Adult/Teen Programming
Summer Camps 2025
The focus of our summer art camps and workshops is all about creativity and fun! No matter what path we end up taking in life, creativity expands our options and allows us a different view of the world around us. Our goal is to offer projects that encourage children and teens to use their imaginations, explore different mediums and develop practical skills as a maker of art.
Creative Workshops for Teens!
For teens entering grades 6–12
All workshops are half-day, Wednesday-Friday
FEE: $75
Create a full-day experience by registering
for an AM & PM workshop!
Session 1 | June 18-20 | AM CLASSES
Upcycled Wardrobe
9:30am–noon
Transform your old clothes into one-of-a-kind pieces. Bring your denim (jackets, jeans or shirts), sweats, and t-shirts to class. You may have some cool thrifted clothes that you would like to upcycle– bring them, too! We will print, paint, patch and sew new life into your clothes that express who you are.
Clay Critter Pinch Pots
9:30am–noon
Learn pinch pot construction while incorporating creative animal designs. This project introduces handbuilding techniques, basic clay manipulation and surface texture exploration.
Session 1 | June 18-20 | PM CLASSES
Cozy Clay Cottages
1:00pm–3:30pm
Explore slab-building techniques as you create a tiny house! Design and assemble walls, roofs and details, such as doors, windows and textures to create unique architectural pieces.
Abstract Wall Art
1:00pm–3:30pm
Jump into your creativity by playing with markers, spray-paint, fabric, and other mixed media to create a sculptural piece that can hang on your wall. We will work with color and shapes, layering paint, using markers, gluing fabric and other pieces to each section. Then we will combine them, cut and reassemble the pieces to make something new.
Session 2 | July 16-18 | AM CLASSES
“Is It Cake?”
9:30am–noon
Explore all the different ways to capture the beauty of these tasty treats! Sculpt a realistic faux cupcake and then use your creation as subject matter for delicious drawings and paintings!
Forest Felting
9:30am–noon
Learn felted painting techniques in this needle felting workshop. Students will use inspiration found on the forest floor to create a one-of-a kind painting.
Session 2 | July 16-18 | PM CLASSES
Sunny Cyanotypes
1:00pm–3:30pm
Experiment with sunlight to create beautiful cyanotype & SolarFast prints. Create your own custom-designed cyanotype printed tote bag to take home, showcasing your unique artistic style.
Furry Felted Friends
1:00pm–3:30pm
Learn step-by-step armature-making and needle sculpting techniques while creating your own furry best friend.
Young Masters Art Camp
For children entering grades 1–6
You may register for a full day, 9:30 am–3:30 pm, $210
OR Half day, AM: 9:30 am–noon OR PM: 1 pm–3:30 pm, $120
Week 1– June 9-13
Old MacDonald Had A Farm (SESSIONS FULL)
Unleash your creativity while exploring the wonders of farm life! Jump into hands-on projects inspired by nature and the country side!
Week 2– June 23-27 (SESSIONS FULL)
Life’s A Beach
Dive into an aquatic adventure as you explore the ocean with water-themed art projects!
Week 3– July 7-11 (SESSIONS FULL)
Forest Friends
Explore the beauty of the woods and bring the enchanting forest to life with your imagination!
Week 4– July 21-25 (SESSIONS FULL)
Space: To Infinity And Beyond
Blast off into a universe of creativity and explore the cosmos through out-of-this world masterpieces.
Week 5– July 28 – August 1 (SESSIONS FULL)
Recycle Art!
Use your imagination to recycle used or found objects into amazing works of art!
Session Full? Join the waitlist:
Email [email protected] to join the waitlist. Include your name, the session you’re interested in (AM, PM, or ALL DAY), the number of children and their names. We’ll let you know ASAP if any spots open up!
Summer Camp & Teen Workshop Cancellation Policy
Refunds for camps, minus a $25 admin fee,
may be made up to 30 days prior to the first day of camp.
“The summer art series at the Ohio Craft Museum are the best art and crafting experiences we have found for our daughter in all of Central Ohio by far! We have loved that the themes of each week have allowed for both structure and deep creativity, while the variety of materials the students are able to explore is unmatched. It is perfect for young people of all artistic experiences and gives children a wonderful opportunity to dive far into their imaginations. We are so very grateful that such enriching crafting experiences are available!”
T. Singley
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Educator Opportunities
We offer adult/teen/children’s programs throughout the year. If you’re interested in teaching a class or workshop, contact the education coordinator at [email protected] and let’s begin the conversation about making that happen!
Educational Opportunity
Bring Your Students to Winterfair … Free Admission!
Columbus Winterfair is a fine art and craft fair featuring the works of over 350 artists from across the country. Free admission for school groups will be offered on the first day of the fair, Friday 10 am–7 pm. Schedule your group by emailing the education coordinator at [email protected]. Deadline for registering a tour is November 21; please leave the following information when registering: 1)-Teacher Name, 2)-School, 3)-Contact Phone #, 4)-Your first choice of arrival time, starting at 10am (times assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis), 5)-Number of students and number buses, and 6)-number of teachers/chaperones.
Many artists demonstrate their craft during fair hours. We encourage your students to talk with these and other artists to get the most out of their visit. Your students will also be able to participate in hands-on art-making activities.
Student Visits to the Ohio Craft Museum
Educators are invited to bring students of all ages to the Ohio Craft Museum for gallery tours, hands-on workshops and more. Depending on the program, the cost varies from completely free to $5–$10 per student. Please call 614-486-4402 or email [email protected] to receive more information. Workshop requests must be made at least six weeks in advance. Individualized workshops are not offered during the summer months.
Teach at the Museum
Artists and Educators! Share your artistic knowledge with our Young Masters and teens. During the summer, the Ohio Craft Museum offers the opportunity for young people to explore the arts through our Young Masters Camp (grades 1–6) and Teen Summer Workshops (grades 6–12). If you’re interested in proposing a class or would like more information, email: [email protected] or call 614-486-4402.
Professional Artist Workshops
Artists Workshops
Ohio Designer Craftsmen offers professional development and mindfulness workshops for artists. Check back for new classes!
Presented by Rosewood Arts Center & Ohio Designer Craftsmen
SESSION #2: PRESENT
APRIL DATE COMING SOON
Noon–1:00pm via ZOOM
Our Discussion Panel:
Roxanne McGovern, ODC Fairs Coordinator (Columbus Winterfair, Art Studio Clearance Sale)
Shayna McConville, RAC Division Manager of Cultural Arts
Emily Vaughn, RAC Special Events Coordinator (Art On The Commons)
This is an online ZOOM webinar.
A link to the class will be sent out via email one week prior.
A recording of the webinar and a resources guide will be sent out after the event.
FREE for ODC members.
$10 class fee for non-members.
Functional Ceramics Workshop 2025
Cary and Stephanie Hulin and Catie Miller will be the 2025 presenters! Don’t miss their stellar presentation April 11-12, 2025!
Family / Children
Family and Children’s Programming
The Ohio Craft Museum offers a variety of educational programming for children, teens and families, such as Hand-in-Hand family workshops, summer art camps, teen workshops, holiday gift-making workshops and more. Check back for new classes!
