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.
- Craftsman's Guild of Mississippi Call for Applicants
- Tue, Feb 15, 10:00 a.m..
- Potential members must submit jury applications by Feb. 24 at 5 p.m.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Artistic Opportunities.
- "Birds, Blooms and Butterflies" Craft Exhibit
- Wed, Feb 1, 9:00 am.
- See Sharon Williams' fiber exhibit through Feb. 29.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- Free.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Galleries.
- Discover Series - Adults-only Craft Class
- Thu, Feb 16, 6:00 pm.
- Choose from fused glass pottery, or wire sculpture.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- $25.
Other dates:
Thursday May 17 6:00 pm
Thursday Aug 16 6:00 pm
Thursday Aug 16 6:00 pm
Thursday Nov 15 6:00 pm
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Galleries, Creative Classes.
- Craft Exhibit
- Thu, Mar 1, 9:00 am.
- See Dee Wilder's jewelry exhibit through March 31.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- Free.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Galleries.
- Sheep to Shawl Day
- Sat, Mar 3, 10:00 am.
- See how sheep are sheared, how wool is spun and fiber exhibits.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- Free.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings.
- Knife Show and Hammer-in
- Sat, Mar 10, 9:00 am.
- See an exhibit of hand-forged knives. Jason Knight, American Bladesmith Society Master Smith, gives a knife-forging demonstration.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- $8, children 0-12/military/police free; $50 demonstration.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings.
- Discover Series - Real Men Craft Class
- Thu, Mar 15, 6:00 pm.
- This month's focus is blacksmithing.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- $25.
Other dates:
Thursday Jun 14 6:00 pm
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Galleries, Creative Classes.
- Discover Series - Ladies' Night Craft Class
- Thu, Apr 19, 6:00 pm.
- Choose from mosaics, candles or pottery.
- Mississippi Craft Center.
- $25.
Other dates:
Thursday Jul 19 6:00 pm
Thursday Oct 18 6:00 pm
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Creative Classes.
- 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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