Explore The Hearth
Our Story
A Place to Gather, Make & Connect
The Hearth was born from a simple belief — that creativity can bring people together, heal, and help us grow.
Founded by longtime Wilmington resident Jennifer Hunt, The Hearth began as a dream to create “a true center” — a place where people of all ages could gather, make, relax and connect. For Jen and her family, community has always been at the heart of everything. After years of involvement with Wilmington’s Fourth of July Committee, Fall Fest and Arts Council, she saw a shared longing for something more — a warm, welcoming place where people could feel at home.
For Jen, creativity has always been that kind of space. Her own craft room was a refuge — a place to recharge, create and find calm in the chaos of daily life. The Hearth grew from that same spirit: a welcoming home where everyone can find their own rhythm of creativity and connection.
Today, The Hearth is a place where parents and kids create side by side, teens can gather with friends, adults can rediscover the joy of making, and people of all ages can learn something new, return to something they love, or simply spend time together. Through classes, workshops, special events, open creative time and spaces designed for gathering, The Hearth invites everyone to slow down and reconnect — with creativity, with others and with themselves.
The Hearth is the place you go when you want to go out — but still feel like you’re at home.
Our Mission
The Hearth is a creative home for all ages — a place to gather, make & connect.
We invite our community to unplug from the noise and rediscover the joy of creating, learning and simply being together. Through hands-on art, shared experiences and welcoming spaces that feel like home, The Hearth nurtures creativity, connection and a sense of belonging for everyone who walks through our doors.
Our Core Values
Creativity is for everyone.
You don’t need to be an artist to create. The Hearth is a space where every person — of every age and ability — can explore, make and grow.
Art is how we connect.
Through making, we share stories, spark conversations and build community. Creativity is our common language.
Messy is good.
Perfection isn’t the goal — presence is. We celebrate process over polish and joy over judgment.
Leave the screen, find yourself.
Unplug, slow down and rediscover what it means to be present — hands busy, heart full.
This is your place too.
The Hearth belongs to everyone. It’s a home for creativity, connection and the simple joy of being together.
