Welcome to the Toledo Craftsman's Guild
Toledo Ohio's Premier Arts and Crafts Guild
QUALITY CRAFT SHOWS SINCE 1972
MISSION STATEMENT
Our purpose is to bring together those adept in various handcrafts, who want to educate the public about crafts, and to encourage their appreciation. We share our knowledge concerning methods, sources of materials, show listings, etc. We establish and operate craft shows in order to achieve this appreciation of crafts and the success of our crafters.
HISTORY
The Toledo Craftsman's Guild was started in 1972 with a nucleus of 13 people. Our first show was at Crosby Park in connection with their May Flower Show Sale. There were 22 participants. Our first Christmas Show was at a now non-existent hall on Sylvania Ave. near Talmadge Rd. There were 44 crafts people in it. The Guild grew steadily. Shows were put on all over town...at Wildwood, Promenade Park, Gladieux, Adrian, Franklin Park Mall and Southwyck Mall, Lucas County Recreation Center and Lourdes College. The Guild was incorporated in 1975 with a formal constitution and by-laws. There were certain policies added as various situations called for a rule to cover the problem. Jurying started at this time in order to keep up the quality of the crafts. Our numbers rose to 350 which was our cut-off so everyone could be served at a show. Joan Shea and the original 13 founded this organization. Joan and Judy Schaarschmidt are the only two originals remaining in the Guild. Toledo received the group with great appreciation.
If you are interested in becoming a member and participating in a show, please contact our Membership Chairman at tdcr2999@netzero.net or our Jurying Chairman at annysc@aol.com or by visiting the Jurying or Application pages of this website.
You can also call 419-842-1925 (TCG message phone) for information.
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ToledoCraftsmansGuild
For general information, email: toledocraftsmansguild@yahoo.com
Thank you for your interest in the Toledo Craftsman's Guild!
MISSION STATEMENT
Our purpose is to bring together those adept in various handcrafts, who want to educate the public about crafts, and to encourage their appreciation. We share our knowledge concerning methods, sources of materials, show listings, etc. We establish and operate craft shows in order to achieve this appreciation of crafts and the success of our crafters.
HISTORY
The Toledo Craftsman's Guild was started in 1972 with a nucleus of 13 people. Our first show was at Crosby Park in connection with their May Flower Show Sale. There were 22 participants. Our first Christmas Show was at a now non-existent hall on Sylvania Ave. near Talmadge Rd. There were 44 crafts people in it. The Guild grew steadily. Shows were put on all over town...at Wildwood, Promenade Park, Gladieux, Adrian, Franklin Park Mall and Southwyck Mall, Lucas County Recreation Center and Lourdes College. The Guild was incorporated in 1975 with a formal constitution and by-laws. There were certain policies added as various situations called for a rule to cover the problem. Jurying started at this time in order to keep up the quality of the crafts. Our numbers rose to 350 which was our cut-off so everyone could be served at a show. Joan Shea and the original 13 founded this organization. Joan and Judy Schaarschmidt are the only two originals remaining in the Guild. Toledo received the group with great appreciation.
If you are interested in becoming a member and participating in a show, please contact our Membership Chairman at tdcr2999@netzero.net or our Jurying Chairman at annysc@aol.com or by visiting the Jurying or Application pages of this website.
You can also call 419-842-1925 (TCG message phone) for information.
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ToledoCraftsmansGuild
For general information, email: toledocraftsmansguild@yahoo.com
Thank you for your interest in the Toledo Craftsman's Guild!
