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FAIR * PIEDMONT CRAFTSMEN IS BACK AT IT AGAIN WITH ANNUAL CRAFTS SHOW PLAY By Michael Huie Special Sections Writer According to Piedmont Craftsmen's Jane Doub (left) and Deb Britton, there wilt be about 130 artists from the Southeast exhibited at the fair. Sandra McEwen. Metal Jewelry Jan Havens, Printmaking Minh Martin. Glass Crafts Fair was downtown long before downtown was cool. This is the 46th year for the annual gathering of craft artists from all over the Southeast. The fair, which showcases the work of about 1 30 exhibiting mem bers of Piedmont Craftsmen, takes place Saturday, Nov. 21 from TO a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. at Benton Convention Center. The fair first began at the old Krispy Kreme buHding in Old Salem. Later, it became big enough that it moved to the LJVM Coliseum; but, when that space was renovated in the 1 980s, the fair moved downtown to the convention center. a i Piedmont Craftsmen is a guild of craft artists that was founded in 1 963. The group eurrently has more than 400 exhibit ing members and has a permanent gal lery and shop at 601 N. Trade St. in the Downtown Arts District. Jane Doub, the president and CEO of Piedmont Craftsmen, says that keeping the fair downtown has many benefits for the organization. "It really does suit our needs. The con vention center has large doors and easy access, and being downtown so close to our own gallery is actually very easy on the staff. That's like a little side benefit," Doub said. I he fair is a Dig undertaking tor Piedmont Craftsmen and its staff. Deb Britton has been the fair's organizer fa 1 1 years. She gets help from more than 100 volunteers on fair weekend to make sure things run smoothly. The fair brings between 4,600 and 5,300 people to downtown each year. Doub says the attendees are from all over the state and the Southeast, Each year, the fair gives away a door prize, and Doub says most fair-goers fill out the entry form for it. Last year, about 48 percent of those who filled out the form were from outside Forsyth County. "We're reaching a crowd within the county and beyond," she said. Some changes are in store at this year's show. Fa starters, the fair cafe has been moved to the center of the convention center, giving visitors a better view of the exhibits and demonstrations. Doub says the overall look of the fair is getting an upgrade, with more plants and artwork surrounding the exhibit floa. Also Jean McLaughlin, executive directa of the Penland School of Crafts, will give a talk about craftmaking in the 2 13 century. But the real reason visitors come to the
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