Work with rivets, riveting tools, pliers, and jump rings to transform recycled soda cans into colorful sculptural works of art.
Tag: metals
Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+
Paint with liquid enamels to create a fused glass-and-metal design that can be used as a magnet or pin.
This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 9+.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+
Paint with liquid enamels to create a fused glass-and-metal design that can be used as a magnet or pin.
This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 9+.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Metal Flowers
Use foil, wire, decorative edge scissors, and pliers to bring floral forms to life in metal.
Be inspired by a real flower, or bring an imaginary plant to life.
MakeLab: Metal Flowers
Use foil, wire, decorative edge scissors, and pliers to bring floral forms to life in metal.
Be inspired by a real flower, or bring an imaginary plant to life.
MakeLab: Metal Flowers
Use foil, wire, decorative edge scissors, and pliers to bring floral forms to life in metal.
Be inspired by a real flower, or bring an imaginary plant to life.
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.
Youth Night at MuseumLab (6th-8th graders)
We’re turning the tables on February and hosting a fun, free night focused on friendship and self love!
With games, music, snacks and lots of hands-on activities.
For 6th-8th graders (or equivalent ages) only.
Advance registration required. Register here
Made possible by generous support from Arconic Foundation.
Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+
Paint with liquid enamels to create a fused glass-and-metal design that can be used as a magnet or pin.
This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 9+.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+
Paint with liquid enamels to create a fused glass-and-metal design that can be used as a magnet or pin.
This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 9+.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
Wire Trees with Amanda Tinker
Join artist Amanda Tinker for wire tree making in MakeLab. Use wire cutters and round nose pliers to bend wire into naturalistic tree forms. Learn tips and tricks to streamline the process and add your own flair.
This activity has four separate sessions, starting at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
No registration necessary, spots are available on a first come, first served basis. During each session Amanda will demonstrate her tree making process and then provide advice and support as your create your own.
This process involves fine motor skills, extended concentration, and repetitive motion and is best suited for visitors ages 9+. Free with admission.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
Wire Trees with Amanda Tinker
Join artist Amanda Tinker for wire tree making in MakeLab. Use wire cutters and round nose pliers to bend wire into naturalistic tree forms. Learn tips and tricks to streamline the process and add your own flair.
This activity has four separate sessions, starting at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
No registration necessary, spots are available on a first come, first served basis. During each session Amanda will demonstrate her tree making process and then provide advice and support as your create your own.
This process involves fine motor skills, extended concentration, and repetitive motion and is best suited for visitors ages 9+. Free with admission.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MAKESHOP: Building and Sculpting with Wire
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with wire! Use different tools to bend, cut, and attach various types and colors of wire to build your own sculpture.