Ohio Designer Craftsmen
Fine art & craft, art exhibitions, education and more
March 1, 2025 • 10:00am–3:00pm
The Ohio Craft Museum
We are so excited to offer this demonstration workshop with Columbus ceramics artist Julie Byrne! Julie will share handbuilding and surface design techniques, and talk about the inspirations and motivations behind her work.
Fee: $55; includes box lunch.
Student Fee: $25; includes box lunch
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. To be added to the waitlist, email [email protected].
“For the love of clay: A Potter’s Perspective” showcases the remarkable collection of Tim Frederich, a local ceramist and long-time ODC member who has been working with clay for over 45 years. This exhibition, featuring nearly 100 works, highlights Frederich’s expansive and diverse collection.
Curated by Ohio Designer Craftsmen Director Emeritus Betty Talbott, herself a ceramics artist, the exhibition showcases stunning pieces from clay greats, including Bernard Leach, Warren MacKenzie, Cynthia Bringle, Don Reitz, Karen Karnes and Jack Earl, as well as contemporary artists Suze Lindsay, Ron Meyers, Posey Bacopoulos and Justin Tielhet.
Many of the works are for sale: prices can be found at the link below. To purchase or inquire about a piece, email [email protected] or call 614-486-4402, ext 0
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.
February 15
Boro Stitching
Janette Knowles
Learn the decorative Japanese mending technique of Boro stitching—sewing scraps of cloth over holes or worn-out areas on clothing and other textiles.
March 22
Legacy Boxes
Renee Wormack-Keels
Creating a Legacy Box for our families is a meaningful way to share and preserve important mementos of special events, milestones and celebrations
April 5
Beaded Pendants
Emma Garcia Madrid
Craft a unique beaded pendant that reflects the rich cultural traditions of Mexico. These handcrafted pieces can symbolize good luck and blessings for the wearer or be a meaningful keepsake that grounds you in your intentions.
Saturdays, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
$50 per workshop or $125 for all three.
Experience one-of-a-kind shopping at the Ohio Craft Museum during our 25th annual Gifts of the Craftsmen holiday sale, where the gift shop takes over the museum to showcase unique gifts handcrafted by nearly 200 artists from across the country. Discover handcrafted jewelry, glassware, pottery, plush animals and puppets, winter accessories, original holiday cards, ornaments, and more – all crafted by our talented group of artists, including many of your Winterfair favorites!
August 10–September 28, 2024
Environmental artists Marcia Armstrong and Char Norman present new work rooted in the natural world.
Make this cute bunny embroidery with artist Amy Hipple! Learn five basic stitches that can be used for many other projects in the future.
Amy Hipple is a former art teacher and the OAEA Outstanding Art Teacher of the Year for 2017. She has also worked with Highlights for Children, COSI, and the Columbus Zoo, and her work was included in ODC’s “Best of 2023” juried exhibition.
