Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library

Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library https://c2centreforcraft.ca

Dedicated to preserving the heritage, teaching the student, inspiring the artist, and promoting a way of life that values the handmade, the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library has its origins in the early years of the Crafts Guild of Manitoba.

Chris Grossman was a German-born artist, teacher, and vibrant member of the Winnipeg Crafts community in the 1970s. Gros...
06/01/2026

Chris Grossman was a German-born artist, teacher, and vibrant member of the Winnipeg Crafts community in the 1970s. Grossman practiced spinning, weaving, and pottery, and was named Craftsman of the Year in 1973 by the Crafts Guild of Manitoba. Grossman was a pottery teacher and long-term member of the Guild. She would eventually serve as its president from 1975-77. ⁠
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This mold was used to make the prize brooches for the “In Praise of Crafts” shows in the late 1980s and early 1990s⁠
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Hand Modeled, Terracotta – Low Fired | 1980s

Doors Open is tomorrow! Join us for a day of exploring at the C2 Centre for Craft | 11am - 5pmEXHIBITSIn the Shirley Ric...
05/29/2026

Doors Open is tomorrow!
Join us for a day of exploring at the C2 Centre for Craft | 11am - 5pm

EXHIBITS

In the Shirley Richardson Craft Gallery: Serious Play, is a textiles exhibition exploring the radical potential of play.
Curator: Katrina Craig
Artists: Charlotte Sigurdson, Candace Neumann, Maureen Winnicki Lyons, & Miriam Delos Santos

In the Heritage Gallery: FIRED, from the collections of MCML, FIRED showcases 33 ceramic artists.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

From 12-3 pm, members of Prairie Canada Carvers will be on site demonstrating hand carving techniques for working with wood.

Used craft book sale (proceeds to MCML).

We have two new books in the Gladys Chown Memorial Library! These were purchased to recognize Marieke Gruwel and Judith...
05/29/2026

We have two new books in the Gladys Chown Memorial Library! These were purchased to recognize Marieke Gruwel and Judith Huebner who both retired from the board in March after six year terms, and four years each being Co-Presidents! Thank you to both Marieke and Judith for their support of MCML!

The library is open to everyone to browse on-site, so come in anytime to take a look. MCML members can borrow books - a great perk of membership!

Find all that the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library has to offer! Both MCML members and non-members are welcome to brow...
05/27/2026

Find all that the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library has to offer! Both MCML members and non-members are welcome to browse our selection of rare books, which cover an extensive variety of crafts, and our museum collection for those wanting to examine the pieces we care for up close.

MCML members can borrow up to 15 books, and we are always accepting new members! Annual memberships begin at $30 for students, $45 for seniors, and $65 for individuals - swipe to see the full list of membership perks. To apply for a membership you can visit our linktree, or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Miriam Birkenthal is a Winnipeg textile and ceramic artist, who has lived and exhibited work across Canada. In 1994 she ...
05/25/2026

Miriam Birkenthal is a Winnipeg textile and ceramic artist, who has lived and exhibited work across Canada. In 1994 she received the Eleanor Thomas Award from the Winnipeg Embroiderers' Guild.

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Slab and Coil built, Terracotta – Low Fired | c. 1960s

NEW ARTIST + NEW ART! Nerikomi Teacup and Saucer by Heidi Marx. Porcelain cup and saucer made using the Nerikomi techniq...
05/24/2026

NEW ARTIST + NEW ART!

Nerikomi Teacup and Saucer by Heidi Marx.

Porcelain cup and saucer made using the Nerikomi technique where layers of coloured clay are marbled or folded to create patterns.

Dishwasher and food safe.
Cup: 6 cm (diameter) x 6 cm (h)
Saucer: 11 cm (diameter) x 2 cm (h)

Find this piece and others at https://c2-shop.square.site/s/shop

C2 Shop is open for in-person shopping Wednesday to Saturday from Noon to 4pm at 1-329 Cumberland Avenue, Winnipeg, MB⁣⁣.


Doors Open is tomorrow! Join us for a day of exploring at the C2 Centre for Craft | 11am - 5pmEXHIBITSIn the Shirley Ric...
05/22/2026

Doors Open is tomorrow!
Join us for a day of exploring at the C2 Centre for Craft | 11am - 5pm

EXHIBITS

In the Shirley Richardson Craft Gallery: Serious Play, is a textiles exhibition exploring the radical potential of play.
Curator: Katrina Craig
Artists: Charlotte Sigurdson, Candace Neumann, Maureen Winnicki Lyons, & Miriam Delos Santos

In the Heritage Gallery: FIRED, from the collections of MCML, FIRED showcases 33 ceramic artists.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

From 12-3 pm, members of Prairie Canada Carvers will be on site demonstrating hand carving techniques for working with wood.

Used craft book sale (proceeds to MCML).

This soapstone rabbit was done by artist Silas Keno from Anishininew-Okimawin. Not very much is known about this artist,...
05/18/2026

This soapstone rabbit was done by artist Silas Keno from Anishininew-Okimawin. Not very much is known about this artist, which prompts us to wonder: What secrets and stories hide in our collections shelves?

Address

1-329 Cumberland Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3C1S6

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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