Tennessee Tech University's School of Art, Craft & Design will host the 26th annual Celebration of Craft on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event takes place at the Appalachian Center for Craft, Tech's satellite campus in Smithville, and is free for guests of all ages.

Studios will be open to the public, offering demonstrations in blacksmithing, metals, glass, clay, wood and fiber. Craft Center faculty, artists in residence and students will demonstrate techniques including raku firing clay, woodturning, flameworking glass, floor loom weaving and more. Kids are invited to create and explore a variety of hands-on craft activities including suncatchers, wind socks, straw weavings and cupcake flowers.

The main stage under the big tent will feature jazz, bluegrass and string quartet performances by musicians from Tech's School of Music. Ample outdoor seating is provided for guests, including tables for guests to gather and enjoy local eats from food vendors. This year’s food vendors are Country Boys Gourmet, Travelin Tom’s, Habibi’s Mexican Kitchen and BUNZ on the RUN. Sausage, sandwiches, kettle corn, pork rinds, tacos, coffee and more will be available.

During the event, all handcrafted items in the Craft Center Gallery will be available for purchase with a special 25% discount. Visitors can also purchase fine art and craft from the student art sale.

The Celebration of Craft is made possible by a grant from Center Stage and other generous donations. Additional information is available at www.tntech.edu/celebrationofcraft or by contacting the Craft Center at craftcenter@tntech.edu or 931-372-3051.

Tech's Appalachian Center for Craft is located at 1560 Craft Center Drive in Smithville.