This year, Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild (NVHG) 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Art and Craft Show is moving to a new location: the beautifully renovated Spring Hill RECenter, 1239 Spring Hill Rd., McLean, VA 22102.
Formerly held at the Vienna Community Center, the show will feature the original, handmade craft and artwork of approximately 80 local artists and artisans.
The show dates and times are Friday & Saturday, November 27 and 28, from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, November 29, from 11am to 4pm. Admission is $5 for adults (free for children 12 and under) and includes free return and free parking.
For more information, visit www.nvhg.org. All items for sale – jewelry, woodworking, photography, painting, fiber art, pottery, fused and stained glass, and much more – are juried by the NVHG to ensure the highest quality and variety of handcrafting. This show is an annual favorite for those in search of holiday gifts and unique arts and crafts.
Show attendees will have the opportunity to meet the NVHG artists and artisans, and learn more about their medium and techniques. As always, gift certificates will be awarded during the show to drawing winners.
The NVHG was formed in 1972 as a charitable, organization, whose mission is to promote handmade art and craft in Northern Virginia. The NVHG contributes to the community in many ways, providing educational opportunities for artisans, scholarships to local art students, and ongoing donations to Alternative House and Meals on Wheels.
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