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This weekend is the American Craft Council Baltimore Retail Show

From Friday to Sunday, February 26, 2012, the American Craft Council Retail Show event is back in Baltimore showcasing the best and newest artisans in wood, jewelry, metals, glass and more.

In its 36th year, this must attend event for craft lovers will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center, located at One W. Pratt Street, in downtown Baltimore.

Today the show is open from 10am - 6pm and tomorrow from 10am - 5pm. One day pass is $16 and $30 for the three days.

Today at the Speaker's Corner from 2-3pm Joyce Scott and Sonya Clark will be featured and from 4:30-5:30pm Mark Shapiro will discuss the work of Karen Karnes.

While at the show make sure to check out the Specialty Categories:

HANDMADE UNDER $100: The perfect category for budding craft lovers 

GREENCRAFT: Great pieces by artists who incorporate recycled materials and use eco-friendly processes in their work

LOCAL: Highlighting work by a maker living and working near you

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MEN’S DEPT: Cool, handmade stuff for guys

BRIDE-TO-BE: Built to last one-of-a-kind wedding jewelry and gifts

FOODIEWARE: Fabulous utilitarian objects designed to flatter your fare

BLUE CHIP CLUB: Handmade Under $100, I don’t think so! Stunning pieces valued at $10k+

For more information, follow the Craft Council on twitter @craftcouncil or on Facebook www.facebook.com/Craftcouncil.

, Downtown Baltimore Events Examiner

Pamela Rivers has worked in the entertainment and events industry for over 20 years. This native New Yorker now brings her investigative flair and new eye view to reporting on Downtown Baltimore Events. Email her at Mizzriv@aol.com.

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