About

Missoula Handicraft and Art Center is dedicated to building a place for artists of all levels to commune, create, and explore art. 

MHAC is the product of Brandi Jessup and Rachel Calderon-Navarro. Brandi, a ceramicist, and Rachel, a painter, found that after leaving art school, they lost access to many resources and facilities. MHAC’s goal is to provide a space where artists can work with tools and facilities we’ve been missing since school, and create alongside a community of working artists.

MHAC wants artists to be able to learn new skills and develop their craft. We are located at 127 S 4th St. W. Missoula, MT 59801 and are a member based facility. We offer memberships for private studios, print shop usage, and general facilities usage.

We believe that art can come in many forms, including handicraft. We want to empower and uplift all artists, both inside and outside of the formal “Fine Art” category. Handicraft plays an important role in culture and history, and it is essential to a comprehensive artistic community.

Missoula Handicraft and Art Center is a for-profit organization. We are transparent in our mission and finances, and we pay artists and employees well. If you’d like to support MHAC, please check out the art sold here!

Phone: (406)317-1434

Hours:

  • Tu: 3-6p
  • W: 12p-6p
  • Th: 12p-5p
  • Sa: 12p-5p

Beginning Bookbinding

This class will teach you the basic bookbinding skills. How to measure, cut, fold, and punch holes. Terminology for the various parts of a book. What kinds of needles and threads to use when sewing signatures and books. Students will create both pamphlets and a soft bound book to take home. 

Instructor: Annette Wagner

August 23, 1:00-4:00pm

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Free Community Collage Night

Come hang out in the studio and collage with us! We will provide all materials, and prompts if you need a little creative inspiration. Create a vision board, some cool cards, collage your favorite journal.

September 4th - 5:00-8:30pm

First Friday Open Studios

Visit our private studios and see what the MHAC member artists are working on. There will be art for sale and artists will be available to chat.

5:30 - 7:30pm

Joomchi Workshop

In this two hour class you will learn about the history, techniques and applications of Joomchi paper felting. Students will create a piece of original and unique material. Class includes all materials. 

Instructor: Linda Cohen

September 12, 1:00-3:00pm

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