Get crafty at Craft Council
Visitors to the American Craft Council Show can get into the act this year.
The annual show returns to St. Paul RiverCentre April 10-12. In addition to featuring the latest creations in jewelry, clothes, furniture and decor from more than 225 artisans, this year will feature two new programs: Let's Make Inspiration Stations and Hip Pop.
A variety of craft artists will provide interactive demonstrations at the Let's Make Inspiration Stations, where visitors can participate in creating a work of art.
Hip Pop features fresh finds from emerging artists exhibiting for the first time at the show, capturing the latest trends and current craft aesthetics.
The Make Room feature returns, where four local interior designers will create room settings inspired by craft objects, open for viewing throughout the show. This year's theme is "4 Elements" — each designer was challenged to create a vignette that suggested air, earth, fire or water.
The show is at 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://shows.craftcouncil.org/stpaul. Tickets are $11 in advance for a one-day pass, or $12 at the door. Ages 12 and under are admitted free. On Friday evening you can get into the show for $5 after 5 p.m. Hours are Fri. from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sun. from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Antiques market
Look for architectural pieces, garden finds, primitives, midcentury modern items and more at the Gathering of Friends Antique Market at Bachman's April 9-12.
Eighteen dealers offers pine and oak furniture, vintage wares, collectibles and pottery. Items are continually restocked through the run of the free market, which is open during store hours (Thu.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the Bachman's on Lyndale, Garden Greenhouse. More info at www.agatheringoffriends.net or 651-247-9935.
