Join HCCC Curator + Exhibitions Director Sarah Darro for a tour of the new exhibition, Clutch City Craft, offering behind-the-scenes insight into the makers, materials, and stories shaping Houston’s vernacular—from the infrastructures beneath our feet to the technologies that carry us beyond Earth.

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Kick off Go Texan Day and rodeo season at the opening reception of Clutch City Craft, an exhibition surveying the makers and material traditions that have shaped Houston.

Come with your finest Houston western wear—boots, buckles, hats, grillz, and low riders are encouraged!—for a chance to take home prizes.

Opening reception from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, with western wear judging beginning at 7:00 PM. The evening will also feature open studios by the newest resident artists.

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The 2026 Project Threadways Symposium explores the power of making through the theme of Regeneration.

Presentations, workshops, and exhibitions center cotton, from soil to shelf to symbol—who grows it, how it is nurtured, who benefits in the global marketplace, and its generational legacy.

Speakers explore power and representation in the supply chain, connect craft and culture, and showcase pioneers restoring health and humanity to the world’s most ubiquitous fiber.

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Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion centered around the captivating history of our current exhibition, Fired in Revolution: Ceramics from the People’s Republic of China.

Exhibition Manager Pam Aliaga will lead a tour and offer two signature boba drinks, created in house. The exhibition presents ceramic work created during the Cultural Revolution, a period in China when all artistic and imagery production was under strict control by Chairman Mao.

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Visit Pewabic’s National Historic Landmark studios in Detroit, MI for the 2025 Holiday Showcase  to shop Pewabic’s newest ceramic designs plus an expanded selection of ceramic art from over 50 independent artists from across North America.

During your visit head upstairs to view the Pewabic Museum. Take advantage of expanded holiday shopping hours now through Christmas Eve and bring your family and friends to one of the Holiday Showcase Saturday events for additional programming!

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Mark the shortest day and longest night of the year with ASI’s signature Winter Solstice Celebration from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

This fan favorite features arts & crafts, music, and reindeer! FIKA Café will serve a special festival menu with small plates and warm glögg (Swedish mulled wine).

The ASI Museum Store and Jul Shop will also be open late for all your last-minute gift needs.

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Join Ruth Baldwin and Annie MacHale as they lead a vision board session! Gain inspiration from your fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and make intentions for a year of creativity and fun.

By visually representing your thoughts in a beautiful, playful, work of personal art, you can enjoy the creation of it and then put it in a prominent place in your home.

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To kick off our year of programming from nationally acclaimed teachers, we want to showcase the talents of our local community from first timers to experienced weavers, spinners, dyers, felters, rug hookers, and all things fiber arts.

Entries for the exhibition will be accepted from December 9, 2025 to January 16, 2026.

The exhibition will run from February 6 to March 8, 2026 with a special opening night on February 6.

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The Denton Maker Center (DMC) will be hosting its first Art Jewelry Celebration (AJC) on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

The event will feature one-of-a-kind and limited production pieces from a range of art jewelers, from established professionals to rising stars.

Food, refreshments, and live music will also be a part of this festive event.

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On July 18-19, 2026, the American Craft Council will launch National Craft Open Studios Weekend — a first-of-its-kind, nationwide celebration inviting the public into the creative spaces of more than 1,500 craft artists across the country.

This two-day event will offer guests a rare glimpse into the processes, tools, and inspiration that shape how handmade works are made, and provide artists critical support in their sales season.

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The exhibit will focus on weaving and spinning as an art form for both carrying on traditional handcraft forms and innovating new ones. It will provide educational information on the role handweaving played in early America, as well as its use today, illustrating innovations in technique and output, displaying how “traditional” methods continue to change.

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Mentors + Apprentices: Work from the 2026 Craft Apprentice Program.

The Maine Crafts Association, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, announce the opening of the 11th annual Craft Apprentice Program Capstone Exhibition at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, opening October 2, 2026 from 5-7pm.

The exhibition features new work made over seven months by mentors and apprentices in Maine and New Hampshire.

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This professionally juried-exhibition highlights South Carolina’s contemporary craft scene as part of the national Handwork 2026 initiative.

Featuring 10–12 artists working in fiber, ceramics, wood, and mixed media, the show emphasizes both heritage and innovation. Many of the works will be created specifically for this exhibition, underscoring the ongoing evolution of craft practices in the state.

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Stringband Music & Arts Festival

Retreat to the Ozarks for two days of handcrafted arts and fun at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas.

Festival admission includes entry to the Craft Village and Herb Garden daily (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Explore 19 artisan shops featuring live craft demonstrations, including wood carving and weaving, alongside old-time stringband music.

Music shows are held nightly at the Ozark Highlands Theater. Enjoy the finest of Ozark traditions!

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Celebrate the holidays and the 250th anniversary of American independence at the Red Mill Museum Village’s annual Festival of Trees. This year, each tree reflects on 250 years of America—through history, culture, and visions of the future.

The festival opens with the Winter Village holiday market, featuring artisan vendors, festive food, and Hands-On History demonstrations in blacksmithing, candlemaking, spinning, and more.

Proceeds support the museum’s preservation and educational programs.

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