Join us in Make Lab to learn how to burn intricate designs into wood. This activity uses hot tools and is recommended for visitors age 8 and up.
Tag: art
Workshop: Soft Soldering (Ages 10+)
NEW TIME: This workshop has been moved to 3pm due to the Pittsburgh Marathon taking place on the morning of the May 5.
Explore sculptural soldering using copper tape, lead-free solder, copper wire, and soldering irons. Create a pendant, pin, or sculpture.
This workshop is for youth Ages 10+.
Metalworking workshops are made possible through the generous support of Arconic Foundation.
All materials will be provided, but participants may choose to bring small, non-melting items such as seashells, ceramic or metal figurines, marbles, beach glass, etc. to use during the workshop.
Workshops for Ages 10+ will meet in the Lobby of MuseumLab.
Please let us know how we can best support your child. Contact workshops@pittsburghkids.org to request access accommodations.
Presented as part of Remake Learning Days; learn more at remakelearningdays.org
Youth Night at MuseumLab (6th-8th graders)
Youth Night is an evening of games, music, making stuff, prizes and snacks in one of the coolest spaces in the city, MuseumLab!
Enjoy a silent disco, sand art, tie dying, license plate stamping, games, prizes, carnival themed treats And we’re transforming spaces into vacation hot spots like the beach, Kennywood, the Southwest and outer space. Don’t miss a chance to explore the immersive installations of Gymlacium and Chroma Maze too.
For 6th-8th graders (or equivalent ages) only.
Youth Night is FREE
Advance registration is recommended but walkups are welcome! Parents must be present for walkup entries.
Made possible by generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Wire Wearables
Bend, wrap, twist and form wire to create wearable art. Use pliers, files and mandrels to shape and smooth your creation.
This activity is recommended for visitors ages 6 and up.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Wire Wearables
Bend, wrap, twist and form wire to create wearable art. Use pliers, files and mandrels to shape and smooth your creation.
This activity is recommended for visitors ages 6 and up.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Wire Wearables
Bend, wrap, twist and form wire to create wearable art. Use pliers, files and mandrels to shape and smooth your creation.
This activity is recommended for visitors ages 6 and up.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Wire Wearables
Bend, wrap, twist and form wire to create wearable art. Use pliers, files and mandrels to shape and smooth your creation.
This activity is recommended for visitors ages 6 and up.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Pop-Up Cards
Join us in MakeLab to learn paper engineering techniques and use specialized cutting tools to create dynamic pop-up cards.
MakeLab: Pop-Up Cards
Join us in MakeLab to learn paper engineering techniques and use specialized cutting tools to create dynamic pop-up cards.
MakeLab: Pop-Up Cards
Join us in MakeLab to learn paper engineering techniques and use specialized cutting tools to create dynamic pop-up cards.