American Craft Council Show: Baltimore 2010

The American Craft Council Show in Baltimore starts today and runs through Sunday. The show features a huge array of handmade products by top-notch artisans working in ceramic, wood, paper, fiber, etc. It's open to the public but is also the place where retailers go to find unique products to sell in their stores.

If you're in the area and want to stop by (a one-day pass is $13 if you buy tickets online), be sure to visit Kelly O'Briant's booth. Kelly is the sister of a dear friend of mine and makes the most charming porcelain functional pottery, all hand-painted, often with garden-inspired themes. She's also one of the nicest people you'll ever meet!

To whet your appetite, here are a couple images of Kelly's work...

 

  

If I make it up to the show this weekend, here are a few others I'll be stopping by to visit:

 

Emily Rosshein 

John Gunther 

Jim Webb

Pat Condron 

 

Peter Harrison

 

Damian Velasquez