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May 2025

Tue 13
April 29 @ 5:30 pm - June 3 @ 8:30 pm

Paper Making Series with Katy DeMent

Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios 5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, US

This workshop series will cover all aspects making paper, from building moulds to embellishing with color texture and collage.6-Week WorkshopDate: Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025Time: 5:30pm-8:30pmDescription: This workshop series will cover all aspects making paper, from building moulds to embellishing with color texture and collage.The series will cover the following topics:Week 1 (April […]

Tue 13
May 13 @ 6:00 pm - June 3 @ 9:00 pm

Mini-Series: Introduction to Knitting (Washcloths!) with Sam Adioetomo

Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios 5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Learn the basics of knitting: from holding needles and casting on to knitting, purling, and basic shaping!Mini-Series: Four 3-Hour WorkshopsDate: Tuesdays, May 13, 20, 27, and June 3Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Have you always wanted to pick up knitting needles and try making cloth, but you haven't been sure where to start?Has it been a while since […]

Sat 17
May 17 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Out of Hand: Pure Imagination

Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Enter a world of pure imagination, as we celebrate the grand opening of the new Timmons Studios! Across both buildings of the Contemporary Craft campus, you'll take a creative journey featuring hands-on activities, artist demos, and a final look at Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between. And of course, the evening wouldn't be complete without a silent […]

Tue 20
May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rabbit Laser Cutter Certification – May

Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, US

After this workshop you will be certified to rent time on Contemporary Craft's laser cutter!2-Hour WorkshopDate: Tuesday, May 20, 2025If you can't make this date, this workshop is offered the third Tuesday of every month. You can see all of the dates here. Please note this workshop is limited to 2 students to ensure plenty […]

Tue 20
May 20 @ 6:00 pm - June 10 @ 9:00 pm

Carvin’ Copy 4-Part Series with National Artist-in-Residence Julia Harrison

Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios 5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Copying might be frowned on in school, but it’s one of the best ways to build your carving skills!4-Part Series WorkshopDate: Tuesdays, May 20-June 10, 2025Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Copying might be frowned on in school, but it’s one of the best ways to build your carving skills! By transforming a block of solid wood into a […]

Sat 24
May 24 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Silver Scrap Recycling with Kayla Staigvil

Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Learn how to recycle your silver scraps into workable materials!3-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, May 24Time: 10am-1pmDescription: Students will learn how to take silver scrap from previous projects and turn it into workable material again. This class will overview the process of turning scrap silver that is too small to utilize into rods and ingots that can […]

Sat 31
May 31 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Woven Round Whisk with Tia Tumminello of Husk Brooms

Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios 5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Explore broom making with natural fibers with Tia Tumminello of Husk Brooms.Woven Round Whisk with Tia Tumminello of Husk Brooms2-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, May 31Time: 10AM-12PMDescription: Students will learn how to make a woven round whisk in this 2 hour workshop led by Tia Tumminello of Husk Brooms. Students will learn traditional broom making methods, including […]

Sat 31
May 31 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Woodworking for Weavers with Kate Davidson

Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios 5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, US

By the end of the day everyone will leave with one (or more!) small-ish projects! Think warping board, bobbin rack, raddle, etc. etc.!6-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, May 31, 2024Time: 10:00 am-6:00 pmDescription: Calling all weavers, fiber folks, or even just curious crafters! In this beginner-focused one-day workshop (designed for weavers but open to all), students will […]

Sat 31
May 31 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Beaded Flowers! with Kathryn Shriver

Contemporary Craft - Raphael Building 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Explore the world of beaded flowers in this one-day workshop!7-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, May 31stTime: 10am-5pmDescription: Explore the world of beaded flowers! This 1-day workshop will instruct participants on a number of off-loom weaving techniques for creating three-dimensional flowers with glass beads. These beaded elements are ideal for jewelry design, embroidery and clothing embellishment, or sculptural […]

Sat 31
May 31 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Introduction to Netting with Harrison Apple

Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios 5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Learn the art of net-making!3-hour WorkshopDate: Time: 11am-2pmDescription: This workshop will teach the basic tools and methods for creating a solid net that is functional, decorative, or both! Workshop participants will receive hands-on guidance to become proficient with ways to utilize a netting needle, learn tips for choosing netting material, gain a foundational understanding for […]

Sat 31
May 31 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Introduction to Netting with Harrison Apple

Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios 5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Learn the art of net-making!Introduction to Netting with Harrison Apple3-hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, May 31Time: 11am-2pmDescription: This workshop will teach the basic tools and methods for creating a solid net that is functional, decorative, or both! Workshop participants will receive hands-on guidance to become proficient with ways to utilize a netting needle, learn tips for choosing […]

June 2025

Sat 7
June 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wax Carving Intensive with National Artist-in-Residence Julia Harrison

Contemporary Craft - Raphael Building 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Learn carving techniques to apply to wax carving and casting in fine metal on a jewelry scale!7-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, June 7thTime: 10am-5pmDescription: Learn to carve blocks of hard wax into smooth, detailed, and refined forms suitable for casting in precious metal! Carving opens up so many options for introducing sculptural forms into your jewelry work. […]

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