Ohio Designer Craftsmen
Fine art & craft, art exhibitions, education and more
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. April 5th: Beaded Pendants w/ Emma Garcia Madrid Craft a unique beaded pendant that reflects the rich cultural traditions […]
Friday, April 11th - Saturday, April 12th 2025 We are so excited for the 2025 Functional Ceramics workshop with presenters Catie Miller, from Fargo, Nebraska, and Cary & Stephanie Hulin, from Holmes County, Ohio! Held at the Wayne Center for the Arts in Wooster, the workshop will feature demonstrations and visual presentations by all three […]
The COSI Science Festival is a 4–day celebration of science, taking place April 30th - May 3rd, 2025. Explore over 100 exhibitor stations filled with hands-on science activities hosted by STEAM professionals, researchers, and experts from Central Ohio and beyond. This exciting, free event takes place on the Scioto Peninsula, surrounding COSI, and happens on […]
Opens Sunday, May 4th – Closes Saturday, July 5th Now in its 42nd year, Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s annual juried members’ exhibition, “The Best of…,” features works in all fine craft media by established and emerging artists. Regarded as a significant exhibition of fine craft, “The Best of 2025” showcases contemporary functional, sculptural and decorative approaches […]
Annual "Best of 2025" Silent Auction. All proceeds support our educational programs.
We’ll bring out your creativity in this class! Bring an article of denim clothing–jacket, jeans, dress, or whatever you want to use as your canvas. Create a one-of-a-kind design using stencil printing, fabric applique, and stitching techniques. In this 4 hour class, we will use stencils to print designs on the clothing and embellish with […]
Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on workshop where you'll transform everyday items like tissue paper and decorative napkins into one-of-a-kind wearable art! Whether you're crafting a personal statement piece or a thoughtful handmade gift, this class offers a relaxing and rewarding way to create something truly special. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! Registration […]
We will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26th and will reopen at regular hours on Tuesday, May 27th.
September 4-5, 2025 Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for a 2-day summer camp just for grown-ups! You can recharge, learn and connect. Leave feeling inspired, refreshed and ready to conquer the new school year.
Join the Ohio Gourd Society to make a festive, fall puppet from gourds.
Join the Ohio Gourd Society to make a festive, fall puppet from gourds.