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News & Events
The Chicago Center for Craft seeks opportunities to connect artists with collaborative partners throughout Chicago to host workshops, exhibitions, pop-up events, and other creative initiatives. Please email us with any creative idea you may have! Events hosted by our members are listed below.
Visit us at the Chicago Cultural Center!
Join us from October 16th through December 19th, 2026, as we host 13 artist members who will lead interactive programming. Attendees will have the opportunity to try their hand at a variety of techniques and meet some of our featured members. All events are free and open to the public. Drop-in interactive sessions take place each Friday and Saturday from Noon to 2 pm at the Learning Lab, first floor, near the South entrance (Washington). Check out the entire program here. Questions?
8/21-2/21
To Be Remembered
An exhibition featuring the work of local Chicago artists exploring the personal history of making.
78 E. Washington, 4th Floor
Artist Reception: 5-7 pm
On view through Feb. 21, 2027
9/26
COLOR BY NATURE: NATURAL DYING WITH HAVEN OVERTON
Experience harvesting color from flowers and trees to dye silk & wool fabrics and yarns.
26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
10 am to 5 pm
10/9-11
Chicago Textile Fair
Celebrate Chicagoland fiber and textile artists. Programming spans three days and is full of inspiration, community, and education.
Check out the website for details!
10/10-11
Chicago Ceramics Crawl
Participate in a self-guided tour of Chicago's local ceramic studios! Organized by CCFC member The Digs, this is a must-see event!
Hours vary!
10/16
Learning Lab Residency
Visit members of the CCFC during our artist residency at the Learning Lab located in the Chicago Cultural Center. Each event will feature an interactive experience with a local artist, featuring processes in weaving, paper, book arts, and basketry. Sign up for our mailing list to get all the details!
Event Dates: Oct 16-Dec 19, Fridays & Saturdays from Noon to 2 pm
Check out our Artist Directory to discover artist events.