Come learn or build upon the basics of weaving and how to incorporate natural materials into your weaving! Begin by making a loom and experiment with natural materials like twigs, palms, flower stems, and other natural materials to create environmentally-inspired weavings. We ship supplies you will need for this workshop after registration. Please have these […]
Explore the engineering and design behind pop up cards. Pop up cards can range from simple to complex, but they all bring a fun surprise to the receiver. In this live workshop, we'll learn the engineering behind the magic. A few basic strategies, some experimentation, and a clever pun is all you need! Supplies for […]
What do you love about Mom? Let's celebrate Mother’s Day through movement, stories and making a beautiful painted rock for the special caregiver in your life. Early Bird Feels is a virtual program designed for learners ages 3-6 and their caregivers to encourage socialization, bonding and mindfulness through hands-on processes that inspire exploration and a […]
Register for this live, online workshop all about adding texture to sheets of metal. After registering, participants receive tools and materials mailed to their home, and interactive workshop facilitation to guide them through different techniques for creating textured images on aluminum. Explore the properties of metals and how to use them to your advantage in […]
The natural world provides artists with so much inspiration for art-making! In this live workshop we'll use materials found in nature to make our own paintbrushes—we’ll use our homemade brushes to explore mark-making and texture. This workshop uses materials commonly found at home. Please have these items on hand: gathered natural materials* sticks or chopsticks […]
Hop into summer as we explore self care! Discover how to use science to create a relaxing bath or create jewelry using collage techniques to wear and share. We ship supplies after registration. Please also have these items on hand: scissors, pencil Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh believes that cost should never be a barrier to […]
Use materials from around your home and look closely at the ones you love to create images of them.
Discover the world of color mixing through science! Explore the science behind color and molecular bonds as we create marbleized patterned art using household products like dish soap and dye. Learn how to produce unique designs using resistance techniques, stencils and masking. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh believes that cost should never be a barrier to […]
Have you ever wanted to design your own face mask to keep you safe AND stylish? Now you can! Learn the foundations of embroidery and create your own personalized embroidered face mask. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh believes that cost should never be a barrier to inspiring kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity. We offer a sliding […]
Nature Journaling is a great way to document the natural world around us. This art form allows us to practice our documentation skills as well as strengthen our abilities to identify the many different plants and animals that live in our area! In this 2 hour workshop, we will explore the very basics of hand-binding […]