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Fine Crafts & Artisan Work

Shopping for Fine Crafts and Artisan Work in Rhode Island

New England is a wonderful place to shop for fine crafts and handmade artisan work because of its long history, economic ingenuity, and rural traditions. A sterling example is silverwork and pewter work crafted by Paul Revere of Boston, which continues to influence today’s artists. Most states have guilds of artists, artisans, and crafts makers that promote local artistry and bring artisan products to the market. Local fine crafts often can be found at the larger farmers markets and festivals.

Makers of fine crafts are scattered throughout Rhode Island. One hotbed of activity is Tiverton Four Corners in the East Bay region, a beautiful old crossroads of 18th-century buildings that includes an arts center, a pottery business, and a jeweler. The Narragansett Bay Quilters Association is a busy group, hosting a large quilt show of 300 members, classes, vendors, and more. The Newport Potters Guild also makes its artisan crafts available at retail outlets and public fairs.

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