Winter Mosaic Series with Elizabeth Klevens
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USLearn the basics of creating mosaic using the direct method in this 8-part series8-Part Series WorkshopDate: Thursdays, January 11-February 29, 2024Time: 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 […]
Joomchi Paper with Rae Gold
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USWe will learn the ancient art of Joomchi, making laminated sheets of mulberry paper into a new sheet of paper.Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024Time: 10am-1pmDescription: We will learn the ancient art of making laminated sheets of mulberry paper into a new sheet of paper that can be used as is or can be part of […]
Saw and Solder Champleve with Maria Camera-Smith
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USLearn the saw-and-solder champleve method of enameling to create your own colorful, silver or copper pendant or earrings.7-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, January 13, 2024Time: 10am-5pmDescription: Learn the saw-and-solder champleve method of enameling to create your own colorful copper pendant or earrings (students may work in sterling silver if they choose to bring their own). Students will […]
Guided Tour – Climate Awakening
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USJoin Contemporary Craft on a guided tour of Climate Awakening on the closing day!Climate Awakening: Crafting a Sustainable Future offers a different perspective for engaging with the issue of climate change by critically examining its impact through the lens of art. This important and timely exhibition will serve as an opportunity for community building that […]
Mobius Knot Bracelet with Mimi Antonetti
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USEnter the world of chain maille while you create your very own Mobius Knot bracelet.3-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, January 20, 2024Time: 10am-1pmDescription: Enter the world of chain maille while you create your very own Mobius Knot bracelet. Students will leave with a completed bracelet, and if time allows, matching earrings. Tuition: $55 + $17 materials feeMaterials: […]
The Wonder of the Granny Square with Kelly Mulligan
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USThis workshop is for beginner crocheters who want to learn about the versatility, symbolism, and delight of creating a granny square.Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024Time: 10am-1pmDescription: This workshop is for beginner crocheters who want to learn about the versatility, symbolism, and delight of creating a granny square. You'll learn both how to make a granny […]
Mini Metals with Maria Camera-Smith
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USThis one-day workshop will cover the hand tools used for basic metalsmithing techniques.7-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, January 27, 2024Time: 10am-5pmDescription: Are you Interested in metalsmithing but not sure you want to commit to an 8-week series? This one-day workshop will cover the hand tools used for basic metalsmithing techniques. Students will be instructed to texture, pierce/saw, […]
“Oneness: Brie Ruais” Opening Reception
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for the opening reception of Oneness: Brie Ruais, the first in our new Tomayko Solo Artist Elevation Series, from 5:30 - 8:00 PM. The reception is free and open to the public.
DIY Stained Glass Brooch with Sarah Cohen
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USLearn different techniques for pressing flowers and transform them into pins, magnets, or mementos that preserve nature and your memories.3-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, February 3, 2024Time: 10am-1pmDescription: Curious about stained glass? Pressing flowers? Get crafty with us on a small scale! Learn different techniques for pressing flowers and transform them into pins, magnets, or mementos that […]
Artist-led Guided Tour: Brie Ruais – Oneness
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USJoin Contemporary Craft on a guided tour of Brie Ruais' solo exhibition "Oneness"Oneness features works by New Mexico based artist, Brie Ruais. Ruais focuses on ideas around mapping places geographically, psychologically, and experientially. Made from the artist’s body weight in clay, Ruais’ work inherently addresses the experience of embodiment: movement-based artwork that forges an intimacy […]
Fold Formed Copper Cuffs with Maria Camera-Smith
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USLearn fold-forming techniques to create your own handcrafted cuff bracelet.3-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, February 10, 2024Time: 10am-1pmDescription: In this class students will learn fold-forming techniques to create their own handcrafted cuffs and small-scale jewelry. Topics demonstrated will cover folding, forming, texturing and torch annealing sheet metal into multilayered forms. A strong focus will be placed on […]
Textures, Patterns, and Colors on Wood with Keun Ho Peter Park
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USUse simple hand tools such as rasps, files, gouges, hammer and stamps to create surface textures and chip-carving patterns.2-Day Visiting Artist WorkshopDates & Times:Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 10am-5pmSunday, February 11, 2024 - 10am-5pmDescription: In this class, you will learn how to safely use simple hand tools such as rasps, files, carving gouges, hammer and […]