Ohio Designer Craftsmen
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Tuesday, Dec 17th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Join fiber artist Alyson Annette Eshelman for a delightful workshop where you'll create unique felted holiday ornaments! In this hands-on session, participants will use premade felt balls and wool roving to craft one-of-a-kind decorations perfect for the festive season. This workshop welcomes all skill levels, making it a great opportunity to […]
Demonstrations by gift shop artists are an exciting part of the Gifts of the Craftsmen holiday sale! Saturday, December 21st, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Heather Moore, Pysanky eggs
Join mixed-media artist Kameron Crow to make a fun, upcycled toadstool mobile using egg cartons, beads and acrylic paint. Kameron has been working in mixed media and interactive art for over 15 years, and likes to use art to unlock creativity and build confidence in each artist. It is sure to be a fun and […]
A two-part class with Kristin Morris! Thursday, January 23, 6:00pm–8:00pm AND Thursday, January 30, 6:00pm–8:00pm Led by Columbus-based, mixed-media artist Kristin Morris, participants will use their imaginations to create a “Valentine Monster” using Apoxie Sculpt and other materials. The first session will cover various sculpting techniques using the Apoxie Sculpt, and the second class will […]
In this fun class, participants will create vibrant acrylic paintings of their beloved pets. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Annatta will guide you through the process of capturing your pet’s personality on canvas. From sketching the outline to mastering color blending and texture, you'll leave with a unique, one-of-a-kind portrait of your […]
Create a wearable and one-of-a-kind needle-felted pendant. Perfect as a Valentine's Day gift, or just for yourself! Fiber artist Alyson Annette Eshelman will guide students through the needle felting process to create a beautiful, wearable art piece. Perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their crafting skills! $45 class fee includes all supplies. SESSION […]
During this 2 hour class, you will learn the basics of embroidery. Starting with how to prepare your hoop, tracing your design, and then learning 6 different embroidery stitches to complete your artwork. We will go through how to thread your needles, various types of fabric, how you can embellish with embroidery, and how to […]
February 11, 2025–6-8pm Create a wearable and one-of-a-kind needle-felted pendant. Perfect as a Valentine’s Day gift, or just for yourself! Fiber artist Alyson Annette Eshelman will guide students through the needle felting process to create a beautiful, wearable art piece. Perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their crafting skills! $45 class fee includes […]
COSI After Dark-Science of Sex: making marbleized paper and turning it into Valentine’s cards. SOLD OUT
Art & Mindfulness 2025 Refresh and reset for the new year by creating art with meaning. Spark your creativity with classes designed to inspire and invigorate your creative process! Saturdays, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm $50 per workshop or $125 for all three. February 15th: Boro Stitching w/ Janette Knowles Learn the decorative Japanese mending technique of Boro […]
Saturday, February 22nd, 1pm - 4pm We will be creating a mural together to honor the legacy and impact of artist Aminah Robinson, using items like buttons, string and found objects in homage to the materials Aminah used for her own murals. Students will also create their own small animal sculptures in the same style. […]
SESSION #1: PREPARE Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Noon–1:00pm via ZOOM In the first installment of this multi-part series, we’ll dive into the essentials of applying to art fairs, with a focus on art fair jurying, resources for crafting compelling applications and how to navigate the ins and outs of Zapplication. Whether you’re a seasoned artist […]