| Two
Days of Fine Craft, Music and Fun
Await Attendees of Premier Art Show Event
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio–If you’d like
to spend a summer afternoon with friends or family immersed
in fine arts and crafts, enjoying good food and music, you don’t
need to travel far to find Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s 23rd
annual Craftfair at Hathaway Brown.
Presented June 20–21, this premier event showcases handcrafted
jewelry, clothing, pottery, glass, paintings, sculpture and
more, by 120 artists from across the country, in a one-of-a-kind
setting. Founded in 1876, Hathaway Brown School is Ohio’s
oldest preparatory school for girls. This distinguished campus
features historical architecture situated in a myriad of manicured
garden landscapes.
“The location makes this fair an ideal destination for
those living or working on the east side of Cleveland,”
says Sharon Kokot, executive director of Ohio Designer Craftsmen.
“With gas prices rising, this is a great time to experience
neighborhood events like this one.” And attending with
a friend makes the day even more enjoyable, and now even more
affordable, thanks to buy-one-get-one-free coupons available
at Heinen’s Fine Foods locations in Shaker Heights, Pepper
Pike and University Heights.
Attendees will discover new artists and fi nd many of their
favorites returning to this year’s show, including:
• Kimberly Rorick—Kimberly Rorick of Indiana creates
bright, playful pottery that's meant for everyday use.
• Sharon Johnston—Texas artist Sharon Johnston’s
sterling and 14-karat gold bracelets, rings and pendants are
enhanced with interchangeable semi-precious and unusual gemstones.
• Michele McCracken—Hailing from Pepper Pike, Ohio,
McCracken inlays pieces of
broken dishes, glass, tiles and other found objects to form
mosaics on tables, boxes,
planters and other home accessories.
• Sally Ryan—This Indiana artist’s garments
are beautiful yet comfortable. Made of
textured silk or velvet, each piece is handpainted and dyed
using vibrant colors
“Shoppers will not only enjoy the beautiful art and scenery,
they will also enjoy the music of several area artists. The
Next Best Thing puts a new spin on old favorites, playing pop
and rockabilly,” says Kokot. “Winelight will play
smooth jazz, and Nitebridge plays everything from country to
blues to rock.”
The Craftfair at Hathaway Brown, June 20–21, is presented
by Ohio Designer Craftsmen, a nonprofit organization established
in 1963. Headquartered in Columbus, the organization is dedicated
to providing professional support to craft artists, encouraging
creative growth, and building public awareness, appreciation
and collection of fi ne craft. Ohio Designer Craftsmen receives
ongoing support from the Ohio Arts Council,
the Greater Columbus Arts Council,
and the Columbus Foundation. |