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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+.

Workshop cost is $15. Purchase your tickets at this link, in-person, or by calling 412-322-5058. Members receive 10% off using the code MEMWS10 at checkout. Workshop spots are limited.

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.   

Click here to register.

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.