When the Capital Arts and Craft Festival opens October 10 at Dulles Expo Center, there will be one Reston-based artist making her debut at this largest indoor art festival in the region.
Ceramic artist Laurie Baron will be among 225 artisans from throughout the country at the three-day event. Baron is an experienced potter whose journey began in 2008 at a studio in Washington, DC.
She explains that she has a deep passion for the tactile beauty of clay. She has developed a distinctive carving style which blends traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics.
“My work is largely characterized by intricate hand-carved patterns on functional forms, creating pieces that are both functional and sculpturally engaging,” she said. “I feel that each work reflects a commitment to quality and a deep understanding of the material.”
Beyond her own studio, Laurie is dedicated to sharing the art of pottery with others. She has taught pottery classes in order to foster a new generation of ceramic artists and enthusiasts.
“I am a recovering interior designer and corporate real estate professional who has embraced pottery as my creative outlet,” she said.
The Capital Art and Craft Festival runs Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12 featuring art in more than a dozen mediums including glass, jewelry, leather, paintings, prints, photography, pottery, wearable art and wood.
Attendees may buy directly from the artisans who create the work, all of which is crafted by hand.
Show is from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are priced at $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Children under 12 are free. There are discounts for seniors and military. Ticket information may be found at www.CACF.art. There is generous free parking at the Dulles Expo Center.
(This is a sponsored story on behalf of the Capital Art & Craft Festival.)