Learn basics of how to use a 4-harness loom and gain an understanding of cloth structures that can be created on this type of loom.THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT. Weaving 1 will be offered again beginning March 23, 2023. You can register for that series here. 8-Week WorkshopDate: Thursdays, September 8-October 27Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Interested in […]

Explore the fundamentals of Jewelry and MetalsmithingTHIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT. Metals 1 will be offered again beginning March 23. You can register for the March series here. 8-Week WorkshopDate: Thursdays, September 8-October 27Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Learn to design and construct your own jewelry. You will be introduced to a range of metalsmithing basics as you […]

Get to know madder root while we dye t-shirts and silk scarves.3-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, September 24, 2022 Time: 10am-1pmDescription: In this dyeing workshop, layered with history, we will get to know madder root while we dye t-shirts and silk scarves. During initial fiber preparations we will look at samples and images to gain understanding of […]

Join us the last Saturday in September 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! Open Studio includes access to all of the tools and equipment in that […]

Learn the basics of creating mosaic using the direct method in this 5-part series5-Session Series WorkshopDate: Tuesdays, September 27-October 25Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Through the direct method, students will design and layout a mosaic, and then build their mosaic from start to finish by using a variety of tools to cut glass and tile to bring their […]

This series of workshops will cover all aspects of making paper from building moulds to wet on wet collage to 3-dimensional forms.4-Part Series WorkshopDate: Wednesdays, October 5-November 2, 2022 (no class October 19)Time: 10am-1pm each session Description: This series of workshops will cover all aspects of making paper from building moulds to wet on wet […]

Feel the Burn with the wood burning tools in our Wood Studio!3-Hour Craft & Drafts WorkshopDate: Friday, October 7, 2022 Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: In this class, students will learn basic techniques of wood burning (pyrography), and will have the opportunity to customize their own set of wooden coasters with their own designs. They will learn how […]

Discover the ancient art of painting with melted wax!7-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, October 8, 2022Time: 10am-5pmDescription: Discover the ancient art of painting with melted wax! Encaustics come to life when heat is added in new and surprising ways! Create landscapes of rust belt architecture, embed vintage imagery and explore color, texture, and depth on scrap wood […]

Bring your supplies and join other metal artists in Contemporary Craft's Metals Studio to enjoy an afternoon of making together!Meet-Up GroupDate: Thursday, October 13Time: 1pm-4pmJoin us on one Thursday of the month for Metals Meet-up day in the Metals Studio. The torches and kilns will be on and ready for whatever you would like to […]

Participants will see how quick and easy it is to create a lovely piece of wearable art using a basic ladder stitch.6-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, October 15, 2022 Time: 10am-4pmDescription: Participants will see how quick and easy it is to create a lovely piece of wearable art using a basic ladder stitch. Ladder stitch is used […]

Part of our Flower of the Month series, this workshop is presented in partnership with the Botanic Garden of Pittsburgh.VIRTUAL WorkshopDate: Tuesday, October 18Time: 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 […]

After this workshop you will be certified to rent time on Contemporary Craft's laser cutter!3-Hour WorkshopDate: Thursday, October 20 If 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 […]