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Ohio Craft Museum Silent Auction

Auction #1- May 7- 31st
Auction #2- June 15-30th

The Ohio Craft Museum is once again hosting two, in-person silent auctions during the run of our annual “Best of 2023” exhibition. All items are generously donated by our member artists and all proceeds benefit our educational programs and exhibitions.

Items for auction are on display in the gift shop. Bids can be recorded in the auction binder and winners will be contacted after bidding has closed. Bids must be placed in-person, no online or phone bids available for these auctions.

 

Summer Teen Workshops

June 14–16 & July 26–28

There are still a few spaces left!

For Teens entering grades 6–12
All workshops are half-day, Wednesday–Friday
FEE: $75 each
Create a full day experience by registering for an AM & PM workshop!

Session 1: June 14–16, AM & PM

Layered Landscape – 9:30am–noon: Create a whimsical 3-D Landscape using layers of cut and folded paper with artist/educator Mackenzie Johnston-Green.

Go With The Flow – 9:30am–noon: Learn to trust the process! Artist/instructor Lee Ann Lander will demonstrate the use of alcohol inks and allow teens to explore the medium to mindfully create abstract works of art.

Reimagine Your World – 1:00pm–3:30pm: Create sculptures of everyday objects or animals using sheets of cardboard. Mackenzie Johnston-Green will guide teens through the process of making templates and/or building up layers of cardboard to create dynamic forms.

Statement Abstracts – 1:00pm–3:30pm: Design a large, abstract, mixed-media painting utilizing acrylic paint, modeling paste, tissue paper & palette knife techniques with Lee Ann Lander.

Session 2: July 26–28, AM & PM

Plant Creature! – 9:30am–noon: Artist/educator Kristin Morris will introduce teens to epoxy clay to create a whimsical plant creature growing from a terra-cotta pot.

Lino Block Party! – 9:30am–noon: Carve your own linoleum block and create unique prints with Mackenzie Johnston-Green.

Here, Fishy Fishy – 1:00pm–3:30pm: Create a unique fish character complete with its own environment using epoxy clay and mixed media with Kristin Morris.

Dreamy Desserts! – 1:00pm–3:30pm: Learn the art of prop design by creating a realistic, larger-than-life ice cream, donut, macaron, or dessert of your choice using mixed media with Mackenzie Johnston-Green.

Click Here to Register For Teen Workshops! 

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 media and develop practical skills as a maker of art. See you this summer!

Review by a parent about summer 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!” by T. Singley

 

Best of 2023

May 7–July 8

Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s 40th annual juried members’ exhibition, showcasing works in clay, glass, fiber, wood, metal and mixed media. This year’s juror is Steve Smith, retired professor of art, Defiance College. An opening reception and awards ceremony will be held Sunday, May 7, 1pm to 4pm, at the Ohio Craft Museum. Awards will be presented at 3pm.
 
Above: Jessica Mohl, Of Her Hands, WATKINS PRINTING POSTER AWARD AND YASSENOFF FAMILY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
Online gallery best of 2023

Job Openings

Education Coordinator

30 Hours per week
Reports To Executive Director
Salary: $20/hour
Job Overview
Oversees and directs the planning, organizing and implementation of art education
classes and workshops for children and adults. Promotes an appreciation of fine craft
and nurtures creativity through educational programs.
Responsibilities and Duties
● Seek out and develop community partnerships.
● Work closely with the executive director to design and coordinate educational opportunities for children and adults, including DIY classes, Lunch & Learn program, Art & Mindfulness series, Summer Camps, Teen workshops, as well as seasonal classes and programming in conjunction with museum exhibitions.
● Work with the outreach coordinator to create programming outside of the museum.
● Coordinate summer art camps and workshops: five one-week classes for children grades 1-6, and several summer workshops for teens, as well as fall, holiday and spring classes, and other outreach programs. Work with artists and art instructors to facilitate programs.
● Oversee and coordinate educational programs from start to finish; including hiring teachers, marketing classes, ordering supplies, creating online registration forms, maintaining website listings, communicating with participants, scheduling volunteers when needed, and being on-site or off-site to host/oversee event.
● Train and mentor educational program teen volunteers and college interns.
● Plan and oversee educational events at Winterfair, including high school tours, hands-on activities, and art guild demonstrations. Also coordinate educational hands-on opportunities at off-site events such as Columbus arts fest and Grandview Hop.
● Create innovative educational solutions like Art Camp To-Go Boxes and individual projects that students can do from home and virtual learning for adults and children.
● Maintain education mailing lists of parents, class participants, educators, and volunteers for promotions and communications.
● Work with Graphic Designer and Marketing Coordinator for printed and electronic
educational marketing materials.
● Ensure that classroom spaces are maintained, and organize/maintain supplies and
donations.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
● Experience in an educational setting.
● Demonstrate an understanding of various art mediums.
● Ability to find creative solutions for educational goals.
● Ability to teach skills to others, including concrete and abstract art concepts.
● Strong communication, organizational and classroom management skills.
● Ability to multitask and coordinate logistics for educational classes.
● Bachelor’s degree, preferably in art, education or related discipline.
● Creative thinker!

Donation Dropoff: Online Auction

This March, we will once again be hosting an online auction with “Everything But The House.”

Items generously donated by you, our community members, will be auctioned to raise funds to benefit Ohio Craft Museum Programs.

We will be accepting donations by drop-off February 6th through the 27th at the Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212.

Hours: Monday-Friday 10-5, and Saturday 11-4. (Closed Sundays).

Summer Camps

2024 Summer Art Camps

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.

Registration is closed

For students entering grades 6–12.
All workshops are half-day. FEE: $75.
Create a full-day experience by registering for an AM & PM workshop!

Session 1 | June 19–21 | AM CLASSES

Tales of Time Travel
9:30 am–noon
Illustrate an epic tale of time travel by using graphic novels and picture books as your time machines! Author and artist Tadgh Bentley will show teens how to tell a story using pictures and words, covering layout, composition and character design.  

The Art of Boro Stitching
9:30 am–noon
Learn about Boro stitching with artist Janette Knowles. Derived from the Japanese boroboro, meaning something tattered or repaired, boro refers to the practice of reworking and repairing textiles through piecing, patching and stitching, in order to extend their use. Teens will work on a fabric piece/patch using boro/sashiko methods.

Session 1 | June 19–21 | PM CLASSES

Landscapes 101
1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Learn the basics of color theory and how to take a project from rough sketch to finished painting. Tadgh Bentley will guide teens through the process of painting an expressive acrylic landscape on canvas.

Visible Mending
1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Teens will study the resurgence of Boro stitching in the world of fashion with Janette Knowles, while mending and/or embellishing a clothing item using provided materials.

Session 2 | July 17–19 | AM CLASSES

Colorful Characters (SESSION FULL)
9:30 am–noon
Learn different themes and styles of character design (realism, anime, comics) with artist Bryan Moss, and explore working with different materials including markers, watercolors, colored pencils, etc.

Sculpted Summer Blooms
9:30 am–noon (SESSION FULL)
Let your imagination bloom with artist Weiting Wei! Teens will work with air dry Apoxy clay to create 3D potted flower sculptures.

Session 2 | July 17–19 | PM CLASSES

Setting the Scene:
Background Illustration for Comics
1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Learn different themes and styles of background design (realism, anime, comics) with artist Bryan Moss and explore working with different materials including markers, watercolors, colored pencils, etc.

Clay Expressions (SESSION FULL)
1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Teens will learn a variety of techniques to create a fun 3D painting using air dry clay with Weiting Wei.

Register Now for Teen Summer Camps

Young Masters Art Camp

For children entering grades 1–6

Week 1–June 10-14 PM SESSION FULL
All About Me and My World

Week 2– June 24-28 SESSION FULL
Under the Sea

Week 3– July 8-12 SESSION FULL
Time Traveling Through Ohio

Week 4–July 22-26 SESSION FULL
Superhero Artists of Ohio

Week 5–July 29 – Aug. 2 SESSION FULL
Recycle Art!

REgister For Summer camp Here

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

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

Parent

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