Saturday, October 25, 12:30 - 4:30 PM
Participants will learn the basics in traditional hand hooked rug making, using a mix of re-purposed textiles and yarns, Valerie will guide you through class demonstrations and one on one instruction.
Thursday, September 25, from 5-6 PM
Presented by Craft Ontario, DesignTO and Harbourfront Centre, with the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), we will review everything you want to know about applying for and receiving grant money!
September 19, 2025
Join us for an artist talk and book presentation by Nithikul Nimkulrat, followed by the opening reception for her solo exhibition, 'Remembered & Forgotten'.
Saturday, September 20, 2-4:30 PM
Blessyl Buan invites participants to explore and engage with traditional Philippine weaving banig, reinterpreted in a contemporary context using dried palm and upcycled materials. This is a hands-on community workshop.
The Craft Ontario Board announces that after 18 years of dedicated service - including the past 8 years as Executive Director - Janna Hiemstra will be stepping down from her leadership role at Craft Ontario to take on a new position as Manager, Craft & Design at Harbourfront Centre.
Wednesday, June 25, 6:00 pm
All members are invited to attend Craft Ontario's 49th Annual General Meeting! This is an event for you – as a member-based organization, your participation makes all the difference.
Deadline: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Craft Ontario invites nominations for up to two vacant positions on the Board of Directors. Craft Ontario convie les membres à proposer des candidatures pour deux postes vacants au sein du conseil d’administration.
Deadline: May 4, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Craft Ontario is seeking submissions for its annual Pride in Craft social media campaign! Highlighting the work of 2SLGBTQIAP+ Craft Artists throughout June 2025.
Ontario’s leading craft education programs at George Brown College, Sheridan College, and OCAD University are facing suspension, restructuring, and potential elimination. We’re calling on students, educators, artists, economists, and concerned citizens to stand up.
Deadline: June 1, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Congratulations to META4 Gallery on their 20th anniversary! Do not miss this opportunity to participate in their juried show, 'Making Your Mark'! We are proud to join in and celebrate META4’s success as a long-time member and vital community hub, and are deeply grateful for META4’s support and commitment to craft!
Upcoming Deadlines to Apply: August 15 and November 14, 2025
Info Session: May 1, 2025, 5-6 PM
Craft Ontario, FUSION: Clay and Glass Ontario, Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, and Oeno Gallery present an information session on Thursday, May 1, from 5-6 pm, to provide insight on how they each go about exhibition planning, share exhibition opportunities that artists and craftspeople can apply to, and to clarify the application processes.
