Mississippi Craft Center
601-856-7546
http://www.mscraftsmensguild.org
950 Rice Road, Ridgeland (satellite location at Fondren Corner in Jackson)
The mission of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi is to preserve, promote, market, educate and encourage the highest standards of excellence in regional craft. The Guild presents craft exhibits and events, craft education and markets fine craft. Each year 150,000 people attend Guild programs, encountering working craftsmen and their art.
Guild craftsmen make a tremendous impact on the cultural lives of our communities and are vital players in community planning and economic development.
DIRECTIONS:
I-55 to Natchez Trace Exit, turn right on Natchez Trace, right on Old Canton Road, then left on Rice Road. Building is on left, past the Ridgeland Fire Department.
Upcoming Events
- Craft Demonstrations
- Mon, Feb 14, 10:00 am.
- Members of the Mississippi Craftsman's Guild give demonstrations from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Visit mscrafts.org for a schedule.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- Free.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings.
- Craft Exhibit
- Tue, May 1, 9:00 am.
- See Shambe' Jones wood burnings through May 31. The opening reception is May 6 from 2-4 p.m.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- Free.
filed under: Galleries, Exhibits and Openings.
- Craft Sampler Summer Camp
- Mon, Jun 4, 9:00 am.
- Topics include pottery, wire sculpture, fabric art, mosaics, candle making and more. Children ages 5-8 attend June 4-8 or July 9-13. Children ages 9-12 attend June 18-22 or July 16-20. Snacks included; registration required.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- $175, $150 second child.
filed under: Creative Classes, Youth.
- Discover Series - Real Men Craft Class
- Thu, Jun 14, 6:00 pm.
- Choose from blacksmithing or arrow making.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- $25.
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Creative Classes.
- Discover Series - Ladies' Night Craft Class
- Thu, Jul 19, 6:00 pm.
- Choose from making jewelry, making a flower pin or basket weaving.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- $25.
Other dates:
Thursday Oct 18 6:00 pm
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Creative Classes.
- Discover Series - Adults-only Craft Class
- Thu, Aug 16, 6:00 pm.
- Choose from jewelry, leather or wire sculpture.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- $25.
Other dates:
Thursday Aug 16 6:00 pm
Thursday Nov 15 6:00 pm
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Creative Classes.
- Indigo Dye Day
- Tue, Aug 28, 10:00 am.
- See fiber artisans dye their natural materials to use in weaving projects.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- Free.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings.
- ¡LatinFest!
- Sun, Sep 2, 11:00 am.
- The event showcases Latin artists, musicians, dance and cuisine. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Red Cross of Mississippi. Sponsorships available.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- $5, free for children under 8.
filed under: Community.
- Discover Series- Real Men Craft Class
- Thu, Sep 20, 6:00 pm.
- Choose from blacksmithing or spoon carving.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- $25.
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Creative Classes.
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