Part of our Flower of the Month series, this workshop is presented in partnership with the Botanic Garden of Pittsburgh.VIRTUAL WorkshopDate: Tuesday, May 17Time: 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, May 19 (if you can't make this date, this workshop is offered the third Thursday of every month)Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Students will work step by step through a Tic Tac Toe game project designed by Kate Dockery. We will […]

Join visiting artist Jeanne Brady for a weekend of creating your own textiles.2.5 Day Visiting Artist Workshop Dates and Times: Friday, May 20 - 5pm-8pmSaturday, May 21 - 10am-5pmSunday, May 22 - 10am-5pmDescription: Discover fun, creative ways to print dynamic patterns on fabric by carving soft rubber blocks using simple carving tools and permanent water-based […]

Make your own findings to complete your jewelry entirely by hand!1-Day WorkshopDate: Saturday, May 21, 2022 Time: 10am-5pmDescription: In this one session workshop, students will learn to make assorted jump rings for use in the fabrication of basic findings, like toggle & hook clasps and earring hooks. Sawing, forming, soldering, finishing and polishing techniques will […]

Join us the last Saturday in May 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 […]

Explore traditional cloisonne enameling techniques to create contemporary pieces!8-Part Series WorkshopDate: Thursdays, June 2-July 21, 2022Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Cloisonne is an alluring traditional artform using wires to create intricate designs and cells of color. In this class we'll explore traditional techniques to create contemporary pieces that can later be incorporated into jewelry or enjoyed as their […]

Join artist and mindfulness facilitator Lauren Braun in practicing meditation.6-Part WorkshopDates: Fridays, June 3-July 8 Time: 9am-10amDescription: Join artist and mindfulness facilitator Lauren Braun in practicing meditation. Each week we will focus on a different mindfulness theme. The hour-long session will include instruction, guided meditation, voluntary discussion and time for reflection. When possible, we will […]

Bring your supplies and join other metal artists in Contemporary Craft's Metals Studio to enjoy an afternoon of making together!Meet-Up GroupDate: Wednesday, June 8Time: 1pm-4pmJoin us on the second Wednesday 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 […]

Hammer your heart out as we manipulate copper into intriguing shapes, coat them in enamel, and set them in custom copper settings.1-Day WorkshopDate: Saturday, June 11, 2022 Time: 10am-5pmDescription: Hammer your heart out as we manipulate copper into intriguing dimensional shapes, coat them in enamel, and set them in custom copper settings. We will explore […]

Transform a favorite piece of kid's artwork into a custom punch rug that can hang on the wall!2-Part WorkshopDate: Saturdays, June 11 & 18Time: 10am-1pm each dayDescription: Students will transform a favorite piece of kid's artwork into a custom punch rug that can hang on the wall. Transferring a child's simple drawing or painting onto […]

After this workshop you will be certified to rent time on Contemporary Craft's laser cutter!3-Hour WorkshopDate: Thursday, June 16 (if you can't make this date, this workshop is offered the third Thursday of every month)Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Students will work step by step through a Tic Tac Toe game project designed by Kate Dockery. We will […]

Learn how craft can be an astoundingly powerful compliment to social change.FREE Artist TalkDate: Friday, June 17Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm The social change ecosystem is vast and wide and when those contributions and efforts align and compliment each other, change happens at a much faster pace. Craft can be an astoundingly powerful compliment to social change particularly […]