Since 1970, the Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild has provided a profitable marketplace for the finest contemporary crafts in the Southeast. Our Annual Fair on Thanksgiving weekend provides a premier showcase for CDC Exhibiting Members in one of the most vital growth areas in the U.S. today. Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild serves the Southeast by recognizing and promoting fine crafts, encouraging and stimulating creativity, appreciation and activity in the major crafts, and conducting the region's major craft show.
The Carolina Designer Craftsmen Fine Craft and Design Show is held every Thanksgiving weekend:
At this fair over 100 of the guild members showcase their best work. It is an opportunity to see and to buy. There is something for every taste and every budget. Come see us!
Carolina Designer Craftsmen 38th Fine Craft and Design Show EXPOSITION CENTER North Carolina State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina Friday, Nov. 28, 6pm-9pm Saturday, Nov. 29, 10am-6pm Sunday, Nov. 30, 11am-5pm
$6 Daily Admission $8 Weekend Pass Children under 12 Free
In 2006, the Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild launched a program called Masterworks where members will be pushing the edges in craft. A special exhibit area at the 2007 Carolina Designer Craftsmen Show will demonstrate what can be done when a craftsman dares to go past the easily attainable and makes that exciting piece. These masterpieces will be one-of-a-kind cutting edge crafts. The quality, beauty and originality of the Masterworks will offer a new example of where craft can really go.
Several artists from all areas of craft, including quilt making, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, wood, metal and fiber arts, have committed to creating their own Masterworks piece. These pieces will not be seen anywhere before the Carolina Designer Craftsmen show. Below are links to artists participating in the Masterworks Program:
