Great news! the American Craft Council Show has come to San Francisco this weekend! 250 artists from the Bay area and across the country will show handmade designs in home décor, furniture, fashion, jewelry and other objects – all made with love and some incredible technique. in addition to the show, there will be a screening of ‘HandMade Nation’ the fantastic film from Faythe Levine. i saw the film the last time if screened here in San Francisco and if you’re a craft scene lover, it’s so inspiring, and just not to be missed. At a special ‘5 after 5’ event on Friday 8/14, revelers can check out handmade work from the artists, sip wine and meet Faythe Levine for just $5 between 5 and 8 p.m. Faythe will screen ‘HandMade Nation’ and offer her first-ever filmmaker Q&A that evening at 8:30 p.m.

American Craft Council Show
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Fort Mason Center, Herbst and Festival Pavilions, 99 Marina Blvd., at Buchanan St. (415.345.7500).
Tickets online at craftcouncil.org