ABOUT HANDCRAFTED
We welcome you to come in and enjoy our Handcrafted Shop and celebrate the beauty of handmade.
Working with emerging and established artists across the country, we curate a collection of ceramics, jewelry, fibers, home goods and more. Shop our selection of Simon Pearce glassware alongside a diverse array of contemporary functional and decorative goods. We create an experience that gives you a breadth of selection from everyday items to special occasion gifts. Whether shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift, you're sure to find something unique in the Handcrafted Shop.
The History of Handcrafted
The Handcrafted Shop, which used to be named the Gallery store, is one of the first of its kind in the country. In 1856, we were established as the Worcester Employment Society. In the early days, the Center forged its tradition of economic empowerment through craft by teaching the skills necessary to create and sell handmade crafts, primarily to immigrants and immigrant women. This store was an outlet for women to make a living from these essential crafts. Today, the Worcester Center for Crafts is an organization that still sees the value of craft in improving the quality of life for Worcester residents. The store has evolved overtime with the Center, supporting artists and their craft has always been our core values.
