Mississippi Crafts Center
Mississippi Crafts Center
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
Built in 2007, the Mississippi Craft Center in Ridgeland (just north of Jackson)is the home to the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi.It is situated between the Reservoir and the Natchez Trace.The Center is open 9-5 daily, closed only on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.The Center includes a permanent collection of craft works, the George Berry Gallery with rotating exhibits and a large retail gallery featuring the the work of many of the Guild's 400 members. The Center also offers craft classes, camp, exhibitions, demonstrations and acts as a welcome center for visitors to the area. There is no admission fee.
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leemoseley0
16 contributions
Oct 2019
My wife is a potter and wanted to visit the Craft Center. It is a mixed use venue and while we were visiting, the staff was setting up for a reception of some sort. It appeared that the reception would be a wonderful affair.
We spent about an hour in the gift shop and were treated to the back story on the crafts people by the volunteer working the register. He was a craft person and knew the stories behind all the art in the gift shop. We found everything you could imagine in the gift shop, the items ranged from functional to fantastic. If you enjoy hand crafted original items from local artisans, you will not go wrong visiting the Craft Center.
We spent about an hour in the gift shop and were treated to the back story on the crafts people by the volunteer working the register. He was a craft person and knew the stories behind all the art in the gift shop. We found everything you could imagine in the gift shop, the items ranged from functional to fantastic. If you enjoy hand crafted original items from local artisans, you will not go wrong visiting the Craft Center.
Written January 18, 2020
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Saranger
Los Angeles, CA8,987 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
Stopped in here to find a thank you/birthday gift for a good friend. Was impressed with the variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, concrete, fibers, wood, gourds, and glassware! Found an amazing wood burned gourd bowl for my friend, priced at $75. Some items might seem expensive, but remember these are hand made items by local artists and nothing is made in China! Would certain come here again looking for a perfect gift for friend, wedding or hostess.
Written March 28, 2013
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TravelingJonesy
Overland Park, KS44 contributions
Dec 2010 • Solo
Actually located in Ridgeland, a Jackson suburb, just off the Natchez Trace Parkway. Various craftspeople are there during the week and on Saturday to demonstrate their particular skills: quilting, spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, glass blowing, wood carving, pottery making, basket weaving... all kinds of crafts. Depending on the day you visit you might see quite a selection of them at work. Even if they're not there, you can see their products on display and in the gift shop for purchase. The Center also teaches various workshops on crafts and sponsors community craft events.
Written November 19, 2011
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Sammy N
Los Angeles853 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
If you are on the NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY, or just rolling around JACKSON, MS looking for a great, local souvenir, GET IN HERE!!
Neat, local artists with a load of product means that you will find a charming novelty from the state .. ..
STOP ON IN!!!
Neat, local artists with a load of product means that you will find a charming novelty from the state .. ..
STOP ON IN!!!
Written March 18, 2013
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Julia D
Fredericksburg, TX11 contributions
Nov 2013 • Friends
The Mississippi Crafts Center is located across the street from the Ross Barnett Reservoir and is a lovely setting for a contemporary building full of handcrafted products. The Guild, whose work is in the building, has been operating, since 1973. They have a changing monthly exhibit by an individual craftsman and, often, an artisan is demonstrating. The blacksmith is fun to watch and it is nice to see artisans who keep traditional arts alive. There are not many craft centers (we have visited most of them) in the U.S. and this is one of the finest. They hold an annual festival of crafts, too, the first weekend in December every year in Jackson and it is amazing to see the hundreds of craftspeople gathered there to sell their products. It is named the Chimneyville Crafts Festival. It is definitely worth your time to see both the Center and the Festival, if you are traveling near the Jackson/Ridgeland area because the members of the Guild represent 19 different states, so you see a wide range of products and talents.
Written November 25, 2013
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capitolcollector2009
Savannah, GA174 contributions
Oct 2012 • Friends
This spot was the best place I found to buy a souvenir in Jackson - unfortunately that's not saying a huge amount! I have never come across a state capitol with so few places for tourists to shop. The only other place that had them was the Old State Capitol Museum. In fact, a couple of places even mentioned how many requests they get for regional souvenirs! And no matter where I looked, I could not find a Jackson magnet, only Mississippi ones.
But I digress... this really is a nice place. A few states I've been to have these collections of work by local artists, most notable Tamarack in West Virginia. And this is a great one, too. It has a considerable selection of items and artistic styles to suit most shoppers and it's a great place to stock up on gifts. Of course, as these items are handmade, they can be on the expensive side, but you are supporting local artisans, and that, to me, is worth it!
But I digress... this really is a nice place. A few states I've been to have these collections of work by local artists, most notable Tamarack in West Virginia. And this is a great one, too. It has a considerable selection of items and artistic styles to suit most shoppers and it's a great place to stock up on gifts. Of course, as these items are handmade, they can be on the expensive side, but you are supporting local artisans, and that, to me, is worth it!
Written September 23, 2013
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Mary J
Rexford, NY84 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
This is a wonderful venue for weddings and a great place to find an affordable and eclectic selection of art from around Mississippi.
Written March 6, 2019
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NashBarbie
Nashville, TN233 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
We went out of our way to stop here, hoping to find maybe some antiques or hand made items from locals. They had very little 'stock' and although a young gal who worked there was friendly enough, there wasn't really anything at all that got our attention. Lots of pottery that looks like everyone else's pottery, a few quits, some strange metal works. Not worth the detour from the main roads if you are a serious collector or buyer.
Written October 20, 2014
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Amandaaclavier
2 contributions
Oct 2014
Google said they opened up at 9 on Sundays. We drove 20 minutes to try to see them early when they opened at 9. They were closed. The sign at the road even said open daily from 9-5. What a complete disappointment. Guess we will be leaving Jackson without seeing this attraction. And I still need to buy gifts!!
Written October 12, 2014
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KathyJx
Flowood, MS1,004 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
If you can't find it here, in the line of handmade Mississippi goods, then you won't be able to find it. Lots of handmade pottery, art, handcarved wood, quilts, and a ton of other stuff. Gallery style, nice, upscale. Proud to have this in our area. Great place to stop off the trace to stretch your legs and get a feel for Mississippi culture and artistry.
Written July 11, 2013
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Is there a fee charged to visit the crafts center?
Written July 18, 2019
no, there is no charge but there are items for sale to purchase
Written July 18, 2019
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