Craft Happenings calendar

Haystack Distinguished Speaker Series: Ernestine: A Mother Pin Constellation with Syd Carpenter

Syd Carpenter, a Philadelphia-based sculptor widely known for her ceramic and sculpture work, will speak at Haystack.

In Residence: 18th Edition

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present In Residence: 18th Edition, an annual exhibition featuring works in fiber, clay, copper, and found objects by 2024–2025 resident artists Perata Bradley, Stephanie Bursese, Atisha Fordyce, Nela Garzón, Gbenga Komolafe, Gabo Martinez, Preetika Rajgariah, Macon Reed, Jamie Sterling Pitt, Adam Whitney, and Dongyi Wu.

Sense of Place: A living exhibition of Hudson Valley design

‘Sense of Place’ is an immersive showcase of Hudson Valley design, presented by Available Items in collaboration with Amin Tadj Studio. Firmly rooted in the landscape of the Catskill Mountains, Ohayo Mountain House emerges as a living gallery where contemporary art and design engage in meaningful dialogue with domestic life. This special exhibition brings together […]

Excellence In Fibers XI

This exhibition examines the expansive field of contemporary fiber and textile practice through works that range from traditional techniques to complex expressive forms.

American Glass: Born of Necessity, Crafted with Soul

Discover 250 years of glassmaking in America with this four-week virtual craft history course.

Best of 2026 Juried Members’ Exhibition

The Ohio Craft Museum is pleased to present the Best of 2026, a juried exhibition showcasing contemporary fine craft by 69 artists.

Noguchi’s New York

Noguchi’s New York explores Isamu Noguchi’s lifelong relationship with New York City, while marking the 75th anniversary of his iconic Akari light sculptures.

Angelica Raquel: Mystic Threads

Rooted in fiber, folklore and family storytelling, Angelica Raquel: Mystic Threads explores the space where reality and imagination intersect.

“When Is It Time To Talk To An Attorney?” Webinar

When Is It Time To Talk To An Attorney?Wednesday, July 8, 3-4:30pm EST, VIRTUAL Host/Presenter: Christia Ravenell, Director of Legal Services Description: Join Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) for a discussion on common legal issues that an artist might face when pursuing creative endeavors. The discussion will include an introduction to contracts, intellectual […]

Human / Nature

Kentucky-based sculptor and artist Ron Isaacs explores the narrative of objects in this show at Philadelphia's Gravers Lane Gallery.

Art at St. Kate’s

Art at St. Kate’s features quality work by 100 juried artists selling fine crafts: clay, fiber, glass, leather, jewelry, metal, wood, paper.

Birthday Bash and Studio Centennial Celebration: Happy 139th Birthday, Wharton!

Bring your party hats and join us on the hillside to celebrate Wharton Esherick’s 139th Birthday and the Centennial year of his 1926 Studio on Saturday, July 11th from 2:00-5:00PM. Festivities include a hands-on collage activity with WEM’s artist-in-residence Jennifer Johnson, live music by the Llama Dalis, an open house of the 1926 Studio with […]

The ACGA Clay and Glass Festival

Mark your calendar for the biggest juried clay and glass event in the west!The fabulous ACGA Clay & Glass Festival is coming back to the Palo Alto Art Center the weekend of July 11-12, 2026 with 130+ of California’s most celebrated artists.Come for the art, stay for the Throwdown and demos. Valet parking, food trucks, […]

Haystack Distinguished Speaker Series: Practice Makes Practice with Rosanne Somerson

This artist talk centers the kinds of questions that we explore in our work and the drivers that develop our curiosity, explorations, and ultimately, the things that we make.

Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair

The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair is the largest of the three fairs that comprise the award-winning Ann Arbor Art Fair in Michigan.

Open Craft Demonstrations

Stop by North House Folk School's outdoor commons in the center of campus to see live traditional craft demonstrations.

Pearl Knotting One-Day Workshop

Participants are guided through the timeless technique of hand-knotting pearls, creating two necklaces in an intimate, hands-on environment.

Kilnforming in the Upper Midwest

Kilnforming in the Upper Midwest Exhibition on view: May 22-July 22, 2026 Exhibition Reception: Saturday May 30, 2026 1-3 pm Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts www.mnglassart.org 2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm, Closed Mondays Kilnforming in the Upper Midwest is a juried exhibition celebrating contemporary kilnformed glass by artists living […]

2 Rings in 2 Days

This two-day workshop introduces participants to the art and meaning of the ring while building foundational jewelry-making skills.

FIBERWORKS2026

108|Contemporary is excited to present FIBERWORKS 2026, the juried member exhibition of Fiber Artists of Oklahoma. Juried by Astrid Bennett, this exhibition honors quality workmanship and original design while educating the public on the many facets of fiber art by presenting a wide range of media, techniques, and traditions. On view: June 5 – July […]

Nancy Bowen: From A to Z and the Bodies In Between

The first solo exhibition of New York–based artist Nancy Bowen with Nunu Fine Art features recent collages and sculptural works.

Charm Bracelet Workshop Weekend: Create Your Own Set of Amulets

This two-day workshop explores the history and meaning of portable amulets while introducing participants to key jewelry-making techniques.

Poetry at AMOCA: Japanese Translation with Naoko Fujimoto

Join us at the museum for an afternoon of poetry with translator Naoko Fujimoto! Fujimoto’s latest book of Women: 20 Japanese Female Poets / 20 Waka Poems is a collection of translations of Japanese waka-poems from the seventh century to the twelfth century, featuring twenty female poets from this period, when Japanese women’s literature flourished. […]

Reading Craft: Exploring a Discipline Through the Texts That Have Shaped It

In a four-week virtual course, participants will discuss key texts that have impacted craft history with Dr. Michelle Millar Fisher.