WELCOME TO THE CRAFT GUILD
WELCOME TO THE CRAFT GUILD
Founded in 1948, The Craft Guild of Dallas began as a passionate community of artists seeking a dedicated space to create, teach, and share their crafts.
Over the decades, we’ve grown into a thriving hub for creativity, offering fully equipped studios, year-round classes, and workshops led by nationally and internationally renowned artists.
Meet Our Instructors
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![Front view of a woman with short, light brown hair, holding a greyscale chart, purple t-shirt.]()
Lori Bandi
Photography
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![An older man with long gray hair wearing glasses and a black beanie.]()
Jef Barton
Clay
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![Smiling middle-aged woman with shoulder-length dark, wearing a blue, pink, and black speckled shirt.]()
Paula Beckett
Enameling & Metal Clay
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![A woman with dark, curly hair wearing a turqoise shirt is smiling in a clay studio.]()
Ritu Bhasin
Clay
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![A smiling, elderly woman with short red hair, glasses, a black shirt, and a colorful beaded necklace.]()
Marthalee Boles
Beading
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![A middle-aged woman with brown hair in a bun, wearing glasses on her head, earrings, and a white top with a patterned apron, working with Jewelry crafting tools.]()
Angela Brackbill
Jewelry Fabrication
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![A woman wearing a shirt painting with a brush.]()
Tina Cauller
Clay
Drawing & Painting -
![A man with a beard and glasses wearing a flat cap and blue polo shirt, smiling in an indoor setting with shelves of items in the background.]()
Joe Collis
Clay
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![A woman with curly red hair and glasses smiling, wearing a black t-shirt that says 'I think I have too many candles said no one ever,' standing in a storage room with shelves and boxes.]()
Leda Cott
Glass
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![A middle-aged woman with glasses and shoulder-length brown hair standing in a room with shelves of plastic bags and supplies behind her.]()
Barrie Curtsinger
Clay
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![A man with a welding helmet pushed back on his head, wearing a blue t-shirt and an apron.]()
Jeff Duryea
Jewelry Fabrication
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![A woman smiling inside a workshop or storage room.]()
Laura Easterling
Bookbinding
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![A woman with curly brown hair and a butterfly patterned apron is performing a jewelry crafting process using a torch on a small piece of metal on a work surface.]()
Susana Escobar
Jewelry Fabrication
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![A woman with short dark hair, glasses, and earrings, smiling at the camera, wearing a black shirt and a beige apron with the word 'Bookish' on it, in a room with bookshelves and audio equipment in the background.]()
Jeanene Evans
Bookbinding
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![Smiling woman with short dark hair wearing a black blouse with floral pattern, jewelry, in workshop or lab with equipment and other people in background.]()
Mary Fritsche
Jewelry Fabrication
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![A woman smiling and posing in a kitchen, wearing protective goggles and an apron with a colorful lottery ticket design. She has short black hair, is dressed in a black and white striped shirt, and is standing near a sink with a soap dispenser and a paper towel holder in the background.]()
Elsa Grivas
Jewelry Fabrication
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![Woman with glasses in a black shirt smiling.]()
Emilie Hachoud
Crochet
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![A smiling man wearing a green t-shirt and an apron.]()
Forrest Jackson
Bookbinding
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![A smiling woman with glasses and dark, curly hair with white highlights.]()
Marissa Jeffcoat
Painting
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![Smiling blonde woman with glasses and a black t-shirt.]()
Linda Lubinsky
Glass
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![A smiling, elderly woman with short gray hair, in a black shirt.]()
Melody Lynch
Glass
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![A smiling, elderly woman with glasses with red, curly earrings.]()
Christine Miller
Fiber Arts
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![A woman with short hair smiling with art in the background]()
Paula Mitchell
Painting
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![A woman with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a colorful leafy patterned shirt, smiling in an indoor setting with a bookshelf in the background.]()
Becky Moore
Beading
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![A smiling woman with glasses and curly hair in a pink shirt.]()
Diana Jacobson Morrison
Glass
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![A smiling woman with glasses and shoulder-length gray hair, wearing a colorful striped top with orange puffed sleeves, in an indoor setting.]()
Martha Myre
Fiber Arts
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![A smiling woman with glasses sitting at a desk with a pen in her hand. Behind her is a blue wall, a blackboard with some cursive writing, and a set of beige storage drawers.]()
Marilyn O'Hara
Jewelry Fabrication
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![A middle-aged woman with blonde hair tied back, wearing a blue T-shirt with a landscape graphic, sitting in a workshop or studio with shelves and tools in the background.]()
Alice O'Leary
Drawing & Painting
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![Woman wearing virtual reality headset indoors, holding the device with her hand.]()
Maria Renna
Clay
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![Older woman with glasses and short gray hair wearing a black shirt, looking downward, in an indoor setting.]()
Pam Skersick
Polymer Clay
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![A man with long, curly hair and a beard, wearing a mustard-colored corduroy shirt, standing in a room with shelves and a clock on the wall.]()
David Stelchek
Clay
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![An elderly man with glasses and a mustache wearing a cream polo shirt with navy trim is working on a woodworking project with a person in a red shirt in a workshop.]()
Gary Vaughan
Woodworking
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![A man wearing a dark blue t-shirt with a logo, smiling and standing in a woodworking workshop with tools and wood projects in the background.]()
Dan Wenger
Woodworking
Today, in our spacious Carrollton location, we continue to inspire and connect makers through hands-on learning, exhibitions, and our beloved Spring and Fall Show and Sales.
Share Your Passion – Teach at The Craft Guild
At The Craft Guild, we’re fortunate to have a wonderfully diverse group of instructors who bring experience, creativity, and dedication to every class. From ceramics and glass to metals, painting, fiber, and beyond, our instructors are the heart of what makes the Guild such a vibrant place to learn. They are committed to sharing their knowledge through hands-on learning, mentoring students of all levels, and inspiring creativity every day.
Many of our students discover a love of teaching themselves and eventually return as instructors, keeping the tradition of craft and community alive. This cycle of learning and teaching is what makes the Guild such a unique and supportive place for artists to grow.
Do you have a special skill or expertise in the arts that you’d like to share? Whether you are an experienced teacher or a practicing artist interested in guiding others, we’d love to talk with you. The Craft Guild is always looking for new instructors who are passionate about their craft and eager to inspire the next generation of makers.
Teaching at the Guild is more than just leading a class — it’s joining a community that values creativity, craftsmanship, and the joy of learning.
If you’re ready to share your passion, let’s start the conversation!
Board of Directors
Denise Kimberling-Jones
President
denise.jones@thecraftguild.org
Elsa Grivas
Treasurer
elsa.grivas@thecraftguild.org
Tina Cauller
Board Member
Mary Fritsche
Board Member
Angela Brackbill
Board Member
Lynn Stine
Vice President
lynn.stine@thecraftguild.org
Jonella “Joni” Stevenson
Secretary/Kids Camp Coordinator
joni.stevenson@thecraftguild.org
Becky Moore
Board Member
David Stelchek
Board Member
Linda Lubinsky
Executive Director
linda.lubinsky@thecraftguild.org
FAQs
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The Craft Guild is a 501 © (3) nonprofit school of fine craftsmanship offering hands-on Classes and Workshops in pottery, glass, metals fabrication, bookbinding, drawing, painting, fiber arts, woodworking, jewelry making and more.
We welcome students of all experience levels—from curious beginners to skilled artisans.
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We’re located at 3410 Midcourt RD., Suite 115, Carrollton, Texas, 75006
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You can register directly through our website by visiting the Classes & Workshops page. Just select your desired offering, view the details, and follow the prompts to enroll.
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Classes meet once a week for 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the session. They are ideal for in-depth skill-building over time.
Workshops are one-time events that can span a single day or multiple consecutive days.
They’re perfect for trying something new or diving deep into a specific technique.
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Not at all! Many of our offerings are beginner-friendly. Each listing will indicate whether prior experience is recommended or required.
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To ensure a focused, hands-on experience for all participants, we do not allow drop-ins or audits.
However, our Workshops and seasonal events offer great short-term options for getting involved.
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Yes! Membership supports our nonprofit mission and comes with great perks like discounts on classes.
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No, anyone can sign up!
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We do not offer studio rentals at this time.
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Yes! We offer private Workshops, creative parties, and corporate team-building sessions.
Contact us to create a customized experience for your group here.
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Most of our adult Classes are for ages 18 and over, but we do offer after-school Classes during the school year and summer camps for students under 18.
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You can support us by becoming a member, taking a Class or Workshop, volunteering, shopping in our gallery or at our Spring and Fall Shows, and donations are always appreciated.