3-Hour Craft & Drafts Workshop

Date: Friday, October 7, 2022

Time: 6pm-9pm

Description: 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 to transfer designs to wood, create textures, shading, and add depth into their own wood burned designs. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own unfinished wood objects or decor to also burn a design onto.

Tuition: $40

Materials: All materials will be provided.

Crafts & Drafts: Participants must be 21 years of age or older. Beer and lights snacks will be provided.

Location: Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201)

COVID-19: In accordance with current CDC guidance – we are recommending all visitors wear a mask. Please note that the recommendation applies to teaching artists, resident artists, students and guests attending events taking place at CC.

Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops.

Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.

If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you.

About the Artist

Vicki Brangan is the current studio apprentice for Contemporary Craft. She received her BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from Winthrop University and her MFA in Metalsmithing and Woodworking from Edinboro University. Vicki’s work has been exhibited nationally and consists of small scale wearable jewelry constructed from metal, wood, and textiles inspired by her family. She has a passion for traditional domestic crafts and the facilitation of fine craft education. Originally from Rhode Island and South Carolina, Vicki currently resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her cat, Spaghetti.