Festival of Fine Craft

Celebrating 25 years of artistic excellence! At this crowd-favorite South Jersey two-day event, engage with a diverse collection of 125+ artists exhibiting and selling their handcrafted works of art. Experience unique crafting demonstrations, relax in the Beer & Wine Garden, and create with hands-on family art activities. Listen to live music in the food court with a selection of gourmet food vendors and specialty food trucks. WheatonArts signature Glass Pumpkin Fundraiser opens during the Festival as well! The Festival is included with general admission to WheatonArts.

Artists & Craftspeople
Engage with 125+ veteran and emerging artists displaying their unique creations in a beautiful scenic setting. From inspired paintings, decorative ceramics, and novel jewelry to innovative wood sculptures and vibrant wearables, this diverse collection of artists have interesting one-of-a-kind treasures for everyone to enjoy! Click on the button below to explore the list of juried artists and crafts people for 2024.

WheatonArts Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
Explore an outdoor installation featuring thousands of beautiful glass pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors—each individually handcrafted by WheatonArts' Glass Studio Team! Pick & purchase your favorites outside the Pottery Studio in a special pumpkin patch. New colors & patterns are available every year!

Beer & Wine Garden
Grab a seat, or a hay bale, and relax in the Beer & Wine Garden, featuring select drinks from Glasstown Brewing Company & Bellview Winery.
Must be 21 years of age or older to enter the Beer & Wine Garden area. Permit #121376.

Live Music
Enjoy the music stylings of Chris Lax and Package Goods Orchestra.

Collaborate + Create: Art-Making Experiences
Join us during the Festival for a series of complimentary hands-on experiences for all ages, presented by PNC Arts Alive!

Paper Pumpkins
Create a vibrant fall decoration with our Paper Pumpkins activity! This hands-on craft uses colorful patterned paper strips to assemble 3D pumpkins, perfect for kids of all ages. Each participant will explore their creativity by mixing and matching different designs, and learning simple assembly techniques to create their unique pumpkin they can take home.

Paper Bag Luminaries
Light up your fall evenings with our Paper Bag Fall Luminaries activity, a cozy and creative project perfect for all ages! Participants will transform ordinary paper bags into beautiful, glowing luminaries by decorating them with vibrant fall leaves and festive designs. This hands-on activity is a great way to celebrate the season and create a personalized keepsake to take home and enjoy. Flameless tea lights are not included.

Handprint Ghosts
Get into the spooky spirit with our Paper Plate Ghosts activity, perfect for kids and families! This easy and fun craft encourages creativity as children personalize their ghostly creations with expressive faces and flowing tails. It's a delightful way to add a touch of Halloween fun to your home, making it an ideal project for the entire family to enjoy together!

Scarecrow Construction
Our scarecrow construction tent is a fall family tradition! Join the fun in protecting your fall crops or decorating your home with a handmade scarecrow. Choose from an our assortment of shirts & pants, or bring an outfit from home to stuff with straw!

Chalktopia: Sidewalk Chalk Station
Created by the WheatonArts Teen Arts Council, Chalk-Topia is an interactive installation constructed from repurposed pallets, coated with vibrant chalkboard paint. This creative space invites visitors of all ages to express themselves by drawing directly on the pallet walls. With an array of colorful chalk at their disposal, participants can transform the station into a dynamic, ever-evolving canvas of community creativity.

Sidewalk Chalk
Play games or create works of art using sidewalk chalk! Grab a piece of chalk, let your ideas flow, and watch the pavement become a whimsical world of color.

Craft Demonstrations
Discover the arts of glassblowing, jewelry making, paper cutting, spinning & weaving, chair caning, woodturning, wheel-thrown pottery, broom making, and more! Talk & interact with the artists while learning about the skills & tools needed to create each craft.

Beginner Basket Making, Mary May's Baskets
Bead Weaving, Davala Designs
Coin-Cut Jewelry Making, Art in Coin
Copper Flame Painting, 222 Creations
Flameworking, Screaming Goat Glass
Intaglio Etching, La Bottega of Art
Pottery Wheel, Clay College of RCSJ
Pysanky, South Jersey Pysanky
Spinning, Felting & Weaving, Third Star Fiber Artists
Tapestry Bead Weaving, McPaul Bead Scenes
Wire Weaving, Perfect Duo
Wood Carving, Ralston "Hop" Edwards
Wood Carving, Ray Yoast Wildfowl Carving
Wood Turning, Tom Cambria Woodturning

Make-Your-Own Fused Glass
Fee-based, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Education Studio
Create a fused glass magnet, pendant, or suncatcher beginning with pre-fused glass blanks. Using small pre-cut pieces of glass and an assortment of accessory glass, create a design to be tack fused. We will fire your fused glass design and attach a bail, magnet, or leather cord, depending on your project choice. In 7-10 business days, completed glass projects will be ready to pick up or ship (for a fee). This glass fusing activity has a discounted fee of $10 per magnet/pendant and $20 per suncatcher.

Win Door Prizes!
Stop by the information table when you enter through the front gates and sign up for a chance to win a variety of WheatonArts door prizes. Multiple winners are pulled twice each day of the Festival!

Also at the information table, learn about the different exhibitions and programs happening at WheatonArts during the Festival, as well as upcoming classes and events throughout the year.

This is a Rain or Shine event! Must be age 21+ to enter the Beer & Wine Garden Area.

Cost:
$12.00 Adults
$11.00 Senior Adults (62+)
$7.00 Students
Children 5 & under are free