Making chunky new sterling rings with gorgeous natural gemstones and square European shanks in preparation for next weekend’s Smithsonian Craft2Wear. Come visit with me in Washington DC's spectacular National Building Museum October 20-22. I can’t wait! #hannahlongjewelry #hannahlong #jewelry #arttowear #modernart #artist #smithsonian @smithsoniancraftshowsswc #ring #gemstone #gem #maker #dreamjob #lucky #grateful #entrepreneur #handmade #handmadejewelry #artistic #studio #flow #acreativedc #dc #craft2wear #finejewelry #rings #bespokejewelry #bespoke #gems #natural (at The Mill Artist's Studios in Manayunk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjnWesluYIo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Smithsonian’s Craft2Wear Show Opens Oct. 20

Smithsonian’s Craft2Wear Show Opens Oct. 20

Contemporary Wearable Art Craft Show Is Once Again In-Person The 15th annual Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show will take place Oct. 20–22 in Washington, D.C.’s National Building Museum. Held in-person for the first time since 2019, the show features the work of the country’s premier jewelry, leather and wearable artisans. The works will be on display and for sale; serious collectors and casual…

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Thinking that this might be my signature pose.... lol! On another note! I am super excited for tomorrow for the Smithsonian #craft2wear Fashion show! . . . . . #ootd #fashionista #follow #personalstyle #fashionistas#personalstyle #stylish #followback #followforfollow#fashionable #fashionblogger #nordstrom #shopping#fashion #outfitoftheday #postoftheday #outfitideas#fashionlover #fashionblog #outfitinspo#styleblogger #styleblog #zella #fblogger #zellaleggings#fashioninspo #styleinspiration

Velocity Dance and Craft2Wear this weekend

This is pretty last minute but the Velocity DC Dance Festival and the Smithsonian Craft2Wear are both this weekend.

Velocity DC Dance Festival is a program with multiple dance companies doing short works -- generally 8 to 12 companies over the course of 2 hours; the styles include ballet, hip-hop, tap, and flamenco. If you like dance, this is a chance to sample a wide range of DC companies. There are still tickets available for Friday 8pm and Saturday 8pm. At Sidney Harman Hall, Gallery Place Metro.

Smithsonian Craft2Wear is an art show featuring wearable art, clothing, accessories, and jewelry. It is Friday (10am-8pm) and Saturday (10am - 5:30pm). Ticket are available at the door and online. At the National Building Museum, Judiciary Square Metro.

Event: Wearable Art Show & Sale! "Craft2Wear" @smithsonian

at the Building Museum this SAT & SUN, Oct 22nd & 23rd, 10:00am - 5:00pm, $5

What: 

Smithsonian Craft2Wear - Show & Sale of Wearable Art!

When: Saturday, October 22nd & Sunday, October 23rd 10:00am - 5:00pm $5 Presented by Smithsonian Resident Associate Program

Where:

National Building Museum - 401 F St, NW

Metro: Judiciary Sq is across the street, you can also walk a few short blocks from Gallery Place - Chinatown

Artist spotlights! Here are just some of the artists and craftspersons in this year's Craft2Wear: 1/5: Keith Lewis’s works celebrate the materials, textures and surprises found in Nature. Lewis uses a combination of goldsmithing techniques and necessity-is-the-Mother-of-invention engineering for him to turn diverse natural materials into a piece of finished jewelry. He strives to capture the beauty found when working with natural materials. @keithlewisstudio 2/5: Lukasz and Bozenna Bogucki are pioneering on this field trying to discover and reveal its particular properties and beauties. Even after years of working with stainless steel mesh, the process of creating constantly delivers excitement and feeling of satisfaction when we make another leap forward perfecting our designs. @bosart.inc 3/5 Danielle Gori-Montanelli’s colorful felt jewelry playfully explores the wonder of the natural world and celebrates the beauty and humor found in everyday objects. Gori-Montanelli begins her pieces with sheets of 100% wool felt, which she cuts, carves, and assembles in layers to create multi-dimensional jewelry. @danigmontanelli 4/5: Hannah Long hand-fabricates every component of her one-of-a-kind work from raw materials. She performs most of her own lapidary and ethically source many materials herself. 5% of Long’s business profits go to support women in recovery attain transitional housing. @hannahlongjewelry 5/5: Carol Workinger creates handcrafted jewelry inspired by a love of craft, the creative process, and a desire for effortless style. Carol's work embraces the aesthetic of simple form, clean design and modern craft. Everyday essentials as well as statement pieces are designed to be worn by women of all ages, season after season. @carolworkingerstudio Shop their collections at the Smithsonian Craft2Wear, October 20-22 at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. For more details, visit smithsoniancraftshow.org. Buy your tickets now at Link In Bio. @smithsonian #AmericanArtistry #CraftInAmerica #ContemporaryCraft #FineCraft #oneofakindart #MadeByHand #CraftShows https://www.instagram.com/p/CjB09FjOzzj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Last day of the Smithsonian Craft2wear show today! These small Boxies are ready to serve 😉 (at National Building Museum)

D.C. area friends: We're off to the Smithsonian Craft2Wear show this weekend, please come say hi 🙋‍♀️ @smithsoniancraftshowsswc #smithsoniancraftshow #washingtondc #stitchandtickle #handmade #leather #bags #accessories #madebyhand #madeinamerica #madeinboston #leathercraft #handcraftedluxury #style #fashion #timeless #simple #classic #functional #slowfashion #handmadefashion   #fw17 #aw17