Spring Classes Start March 2nd |
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Sign up now for the Spring Session
The Craft Guild’s Spring session brings back popular classes and introduces new ones! Marissa Jeffcoat returns with Oil Portrait Painting, guiding all levels through portrait techniques and stylization. Pam Skersick leads a six-week Polymer Clay class, crafting stunning jewelry and home décor. Emile Hachoud teaches Crochet - Learning the Art of Hooking, while Christine Miller and Martha Myre explore fiber art in a hands-on six-week journey. Plus, we welcome Dan Wenger, leading new Woodworking courses covering foundational woodworking techniques, power tools, and project design. Don’t miss these inspiring opportunities to expand your artistic skills!
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Young Artist Summer Camps
Our camps run June 2 - August 8, 2025, with morning and afternoon options that allow you to customize your summer! Sign up before April 19th to receive the $15 Early Bird Discount.
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Clay Studio Workshops
Luminaria with Ritu Bhasin
Friday, March 7, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Watercolor Palette with Tina Cauller
Friday, March 14, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Building a Coil Bowl with Joe Collis
Saturday, March 15, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Coffee Mugs with Joe Collis
Friday, March 21, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Square Condiment Bowls with Ritu Bhasin
Friday, March 28, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Pinch Pot Planter with Joe Collis
Saturday, March 29, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Art•sortment Studio Workshops: an assorted collection of skills & creative techniques from various genres. | |
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Temari: A Japanese Embroidery Technique - Cate Buchanan
Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27, 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Temari (te – hand and mari – ball) is a centuries-old traditional Japanese technique of embroidery, usually done in ball form. The balls were originally made from materials at hand as playthings for children and have evolved into elaborate pieces of art that symbolize love and luck. While modern materials can be used for the art, beautiful temari can be created from humble components such as rice hulls, dryer lint and thrums from other fiber projects, making it a perfect way to create beauty from what would otherwise be trash. In this workshop, Cate Buchanan will introduce different traditional designs that can be created in this fascinating craft. Participants will be able to create two different temari during the workshop from pre-wrapped mari. Participants will also learn about making and preparing mari for future projects from different materials such as stryofoam, dryer lint and rice hulls.
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Weaving with Wire with Mary Lee Hu
Friday, March 28 - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
This five-day workshop is designed to give those new to working with wire a look at a number of the many ways one can use round wire in processes borrowed from the fields of basketry and fibers. Twisting, wrapping, looping, knitting and complex braiding make textured line, and knitting, soumak, weaving and twining create flat shape or hollow form. Participants will have the opportunity to make samples of the processes demonstrated, seeing which ones they like and that they can see fitting well with their own work and working methods. Individuals who are more familiar with wire and who wish to explore specific needs or directions within the scope of wirework are welcome and there will be time to work individually with them.
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Tools & Jigs for Multiples - Jayne Redman
Thursday, June 19 - Sunday, June 22, 2025
Creating findings that combine form with function will add to the uniqueness of your designs. The challenge is in duplicating them! Jayne Redman will show you how by introducing you to the many methods of making tools and jigs she has developed.
This workshop will focus on ways to duplicate three dimensional shapes in wire including linkage systems, ear wires, clasps, and other unique findings. You will make a series of tools that will give you time saving ways of measuring, cutting, connecting and forming sheet and wire accurately in coils, circles, and straight lengths.
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Die Forming Beads Ancient Style with Jeanette K Caines
Saturday, May 17 - Sunday May 18, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Discover the ancient art of creating hollow beads and forms! For the past four years, Jeanette has been passionately working on a project to reclaim ancient technology. Their brand-new hollow form dies, part of the Queen Puabi Collection, are now ready to make their debut in the studio. Participants will learn to use these innovative tools to craft beautiful hollow beads, just as ancient goldsmiths once did.
This process doesn't require any complex equipment like a hydraulic press—just a leather mallet, one of the dies, annealing, and 30-26 gauge sheet in copper, fine or Argentium silver, or 22k gold. Discover how simple it is to create lightweight, wearable, and elegant hollow forms. Once participants master the use of the die, they will explore fusing or soldering techniques to transform their beads into stunning pieces of jewelry.
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The Craft Guild of Dallas Glass Studio is thrilled to welcome renowned glass artist Dale Keating for two exceptional workshops this April! With over 20 years of experience and a passion for kiln-formed glass, Dale brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every class she teaches. Join us for Totally Twisted Canes (April 3–4) and Murrini Fundamentals (April 5–6) to explore intricate glass techniques, refine your skills, and learn from a true master. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the artistry of glass—registration opening soon! | |
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Teacher Spotlight – Becky Moore
March spotlight features Becky Moore, long time Craft Guild member, current Board member and past President, and current instructor in the Beading Studio. Her journey at The Guild began at the Proton location in 2009 where she initially explored glass fusion and metalsmithing. Her passion for beading began as she studied under legend Elizabeth Knodle from 2011 until 2021.
Becky shares her extensive knowledge by
teaching beading classes twice weekly and continues to refine her metalsmithing skills in Marilyn O'Hara’s advanced class. A versatile multi-media artist, Becky loves combining all these elements into her unique creations. She credits her artistic direction to Elizabeth’s guidance, sharing her pioneering techniques while developing and teaching her own style.
Raised on a farm in Illinois in a family of great cooks and gardeners, she continues this great tradition. Attendees at our Craft Guild Receptions have experienced the wonderful food for these events. Becky heads up the team that prepares and serves these gourmet treats which are a highlight of our events.
Professionally, Becky pursued graduate studies in Chemistry and was an engineer at Texas Instruments, experiences that honed her organization and time management skills. Throughout her time at The Guild, she has seen and been a part of the many changes and credits our incredible teachers for creating a sense of community in our world class facility. She is excited about the renewed interests in crafts and the arts especially among young people who are eager to learn.
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Gallery at The Guild
New shopping hours 12-4 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
The Craft Guild is excited to announce that the Gallery at The Guild is now open for shopping in person from 12-4pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. We are also updating our online gallery weekly with new items.
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Discover the Art of Jay Gardner! | |
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Calling all dog lovers! Come fetch some unique, handmade pottery perfect for you and your best four-legged friend and enjoy a cold one on us while supporting local artists.
Custom Dog Bowls | Treat Jars | Dog-Inspired Mugs | Silly fun and prizes
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Join Our Member Yard Sale Fundraiser! | |
Do you have tools, supplies, artwork or household items you would like to get rid of? If so, join our Guild-wide Yard Sale on April 5, 2025. Sign up here. | | | | |
