Visitors are Welcome!

Join the fun and visit the Vendors and Exhibit Hall

 

Held at:  Double Tree Hotel Columbus/Worthington

175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43235 Tel: 614-885-3334 Fax 614-431-4450

www.ColumbusWorthington.Doubletree.com 

Opens to the Public

Saturday April 30, 2011-  9:00 AM to 6:00 PM   

Sunday May 1 2011 -11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Entrance fee is $4.00 to view exhibits and vendors

Children under 12 Free

All entrance fee will be donated to Homereach Hospice, Columbus, Ohio

 

     Workshops are not the only fan fair at Artistic Figures In Cloth (AFIC).   A large exhibit hall has been reserved to display our students gallery of art work.  The display is open on Saturday and Sunday for visitors to enjoy.  We have one of the biggest and best exhibits of Doll Art in the country.  If you are a lover of fiber art and doll making this exhibit is a must!  If you can’t attend the conventions as a student. you should definitely plan to see this gallery of dolls. After viewing the exhibits, take time to see the shopping venue.  This convention is designed to cater to your every whim. Our vendors are no exception. They are specially chosen for quality of their products and art works. Stroll through their bountiful supply of beads, yarns, patterns, doll making products, lace, trims and DOLLS.    


Professional Exhibits

     Professional Doll makers and Fiber Artists will display their finest work.   This always is an extraordinary exhibit.  

 

Just for Fun Exhibit

    Some doll makers just want to make dolls for fun.  Many gorgeous cloth figures are rarely shared, here at AFIC we display our students work proudly.  It is amazing the imagination and talents displayed at this exhibit. 

Doll Clubs

   We could not be more delighted with the exhibit of talent from Doll clubs challenges and works.  This was a display of doll clubs extraordinary creativity, some clubs enter theme dolls and other just are there to show off the clubs diverse workmanship. 

 

Challenge 2011  - "Look Ma No Doll Stand"

All Art dolls designed must be free standing or posed without the aid of a stand. Free Standing artwork.. 

Vendors

Our vendors are specially chosen for their products and supplies. This year, vendors will set up individual shops. You will delight in a bountiful supply of beads, yarns, patterns, doll making products, lace, trims and doll accessories. I want to be a vendor click here.

              

Silent Auction

Dolls are donated by our teachers, doll clubs and doll makers. Funds raised in this auction are used pay for the scholarship program.  

 


Double Tree Hotel Columbus/Worthington

175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43235 Tel: 614-885-3334 Fax 614-431-4450

www.ColumbusWorthington.Doubletree.com

 

Need to stay over night? If you are not a student and want to just coming to spend a day and night stay at the hotel. Let them know you are with Artistic Figures in Cloth and you to can get the special rate too. To book a room call log on to the web site or call.  A special room rate of $93.00 a night.  You must identify yourselves as part of Artistic Figures in Cloth. Reserve you room on line with the Group/Convention Code = AFC   Click here for the direct AFIC Hotel discount sign up

 

Directions-  Hotel right off I-270


From the SOUTH - (Cincinnati)  Take I-71 North through Columbus to I-270 West. Continue on I-270 West to exit #23 (US Rte 23) North towards Delaware. At the first traffic light, turn right onto East Campus View Blvd. Turn right at the next light onto High Cross Blvd. When High Cross ends you will be facing the Doubletree Hotel Columbus/Worthington.

 

From the NORTHEAST - (Cleveland)  Take I-71 South to I-270 West. Continue on I-270 West to exit #23 (US Rte 23) heading North towards Delaware. At the first traffic light, turn right onto East Campus View Blvd. Turn right at the next light onto High Cross Blvd. When High Cross ends you will be facing the Doubletree Hotel Columbus/Worthington.

 

From the WEST - (Indianapolis)  Take I-70 East to I-270 North. Continue on I-270 North to exit #23 (US Rte 23) heading North towards Delaware. At the first traffic light, turn right onto East Campus View Blvd. Turn right at the next light onto High Cross Blvd. When High Cross ends you will be facing the Doubletree Hotel Columbus/Worthington.

 

From the EAST - (Pittsburgh)  Take I-79 South to I-70 West. Continue on I-70 West to Columbus. Once you enter Columbus City Limits you need to take I-270 North towards Cleveland. Continue on I-270 North to exit #23 (US Rte 23) heading North towards Delaware. At the first traffic light, turn right onto East Campus View Blvd. Turn right at the next light onto High Cross Blvd. When High Cross ends you will be facing the Doubletree Hotel Columbus/Worthington.

 

From the NORTHWEST - (Toledo)  Take I-75 South to US Rte 15 East, it will become US Rte 23 South. Continue on US Rte 23 South to Columbus. Shortly after entering Columbus City limits, you pass through the intersection of US Rte 23 South and Flint Rd. Get in the far Left lane turn left onto East Campus View Blvd. at the next traffic light. Turn right at the next light onto High Cross Blvd. When High Cross ends you will be facing the Doubletree Hotel Columbus/Worthington.

 

Port Columbus International Airport: Take 270 N to exit 23(US 23N). Turn right at Campus View Dr. Turn right onto High Cross Blvd. We are located behind the movie theater. Cab fare is approx. $30.00.