Make your very own sterling silver stud earrings which will become your everyday favorite!5.5-Hour WorkshopDate: Thursday, December 8, 2022 Time: 10:30am-4pmDescription: Students will create a pair of sterling domed button studs using sawing and dapping techniques, as well as creating and soldering posts and polishing.Tuition: $80 + $25 materials fee Materials: All materials will be […]

Make a set of three stacking rings for yourself or for a holiday gift!5.5-Hour WorkshopDate: Friday, December 9, 2022 Time: 10:30am-4pmDescription: Students will learn how to create three sterling stacking bands with stamping, texturing, and polishing techniques to make each one unique!Tuition: $80 + $25 materials fee Materials: All materials will be provided. Location: Contemporary […]

Learn a variation of the spiral rope stitch to make this stunning Dagger Necklace!3-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, December 10, 2022 Time: 10am-1pmDescription: Students will learn a variation of the spiral rope stitch to make this stunning Dagger Necklace. The necklace lays beautifully and feels great against the skin. Students likely won't finish the entire necklace during […]

After this workshop you will be certified to rent time on Contemporary Craft's laser cutter!3-Hour WorkshopDate: Thursday, December 15If you can't make this date, this workshop is offered the third Thursday of every month. You can see all of the dates here. Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Students will work step by step through project designed to introduce […]

Create a 14k yellow gold or sterling silver ring band!5.5-Hour WorkshopDate: Friday, December 16, 2022 Time: 10:30am-4pmDescription: Students will create either a 14k yellow gold or sterling band in this class with a demo on pouring ingots, rolling metal to a workable size, forming, soldering, and polishing. Each student will come away with a 5mm […]

Learn different techniques with pressed flowers and transform them into useful objects that preserve natural wonders and your memories.3-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, December 17, 2022 Time: 10am-1pmDescription: Curious about stained glass or putting flowers in glass? Get crafty with us on a small scale! Learn different techniques with pressed flowers and transform them into useful objects […]

Join us the third Saturday in December for Open Studio time in the Metals Studio.Want to rent time in the Metals Studio but you're not available during the week? The last Saturday of the month is now reserved for Open Studio rental! Note: The December date is the third Saturday of the month due to […]

Part of our Flower of the Month series, this workshop is presented in partnership with the Botanic Garden of Pittsburgh.VIRTUAL WorkshopDate: Tuesday, December 20Time: 6:30pm-8:30pmSeries: This workshop is part of our Needle Felted Flower of the Month series. To see all of the other flowers and to register for more than one workshop in the […]

Riveting and other cold connections provide an affordable alternative to join metal together with out the use of a torch set up.8-Part Series WorkshopDate: Tuesdays, January 10-February 28, 2023Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Riveting and other cold connections provide an affordable alternative to join metal together with out the use soldering. Learn the basics and beyond of riveting […]

Expand your weaving skills!8-Week WorkshopDate: Thursdays, January 12-March 2Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Expand your weaving skills!In this series, students will have the opportunity to design and weave individualized projects on one of Contemporary Craft’s 4-harness looms. We will dive deeper into the specifics of planning a woven project, including reading—or adapting—a weaving pattern draft, selecting yarn, measuring […]

Take your metalsmithing to the next level with more advanced techniques!8-Part Series WorkshopDate: Thursdays, January 12-March 2 Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Take your metalsmithing skills to the next level with more advanced techniques. In this series you will cover techniques like stone setting and forming while perfecting your fundamental skills. This series is an ideal next step […]