to life through the brooches prominently worn by Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. David Revere McFadden, chief curator of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, reveals how the Secretary’s accessories signaled her moods and views on the diplomatic situation at hand. Special guest Madeleine Albright will have a conversation with the curator of the first major exhibition of her brooches, David Revere McFadden, and sign copies of her new book, Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box.

4:30 p.m. Bright Shiny Beaded Makeovers/Demonstration Booth 305

Supreme extreme makeover artists Tom and Kathy Wegman show how they use glass beads and other baubles to bring first-class verve—and a bit of humor—to second-hand finds. Old irons, Brownie cameras, pencil sharpeners will never look the same.

SUNDAY

12:30 p.m. After Thoughts on Collecting: Estate Planning Plus Mezzanine

Are you a craft collector who hasn’t considered where your treasures may be headed? Come hear Micah Salb, Esq., an attorney affiliated with the nonprofit Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, discuss estate planning and other considerations for art/craft collectors.

1:30 p.m. A Bounty of Beautiful Fresh Breads Center

Winner of Gold Medals from the Société Culinaire Philanthropique in New York and more, Wes Lanham applies his classical culinary training to baking incomparable breads and catering. Arriving from The Bread Ovens at Quail Creek Farm in Hedgesville, WV, he’ll demonstrate how to display his fresh down-home and European-style breads on appropriate craft serving pieces, with tastings.

2:30 p.m. What A Relief It Is! Booth 300

Like revived Aesop’s fables captured in hand-hewn relief on gold, Linda Kindler Priest depicts enchanting animals, insects and flowers in refined jewelry. Each piece relates a narrative of her own invention, often including stones with symbolic meaning. Come hear the tales.