Craftsmen's Guild of MS

10/30/2026

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"When I make a piece, I’m satisfied with it. It feels like my child or something, especially when I first started making them and I wasn’t selling them. I was just making it because of the gift God gave me," Rolling Fork sculptor Lee Washington said.

Read more: https://www.mississippifreepress.org/person-of-the-day-lee-washington-army-veteran-teacher-transforms-cotton-picker-spindles-into-art-at-rolling-fork-studio/

10/27/2026

10/09/2026

This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 24th!
We'll have several members at the event doing live craft demonstrations and selling their work, so please come out!

GREAT NEWS! THE PECAN FESTIVAL IS BACK ON!

We are excited to announce that the Ridgeland Pecan Festival has officially been rescheduled for Saturday, October 24th!

We’re looking forward to a fantastic day with a full lineup of vendors, live entertainment, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and so much more!

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Freedom Ridge Park

Thank you to our vendors and community for your flexibility and support. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone on October 24th! 🍂

10/09/2026

Next Saturday, come out to the Waller Craft Center for our Last Demo Day of 2026! If you missed our Summer Demo Day this year, then make plans to joins us for these fun artisan demonstrations.

This fun, family friendly-event features a wide variety of demos from our artisans members. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the range of arts and fine crafts represented here at the Waller Crafts Center. If you've ever been curious about learning some of these crafts, this is a perfect opportunity to meet our Artisans, ask questions, and get to seem them at work up close.

Open to the Public • Free Admission!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00am – 4:00pm
950 Rice Road, Ridgeland MS

https://www.mscrafts.org/eventsclasses/last-demo-day-2026

10/01/2026

Just in Time for Christmas, we've got a new class available for Adults and Teens 15 & UP!!🎄Making Lighted Kudzu Trees for the Holidays 🎅🏻 is led by Guild Artisan Nancy Opalko, students will learn how to make a unique, decorative tree woven with kudzu vines and lit by battery-powered twinkly lights. 🧺 Basket materials and lights will be provided for each student along with information on basic weaving techniques and how to find materials for future weaving adventures.

Space is limited to 12 students max, so act fast! 🎟 Class registration is $75 per Participant and includes materials. Students will need to bring their own hand pruners. Some hand strength and dexterity is required.

Register at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/LightedKudzuTrees2026

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12 Noon (2 hours)
📌 Waller Craft Center: 950 Rice Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157
For questions or info: call 601-856-7546 or visit:
https://www.mscrafts.org/eventsclasses/making-lighted-kudzu-trees-for-the-holidays

09/18/2026

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
https://weblink.donorperfect.com/chimneyville2026

Our Thursday Preview Party Night admission is $40 and includes entry on Friday and Saturday as well!

Festival Day Admission (Friday or Saturday) is $10 per person and good for the entire day of purchase.

AND Friday includes our Sip and Sip hours from 5-7pm with w**e bar and live music!

For details about our 50th Annual Chimneyville Arts Festival, head over to our website:
https://www.mscrafts.org/chimneyville

Thank you to our our event sponsors!
Mississippi Arts Commission • Visit Mississippi • Explore Ridgeland • Atmos Energy • Barbour Hurst • Trustmark• Pileum Corporation • Wells Marble Attorneys at Law • Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP • Cathead Distillery • J Lohr Vineyards and W**es • International W**es • Rolling Suds Powerwashing • WeMarquee Rentals

09/15/2026

New Class Alert for Adults and Teens 15 & Up: 🧶 Beginning Knitting with Abigail Knits starting on Tuesday, October 6th! Enrollment is open now!

Led by Guild Artisan Abigail Patterson, students will learn how to start a knit project using basic knitting stitches. Students can choose from 1 of 3 cozy and relaxing projects. That are perfect for beginners: Hat, Scarf, or Cowl.

Act fast as class space is limited to a minimum of 2 with a maximum of 5 students. Registration fee includes all supplies.

🎟 Class registration is $120 per Participant.
Register at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2026-Beginning-Knitting

📅 October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026
⏰ Class will meet every Tuesday from 1 - 4 pm for a total of 4 sessions.
📌 Waller Craft Center: 950 Rice Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157

For questions or info: call 601-856-7546 or visit mscrafts.org/events.
https://www.mscrafts.org/eventsclasses/beginner-knitting-2026-1