Rabbit Laser Cutter Certification – May
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USAfter this workshop you will be certified to rent time on Contemporary Craft's laser cutter!3-Hour WorkshopDate: Wednesday, May 15, 2024If you can't make this date, this workshop is offered the third Wednesday 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 […]
Out of Hand: The Archive Edition
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for the ultimate "unboxing" experience as we delve into our archive for Out of Hand: The Archive Edition! We're celebrating Contemporary Craft's past, present, and future with a silent auction, food, drinks, hands-on activities, and a rare look at pieces from our permanent collection. Our host committee, along with co-chairs Adam Milliron & Marcus […]
Turkey Tail Hand Broom with Tia Tumminello of Husk Brooms
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USLearn how to make a traditional turkey tail hand broom in this 2hr workshop hosted by Husk Brooms.2-Hour WorkshopDate: Thursday, May 23, 2024Time: 6pm-8pmDescription: Learn how to make a traditional turkey tail hand broom in this 2hr workshop hosted by Husk Brooms. These hand brooms are great for cleaning common areas: kitchen counter, desk top, […]
Cuttlefish Casting with Amanda Stumpf
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USCast a ring in the skeleton of a fish!8-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, May 25, 2024Time: 9am-5pmDescription: The skeleton of a squid like saltwater fish know as a cuttlefish can be used to ceate simple one-use molds for casting. The growth lines of the fish resemble the grain pattern of wood creating a unique texture. This technique […]
Coptic Stitch Eco Art Book with Shelbey Tharpe
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USYou are invited to join us to create an eco-conscious Coptic bound art book with the help of artist, Shelbey Abranovich Tharpe.3-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, May 25, 2024Time: 10am-1pmDescription: You are invited to join us to create an eco-conscious Coptic bound art book with the help of artist, Shelbey Abranovich Tharpe. Shelbey will guide you step […]
“Hereafter” Opening Reception
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for the opening reception of Hereafter our new regional, juried exhibition, exploring the themes of grief, mourning, and the celebration of life. Craft objects have long been a vehicle for processing and understanding, and the act of creative expression itself can become an instrument for healing. Through the unique perspectives of the 13 […]
Chasing & Repousse: Pendant with Maria Camera-Smith
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USLearn basic chasing and repoussé techniques using chasing tools, hammers, and pitch.7-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, June 1, 2024Time: 10am-5pmDescription: Students will be introduced to basic chasing and repoussé techniques using chasing tools, hammers, and pitch. Instruction will cover how to create volume in a flat sheet of metal using a hydraulic press, how to hammer texture […]
Carving “Hereafter”: Block Printing with Exhibition Artist Meryl Engler
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USLearn the basics of relief printmaking by carving your own block!3-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, June 1, 2024Time: 1pm-4pmDescription: Students will design and carve an image into a rubber carving block that will be printed in one color, introducing the basics of relief printmaking. Students will complete a 4"x6" carving and print it several times, experimenting with […]
Metals 1 Series with Stacy Rodgers
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USExplore the fundamentals of Jewelry and Metalsmithing8-Week WorkshopDate: Tuesdays, June 4-July 23, 2024Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Learn to design and construct your own jewelry. You will be introduced to a range of metalsmithing basics as you create a pierced pendant, ring, and cold connection necklace. This is a great way to get a taste of jewelry and […]
Summer 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: Tuesdays, June 4-July 23, 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 […]
Weaving 1 Series with Miranda Crotsley
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USLearn 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.8-Week WorkshopDate: Tuesdays, June 4-July 23, 2024Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Interested in learning to weave?Meet the newly extended family of looms at Contemporary Craft!In this introductory series, students will learn basics of how […]
Metals 2 Series with Stacy Rodgers
Contemporary Craft 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, USTake your metalsmithing to the next level with more advanced techniques!8-Part Series WorkshopDate: Thursdays, June 6-August 1, 2024 (no class July 4)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 […]