Craft Happenings calendar

Tea Ceremony + Whisking Workshop with Rebecca Corbett

Want to learn more about the Japanese tea ceremony and matcha? Join scholars Dr. Rebecca Corbett and Dr. Michelle Liu Carriger for an afternoon exploring Japanese tea culture at AMOCA. During this one-hour event, Corbett and Carriger will share their expertise as scholars and practitioners of chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony), guiding participants through preparing their […]

America’s Tapestry: 13 Colonies. 13 Stories. 1 Nation.

America’s Tapestry illustrates the diverse stories of individual contributions that reveal each colony’s struggle for independence.

Breaking Ground: WEM’s 32nd Annual Juried Woodworking Exhibition

For Breaking Ground, WEM’s Thirty-Second Annual Juried Woodworking Exhibition, we invited contemporary artists to take inspiration from what they consider groundbreaking, defined by any of the term’s multiple meanings. How does Wharton Esherick’s life and work seem groundbreaking in 2026 and how might this be interpreted through their practice? Whether public or personal, what ideas […]

2026 Eldorado Studio Tour

Over 100 studios open each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The preview gallery will be open on Friday, September 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. Painting, sculpture, prints, photography, ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry, and more.

United We Stitch – A Nationwide Community Art Project

United We Stitch – Imagining the Future of Democracy, is a nationwide community art project. You can learn more about our project at www.unitedwestitch.com or contact [email protected] for more information. We are inviting individuals, families, and community groups to create a 3' x 5' panel expressing their hopes for the future of this unique country […]

Highland Park Arts in the Park Street Fair

Join Main Street Highland Park on Sunday, September 20, from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM for the 20th annual Arts in the Park Street Fair & Arts Festival! Celebrate local art and community in Highland Park! This downtown street fair features a juried art show, local artists and makers, artisan vendors, shopping, live music and […]

Florida Fiber In

Florida Fiber In is a welcoming annual gathering held over the third weekend in September (18-20, 2026) where people come together to celebrate the fiber arts. Creative individuals spend three days creating, learning, and connecting as a community. Anyone with an interest in fiber—whether you’re a complete beginner, an experienced maker, or simply curious—is invited […]

Fractured Foundations Exhibition Tour

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • 12:00 -1:00 PM • In Person • $15 Join us for a tour of AMOCA’s exhibition Fractured Foundations: 250 Years of American History with Exhibitions Manager Pam Aliaga. Fractured Foundations coincides with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The exhibition asks what it means to celebrate a nation whose […]

A cage so light [you hardly feel it]

This collection of work explores themes of watching yourself being watched, how our behavior changes when we know we are being observed, and how easily our private lives can be recorded and documented. This non-tangible pressure literally changes our physical shapes, choices, lives, and thoughts. This work also explores how our bodies contain our "selves": […]

Opening Reception: A Change in Our Nature

Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 4:00 -6:00 PM • In Person Join us for the opening reception for A Change in Our Nature, a new exhibition opening in AMOCA’s Robert and Colette Wilson Gallery. Through ceramic works produced at the Villeroy & Boch factory in Mettlach, A Change in Our Nature traces the evolving conceptualization of […]

A Common Thread

A Common Thread is a celebration of artistic connection, collaboration and continuity. Caren Petersen, owner of Muse Gallery, developed the idea after Cavanaugh died in 2022, leaving behind an unfinished, large-scale fabric installation. Rather than allowing the work to remain in storage, Petersen imagined a project that would extend its story through the hands of […]

Smithsonian Craft2Wear 2026

Craft2Wear 2026 is a show and sale of contemporary fine wearables, jewelry, and accessories presented by the Smithsonian Women's Committee to benefit the Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building – entrance facing the National Mall (900 Jefferson Drive SW) Show hours are Friday – Saturday, September 25- 26, from 10 am to 5 pm; […]

Maria A. Guzmán Capron: Penumbra

Step into a world of exuberant color and intricate storytelling as Maria A. Guzmán Capron explores the nuances of identity through 10 vibrant figurative textiles.

Tending to Clouds

Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present Tending to Clouds, a fiber arts exhibition featuring the work of Catalina Escallón Rosselli, Richie Wilde López, and Margaux McAllister, curated by Jessica Aguilar. Celebrating the expansive medium of hand-crafted textiles, Aguilar brings together three artists who transform simple materials like thread, wool, and banana leaves into […]

Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft

The word craft-itarianism was coined to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft.

Melissa Joseph: Artist-Led Exhibition Tour

Join GHP out on the town! On September 29, past Greenwich House Pottery Resident Artist Melissa Joseph will take us on a guided tour of her exhibition now on view at Charles Moffett Gallery. See link in bio for details. This is Melissa Joseph’s first solo exhibition at Charles Moffett gallery since she joined the […]

Woven Together Exhibition

Every year, Intertwine Arts celebrates the artistry of disabled individuals with a major exhibition of fiber artworks created in our weekly weaving workshops. This year the theme is Touch. The artworks are intended to be understood best by their tactile sensory qualities, and so yes, you will be able to touch the art! Hosted at […]

Modern Peasant Perfume Studio & Still Room

Have you ever been to a working perfumer’s studio? Explore our natural scent reference room and creative space. Peruse tinctures and oil infusions, made from plant materials. Experience scents from the natural world. Smell and mix your own personal formulations. This is a play room for scent enthusiasts! Join us at the Modern Peasant Still […]

Woven Together: TOUCH Exhibition

Join Intertwine Arts for our annual Woven Together Community Exhibition – a celebration of connection, creativity, and the many stories woven through fiber. This year’s theme, Touch, invites you into a world of fiber that is soft, textured, weighty, smooth, and meant to be experienced through touch. Exhibition Synopsis Touch is a powerful form of […]

Skat Game Party

End Oktoberfest strong this year and come learn to play Skat, the national card game of Germany! Skat is a beloved three player trick-taking card game, widely played across German speaking regions. At AMOCA, you’ll enjoy a brewski and friendly competition, and take a guided peek into the just-opened Villeroy & Boch Exhibition. Through ceramic […]

Hands-on Houston: Soap Carving

Join sculptor, woodworker, and current resident artist Arden Carlson to explore the wonders of carving! Using a variety of carving tools and a bar of soap, create your own reductive sculpture. Reductive art is the process of removing parts of your base material to shape a form or design. As you remove parts of the […]

Family Workshop: Pinch Pot Pumpkins

Saturday, October 3, 2026 • 11:30 AM–1:30 PM • In Person  Fall is fast approaching and so is the spooky season! Join AMOCA this October to build your own ceramic pumpkin to last you through many Halloweens to come! In this one-day pottery class, you’ll learn how to hand-build and decorate your very own pumpkin, […]

Glass Pumpkin Patch 2026

Glass Pumpkin Patch 2026 Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts 2213 Snelling Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Explore a spectacular array of handcrafted glass pumpkins, participate in seasonal glass activities, or enjoy free glassblowing demonstrations during the Glass Pumpkin Patch October 3rd & 4th, 2026! Saturday- Sunday October 3-4, 2026 from 12:00-5:00pm, an all ages event! […]

MKE Studio Tour

The MKE Studio Tour invites the public to discover Milwaukee’s vibrant craft community during a free, self-guided weekend tour of artist studios and creative spaces throughout Milwaukee County. Now in its eighth year, the MKE Studio Tour offers a unique opportunity to step inside the places where local artists create. Meet talented makers, see where […]