Craft sale
0 Comments | Charlotte Post, The, Apr 15-Apr 21, 2010
SPECIAL TO THE POST
The fifth annual “The Art of Craft” pottery and craft sale and family festival will be held at Historic Rosedale Plantation May 8.
Rosedale is located at 3427 North Tryon Street and the festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Some of North Carolina’s best-known potters will have their wares for sale. Other craftsmen will include a copper craftsman, a wood turner, a drum maker, and a sweet grass basket maker. Historical re-enactors in costume will be giving demonstrations throughout the day. There will be free tours of the house and the newly renovated historic garden. Lunch will be available for purchase on the grounds.
Children can experience hands-on historical activities such as a pottery wheel, yarn doll making, and tin punch all day. There will be free pony rides, and a Carolina Raptor Center demonstration.
Tickets are available at www.historicrosedale.org.
General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and students ages 5-18. Children 4 and under are free. Family passes are available for $25. Gates open for general admission at 10 a.m. and the event continues until 4 p.m.
Early access to the pottery and craft show from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m
rosedale houses for sale