White Sands Missile Range Arts & Crafts Center

04/16/2026

03/26/2026

📣 BATAAN FRAMES AVAILABLE
Miss us at registration?
We still have a limited number of Bataan Frames.

📍 Pickup Location
426 Dyer St.
White Sands Missile Range

💲 Price
$80.00
Includes:

1 Dog Tag

2 Coins

🚚 Shipping
Shipping is not available.
Please bring your certificate when you come to purchase.

For more information, contact us at (575) 678‑5321

03/03/2026

Have you always wanted to try your hand at pottery?

Come to Community Pottery Drop-In Hours at the White Sands Arts & Crafts Center!

Drop by anytime from 9-12pm on Wednesdays and Fridays and get tips and tricks on using the pottery wheel, glazing, and firing your pieces. Sadie will be available to answer any questions that you may have about pottery.

$5/drop-in session! Reclaimed clay provided for throwing.
Firing fee and glazes will be determent on size of project.

07/19/2025

Have you done pottery in the past? Do you want to refresh your skill set? Looking to get back into your old hobby? Well, we can help you do all of that. Stop by the Art Center and check out our pottery section. We've got everything you need to get back into it. Need to work on clay throwing, we have 4 wheels. Looking for clay, we've got it. Want to finish a forgotten project and need to glaze and fire it, stop in. We've got a kiln waiting for you. All of this is available in our "Open Studio" concept where you are your own teacher.

07/12/2025

Volunteers making a difference at Arts and Crafts
JT Thomas is a volunteer at the Arts and Crafts center at White Sands Missile Range and he is making a difference.
Originally from New Orleans, La., Thomas spent 26 years in the U.S. Air Force before he retired.
He became familiar with WSMR in 2009 after participating in the Bataan Memorial Death March right before he retired.
Thomas said he ran into his friend Julie Mathis, who has worked at the Arts and Crafts center for over 18 years and decided to volunteer there.
He said he has always enjoyed working with ceramics, painting, and woodwork. He’s been doing it for 45 years.
His volunteer work at the Arts and Crafts Center involved cleaning up, helping customers with projects and he also teaches classes.
“If customers need help with projects, I’ll help them with their projects. If it’s a class they need help teaching, and it’s something I can teach I will teach it,” Thomas said. “Any of the equipment they need operated I can take care of that. If they get in a large order of supplies and we must put it together, I can put it together for them. If they need me to count inventory I can count inventory.”
Thomas said he also helps during Bataan.
“I help out with custom framing during packet pick up.”
He also helps fill the packets in preparation for packet pick up, with setup for the actual event itself, and with clean up after the event.
Thomas said he has participated in the honorary march for the last two years.
His love for arts and crafts comes from peace of mind.
“I can just relax and not think about anything.”
His favorite project right now is woodworking. He said ten years ago it was ceramics and painting.
Thomas said anyone can give back through volunteering.
“Find something and donate your time. You’ll be surprised how much it is going to help you out,” Thomas said. “It gives you a chance to focus on something other than what is going on in your life.”
Even if you don’t know what you are doing, Thomas said you can always ask for help.
“As long as you are willing to donate your time, they are willing to show you what they need help with. It may be something you actually enjoy doing.”
Thomas said it doesn’t have to be at the Arts and Crafts Center. He said there are different organizations that need help where people can volunteer.
“Find something that you are interested in and go ask if they need volunteers.”
By Miriam Rodriguez
WSMR Public Affairs

08/14/2024

We are so thankful for the supportive community at White Sands!

If you need help with your next project, from small to larger than life, we can help! Go on and swing by this super neat exhibit 🐟 🏊‍♂️ 🦈 🐋 🌊

06/13/2024

Please note that we are currently all out of the ordinary! We offer unique designs in custom woodworking, shadow boxes, coin racks and much more!
For more information, please contact Al if you would like a custom project made or if you would like to take our woodshop safety class to work own your own projects. Volunteers always welcome!
(575) 404-5671