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Community Outreach

Reaching out beyond the walls of the Ohio Craft Museum to inspire creativity in the community!

We’ve led art based projects for kids, adults and families at the Columbus Arts Festival, COSI, Columbus Commons, Grandview Hop, the Kings Art Complex, Columbus Libraries and many more. Let us bring the museum to you! To get more details about how we can be at your event, email [email protected]


Outreach Partnership with OhioHealth – We are proud to partner with OhioHealth’s grief support team in providing a 5-week workshop leading participants in creating a ceramic memory bowl in honor of a departed loved one. Workshops are offered in the Spring and Fall.

The next 5-week classes are March 17-April 14, 2026,
two sessions 1-3 pm or 5:30-7:30 pm.  
No prior ceramic experience needed.
Fee $50 (adults & teens)
Classes are at the Ohio Craft Museum.
 
REGISTER HERE

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Visit OhioHealth for info on Loss & Healing services

Sponsored by Mayco Colors  Thank You!

 


 

Upcoming Community Outreach Events


January 30 – Parsons Library

Join us to do some after school crafting 4:30-5:30pm.

February 5 – Whitehall Library Branch

Join us for some After School Crafting and make African inspired masks, 5-6pm, all ages welcomed .

February 7 – Hilliard Library Branch

Celebrate Black History month by creating an African inspired mask. Saturday, 1-3pm, all ages welcomed .

February 14 – Dublin Library Branch

Celebrate Black History month by creating an African inspired mask. Saturday, 2-4pm, all ages welcomed .

February 12- COSI After Dark-Cocktails and Chemistry

7-10 pm, 21+ Only Event
Pounded Flower Craft
 
Visit COSI for more info

December 2 – Holiday in the Heights

Visit us at the Holiday in the Heights event in Grandview at Pierce Field 5-8pm. We’ll be handing out Free Craft Kits! Lots of fun things to do; ice-less ice skating, Santa, food trucks, jazz band and more. All the details Here!
 

December 12 – Westerville Library

Join us for Family Craft time, ages 4+ at 10am.
 

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November 17, 2023

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Established in 1963, Ohio Designer Craftsmen engages and enriches the community through high-quality exhibitions and education programs, and supports/promotes the professional development of craft artists. The organization owns and operates the Ohio Craft Museum in the Grandview Heights area and has organized Winterfair in Columbus for over 45 years. Ongoing funding for Ohio Designer Craftsmen is provided by the Ohio Arts Council, Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Columbus Foundation.

 

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1665 W. Fifth Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43212
614-486-4402

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Saturday 11 am–4 pm
Closed SUNDAY and major holidays